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Re: Husqvarna

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19 August 2004, 05:46
shrike
Re: Husqvarna
Both the Husquvarna old crown grade and the featherweights both based on a modified M98 as well as the push feed Carl Gustaf are superb hunting firearms. Specially if you found one in 9.3x62. There used to be a lot of them sold in Canada.
18 August 2004, 23:30
CARNE
Thanks Kurt, good reading.
18 August 2004, 17:46
KurtC
I refer you to the best source around. web page
He also posts on this forum.
19 August 2004, 12:13
Gonzo FreakPower
I've shot and loaded for an old 30-06. From the site provided above, I believe it's a 640, but it might be a 1600. It's still a perfectly viable hunting rifle and shoots great groups with most loads.



One issue, however, is that it shows some MAJOR shifts in POI when changing bullet weights. Not just a little drop, but 18" high left when going from 125 to 180gr bullets. Maybe that's a .01% fluke with this rifle and the cartridge. It also won't shoot 150gr bullets.



If the rifle is sound and it's a decent price you'll get a lot of joy out of it. No reason I can think of not to buy it.
19 August 2004, 16:49
CARNE
befus,

What kind of ammo are you shooting? Have got a box of Luppau ordered but would welcome comments about ammo and in particular factory ammo; where to get or how good/bad it works.

The gun has arrived at the gun shop. An older Redfield 4X is being mounted on it.
19 August 2004, 15:48
befus
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What can any one tell me about older Husqvarnas? I am getting an older one in 9.3x62.






Shot my newly aquired Husky 649 in 9.3x62 today for the first time, see thread I posted on it.
19 August 2004, 18:16
befus
Quote:

befus,

What kind of ammo are you shooting? Have got a box of Luppau ordered but would welcome comments about ammo and in particular factory ammo; where to get or how good/bad it works.




Well I handloaded after reading a lot here and elsewhere. I never even thought about factory ammo as I was set up to reload. I used Vih 550 powder and Nosler Ballistic Tip bullets. I am sure there are others here who have used factory ammo who can comment on your question.