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Well I'm seeing some very attractive prices on some 8x57mm and 9,3x57mm Huskies based on the commercial M96 action. Attractive enough to want to buy one of them and use it for black bear over baits, one of my favorite hunts. They're all used import rifles, costing up to about $300 (most around $250). There are a few costing as much as $150 more, but those include some 9,3x62mm's so have a feeling they may be M98's. But I'm not really looking for a rifle that costs $150 more! My main question is, does anyone have one of these? They look pretty sharp with their barrel band swivels and iron sights, which I admit I've grown out of touch with recently and would be useful for close range hunting. Sand and refinish the stock, clean and reblue the barrel/metal - fun little project. Add a nice leather sling and go hunting. I'm curious if the "commercial M96" can withstand modern pressure levels for these rounds (as in the way they are loaded by Euro manufacturers). I'd love an 8x57mm throwing around cheap 170gr or 200gr cup-and-cores at reasonable speeds, and the 9,3x57mm sounds like another sweetheart for close range black bear (concerned about bullet expansion at 200 yards or so though). What say you? Good idea? My last recent purchase was a $500 Vanguard so I feel as though I'm "owed" a litte more for being so frugal (I have absolutely no need for another short range black bear gun, but that is completely irrelevant). ________  "...And on the 8th day, God created beer so those crazy Canadians wouldn't take over the world..." | ||
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MikeyB, Check out this site for info on the Husqvarnas. The good folks here will be able to answer any question you may have. There are a number of fans of the 9.3x57 if that round floats your boat. Being from Canada you have access to Tradeex and will be able to get a good deal on several models of Husqvarnas. Soli Deo Gloria | |||
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I did some Googling when I was shopping for my Husqvarna M98 in 9.3x62. Seems they did make some M96 rifles in 9.3x62. Wouldn't expect that to be a safety issue considering the M96 was built for the 6.5x55, and earlier 1894 Mausers came in 7x57, both of which have similar operating pressures and roughly the same case head dimension. The 9.3x57 seems to operate at lower pressures than these three. | |||
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Buy one! I have 10 old husqvarnas so far. The m96 in 9.3x62 should be the action with the high left side rail. Look closely at the pictures on Tradex and you should be able to see. You Canadians are lucky you can get those deals at tradex that we in US cant buy | |||
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The Model 648 using the modified 96 action is a sweetheart. The earliest ones have the nicer stocks. I use Remington 170 RN ammo in mine exclusively and it will shoot 1" all day long. You could handload a little hotter. Heck, the Swedes use commercial European ammo in thiers. Me, I leave that for my 98's. The M46 in 9.3x57 is easily one of my favorites. I have more than a few. My first, will also shoot 1" with handloads using the Prvi Partizan 285's and AA2230. Speaking of 98's, I just picked up another M146 (9.3x57) and two 640's in 8x57. Picked them up for under $250 ea. I also bought what I was told was an M146 in 9.3x57 but it is really a 9.3x62. That one will be going up for sale soon.  Aut vincere aut mori | |||
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I own a Smith & Wesson Model "B" in .308, which was made by Husqvarna. David | |||
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Some photos of my Model 46: My "new" Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 Mauser I still haven't found the time yet to go shoot it though.  "Too many rifles, so little time."  Cheers! -Bob F. | |||
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I built a 9.3x62 on a 96. Had to open the mag box up but other than that no problem. | |||
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I have two, a Mod 46 in 9.3 x 57 and the "Improved (no left side rail cut) in 8 x 57. I also have a Stiga 9.3 x 62 which is a based on '96 parts adapted for the longer round. Stiga is a sporting goods conglomerate in Sweden. These are well made rifles of good steel that handle pressure much better than other military guns based on the 93-95 or 94-96 series Mausers. The 9.3 x 57 probably killed as many moose, maybe more than the 6.5 x 55 in Sweden. It is an outstanding round; slow but effective. Just don't try to hot-rod it. I wouldn't worry about expansion inside 300 yds, either. "Experience" is the only class you take where the exam comes before the lesson. | |||
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The 8x57IS is a wonderful cartridge, superior in every way to the .30-06 except for availability of ammunition. My father has taken some 80+ moose with his M96 in 8x57IS and, well, it works. He paid the equivalent of USD30 for it in the 60's... so this is a rifle where the ammunition cost exceeds the cost for the gun - for those 80+ moose  Write hard and clear about what hurts -E. Hemingway | |||
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Blaser will start to sell 9,3x57 barrels for their M93 during 2009! Hope that more companies than Norma will make ammunition for this 'perfect' Moose caliber. | |||
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Looks like the 9.3x62's are mostly on M96 actions. Not that I'm overly worried as the round itself isn't loaded to high pressure anyways. 286gr Partitions at 2300fps sounds about right for bears. And big moose as well! Or maybe I want a 9.3x57? Hmm... decisions... ________ "...And on the 8th day, God created beer so those crazy Canadians wouldn't take over the world..." | |||
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I saw a new husky that just came out at shot show .Based on the 96 action in a control round feed and push feed.It was in 06 and 7x57 length. | |||
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I just picked up a 9.3x57 and couldn't be happier. It fits me just as well as my Oberndorf. | |||
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