I saw one last week in the shop. Sweet little rifle. If a Mauser 98 and a M96 Swede had a baby it would be a 1640.

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Sounds like you're looking for something different.
How about a Husqvarna 1640? They're slick looking, well-made, with a super strong action. They're light weight and accurate. A little different, so it might make you excited to own it. I love the schnabel forend. Not expensive, either. Simpson's often has some for sale.

I know we are handing out opinions like which is better; a Ford or a Chevy but this is an excellent choice. It was my first .30-06 many years ago and one I would dearly like to own again!

There are two types: Tools and Beauties. When it comes to tools, I would say the Ruger American. For Beauties, I prefer the full stock Mannlicher. Huge difference in price. I have a full stock made by Heym and Marketed by Montgomery Ward. Great rifle for under $600 before scoped. I had DPCD put in a Timney trigger and side safety.

I know nothing about Husky rifles but I like what's been said in this thread. I may have an opportunity to buy this one (with a Lyman All-American 4x) but I know nothing about it. What can you tell me.

My Ruger M77 Mrk. II is a 30-'06 with 22" barrel, no iron sights, but has scope rings. Weighs in at 6lbs., 5 oz. with factory stock and no scope. A really nice rifle for about $600 to $700 bucks. Almost as nice as my New Haven M70.

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I know nothing about Husky rifles but I like what's been said in this thread. I may have an opportunity to buy this one (with a Lyman All-American 4x) but I know nothing about it. What can you tell me.

They're really light rifles. They usually have pencil barrels. Despite this, they're uniformly accurate. IIRC, in the 60's I think they did an action strength test packing wet sand into the barrels on all the commercial and military actions, and the Husqvarna 1640's alone weren't damaged.

Husqvarna made 98 actions also, but the 1640's dropped the stripper clip cut as well as the big sqaure bolt release to streamline the action; they were made of the best (Swedish) steel. They retain the Mauser claw extractor. Trigger is nothing special. But the rifle is strong, light, and accurate, and I just love how they look and handle.

In my opinion, you can’t go wrong with a Husky. Based on the 98 Mauser, along with the classic 30-06, you have a solid foundation to make it “your” rifle.

I’ve had three and still have one in 6.5x55.

Can someone tell me which model Husky this is?

Looks like a 1600 to me.

Looking at photos it looks like it may be a 1640 because of the Monte Carlo stock. Serial no indicates 1956(?). Which action would this be?

I have a 30/06 Husqvarna (1600 type) that I’ve not fired since 2011. If you are interested, PM me please. Nice, accurate rifle. Can send pictures after this elk hunt ends.

Allan’s-Armory just got in three Husqvarna 1600 rifles in 30-06. Priced from $500-$450.
All used C&R eligible.

Here is a 4100 and 456, both 1640 actions and in .30'06. The finest handling rifles I've ever owned!

Joe;

Thank you for posting the picture. I’m definitely going to pursue the one I know about.

Jay

I would rather buy a used pre 64 mod. 70 for $900 than any new gun on the market, I paid $675 for mine, its got wear outside, perfect bore, no pits, used but not abused and shoots under and inch with most any load and all loads to the same POI and best of all, I don't have to baby this old girl, hse is ready to hunt...I see shooter pre 64s today at $600 to $650 at Idaho gun shows, some are priced higher, but sale time on the last day is a good time to make an offer..

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Joe;

Thank you for posting the picture. I’m definitely going to pursue the one I know about.

Jay

Did you buy it?

They are one of the best values out there for used rifles.

Working on it. There is some “drama” in the family so I may have to wait until the dust settles.

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Working on it. There is some “drama” in the family so I may have to wait until the dust settles.

If you need a place holder until you get one bought PM me and I'll send you my camp loaner '06

Got Sako 85 Bavarian Carbine and Remington 750. Keep. Don't selling.

That semi-schnabel on the stock is great. Really breaks up the club look of a Mannlicher.

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Got Sako 85 Bavarian Carbine and Remington 750.

Single set trigger nice feature.

Those sako Bavarian carbine are lovely!

I held one of the Sako Bavarian rifles like your .30-06 in a local store..it was in .260. Oh how I should have brought it home.

Sportsman's Warehouse is having a sale on the new Sauer 100 XT $599. Check out the features you will not find on another rifle in that price range and the reviews are outstanding.

Mark

The .30-06 is my go to light rifle and I'm kind of a M70 guy. My go to is a new model controlled round feed. Custom synthetic stock, forget the make. It's cut down and fitted with irons and Talley detachable bases. Topped with a Swaro 1-6.
Super light weight. Not my most accurate rifle but accurate enough. My vote is for a M70.

Sounds interesting. Can you post some photos of your rifle?

my do it all 30-06 is a old ruger 77 tang safety

I really like the Ruger Hawkeyes as I have posted above, but my 'Best' 30-06s are my Ruger Express rifles (5) and my CZ550 AHR #3 package (1). They are beautiful rifles, and I have taken one of my Ruger Express 30-06s to Africa as the light rifle, with a 375H&H as my medium and a 458Lott as my heavy. All three were Rugers.

My 30-06 "Go to Rifle" is an M70 Featherweight.
Light and handy, and I like the slim forestock.
Presicion with 165 grs Woodleigh PP is exellent, so for me, this is a keeper.
I also have a second M70 FW, rebarreled to 338-06 A-Square, which is my "moose rifle".
Love them both

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my do it all 30-06 is a old ruger 77 tang safety

That was my first centerfire rifle. It was handy and would shoot tight groups all day but I hated carrying it. The squared off bottom felt like I was carrying a 2x4. This summer I saw a M77 “Lightweight” 3006 listed on GB or GI. Looked like the typical 77 with a tang safety and a red pad but the barrel was 22” and the stock much more sculpted. It reminded me of the 700 BDL Mountain Rifles.

Our latest gun shows in Idaho have had a number of pre 64s in 30-06 and 270 both fwt and std wt. for $600 to $675. other calibers in $800-900 range and the rare ones for higher prices..

Thats the cheapest Ive seen them in years..

A pre-64 Featherweight for $600-$675 would be a no-brainer. Easy decision.

Jay

My 30-06 go to rifle is a Dakota 76. I shot my leopard with it and will never part with it. I plan to be buried with my.375 Flanged Chapuis double though. You never know what you might run into in the afterlife!