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05 February 2010, 00:12

Brett

Question for 'Smiths

I have an old husky M98 in 9.3x62 with a beat up receiver. I also have a good M98 receiver that I would like to use as a replacement for the husky.

Would it be difficult to make the sights on the barrel align with the replacement receiver? The rear sight is milled into the barrell...

Brett

05 February 2010, 01:27

D Humbarger

Not hard. Just takes a bit of time & patience.

Doug Humbarger
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Yankee Station

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05 February 2010, 02:34

Brett

Thanks Doug, I guess I need to call my smith and see if he would be willing to take it on.

Brett

05 February 2010, 02:57

Masterifleman

quote:
husky M98 in 9.3x62 with a beat up receiver

How beatup is it to warrant replacement? Couldn't it be cleaned up or does it have heavy rust pitting?

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05 February 2010, 03:14

Brett

It had holes for a side mount scope that were badly filled. It also has holes in the top, badly cut with lots of drill wander...