I have a FN Deluxe made in the 50's (I think) and it only seems to group the heavier grain bullets well ie 180gr. Anyone know what rate of twist was used in rifling these guns? For that matter is there any information published on the history of these guns?

are we talking about a "Higgens" 30-06?

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jawheeler: is there any information published on the history of these guns?

"Bolt Action Rifles" Frank de Haas
very comprehensive histories of the FN and other commercial Mausers

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Originally posted by jawheeler:
I have a FN Deluxe made in the 50's (I think) and it only seems to group the heavier grain bullets well ie 180gr. Anyone know what rate of twist was used in rifling these guns? For that matter is there any information published on the history of these guns?

Browning, FN, High Standard, J.C. Higgins 50, 51, 51-L, Harringtom-Richardson 300, Mannlicher-Schoenaur, Marlin, Musketeer, Remington 721, 760, 740, 742, 725, 700, 40XB, Savage 110, Winchester 70, 670, 770, Ruger 1,77 Mossberg and Weatherby all use the 1 in 10" twist
Husqvarna and Browning M78 use a 1 in 12" twist.

Paul B.

vapodog

It is an FN and is so marked on the top of the receiver. Not the Higgins variation.

fla3006

Thanks for the reference source, I've never ran across that book but I will soon.

Paul B

If you are correct on the 1 in 10" twist then it makes sense why this gun groups the heavier bullets better. It is interesting to note the 1 in 12" twist on the Husquvarna. I have a 51L that I have not had the oppertunity to scope and group yet. Looks like the 150 to 165gr is where I will start.

Thanks for all the responses.

oops, just noticed the 51-L listed in the 1/10" list.

Also just found the deHaas book on Amazon for $9.50.