need some help here please...

been eyeing a 9.3x57 husky in cabela's the past few weeks, and try as i might, cant seem to talk myself out of it. comes with the high turret German style scope and mount on it, really considering picking it up. a coupel of questions before i buy..

1) i have read that these are "small ring" mausers... i know how to tell the difference between a large ring and a small, but are the small ring's ok actions? are they weaker or junk or something, or just different? would like to know the pro's and cons of small vs large ring

2) i have read or heard that 9x57 was fired out of some of these, and has caused throat erosion. First, and not saying i'm going to do it, but could that really be done, i mean wouldnt that damage the rifle? second, if this is or was the case, what should i look for on the rifle before i buy it?

thanks for the replies, look forward to hearing your thoughts on this!

Those are good actions, no worries.

Too bad that isn't a 9.3x62...but it could be...

Some people say it has "poor" gas handling compared to the M98. It has about the same properties as a Winchester Model 70 in that regard so I think "poor" is an overstatement.

Because they look similar, some people put them in the same class with the old Spanish small rings which are considerd soft. Not true at all; the actions are made from good steel and very strong.

I have a 9.3x62 that has throat erosion from 9.3x57 being fired in it, but I haven't heard anything about 9x57 in a 9.3x57. I thought 9x57 ammo was pretty scarce in Scandinavia. Maybe not?

The 9.3x57 is pretty low-pressure even loaded to max. I wouldn't hesitate over safety issues if you like the rifle. Even the gas handling issue can be solved with the right aftermarket 3-position safety.

The current crop of 1896-actioned Husqvarna sporters in 9,3x57 are some of the nicest (and least expensive!) hunting rifles around. I love mine.

There's a boatload of info on them at the Swedish Civilian & Sporting Firearms board ==> here. <==