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I picked up a Husqvarna 640 in 9.3x62 a few years ago. It has this HUGE front sight hood on it. Someone told me it was a “Snow Hood” and the larger diameter prevented it from packing with snow. Is there a smaller front sight hood available for the 640’s? If so, where can I pick one up? I would like something original.

My HVA has the same hood.

Duvel,

So I have attached some pictures (I hope) of some Husqvarna sight hood variations. Vaguely a progression of their sight hoods.

The top hood is like yours. About 15/16" in diameter with the stippling ring around it. These were found on the 46's, 146's, 640's, and High Powers etc. I have also seen early Mauser sporting rifle sight hoods on a few 146 models. Possible replacements?

The second hood is on a 1640 action rifle. They were about 5/8" to 11/16" diameter. These were found on the 1640"s, 1600's, 4000's, etc models. I have seen the larger hoods on the 1640 rifles too. Possibly the earlier ones? I have to assume the sight hoods got smaller as optics grew in popularity.

The last hood is on a 1900 action. This was just as Carl Gustaf was taking over production and this sight hood was used on Carl Gustaf sporters for quite a while. It is about 5/8" wide and 7/8" tall with the bobbed back end.

The good news is that at least the top two hoods pictured are original Husqvarna, and interchangeable. This could be the smaller sight hood option for you? I will send you a message too. I may be able to help you in your search as these sight hoods can be tougher to come across.

Regards,
sixfive

I appreciate your comprehensive write up. This is the only information I’ve seen on the sight hood for these rifles. Thank you.

Link to where HVA sight hoods can be bought?

carbon12,

I do not know of anywhere that sells original HVA sight hoods outright. Maybe there is someplace out there that does though. I have found it to be a long game of wait and watch on ebay. Sorry.

Regards,
sixfive

You may want to check out the gunboards.com forum. A lot of knowledgable Huskie members there and would likely have a line on small parts.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1845273384?pid=854086

The above sight hood fits the Husqvarna rifle but it's not original. At least that is what the comments say. Let us know if it fits as they say if you get it.