Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Ask The Gunwriters Husky M46/146 sporter 9.3x57? Rechamber to 9.3x62?

Title says it/M96 action. Is it possible/feasible/advisable?

I like the rifle, even as is. Yet, I have a plethora of 9.3x62 components.

I might get it regardless, but if it can be rechambered out easily then the decision is made easier.

I wouldn't.

DF

I believe the Swede M96 action is too short for such a rechambering. The 9.3X62mm is only slightly shorter than the 30-06 and you'd probably have to open the action too much for safe conditions.

Husqvarna did offer a 9.3X62 in the older, Mauser flag safety models. I don't know if it was a stronger rifle than the 9.3X57.

I think those were 98 FN Mausers that Husky used.

DF

Husqvarna had a 46 (Swede 94 action) in 9.3x62 also.

The 146 had the M98 action.

Point being, the 9.3x62 came from the factory in both actions.

I think I'd try it a while as a 9.3x57. Brass is easy to make from 30-06 and it might grow on you. Couple of friends of mine have them and really like them.

There was a "strengthened" 96 version without the thumb cut. I've seen several 9,3X62 that were on that action.

I'm with this guy. No use in mucking up a good thing trying to make it better when good, affordable 9.3X62s are so easy to come by. The original chambering should be plenty for most puposes.

Pictures?

I'd also suspect the 96 actioned rifle is pretty light, so going to a 9.3x62 (especially with the factory stock dimensions)is going to up the felt recoil "significantly". NO way I'd be real interested in shooting a 6lb 9.3x62 with full power 286 grain loads

I've shot as light and worse. I'm not recoil afraid.

It's a 96 action, still cock-on-closing.

The LGS wants too much for it. I'll pass for now, and see how long it takes for the price to drop into the reasonable range. There aren't a lot of handloaders in this area, and certainly not a lot of folks who would have an interest in a 9.3x57 so I don't see it moving soon.

The 9.3x57 Husqvarna is about the sweetest handling rifle for offhand shooting that I own.

I can attest that it handles beautifully. This one has claw mounts and an old Weaver K series scope on it. If they come down to a reasonable price range, I'm pretty likely to get it.

My 146 (FN 98 action mfg in 1938), I rechambered to x 62 on day at the shop.



First elk with it.



Only thing I believe the mag box on the 96's is a bit short to use some of the bigger bullet in, if you decide to rechambered to x 62. Don't think you can set them deep enough.

My 146 in x 57. A mighty deer slayer in the thick south Texas brush. With or w/o the scope!

kaywoodie,

Nice rifle. Very classic. It would make a great still hunting rifle for moose up here in the thick stuff.

Mart

Classic elk hunting picture, btw!

Thanks fellas!

Should've brought it to Quemado last week.

Nice rifle too!