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!

Thanks Ken! It's my serious work rifle. But I do agree with Steely, the x 57 is a pleasant rifle in the woods! Holds and points very well. And pleasant to shoot! Even with them big boolits.

Bob,bring both next year. Would love to shoot them at a tree stump.

I can attest that the elk in that pic is much much bigger than it looks. That's the one upstairs in the shop right Bob?

Yeah! That's the one. I now have a place to put him at home. He should be in his new digs this winter.

Scopes kinda ruin them to my line of thinking.

Mine came with those Swedish military mounts on them. Last years buck was taken without a scope on the 57. They do work well without them for sure!

If th 62's fit in the magazine (they did in mine) then it's an easy chamber job. Watch the headspace.

Precisely! Only reason I mentioned the 96 action was because I had an acquaintance that did a rechamber on one to x 62, and he has some issues with certain o/a lengths with certain projectiles. Otherwise his worked fine! Mebbe it was his reloading technique? I dunno?

I have not had any such issues with my 98 actioned 146. Other that it kills everything I shoot with it!

Here's one of my Husqvarna factory rifles built on the cock-on-closing 46 action.



Not a rechamber, the roll stamp on the barrel reads 9.3X62. Have shot several hundred 286, 300, and 320 gr loads without a whimper....from the rifle that is. Not everyone who has tried it enjoys that much power in that light a rifle, 7 pounds, 7 ounces, as you see it.

It is the second one I have owned. The first had an old Zeiss Zeiklein 2 1/4 power scope. I used it to put several thousand pounds of meat in the freezer, including the biggest moose I have even taken. The only reason I sold it, was a guy figured it was worth a whole lot more than I did.

This one carries a Leupold 4X Lightweight with a heavy duplex, and is a dream to carry, point, and shoot on game. It is nearly a pound lighter than the Husqvarnas on the FN98 actions I have. Not only is the action lighter in weight, but the barrel profile is considerably slimmer.

What is the asking price of the rifle you are looking at? They are very well made rifles.

Ted

Howdy Ted!

I'm glad to hear about the success with the bigger bullets! As stated I think the other chap could have probably seated his bullets a bit deeper and cured his situation.

Thanks for the reply!

Bob

That's a fine rifle and an eminently useful one, too.

I can't tell from that side, is it a M46AN or a M649?

Here you go!



Model 648, no thumb cutout in the receiver rail.

Ted

The shop wants $575 for the rifle.

That's a bit high for a x57, but a screaming bargain for the rarer x62 Husqvarna in nice condition.

I paid $299 and there were 6 more on the rack at the time.

Ted,

how do you like the Quick Detach rings?

Phil

Hi Phil,

Sorry I missed your post. They work really slick, and return to zero every time!

Thanks again,
Ted