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I would go with the Husky unless it has been drilled and tapped on the side of the receiver for scope mounts, many of the Huskys that I have seen are d&t there and I find they look ugly.

Ditto again. Zastava is a good gun, but the husky will likely be slicker, having had some of both in other chamberings

Put me in this camp.

Both these rifles are made on std length 98 actions.

There are at least twice as many factory loadings for the .375 H&H but there is a good selction of 9,3x62 as well. The 9,3x62 selling for a good bit less.

As with most things, condition, condition, condition. I have several of the Husky 9,3x62's. Love them, they are light, handy, riles. But, these are about 70 years old at this point so inspect carefully.

I also have a Mk X (Zastava) in .375 H&H, just in case.

I prefer the 9,3x62 for the game I am likely to hunt.

Since neither the Zastava or Husky (FN) used cast receivers, its kind of a moot point.

Husqvarna by FAR!

Unless its drilled on the side of the action or wonky drilled on top.

The Swedish gunmakers did high quality work, when quality actually mattered!

Husqvarnas look better. I only have four Husqvarnas currently but none are 9.3X62. My only 9.3X62 is a CZ; a little heavy, but a very nice rifle. My 9.3X62 has been the easiest hunting rifle to work up accurate loads for I've ever owned.

The Husqvarna you are asking about has a Commercial Large ring FN action as opposed to the actual Husqvarna action.

I would pick the FN action over the Zastava action every time. The FN action should have a FN style safety which I would pick over the trigger safety on the Zastava.

FN action will be the C ring type.

The Zastava action is probably just as durable as the FN but it's incorporates several cost cutting features including the general fit and finish. If you can find one of the old Whitworth Express Zastavas, it will be more on par with the Husqvarna / FN finish.

The FN action and Zastava actions are actually both built using the same machines.

Zastava bought all the machines from FN in the 70-80s.


The Belgians and Swedes just spent a lot more time polishing and bluing them properly.

Zastava can if they want to.. but are sadly built to a price point.

Husqvarna hands down..

If you intend to hunt Dangerous Game in Africa then .375 H&H is the answer. The .375 H&H is the legal minimum in many African countries.

If not, then 9.3x62 is plenty even for the big Brown Bears. I have loaded MD's Big-Game loads in my 9.3 and get legitimate 2,550 fps with a 286 gr. bullet with sub MOA accuracy. Pretty darn amazing!

9,3x62 is actually minimum in many African countries as well..

Between the two rifles I’d choose the Husky. Between the two calibers, I’d choose the 375.

I totally agree .