Here is a picture of mine. M96. Might have been, probably, installed in Sweden. These are amazing rifles. Anyone thinking about buying a military surplus rifle, Swedish Mausers are the place to start. Same recommendation for this type of sighting equipment, starting with a good 22 rim fire and right on up to high power rifle.
Great thread! I also shot various vintage matches with my swedes, both M96 "as issued" and CG/63s. My favorite by far is a CG/63 with GF rear + Elit front. I think GF rear is sleekest version, certainly wouldn't be bad choice for a hunting rifle. The various sights and CG/63 stocks used to be available from several sources, but supply seems to have dried up .
I have a hand full of Swedes with Elit , Soderin and GF sights plus a CG63 with the Elit . I have never added a sight , all were bought pre drilled with sights attached .
Grumpy old man with a gun.....Do not touch . Better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6. Don't bother my monument and I'll leave yours alone.
Here is a picture of mine. M96. Might have been, probably, installed in Sweden. These are amazing rifles. Anyone thinking about buying a military surplus rifle, Swedish Mausers are the place to start. Same recommendation for this type of sighting equipment, starting with a good 22 rim fire and right on up to high power rifle.
I agree. Not too many surplus rifles shoot as well. Gentle on the shoulder too. Something I can really appreciate, since I shoot weak side with irons..
Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
Originally Posted by Pharmseller
You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole.
Great information in this thread - I’m relatively new to the Swede and if I hadn’t stumbled on the Swiss K31 years ago I would have been in the M96 corner much sooner. Both of these rifles are my favorite for vintage military matches and I will need to add a diopter to my M96 to help my old eyes out. I do have diopters on my K31 and it helps me immensely!!
