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I have a Husky 640 that I inherited in 30/06. The gun is in good condition. It has a very old leupold on it and a funky muzzle brake, from Im guessing 1960’s to early 70. There is also a very hard recoil pad that I need to replace.
First question. Since the barrel has the serial number, is it legal to replace the barrel?
Second question . Has anyone had a husky rebored to 338/06 or 35 Whelen?
Third. If you had one rebored how did it shoot?
I have a bunch of 06 rifles so something different sounds good to me.
I have the tools to replace the pad. I also plan on lightning the stock.
I have not figured out how to remove the muzzle brake. There is a set screw that I removed and Was unable to break the brake free. It looks like it belongs on a space gun.
Jeff
Oh I have a bunch of rifles in different calibers but open to suggestion on a rebore. I have a few. Picked out if I rebarrel
I have (some multiples) 223,243,6mm rem,25/35 257,257imp, 25/06,
270,7mmRM,30/30,300sav,30/40,308,30/06,300wby,338WM,40/70SS,45/70,
45/120. May missed one or two calibers.

No flies on either 338-06 or 35 Whelen, yet another viable option may be the 9.3x62, if so inclined..

I have thought about that cartridge also 375 whelen

Or, retain it as .30-06 even though you already have other ones and use it as a specialty testing/experimentation platform with which to explore the world of alternative .30-06 shooting, ie: for example low velocity ammunition constructed with cast bullets.

That may not be a bad idea. According to data in several Speer manuals, the 30 caliber Husqvarna's have a 1 in 12" twist barrel rather than the standard 1 in 10" most gun factories use. That would be suitable for cast bullet work.

On another note, as 180 gr. bullets seem to be a very popular choice in the 30-06, I have an FN commercial Mauser that was rebarreled with a 1 in 12" twist. It never shot worth a damn with any 180 gr. spitzer type bullet and barely tolerable with 180 gr. round nose bullets. However, with the 165 gr. Nosler Accubond is a tack driver. Even killed an elk with that load.

I don't know if there is quite enough meat at the end of the barrel for a .35 anything rebore, only the guy doing the work would have a clue. Looking the the muzzle end of my Husky 640, I'd think it might be borderline. I guess it might depend on which version of the 640 you have. My barrel is 24" and one I had a long time ago, think 1968 has a 20" barrel that IIRC was noticeably thinner. I sold it because I didn't much care for the muzzle blast. Still kicking myself for that dumb stunt.
Paul B.

They were offered in 9,3x62 with the same barrel profile. That does not however mean that anyone will rebore them. Good advice to check with the guy you want to do the work as they all have their own preferences.

If I could get the brake off I could measure the barrel and give JES a call. At the moment the rifle is just to heavy. I am dealing with neck and arms issues that have gotten worse over the last few months.Anyways thanks and you have given me a few things to think about.

Does the brake look like this?

With your neck and arm injuries, is it really going to be a good thing to increase the recoil?

It does look like that. As to the recoil I would keep a brake on the rifle. And add a good pad. Truthfully Im not sure how recoil is going to affect me. I have only shot 223 or 22 lr in almost 2 years. Life just got in the way. I hope to change that soon

After you remove the setscrew, apply some heat with a propane torch to the barrel/brake juncture to loosen the thread locker that was mot probably applied, then unscrew it.

You might find a 6.5x55 on that platform to be more enjoyable to shoot.

Thanks
I have a 243 husky also.
Was the pictured brake yours? I may shoot it to see how much recoil is reduced.
I am concerned about removing the barrel simce the serial number is placed there. Then I have a gun minus serial numbers.

If you take your barreled action out of the stock, you may find a matching serial number on the bottom of the ring. At least one of my Huskies does.

The Receiver is the only part required to have a SN. If only the barrel has a SN, no worries. As made, most of these were not serial numbered on the receiver because they were made prior to 1968. Some importers do micropencil a SN on the receiver ring when importing. But again, depending on when it was imported.

Yes, that MB was on a .308 Norma I acquired. Back in the day, someone rechambered a LW .30-06 to .308 Norma and decided the MD was a prudent addition. I removed the MB, then the barrel, and rebarreled to .264 WM. Much better now!

Those Huskies were/are great rifles! I have a small redundant mostly '06 collection from days when those were selling at really crazy good prices! Such my acquisitions era of about nineties! My favorite is an un-D&T, prefer that way, in 9.3x62.
I'm sure whatever chambering you settle upon, you'll be happy with that rifle! As far as the muzzle brake, unfamiliar with it but does remind me that just last week the EU set safety standards of some such for adult toys!
Best!
John

hey guys , i had a vz 24 brno mauser . i built a 220 swift on it,,gone now, but was wondering if it was built at the current cz factory.. same place? or different. PS, how many posts do I need before I can post in the classifieds??

Rebarrel to 7x57?

I've seen a few JES rebores that were close to .100 barrel thickness at the muzzle and I think my husky factory Mauser in 9.3x62 has a barrel wall thickness in the range of .125 at the muzzle.