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A person also has to factor in history, romance, just plain cool factor, the fact that it is easy to put into a standard length action without a bunch of additional cost. The final fact is that it Performs and always has like an '06 or 7x57......it really gets the job done well. Factor in when you bump into someone out hunting and they ask what you're carrying, and you say 9.3x62 and they either get a confused look on their face ( always rewarding ) or they say " man I love that cartridge or I really want one of those ". 9.3x62......all sides are up, there are no downsides. Excellent post Dave. BTDT. I also always think 5 in the mag and 1 in the pipe powerhouse. Not that it's needed, but it's there. This also reflects my feelings towards the gilt edge accuracy I get from my 9.3: It's not needed, but it's there!! I don't think you can ever have too much of a good thing, but the 9.3x62mm comes pretty damn close..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Yeah, the 9.3 is long on cool, short on problems...
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I lucked out several years ago and bought this one off AuctionArms.com for under five hundred bucks. It is so light though I know I am going to get pounded. The main reason I've never fired it. Husqvarna Model 146.
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Nice looking rifle and I really like the Husky.
If it's real light, it will talk to you...
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I lucked out several years ago and bought this one off AuctionArms.com for under five hundred bucks. It is so light though I know I am going to get pounded. The main reason I've never fired it. Husqvarna Model 146. Yeah- that buttplate kinda has 'Ouch' written all over it......
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I lucked out several years ago and bought this one off AuctionArms.com for under five hundred bucks. It is so light though I know I am going to get pounded. The main reason I've never fired it. Husqvarna Model 146. Yeah- that buttplate kinda has 'Ouch' written all over it...... As does the amount of drop in the stock and the narrow looking (from here) comb. That said, I would be proud to own it! I bet it feels wonderful in the hands and points very naturally.
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Phil Shoemaker built a very light weight M-70 9.3x62 with iron sights. As you know, Phil is a noted guide and big bear hunter in AK. His idea, he carries it a lot more than he shoots it.
This Husky is a similar concept and would be good for that application. Adding a scope will up the weight somewhat. I agree with Mark about the drop at the comb. That bothers some a lot more than it does me, but I have a long neck.
Nice gun. Hard to beat a Husky for slick action.
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Gentlemen, Thank you for the compliments. When I bought it, it had an ancient repair to the wrist. I could see where the action was pounding on the stock, so I bedded everything, including drilling through the wrist into the butt, and inserting a threaded rod surrounded in epoxy. Once done I carefully checked to make sure nothing was touching the rear of the action so it wouldn't act as a wedge. The stock is slim for sure, it has some cast-off in the stock too. It comes up like a fine shotgun. Balance is just a bit barrel heavy so it feels quick in the hands. I do have a box of Norma 286 grain around somewhere, I need to shoot the thing just to say I've done it. But it is very light, like around six pounds no kidding. It is unusual in that the action is an m98 and not a Husqvarna version of the m98 or an FN action. Trigger is crisp and it feeds like a dream. So we will see just how bad that buttplate (horn) will feel.
You can piddle with the puppies, or run with the wolves...
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You'd hate to replace that original horn butt plate with a pad...
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Phil Shoemaker built a very light weight M-70 9.3x62 with iron sights. As you know, Phil is a noted guide and big bear hunter in AK. His idea, he carries it a lot more than he shoots it.
This Husky is a similar concept and would be good for that application. Adding a scope will up the weight somewhat. I agree with Mark about the drop at the comb. That bothers some a lot more than it does me, but I have a long neck.
Nice gun. Hard to beat a Husky for slick action.
DF I remember seeing Phil's rifle in a magazine article and that is about the perfect rifle for any kind of hunting.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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You'd hate to replace that original horn butt plate with a pad...
DF That's probably the first thing I'd do. A red Pachmayr decelerator would look nice and cut down the pain factor. ...... Immensely!!
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Yeah, you'd about have to do the pad if you wanted to make into a shooter.
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Tell me about it. I shot my 30-06 fwt with the original aluminum butt plate the other day and I forgot what fun it is shooting it in a t-shirt
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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A well done pad shouldn't distract from the value of that gun. For me, it would increase it... \ And it would make it a usable rifle. DF
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Aw hell, grab that rifle like ya got a pair.
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Us mere mortals ain't as tough as you, Gunner... You da Hoss on big kicking rifles... DF
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LOL, just a little thick-headed I'm afraid.
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I'd do the pad, which would be an opportunity to have an optimal LOP.
Phil had a peep sight on his LW 9.3. That may be an option.
A low powered scope in Talley QD's would be nice if one didn't want to fool with the peep. That would give the opportunity to use the existing irons.
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My buddy got a steal on a NOS CZ 550 American at Cabelas they wanted to get rid of. Found a Mcmillan on their specials page and grabbed it. He got a whim and sent his in to AHR and, man, do they do nice work! We shot it for the first time (post AHR) last Sat. He plans on keeping it open sighted. It is a flawlessly performing rifle and the work is top notch. I told him he ruined my Remmy 9.3 for me! might have to buy a Ruger African or No.1!
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That's a beautiful CZ. Probably shoots just as good as mine too. Nice rifle!!
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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