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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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I think those were 98 FN Mausers that Husky used.
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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.
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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.
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There was a "strengthened" 96 version without the thumb cut. I've seen several 9,3X62 that were on that action.
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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.
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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
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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.
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The 9.3x57 Husqvarna is about the sweetest handling rifle for offhand shooting that I own.
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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.
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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.
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My 146 in x 57. A mighty deer slayer in the thick south Texas brush. With or w/o the scope!
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kaywoodie,
Nice rifle. Very classic. It would make a great still hunting rifle for moose up here in the thick stuff.
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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. Classic elk hunting picture, btw!
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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. Should've brought it to Quemado last week. Nice rifle too!
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