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Iowa_303s
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Husqvarna M46B
      #278736 - 03/03/16 12:50 PM

After enjoying a couple of Husky 46's in 9.3x57, I finally found a 46B (6.5x55) with a good bore and stock.
This one has a Norma marked peep sight mounted on the rear bridge.
Now just have to wait until it arrives at my LGS.

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Re: Husqvarna M46B [Re: Iowa_303s]
      #278737 - 03/03/16 01:16 PM

Good job snagging that one! Simpsons has been getting in a lot of good items recently.

That's going to be a fun rifle. I hope it exceeds your expectations!

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Re: Husqvarna M46B [Re: brandoninaz]
      #278738 - 03/03/16 01:39 PM

Simpsons is where I got it.
There have been several 146's lately but I have been too late to get one.
It kind of seems that someone has been taking all the good ones at one time.
I blame Daryl. I think he is having Tradex buy them up for him!

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Re: Husqvarna M46B [Re: Iowa_303s]
      #278741 - 03/03/16 05:20 PM

Pictures when it arrives, please.

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Re: Husqvarna M46B [Re: Rule303]
      #278749 - 03/03/16 10:50 PM

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Pictures when it arrives, please.


That is the plan!

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Re: Husqvarna M46B [Re: Iowa_303s]
      #278762 - 04/03/16 02:31 AM

LOL - I've got nothing to do with how many of these Tradeex brings in, but they are still running 6 or more pages of them, with 40 on a page. Last year or so, there were 13 pages. Of course, they all aren't M96 Sporters, there are Husky 98's and some Husky 1600's as well - calibres run 6.5, 8mm, 9.3x57 and usually a few 9.3x62, both 96's and 98's.
The odd one isn't cracked in the tang, so immediate bedding is in order to avoid tang cracks.

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Re: Husqvarna M46B [Re: DarylS]
      #278778 - 04/03/16 03:20 PM

Since I live an hour away from Tradex I was fortunate to examine and pick up two 146s a 1939 and 1940 9.3x57. I love the pre-war look of the short schnabel forend, the open grip and the barrel contour. Undrilled actions in VG condition with excellent bores. They are rust blued and the superiority of this finish is visible on a 76yr old rifle. The caliber is great and equals factory .35 Whelen loads of 2400fps with 250gr Hornadys.
After refinishing the oil soaked stocks with Tung oil I was so pleased that I picked up a 146 rechambered to 9.3x62, one of my favorite cartridges. This one drilled and tapped for top mounts but done properly. Since the quality price ratio is ridiculous and I am now single I bought a 1947 640 in 9.3x62. This one is a transitional FN action with the thumb cut and the clip hump but the swept back low bolt handle. The 640 has a beechwood stock, unlike the 146s which have walnut stocks, but with pleasant grain . My buddy found a 640 like mine but with the solid left receiver wall. I had to have one of these beautiful actions and found an 8x57S 1948 in great condition with a beautiful wood. The nicest beech I have seen so far. So in total I bought 5 for myself and 4 for my buddies. Talley crossbolts are on order.
I love Mauser actions and since Oberndorfs are not in my price range I concentrate on FNs. I own Browning Safaris in 7mm Rem, .300H&H,.308 Norma Magnum, .300Win Mag, .375 H&H and .458 Win Mag.All are pre 67,(pre salt wood),long extractor rifles that I consider the finest rifles ever sold over the counter.

Husqvarna 146


Husqvarna 640


Edited by Wanabebwana (04/03/16 03:32 PM)

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Re: Husqvarna M46B [Re: Wanabebwana]
      #278798 - 05/03/16 03:20 AM

That 146 re-finished nicely!

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Re: Husqvarna M46B [Re: Iowa_303s]
      #278813 - 05/03/16 08:45 AM

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Simpsons is where I got it.
There have been several 146's lately but I have been too late to get one.
It kind of seems that someone has been taking all the good ones at one time.
I blame Daryl. I think he is having Tradex buy them up for him!



Thanks to work, I keep missing all of the nice 9.3x62 and 6.5x55 models. I already have a 9.3x57, so the only way I would buy another is if it had a nice scope setup. Given their great value, I would be lying if I said I hadn't considered purchasing a second open sight Model 46.... I have a feeling these will trickle back out to the market in the next few months through Gunbroker and similar sites through unlicensed de-facto dealers (I may be a little bitter).

I would love to see pictures when you get the rifle in hand, and maybe even range results! Time to shoot (even reload) seems to escape me most of the time, so I have to live vicariously through others in the evenings, after the rush of the day has died down some.

BTW, Wanabebwana, that is a beautiful refinish.

-Brandon

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Re: Husqvarna M46B [Re: brandoninaz]
      #278816 - 05/03/16 09:22 AM

Thanks. There is nothing wrong with the 9.3x57 especially handloaded. To install a scope they need to be drilled and tapped and the bolt handle has to be bent or replaced. A low swing safety or new trigger with side safety needs to be installed. I have several scoped hunting rifles so I keep these original and may shoot them once or twice just for kicks. My friend drilled and tapped his 640 in 9.3x62, installed two crossbolts and a 4x Leupold in QD Warne mounts.The bases are too high to use the iron sights so he will mill a channel down the center. Waiting for Beuhler type wing safety.
The blue is original on all my Huskys. The 146s have rust blue, the 640s have a black oxide finish. Being able to pick them in person is a big advantage because many have pitting,deep scratches and other imperfections that would require polishing and reblueing which is not cheap. Tony the owner is patient and lets me go through 5 or more to pick 1. These guns are well worth some sweat equity. Every year there are smaller numbers being imported from Sweden. They don't make them anymore and the FN98s rarely go back on the market when we get our hands on them.

Husqvarna 1939, 9.3x57



Edited by Wanabebwana (05/03/16 12:34 PM)

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Re: Husqvarna M46B [Re: Wanabebwana]
      #278820 - 05/03/16 10:33 AM

Crazy as it may sound (and possibly be) given the price of the rifles, I think one of these Husqvarnas would be great with some Recknagel swing scope mounts. As is only logical, gun-logic, I would of course need to keep a pristine model as well. Wanabebwana, you're pushing me uncomfortably close to that edge with that rifle of yours.

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Re: Husqvarna M46B [Re: brandoninaz]
      #278827 - 05/03/16 03:15 PM

Quote:

Quote:



Thanks to work, I keep missing all of the nice 9.3x62 and 6.5x55 models.


Funny story about work.
I was sitting on the toilet at work when I bought the 46B!

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Edited by Iowa_303 (05/03/16 03:16 PM)

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Re: Husqvarna M46B [Re: Wanabebwana]
      #278839 - 05/03/16 06:08 PM

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There is nothing wrong with the 9.3x57


You got that right!
For 95% of the large game hunting done on this planet, the 9.3x57 will do the job perfectly.
The iron sights on these rifles a very good. I have a M46 with a quick detatchable side mounted scope that, while nice, I seem to prefer to use the irons.
Just my opinion, but I have come to prefer hunting with the irons rather than a scope.

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Re: Husqvarna M46B [Re: Iowa_303s]
      #278855 - 06/03/16 02:48 AM

Deer and moose can't seem to tell the difference between the 9.3x57 and 9.3x62.
I like a rifle with open sights in heavy timber with shots up to 100yds or so. Will have to see if my aging eyes can handle it.
I do not own one but I prefer the 46B to the 46 because of the pistol grip cap and the Schnabel. Beautifully built rifles.

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Re: Husqvarna M46B [Re: Wanabebwana]
      #278859 - 06/03/16 04:25 AM

This is the rear sight on my M46 in 9.3x57. I simply filed it out a bit - and was spot-on with 270speers at 2,300fps. I used this sight and rifle to shoot a young bull moose at 200yards - it was a rather easy shot, resting my arms and rifle on the hood of my buddy's truck.
I left a bit of the original notch for the front bead to sit in. I no longer have this rifle - my Bro has it. IIRC- the 270's struck 1 1/2" high, at 50yards and still an inch high at 100.




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Re: Husqvarna M46B [Re: Wanabebwana]
      #278866 - 06/03/16 08:04 AM

Wanabebwana you Sir have some very nice rifles there.

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Re: Husqvarna M46B [Re: Rule303]
      #278951 - 08/03/16 11:24 AM

Here is my Husqvarna 46B. This is how I received it today. All I did was to run a couple of patches through the bore. I will be taking it apart to clean out the dust and dried grease and to check the recoil lug fit in the stock and to make sure the mounting bolts are not going to cause the stock to split.

Made in 1942

Left side of the Norma peep sight.

right side of peep sight

Peep sight from the rear

The butt plate has 10 notches filed into it


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Re: Husqvarna M46B [Re: Iowa_303s]
      #278953 - 08/03/16 11:33 AM

NICE! - what appears to be an extended stock is probably the non-oxidized wood from under a slip-on recoil pad.
That peep sight is really quite the "fast acquisition" sight.

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Re: Husqvarna M46B [Re: DarylS]
      #278959 - 08/03/16 12:11 PM

It is an extention, but tbe length of pull is identical to my other 46's. Maybe there was some damage and this is how it was corrected.
The peep sight is very fast to aquire!
I found 10 new Swedish stripper clips so carrying a reload or 2 is very convenient.

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Re: Husqvarna M46B [Re: Iowa_303s]
      #278961 - 08/03/16 12:16 PM

Yes - the strippers are really nice to have in-pocket when using irons. I have a few for my 6.5x55 as well.

Since I use 8x57 RP brass in the 9.3x57, easy to find (used to be) 7.62x51 (.308) strippers work just fine.

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Re: Husqvarna M46B [Re: DarylS]
      #279009 - 09/03/16 11:51 AM

Very nice! That is quite the rugged looking peep sight. Thank you for sharing the rifle with us.

The 46B eluded me again today, with another batch uploaded, and sold almost immediately. There was a 46B with a nice looking claw-mount scope on Simpson's that sold today as well.

-Brandon

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Re: Husqvarna M46B [Re: brandoninaz]
      #279014 - 09/03/16 01:33 PM

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The 46B eluded me again today, with another batch uploaded, and sold almost immediately. There was a 46B with a nice looking claw-mount scope on Simpson's that sold today as well.

-Brandon


The one that has weaver mounts on it eluded me also. But I got a 46A for $235!

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Re: Husqvarna M46B [Re: Wanabebwana]
      #279020 - 09/03/16 05:35 PM

Wanabebwana
Very nice work on 146 and 640!!

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Re: Husqvarna M46B [Re: NZHunter]
      #279124 - 11/03/16 01:02 PM

Well today after work I took the M46B out to the range just to try it out and see how well regulated the sights were.
To say I'm happy would be a very large understatement!
At 100 yards the first 2 shots were about 1 1/2" below point of aim, windage was perfect.
Made one full rotation of the rear peep and fired 3 more shots. These 3 were 1 1/2" above point of aim and dead center. They made a very tight 3/4" cloverleaf.
Now its time for some real load development.
More to come...

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Re: Husqvarna M46B [Re: Iowa_303s]
      #279334 - 15/03/16 11:56 AM

All this talk about Husquvarnas got me looking at them. I bought a 146 Saturday. Should be here in about two weeks. Now if I can just find a set of dies.

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