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CWJ1898
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Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57
      #171863 - 22/11/10 02:40 PM

Greetings,
I am contemplating purchasing a Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 as a general purpose stalking/wild boar rifle and was wondering if opinions on such a rifle could be given? Current concern is on a widely reported issue with stock defects due to poor inletting. 20 years ago I was a rabid military arms collector and owned 3 beautiful Swedish military arms the M/96, M/94, M/38 and from what I recall inletting was superb. So perhaps an issue only reported in sporting arms production or possibly due to the effects of calibers beyond the 6.5x55? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Best regards,

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Re: Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 [Re: CWJ1898]
      #171883 - 22/11/10 11:30 PM

Do a search here and you will find a number of threads on the 9.3x57 and the Swede rifles.

No, stocking problems are not just related to recoil of different calibers. The Swede HVA's in 46, 146 and 640 series guns are frequently poorly-stocked, but easily fixed or cracks prevented if you get one in new condition.

Two main areas need to be inspected;

First, often the recoil lug does not bear well on the recoil shoulder in the stock. Sometimes not at all.

Then, the tang area is often bedded hard against the stock. These two together cause a major and almost immediate problem in firing.

In conjunction with the latter, the rear stock ferrule sometimes takes the recoil force and acts as a wedge, splitting the stock at the tang area.

What's the fix?

EASY.

Epoxy bed the recoil lug area and then relieve the tang area and drive out and throw away the rear stock ferrule. If already cracked, the tang area can be drilled with small holes from the inside and those filled with epoxy run in with a small hypodermic syringe sans needle. Get them from feed stores.

Occaisionally some have too little thickness in the stock from bottom to top and no amount of guard screw tightening fixes it. This can be fixed. Shim and bed tang and recoil areas. Easy fix, too.

No better pig rifle exists than a 9.3x57 in my opinion, though I have never used them on pigs. Just elk, deer, bear, domestic stock and varmints. Great caliber.

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Re: Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 [Re: 9.3x57]
      #171884 - 22/11/10 11:50 PM

I have a 46 in a good condition. I donīt hunt much with it, but I shoot with it occasionally. Its a nice caliber. If I didnīt had other rifles I prefer hunting with, I would use I it on games that you and 9,3x57 suggests.





Edited by CptCurl (22/11/10 11:58 PM)

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Re: Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 [Re: Sville]
      #171888 - 23/11/10 02:09 AM

My M46 has become my favourite hunting rifle - the one I now grab. In fact, I leaved a box of ammo in the truck - all I have to do is grab the rifle and go.

I was luckier than some - no cracks and descent bedding. I did relieve the area right behind the tang, just a few thou for a cushion - and, of course, removed that stupid steel tube.

You must check the bedding to ensure it's OK or in need of some glass. If it needs glass and you don't the stock will split, possibly the recoil lug area, behind the magazine and the tang as well. That goes for any rifle with poor bedding & a wooden stock.

I load 285 gr. at 2,200fps, 300gr. at 2,175fps, 270gr. at 2,300fps, 232gr. at 2,450fps and 225gr. at 2,550fps using H2895 and BLC2.

I used the 270gr. load a year ago last fall on a moose - worked just fine - 200yards elbow-rest over the truck hood - iron sights, dead moose. I now have a 3-9 M3200 Bushnell on it - all loads shoot 1 1/8" down to 1/2". It was built in 1929 and has .019" headspace. I make the brass fit before fireforming. Note that some of these, as mine, has excessive headspace which should be attended to to prevent case head separation. There is no CIP nor SAAMI standrd for the 9.3x57, although some use the 8x57 headspace specs for it.

Many of us with them use RP 8x57 new brass - I do. I neck them out straight, then neck them down for crush fit (0 headspace) before they are fired. No annealing has been necessary for these operations - no case loss. RP is good brass in 8x57 (many others too).

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Re: Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 [Re: DarylS]
      #171899 - 23/11/10 05:06 AM

Gentlemen,
Thank you for the advice and your perspective on the rifle and caliber/reloading. I have selectively hunted with Original Mauser Sporters for quite some time but have tired at the constant checking of the Weather Channel before a hunt or even a range session as I am loathe to put one through any avoidable poor weather situation. I have for many years selected this rifle or that (new production Sako, Sauer, Steyr and a selection of American made factory guns) and have always been a bit disappointed (my only recent good experience is with the Mauser M-03). I have a good deal of others but prefer the Mauser action (96 or 98) above all others and am really enamored with the 9.3x57. It seems the Husqvarna and the Carl Gustav sporters are "sleeper" rifles that are oft overlooked by hunters and shooters (myself included). I do know from thousands of 6.5x55 fired from my formerly owned military arms that the rifles are phenomenally reliable and very (extremely) accurate. It is sort of interesting that arms of this quality can be had for such a small sum of cash. From my annual survey of standard factory guns at twice to three times the money the Husqvarna puts them to shame in overall quality. Sville's photographs of his rifle quickly bear out this point. Thanks again for the advice and I shall do some more research, however I think I am sold on this concept.

Kindest regards and respectful thanks

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Re: Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 [Re: CWJ1898]
      #171900 - 23/11/10 05:17 AM

CW:

I hear you.

I don't let the weather stop me from using my HVA's!

Wear'em out!







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Edited by CptCurl (24/11/10 10:44 PM)

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Re: Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 [Re: 9.3x57]
      #171901 - 23/11/10 05:25 AM

That looks really nice!

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Re: Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 [Re: Sville]
      #173076 - 14/12/10 10:42 AM

Here is my 35 vintage Model 46:-


Which as you can see I had D&T'd.

One thing to watch is the groove size. Mine measures around 0.370" and not 0.366" as we are told to expect. I am using Norma 9.3x57mm brass a kind collector in Sweden sent me.

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