I bought a Husky 146 from Simpsons. Had it rechambered from 9.3x57 to 9.3x62. Large ring 98 action. I bedded the action and added two Talley crossbolts. Put a 2-7x scope on it and took it to Africa. It's my favorite rifle.
I could not watch the whole video. Just too painful. I've shot double triggered sxs shotguns my whole life and I think anyone new to double rifles should buy a twin triggered sxs double and shoot a lot of clays. Shooting doubles at skeet and sporting clays will build muscle memory and make you a...
Nothing at all wrong with a sleeved double. You are basically getting a new set of barrels. Critics sometimes say that sleeving destroys the balance of a good gun but that has not been my experience. Sleeving is a costly endeavor that requires a lot of skill. The gunsmiths doing sleeving...
My favorite is a Husqvarna Mauser in 9.3x62. Made about 1940. It is a Model 146 that was a 9.3x57 that I had rechambered to 9.3x62. It's a plain rifle but it sure looks old school cool.
Interesting that you describe it like being in a car accident. That's exactly what I told my wife about the recoil when my rifle was at its original weight. I told her that it felt like I'd been in a car crash. I too had headaches until I brought the weight of my gun to what worked for me. I...
My 416 RM weighed 9 lb 4 oz w/o scope and it beat me up. A little better with a scope at about 10 lbs 4 oz. I added weight to make it weigh 12 pounds with the scope and it was comfortable to shoot. I carried it without a sling for 10 days no problem. Add some weight.
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