Trent316
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I came across this Carl Gustav Gevarsfaktorl 1907 in 6.5mm X 55mm Swede. It is sporterized by Kimber. Would anyone know anything about this model? It is in really goodshape and very accurate.
Carl Gustav Gevarsfaktorl 1907
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oneounceload
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Mine is dated 1906 and has IIRC, a 16/18" barrel?? (been awhile since I shot it). With Sierra 120 or 140 bullets and 3031, three shot 100-yard groups averaged an inch with a 4x Burris. Soft-shooting, easy to reload or buy ammo, capable of anything in the lower 48 - the Swedes use 6.5 what they call elk (we call it moose) on a regular basis
Float Pilot
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It was originally a small ring m-96 military Mauser. Kimber hacked up a bunch of them. The 6.5x55mm is a wonderful cartridge. I have several. And hand-load for all of them.
C-grunt
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I love my Swede Mauser. very nice rifle.
Also where are the pictures of said rifle?
Also where are the pictures of said rifle?
aka108
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Same steel formula used to make the 96 Swedes was used from the first one produced to the last one. The ones made for Sweden by Mauser in Germany used steel from Sweden in production runs. A lot of Swede military rifles were made into sporters which is too bad. Ruined a good piece of history. Most of the 96's in decent condition are very accurate shooter and built with a high lever of craftsmanship.;
rangerruck
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Kimber; there were many companies that bought a bunch and sporterized them-- from all I have read and heard, the kimbers are the ones you want. You used to could get them for 200 bucks. How much is that one going for?
DavidABQ
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I have a 1908 Swedish Mauser and it is a great shooting rifle. I wouldn't mind owning a sporter but in no way would I hack up and original!
blackwalnut
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I have a Model 38 made in 1942 by Husqvarna. Its a cavalry model with the turned down bolt handle. Its beautiful and will stay in original condition. For a modern sporter I had a commercial FN action fitted with a 24 inch douglas barrel with a 1 turn in 8 twist. Also a Timney trigger. Its has a Leupold 2X7 in Burris rings. This is a great shooter. The model 38 is too.
peptoe
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Got an 1907 94 carbine, stocks original, but Bubba'd. Going to have a manlicher type stock made, eventually.
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Howdy!
You'll need to go a long way to find a better class of rifle than the Swedish M-96 Mauser in 6.5X55.
They are one of the best examples of great workmanship in the shooting world.
They were in use by the Swedish Army, from the late 1890s, until around 1995, and for the last fifty years, were the primary SNIPER RIFLES of the Sedish Army.
That's quite a testimonial for rifles manfactured at the beginning of the twentieth century.
Put a good scope on one and feed it decent ammo and it will shoot with just about anything.
Hang on to it!
Thanks for your time.
You'll need to go a long way to find a better class of rifle than the Swedish M-96 Mauser in 6.5X55.
They are one of the best examples of great workmanship in the shooting world.
They were in use by the Swedish Army, from the late 1890s, until around 1995, and for the last fifty years, were the primary SNIPER RIFLES of the Sedish Army.
That's quite a testimonial for rifles manfactured at the beginning of the twentieth century.
Put a good scope on one and feed it decent ammo and it will shoot with just about anything.
Hang on to it!
Thanks for your time.
Float Pilot
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All the Husqvarna made m/38 rifles had turned down bolts when they left the factory. It has nothing to do with being a cavalry model. They were trying to make something that was close in design to other bolt action rifles being used by other countries. Other non-Husqvarna m/38s were made by cutting down older m/96 rifles and making them into models of 1938. Many of those retained their original straight bolts, although a good number were later given replacement Husqvarna replacement bolts. (The crown mark is tipped over at an angle on the Husqvarna made parts)
The original rifling twist in the m/94, m/96 and m/38 rifles was 1 in 200mm. The CG-63 target rifles had a 1 in 220mm twist, except for a few with Danish Schultz and Larsen barrels which were 1 in 9 inch twist. One of my CG-63s has a Schultz and Larson barrel and it will not stabilize long bullets like the Sierra 142 grain Match Kings.
Trent316
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Sorry for the delay
Folks, I have taken this rifle apart and cleaned it real good. The previous owner had painted the synthetic stock a toupe color. It was already chipping and had scratches. I sanded it and strip most of the paint, then I repainted it a nice satin black using a very good product by Krylon called Fusion. It is designed specially for plastic. I took my time and applied 3 coats over 4 days. It came out great! I also found that the rifle has a Timney trigger. I adjusted it for about 3 lbs. it is starting to resembe a really fine sporter.
Before I swapped for it, I my freind sited it in using a bench setting and was able shoot a .75 inch cloverleaf @ 100 yards. Remarkable!! Since then, I had done quite a bit of research on the 6.5mmX55mm swede and read nothing but great things. I quikly determined that I "Needed" one for myself.
Luckily my friend swapped his Swede for a Savage 17HMR rifle that I had sitting in my safe. I ordered a new Redfield Revolution 3x9x40 scope that should be in any day. When I mount it, I will take pics and post them. Thanks your all of your fine responses. Have a blessed day!
Folks, I have taken this rifle apart and cleaned it real good. The previous owner had painted the synthetic stock a toupe color. It was already chipping and had scratches. I sanded it and strip most of the paint, then I repainted it a nice satin black using a very good product by Krylon called Fusion. It is designed specially for plastic. I took my time and applied 3 coats over 4 days. It came out great! I also found that the rifle has a Timney trigger. I adjusted it for about 3 lbs. it is starting to resembe a really fine sporter.
Before I swapped for it, I my freind sited it in using a bench setting and was able shoot a .75 inch cloverleaf @ 100 yards. Remarkable!! Since then, I had done quite a bit of research on the 6.5mmX55mm swede and read nothing but great things. I quikly determined that I "Needed" one for myself.
Luckily my friend swapped his Swede for a Savage 17HMR rifle that I had sitting in my safe. I ordered a new Redfield Revolution 3x9x40 scope that should be in any day. When I mount it, I will take pics and post them. Thanks your all of your fine responses. Have a blessed day!
Trent316
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About 6.5mm x 55mm Swede ammo
What do you folks know about Wolf Gold Line Rifle Ammo? Is it any good for training purposes? Here is what is said:
"Value-priced performance ammunition from the experts at Wolf.® Clean burning with smooth, reliable feeding. Brass-cased and Boxer-primed. Fully reloadable."
I would want to use it for target shooting until deer season, then move on to a supreme level ammo. Have any recommendations for supreme level ammo?
Thanks in advance folks.
What do you folks know about Wolf Gold Line Rifle Ammo? Is it any good for training purposes? Here is what is said:
"Value-priced performance ammunition from the experts at Wolf.® Clean burning with smooth, reliable feeding. Brass-cased and Boxer-primed. Fully reloadable."
I would want to use it for target shooting until deer season, then move on to a supreme level ammo. Have any recommendations for supreme level ammo?
Thanks in advance folks.
C-grunt
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Ive always had good results with Wolf. The only problem people have with it is the laquer coating can cause some rifles trouble. Ive been looking at their gold line myself and would buy it.
rangerruck
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to trent; where are the pics? you know how that goes...
So lemme get this straight... you picked up a carl gustav mauser type, in 6.5, that you allready know shoots lights out, for a straight up trade on a 17 hmr?
You should really do some prayin' otherwise you are going to be eat up with guilt in a few days... good score!
So lemme get this straight... you picked up a carl gustav mauser type, in 6.5, that you allready know shoots lights out, for a straight up trade on a 17 hmr?
You should really do some prayin' otherwise you are going to be eat up with guilt in a few days... good score!
rangerruck
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I have no probs with most of the wolf products; there 22 ammo is just reboxed, lapua and sk. I believe the centerfire gold line is Sellier/Bellot, also a fine ammo maker. shoot and enjoy...
Trent316
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paducahrider
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Nice rifle!!
Howdy!
I'm no expert but it looks like you got a nice scope-friendly aftermarket safety and bolt in your deal also.
YOU STOLE IT!
Good Job!
Thanks for your time.
Howdy!
I'm no expert but it looks like you got a nice scope-friendly aftermarket safety and bolt in your deal also.
YOU STOLE IT!
Good Job!
Thanks for your time.
NCsmitty
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That's a fine looking rifle. Nicely done, Trent316.
FYI, Wolf Gold and Prvi-Partizan ammo are made in the same plant and usually offer the same bullets in each. They are both good buys for the money and are reloadable.
NCsmitty
FYI, Wolf Gold and Prvi-Partizan ammo are made in the same plant and usually offer the same bullets in each. They are both good buys for the money and are reloadable.
NCsmitty
Trent316
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Thanks for the great feedback!
Folks, thanks for participating in my thread. I enjoyed corresponding with you guys. Sorry for the typos.
By the way, I would still welcome any recommendations on premium hunting ammo for this caliber. What has worked for you guys? Beside the 120 grain Norma stuff that is hard to find. This would be for south texas whitetail.
Have a blessed day!
Folks, thanks for participating in my thread. I enjoyed corresponding with you guys. Sorry for the typos.
By the way, I would still welcome any recommendations on premium hunting ammo for this caliber. What has worked for you guys? Beside the 120 grain Norma stuff that is hard to find. This would be for south texas whitetail.
Have a blessed day!
Old 112
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Trent316,
Your young shooter may not be anxious to trade if you
wait to long.
Tika makes a 6.5x55.
I have a blue and wood T3 that is very satisfying
to shoot.
Also, if I remember correctly, the Swedish Mauser Forum
had production numbers for the M96, and
1907 was the lowest production year. This was a few years ago,
and that forum might be down now.
I still have three of the Swedes.
Regards,
Old 112
Your young shooter may not be anxious to trade if you
wait to long.
Tika makes a 6.5x55.
I have a blue and wood T3 that is very satisfying
to shoot.
Also, if I remember correctly, the Swedish Mauser Forum
had production numbers for the M96, and
1907 was the lowest production year. This was a few years ago,
and that forum might be down now.
I still have three of the Swedes.
Regards,
Old 112
Float Pilot
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Hand loading is the best way to get good affordable performance from a 6.5x55. US made brass is usually undersized. However the Federal factory ammo is pretty accurate and has a good velocity for the 140 grain bullets.
Trent316
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Old 112,
It sounds like you have a fine rilfe as well! I have been eye-balling that exact model of Tikka 6.5X55 for about a year now but that model (T3 Hunter in blue/walnut) has been a little hard to come by. I would have it as my own "modern" swede. The Tikkas are an exceptional value. Thanks for the post!
It sounds like you have a fine rilfe as well! I have been eye-balling that exact model of Tikka 6.5X55 for about a year now but that model (T3 Hunter in blue/walnut) has been a little hard to come by. I would have it as my own "modern" swede. The Tikkas are an exceptional value. Thanks for the post!
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Trent316
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OLD 112, By the way, next week I will be traveling to North Dakota. I have been there before on business and enjoyed that wonderful state. The best one word I would use to describe North Dakota is "Clean"!
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