Help Me Pick a Husqvarna Mauser from these 5

[dak0ta]

Hello I want to get a Husqvarna Commercial FN98 Mauser chambered in either 8x57 Mauser or 30-06. I reload so caliber does not matter. The prices are in Canadian dollars (so they probably are higher than what you see in the US). Thanks! The descriptions are from the dealer. Customers say that he is very modest with his descriptions and rifles are in way better condition than described.

#1 is out of the running

 

[dak0ta]

#2 Selected this one.

 

[dak0ta]

#3 is out of the running

 

[dak0ta]

#4 Husqvarna Commercial FN98 in 30-06. Very good bore. D&T for weaver type bases. Stock marred on left side of trigger guard. Shows

 

[dak0ta]

#5 is out of the running.

 

[Abel]

The 30-06 all day. Why? Its a 30-06. What can I say, I'm a true believer. But it is the ugliest of the group. Rifle#2 is the best looking in my opinion.

 

[dak0ta]

But #4 or #5?

 

[Gordon]

#5; change the pad and use Warne Maxi steel mounts .

 

[451 Detonics]

Number 2, I like the 8mm cartridge, it is drilled for receiver sights, has good looking schnabel stock. Be my personal preference.

 

[dak0ta]

I'm leaning towards #2 as well. I think if I add some nice tung oil or BLO to the stock it will really make the grain come out

 

[Offfhand]

Mr. DakOta, that is very nice firearm photography. I'm envious, my gun photography always stinks. What camera did you use and what source of lighting? I'll get the same.
Thank you.
Offfhand

 

[dak0ta]

It's actually the photos from the dealer! He's very good from the feedback. As you can tell he is very detailed and answers all my Q's.

 

[Hizzie]

1 or 3. 8x57 is just more "proper" and I don't like schnabel fore ends.

 

[dak0ta]

How do sling swivels on the barrel effect accuracy? Does it prevent me from using the sling as a shooting aid?

 

[Al Thompson]

Bunch of young-uns.

The correct answer is:

All of them.

 

[dak0ta]

You ain't helping my cause Al Thompson! But if you had to pick, please vote.

 

[El Mariachi]

I'm going with 2# as well. Cuz it looks like my 640.....


(oh yeah Dakota, think this guy may have some spare parts for these laying around? I need both an authentic Husqy butt plate and grip cap, plus the proper, period correct f & r iron sights)

 

[dak0ta]

I'll let you know if he can ship from Canada to the US.

 

[Hizzie]

How do sling swivels on the barrel effect accuracy? Does it prevent me from using the sling as a shooting aid?

Yes it will. Barrel band sling swivels are useful in that they move the swivel forward off the fore-end so there is no possibility of it hitting the hand on heavy recoiling rifles. Very tradional and oh-so classy.

 

[jimmyraythomason]

I picked #2 simply because I love the semi-snabble stock(and I already have a couple of M98s in 30.06).

 

[jimmyraythomason]

El Mariachi,I have the sweat-on front ramp and the dove-tail rear sight for a 640(no front blade and no rear elavation ladder).send me a PM if you're interested.

 

[wlewisiii]

In the end, number 2. Beautiful stock, it's the one I'd pick up. Second choice is number 4 as it's the nicer (to me) of the two .30-06 rifles.

 

[rice]

The stock on #5 might be annoying to you, I have been looking at one without a pistol grip recently and am trying to get over the lack of pistol grip. Who is selling these rifles?

 

[juk]

I like #2 and #4 personally. The sling mount on the barrel just doesn't look right to me. They are all pretty classy rifles though. I would be happy to own any of them.

 

[jimmyraythomason]

I would be happy to own any of them.

Yep,I don't think any of them would disappoint BUT if you only pick ONE,you will forever wonder if you picked the best one.