Swedish CG-63 target rifle

[Mustang51]

Last year I glommed a CG 63 Swedish target rifle. It is based on the Swedish Mauser action, with a heavy profile 29" target barrel and target stock. They came with various makes of target sights. Mine happens to have the Soderin diopter sights.






Last weekend I finally got out and shot the rifle along with some other Swedish rifles.

@200 yards with my reloads. Grouping just under 2", or a little better than 1MOA

 

[Jessesky]

Wonderful rifle, I have a cg63 myself. I love the idea of the FSR matches requiring the base action be a military surplus action because marksmanship should be available to the common man.

I haven’t had a chance to group mine at the match distances yet but I’d like to.

Does yours have the modified cocking piece for shorter lock time?

 

[horsemen61]

Damn mustang that’s a nice looking rifle!

 

[Mustang51]

Wonderful rifle, I have a cg63 myself. I love the idea of the FSR matches requiring the base action be a military surplus action because marksmanship should be available to the common man.

I haven’t had a chance to group mine at the match distances yet but I’d like to.

Does yours have the modified cocking piece for shorter lock time?

Thanks, guys. I love old military rifles and that makes this target rifle all the sweeter for me.

Damn mustang that’s a nice looking rifle!

Thanks, guys.

I agree, Jessesky. I love old military rifles and that makes this target rifle all the sweeter for me.

I've got several of the FSR M96's, A CG 80, and a Husqvarna M96 that has been mounted in a CG 63 stock, but still has the M96 profile military barrel. I also have a rare FM23-36 "trials" rifle.

One of these days I'm going to have to have a shoot off with them.

 

[Mustang51]

Jess...it does have the modified cocking piece

 

[czhen]

Mustang51
Great shooting, swedish are a beauty to be hold and shoot.
My has a stamp from 1902's and the oldest rifle I have, made me so happy that I had to buy me a CZ 550 FS in the same caliber.
Post more pics of your target variant.

 

[Mustang51]

Mustang51
Great shooting, swedish are a beauty to be hold and shoot.
My has a stamp from 1902's and the oldest rifle I have, made me so happy that I had to buy me a CZ 550 FS in the same caliber.
Post more pics of your target variant.

Thanks! You can't go wrong with a rifle chambered in 6.5x55!

 

[mag318]

The CG63s are wonderful rifles. I have a friend who imports these a couple times a year so I finally bought one. Can't wait to get it out to the range.

 

[gotboostvr]

Wonderful rifle and great shooting under MOA@200yrds with iron sights is no easy feat!

 

[Mustang51]

The CG63s are wonderful rifles. I have a friend who imports these a couple times a year so I finally bought one. Can't wait to get it out to the range.View attachment 955009View attachment 955010View attachment 955011

Damn nice looking rifle, '318.

Does yours have the CG 63 conversion mark and date on the side rail?

I recently glommed another CG63 with a Schultz and Larsen barrel on it. The barrel profile is heavier than a standard CG 63 barrel and the handguard can not fit as a result. Apparently done to CG 63's to compete with the CG80.

 

[mag318]

Yes it does, here's pic.

 

[Mustang51]

Yep...done at Gustaf in 1976.

 

[garandsrus]

Which mark is the conversion to CG-73? I would like to check mine. I also have a Solderin rear sight.

What do I look for on the modified cocking piece? I am not familiar with that.

Thanks...

 

[mag318]

The conversion mark is the rune and date with the CG crown next to the serial number. Some were also done by Norma precision. As for the modified cocking piece most Swedish Mausers have an upward and checkered at a 90 degree angle piece as part of the striker assembly. this thumb piece was milled off of the CG63s to allow faster lock time.

 

[garandsrus]

Thank you... I have the crown over a “C”, then a line, and 64 under that. The only checkered piece I still have is the safety so apparently I have the modified action also, it looks like your bottom picture.

 

[mag318]

99.9% of CG63s have the cocking piece modification. Your rifle was done at Carl Gustaf in 1964.

 

[Jimfrombc]

got mine and I plan on the milk jug challenge with mine. I've updated the scope with a Vortex 6.5-26 on it