This man is the Mr. Rogers of rifles. I can listen and watch this all day like a kid on the tube before school starts. But by God this man is going to make me broke. I watched a different video and went out and bought a 3000 Husqvarna Crown Grade beat to hell in 7mm rem mag.

Your Chanel is highly underrated 🤷🏽‍♂️

@ghostuscoyote

4 жыл бұрын

Paul Harrel and Forgotten Weapons and the others are fine but nobody comes close to the classy presentation of USOG. Highly underrated and hands down the best place to learn about those old sporter rifles that you used to overlook.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you both for your kind words. I am truly grateful. In case time flies as it usually does - I wish you a happy, safe and peaceful Christmas.

@conlaiarla

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree ! Great informative presentations upon every video. French walnut by the way..

@mdub1955

4 жыл бұрын

100% agree... always well done and informative. An older Tikka just joined my collection in large part due to information I learned here. I never miss an opportunity to watch Mike at work.

In the 50s when I was a kid, Husqvarnas were advertised in Gun Magazine and sold by one of the big name gun retailers. I was very impressed by the visual quality of these beautiful rifles.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

Ай бұрын

They were so well priced.

Your teaching your knowledge is incredible to a person like me,firearms are very restricted in the uk,I have only got to fire rifles through military experience 303 Enfield slr and sa 80.I would love to shoot a husqvarna or a winchester.Just not possible here that's why I love your videos explaining to us about these amazing rifles.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Very sad what's happened in the UK and many places. Our ancestors died by the thousands or even millions for freedom and common sense humanity. They tossed it away. Maybe better times ahead - I hope so🙏

9,3 57 the old potato thrower. Its the 45 70 of Scandinavia, or maybe more like the 358 win but at a lower preassure. And yeah r8 are very popular, so are tikkas and sako. Thanks for Nice vids.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Pjotr - we didn't know how great these rifles and cartridges were until they arrived from Sweden. The 9.3 x 57 / 9 x 57 - superb. Just the right combination of power with bullet mass. Thanks for the note.

@patrikpersson9364

4 жыл бұрын

Don’t you both mean 9,3x62 and/or 8x57?

@robertpetersson1390

3 жыл бұрын

@@patrikpersson9364 9,3x57 was common long time ago in sweden

Do not bother yourself with destructive testing; it's not what your channel is about. There's plenty of that elsewhere. Absolutely anything can be made to fail and what is to be learned from it depends upon several variables and a great deal of knowledge of gun design. For just one example among many, consider the Carcano. It us undeniably a strong action, but it fails on occasion with the wrong ammunition and the point is not whether or not it will fail but what happens when it does. It manages gas and failure poorly. Injury is inevitable with failure. You could build a whole channel of design failure and never run out of material.

I picked up an early 50's Husqvarna 270 with the FN commercial Mauser 98 action, thanks to the advice on this channel. Great rifle.

Great video as always

Picked up a mint 1600 lightweight, chambered in 30-06. Couldn't be happier with it, thanks for these great videos!

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

2 жыл бұрын

That's the best one!

@lavanice

Жыл бұрын

I waiting for my second Husqvarna, this time Husky FN98 in 30-06. Also they have one 9.3x57, 30-06 in 1600 and 8x57 M98. Was very confused then decided to go with 30-06 FN98. Atkeast I can use factory loads when not in mood to reload. Can any one tell diffrence between 4 model (not caliber )

Love your humble , yet very knowledgeable delivery. Great videos and thanks for taking the time to make them.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scott!

Just ordered a Husqvarna 1640 made in 1963 from Simpson Ltd and I’m very pleased with it. IMO , better quality then any other rifle out there for the money. Quite frankly better then most that are twice the price.

Must say that I really like your videos. Great use of the KZread format, in my honest opinion. Sure, there are those who obviously spend more money on production, but I often find your videos better use of my time, and probably yours as well. I wish the gun import and export laws where a bit better both here in Sweden, but maybe even more on your side of the Atlantic. I can’t even buy used parts for a simple shotgun from the US, since nobody seem to feel it worth the hassle of exporting stuff worth a couple of hundred dollars. At the same time I wish I could sell some of the Swedish rifles on your market, since they can be found for peanuts here. When I was looking for a new rifle, I found lots of Husqvarna and Carl Gustav rifles at interesting prices. I ended up buying a Winchester 70, but that is probably just me getting nostalgic. First gun I owned was a Winchester, and I picked it even if everybody I talked to recommended against it. Loved it, and never regretted buying it. In my opinion, you are better served with something you like, than something other people like.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

I hope everyone reads your post. As for me, not aware of all that is going on - Sweden is a fantastic country - what you are and what you've been able to accomplish as a people is astonishing. I regret that many of your gunmakers, individual and corporate are perhaps fading - I would not surrender features of past success and greatness easily. In many ways, as you know, the past is a map for the future - but I digress. : ) Winchester is Winchester and I never buy a rifle for someone else. I buy a rifle for myself - just like you. For all our faults, and there are many, we on this side of the pond - are just like everybody else. I wish you the very best for Christmas and always.

I had a Husky like that. What a superb rifle! I also had a Carl Gustav in 7mm. Rem mag with double set triggers. Another superb rifle. The Swede's don't cut corners and don't make junk.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Well put Mike - I'm a little concerned about the past tense in your first sentence : ) time to buy one again. The CG is rare with DST - actually quite rare - hope you still have that one. Cheers.

@JohnJones-zo7iv

4 ай бұрын

I'm glad they seem to only no one way to buildem the tough rite way I got a sweet little 8mm.i just finished blueing all the metal on it and the wood looked like rhino liner painted on it rusted a mess did it to sell that's not happening no way gave it to grandson dodge the wifey that way the gun came out great 9 coats poly on it wipe on like glass ain't parting with her for nothing bore & rifling is the best and most pronounced I ever seen and I'm 63 thank you for your show great job bravo.

As a M70 and classic hunting rifle aficionado, I appreciate and enjoy your videos.

It was fun to see that you had Norma cartridges in the video. They are made here in Sweden in a small town maby 20 km away from me at most. Kinda cool that it sells worldwide

Thanks Mike! Great video as usual. Looks like both of those sporters have barrel banded rear sight island. That’s always been a classy look.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Such a fine touch isn't it - best system ever for anchoring a sight. Good shooting!

As always... Very nice video!! All the best! // David Karlsson.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks David!

Your channel is excellent. I really enjoy your videos.

Great video, thanks! I love the old style walnut and blued steel Mausers.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Dan - aren't they great. Have the best Christmas Dan!

@danpos1971

4 жыл бұрын

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Merry Christmas :)

As usual I enjoyed the content in this video, but I have to admit that the Mauser 66 in the background captured my attention on many occasions. Love it with the full stock.

Guns like that at $300 just can't be beat, but people have a tendency to get caught up with whatever the gun industry is promoting as the latest and greatest. Today it is budget rifles, the 350 Legend, and tomorrow it will be something else, but the Mauser 98 is timeless.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Perfect words again.

@patrikpersson9364

4 жыл бұрын

True!

This video convinced me to buy a Husqvarna. Recently received a Model B which was imported by Smith and Wesson and is the equivalent of the Model 4000 (according to an old American Riflemen article I found). It is a beautiful rifle with a smooth bolt action. Can't wait to test it out.

just beautiful

Nice video as always! Installing a crossbolt on the stock helps to prevent the splitting that you show, especially in the calibers larger than 8 mm and with the heavier bullets. You'll find installed crossbolts on almost all modified large caliber Mausers of reknown manufacturers. In addition a rock solid bedding with zero movement between stock and system is very essential to a precise rifle and to avoid splitting the stock! Especially years of oiling around the system screw seats makes the wood pliable and destroys accuracy and like in your example the stock through short hammering recoil. Pillar bedding after repair of the crack is highly recommended.

My grandfather had a few Carl Gustav’s hanging on the wall (when it was still permitted) , although he used a double rifle (9,3x74) for elk/moose shoot, when his eyesight got worse (at 74) he started to use a bolt action with scope. He thought it wasn’t very sportsman-like to shoot with a rifle with 5+1 cartridges!!😃...

@dalanwanbdiska6542

3 жыл бұрын

Your grandfather was the man. He knew about proper sportsmanship. Not like today when you can grab an ar15 and go get a deer with 20+ bullets in the magazine hahahaha. The double gun was the ultimate game rifle. He knew and knows.

The conversations you and my father could have had. Great channel sir.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve - we'll probably meet somewhere here or there one day. Merry Christmas!

Great video and very informative. My friend Bob Simpson (Simpsons LTD) has recently imported a large number of these post war commercial Husqvarna rifles in a lot of different calibers. After watching your video I decided to buy one since the prices are so reasonable. Even though your videos are costing me money, keep them coming.

@portugal5698

5 ай бұрын

He still has any available?

@mag318

5 ай бұрын

He has at least 200 available that are being processed and haven't hit their website yet. Yesterday I picked up a Carl Gustaf 1900 in 6.5x55mm in flat mint condition.@@portugal5698

Husky used FN Mausers until they started producing their own commercial action about 1954. The first rifle you showed was basically a Military action, then FN dropped the thumb slot, and clip slot on the bridge, as those were not necessary in a commercial action. They also improved the floorplate if you look at your second one. Push the button, and you can slide it out and drop all the cartridges. Husky bought the actions, and did the rest in-house. (barrels, stocking etc)

I absolutely love these Husky's! As for buying older rifles instead of new, Both my sons and one of my daughters shoot old Mauser's of one type or another, with the newest made in 53!

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

You know what's what Nathan. There may be others and newer ones too - but nothing is better than a Mauser.

A veiled reference to our 98 destruction video conversation, I'm honored. Trying to wear out a 98 action will simply be a complete waste of rounds and years. If the Germans couldn't do it in two world wars, an individual won't be able to make it happen either. A new barrel is the best you might hope for... I can think of better ways to spend my money. These were some cool rifles. Big and slow, works wonders in the woods.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul! Yes indeed - thank you! "98 destruction - the lost cause" haha - you know! All the best to you.

@paulsimmons5726

4 жыл бұрын

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Mike, As the Season approaches, things get faster and we tend to have tunnel vision so before that happens to me, I wanted to say to you and your family, have a Great Holiday! I'm looking forward to next year's videos already. If you get a chance, could you talk about the 300H&H or the 270 Winchester? They seem to be ignored these because of the new 300's and the 6.5Cr. The new rounds are all great from what I read but they don't kill deer any better at reasonable hunting distances than the old-school rounds I'm using (257 Roberts and 7x57). Obviously, I'm not onboard with the 1,000yd deer hunting fad. I love to see people shooting at long ranges on "paper", but risking a so-so shot at a deer... That aggravates me to no end! Sorry, I got off on a tangent. Happy Holidays!

Thank you for the nice video! You make us Swedes feel proud for our rifle history! I'm a happy owner of a HVA 640, nearly identical to your rifle with the beefier stock. It's a 8*57 bought new by my grandfather in 1947, but with a cracked stock. I'm getting it renovated and a new custom made stock for it right now. I really look forward to take my "new" rifle out for a moose hunt. I'm sure that my R93 shortly will be unemployed. //Håkan

@JK-dn4pu

Жыл бұрын

I’m 43, I bought my first Swedish Mauser when I turned 18 here in the United States and it was an amazing rifle. I do not own that rifle anymore however, I do have a CG 63 that I regularly shoot clays at 200 yards with my hand loads. Y’all made one hell of a rifle👍👍👍

I actually wish in my corner of the world we could have such a variety of rifles. Anyways Mike through you we get to see the best of the best in traditional firearms

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Hello Asim! I wish you did too. By the way I found your email - I'm so sorry I din't answer - there were almost two hundred emails haha - I just found your note. I will answer my friend. All the best to you.

I had no knowledge of these being available. The older I get I'm having a hard time justifying anything that isn't some type Mauser type of rifle, levergun, or classic single shot. Just can't bring myself to be interested in the cheap modern stuff when there's these classics floating around out there.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Hi again Aaron - it takes special training to like the polymer guns. Fortunately they work most of the time. Haha.

My dad had a Husqvarna in .270, and now I know its "genesis", as I recognize the safety, and the floor plate...he shot that rifle for about 40 years, and I think that he had a failure in one of the bolt parts, but it was in one of the guides, or part of the controlled feed, but his gunsmith friend did some repair, and it kept on shootin' ñ

Very nice. Thank you for sharing that with us. Now I want one lol.

I know almost nothing about the 9.3s. A great dissertation, I enjoyed it very much!

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kenneth. I like that word : dissertation. : )

@jimoverly5386

4 жыл бұрын

check nosler reloading handbook, for one. bought my rifles and norma ammo, from tradex, in canada

I have 3 of these husqvarnas, 8x57, and 2 - 9.3x62. commercial fn 98 actions. some of the finest examples of the gunmakers art. rifles made about 1948, and, should last many lifetimes. I handload 286 gr. lapua bullets, over rl 15 powder, a couple grains under max. as for the tendency to crack at the wrist, glass bed the recoil lug, and, relieve the tang, with a Dremel. as always, you have great videos!

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim - you've got the great ones. I wish everyone knew the Dremel relief - so easy and without it - those nasty cracks. Hope they read your post.

Interesting video 👍

Back in the late 70's-80's we used car-fibre-glass (bog) to bed our rifles, worked-fine . I fixed a couple of 'tang-splits' with dowels and wood-glue (PVA), had to put a few longitudinal-grooves in the dowel with a hacksaw to ensure the glue didn't hydraulic and split it more . It's very satisfying to improve old rifles . One of my favorite ones is an early 1915 Carl-Gustaf 6.5x55, hand-made walnut stock, timney-trigger plus cock-on-opening 'fast-lock-time' bolt modification . Home-made steel scope-mount-blocks , Pecar 4x scope with early sako-rings , It's as accurate as any $4k-rifle in the 'SE'-version of that caliber . Dave NZ

Great video thank you sir

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

3 жыл бұрын

It is my privilege.

Love your vidoes. Brett from Anderson ca. gun shop just in some”weird European rifles.” I saw a Carl Gustaf 1896, made in 1914, all orgional, bolt spring back on open and locks up tight. $350.. 6.5x55 sweed. Can’t wait to purchase it in 30 days.!

Thanks for showing our swedish guns. I think the models are called m146 and m640. Keep up your good work.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bob 77 - such fantastic rifles from your country. Sweden has so much to be proud of.

@patrikpersson9364

4 жыл бұрын

Could also be 648, but I’m not that skilful when comming to Husqvarna. The only thing sure about Husqvarna, is that nothing is sure😂

@lavanice

Жыл бұрын

I think its FN98

I own a 1959 JC Higgins Sears and Roebuck model 51-L chambered in .308. I’m not sure if you can consider that a Swedish Mauser but it does have a Husqvarna Swedish made action that’s pretty much a Mauser. Great rifle. Amazing trigger. The old timers say it’s better than a pre 1964 Model 70 but I wouldn’t know. Shoots flat and is fantastically accurate and light. That’s all i can attest to.

@larsdahlen319

Жыл бұрын

If it has the Husqvarna stamp it is a Husqvarna .

Hey it's me again Mike. Since my first comment on this video the deal for building a 9.3x62 on a 98 Mauser action that I had in the works has fallen through. However, as if by divine intervention , I tripped across a Husqvarna M-640 9.3x62 on GunBroker. I got it bought with one bid for less than any of the Sauer model 1000 push feed synthetic stock 9.3x62's currently available and half the current going price of a CZ550. In short, considering it's excellent condition, I stole it! From the serial number it was built in 1944 and I believe it's a Deluxe model as it has a nicely checkered stock with the Schnabel forend and jeweled bolt. The seller was British by birth but spent much of his youth growing up in Africa before coming to the U.S. sometime in adulthood. He now arranges African safaris and still hunts in Africa every few years. He's killed two Cape Buffalo with the gun in recent years and says it does just as good a job as the 375 H&H. One of the two real old time gunsmiths that I use, who is a Mauser expert, told me that Husqvarna used really high quality steel the same as Carl Gustaf and are superior to any of the German Mausers. All I have to do now is save enough money to buy a little factory ammo, brass, bullets and reloading dies.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

Жыл бұрын

Hi Dave - Many believe that is THE universal cartridge - and in the Husqvarna - even more so. Excellent find and I'm glad the price was more than right.

Thanks for sharing these fine rifles from across the pond most my centerfire bolt guns are usa except for my cz 527 "american" and that is a little mauser crf beaut. thanks again

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome Jon!

I have a older husky 7mm model H5000 I just bought from a pawn shop I got it cleaned up and it shoots amazing my new fave hunting rifle for sure.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

2 жыл бұрын

That's a real find Mike - amazing actually - they're usually incredibly accurate. Thanks for the note.

@edwardabrams4972

20 күн бұрын

Just bought an H 5000 last month and it’s in amazing shape and only about 6 pounds without a scope! They handle like they were personally made for you❤

Great effort, nice chanel.Love from India

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Raj! All the best to you!

Yep nice round I thought of picking up a 9.3x57 a few years ago but could not find ammo. Talked to my gunsmith buddy. He told me I basically all ready had one. He said you have a 35 rem and a 358 win. The 9.3 splits the difference between the 2 you all ready have. So now I am looking at a 7400 in 35 w. And a cz in 9.3x62 lol. Told my buddy that and dam it he pointed out well you have a 338 win. Don't care I still like the look of that cz full stock carbine.

@walliehart5975

3 жыл бұрын

338 La. The sniper rifle , very popular. And the all but forgotten 8 mm Rem Mag have very comparable speed and energy. The 8 mm Rem Mag came out about 1970'ish and didn't sell. Ammo is available though. The 7mm STW is based on a 8 mm Rem Mag with a 7mm projectile and a sharper Angle on neck. These are cool looking old rifles! Forestry service rifles , ha? I imagine they can be rebored by a competitive Smith . 35Whelen or 375 Ruger or HnH . 358 bore ? I suppose? One rebored to 405 Winchester with fast twist rifling . Would work well for Bear and smaller game. Sweet old Rifles!

I like using the "Pounds Feet" system. Bullet weight (in grains) multiplied by bullet velocity (in feet per second) then divided by 7000. It gives a decent relative representation of killing power. Anyway, great presentation as usual!

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

You're smarter than me. I look for a big bullet at moderate velocity in a rifle that always works. Maybe we come to the same place on the trail. : )

@hillbillyscholar8126

4 жыл бұрын

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I'm not that smart! I borrowed the formula from Elmer Keith and he borrowed it from a Field & Stream magazine article written in the 1920's. oO

Husqvarna makes motorcycles, chain saws, lawnmowers, Antennas, check valves and a host of other things. The rifles are very well made. I use to know a Luthier that repaired broken guitar necks that were snapped off and he glued them back to where you could not see the break. That same process would work to repair and keep the original stock.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alex - repair it is.

I have a sport Husqvarna M98 based rifle in 6.5x55 designed for higher pressure ammo. It is a lightweight with a stock nearly identical to yours but it has no model number marked on it, so I have no idea when it was built, but it is in like-new condition. My rifle has scope mounts on it.

I have a 6.5x55 Swede from 42 like mint all around, and an 8x57 Spanish Mauser from the early 50's that is just like you described. All beaten to hell, pitted, worlds ugliest stock, but the bore is mint, action etc all perfect, drilled and tapped and came with a scope for $90. Thing shoots so well it's amazing. Plus, I don't have to worry about scratching it in the field. I'm also planning on getting a 9.3x57 one day, hopefully soon. I was one of the people who asked you about them. I'm 100% in agreement about big slow bullets. Make a big ole hole,without too much tissue damage. Plus it wont travel 900 yds if you miss. And so I found some Ballistol at a local store, and bought some because of your recommendation. I read it's mostly mineral oil, and there is some debate online if it's worth it. I worked as an electromechanics in a food processing plant, and we used several kinds of food grade lubricants, and I can tell you, just because two may contain mineral oil, does not mean they are the same. We had a heavy chain oil to a light, almost wd40 oil. The chain oil was the one thing that stopped a horrible screeching sound from my car hinges, and for a very long time, when many synthetics couldn't stop it at all. So there are clearly many formulations,with different properties, all based on mineral oil, and just because it isn't some fancy synthetic, doesn't mean it works better. Anyway, I love my G96, but I'm looking forward to trying this, and glad to have something non toxic. Thanks for all your videos. Been borderline binging on them during this shut down.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Interesting about your oil knowledge Jim - thank you. So many lubricants with so many qualities. I found Ballistol and for simplicity's sake just stay with it : ) I'm glad the videos are okay.

@conlaiarla

2 жыл бұрын

I have a 6.5 model 46B also built in 1942. I wonder if yours is the same one ? It's a great rifle . Fed my family with it . Something special about it.

Remember reading in a gun book that this 9.3x62 caliber was really catching on in America before WW2 broke out, with the Germans. After WW2 it went dead for decades and for the past 5 to 10 years seeing its making a come back. Now at my mom and pop gun store is the only gun store near me were I ever seen the 9.3x62 in brand new rifles. Have to hand it to the Germans they hit a grand slam home run when the came out with their 9mm and 8mm and this 9.3x62. Then the Russians did very well with their ak-47 round in the 7.62x39. But think John Browning has them ALL beat, in guns and in most Calibers !

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

All true ASA - thanks.

At 13:00, you have in your hands, a Carl Gustav, with an EARLY Sporting FN based Mauser action. Note the shape of the REAR Receiver Ring, the Large Front Receiver Ring ( Chamber), AND the Bolt Handle shape, allready optimised for the use of a Scope.!!!

Interesting !

Yes, I am happy you take care of our old guns. Please buy them and take care. We are not allowed to own many guns here so they would be gone if you did not get them over there. Anders in Sweden.

The .358win is a fantastic cartridge! It's a crying shame more people don't use it, perhaps they've just never heard of it.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Philly - you and I know it; an awesome cartridge - so great that few know it exists. Maybe I'm exaggerating.

Hey it's me again Mike! Another fine video from three years ago that I just discovered. I remember some other videos in which you discussed the Husqvarna Mauser action rifles but not in the cartridge/calibers in this one. It's good to hear someone discussing the attributes of the 358 Winchester which is one of my favorites. I have one of those, one 35 Whelen, and one 8x57 and one 6.5x55 Swede Carl Gustaf M96 among other Mauser action rifles. I'm currently having a 9.3x62 built on a large ring 98 action. Maybe I'll be able to acquire a 9.3x57 in the future. I believe I have mentioned this before but there seems to an epidemic of what I refer to as INTERNET MISINFORMATION NONSENSE SYNDROME (IMNS) regarding the 9.3x62 relative to the 35 Whelen and other cartridges. One commenter herein stated that the 9.3x62 is "several steps above the 35 Whelen". I diagnosed his case of IMNS and pointed out to him that the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Institute (SAAMI) Maximum Average Working Pressure (MAP) for the 35 Whelen is 62000 psi using the modern piezo transducer measuring procedure while SAAMI MAP for the 9.3x62 is 57500 psi. Because of those pressure limits you will never find any reloading data in any reputable manual that shows any load for the 9.3x62 that exceeds the velocities of 35 Whelen when comparing loads of equal bullet weights in equal length barrels. Untested loads from self acclaimed internet "experts" posting from their mothers' basements can properly be referred to as IED's. Others have claimed that the Whelen and the 9.3x62 are equal in power or "almost equal" to the 375 H&H Magnum. Another case of IMNS. The 9.3x62 is actually 20 years or more older than the 35 Whelen. Both are pretty much equal for all practical purposes, but neither are equal to the 375 H&H. The 375 will propel any equal bullet weight several hundred feet per second faster than either. The standard formula for kinetic energy from Newtonian physics still applies at muzzle velocity or anywhere down range. Energy equals one half mass times velocity squared. Part of the problem of current day IMNS stems from the marketing hype that was used by writers and manufacturers to promote the 35 Whelen when it was introduced. It was referred to as the "poor man's magnum" because it would fit into a standard length action vs a magnum length action that was required for the 375 which very few shooters/hunters could afford at that time. The 35 Whelen (and the 9.3x62) was and is still effective for anything on the North American continent but neither are equal to the 375 H&H. Some African countries or provinces will allow the 9.3x62 to be used for dangerous game because of its sort of grandfathered history but not universally. Many PH's will not allow clients to use anything less that 375 H&H. So there's a history lesson and a ballistics lesson for those who may not be as long in the tooth as others like me. At 70 years old with over 50 years reloading experience I'm still trying to learn but this ain't my first rodeo. Happy hunting boys and girls!😀

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave - Excellent summary. I don't know as much as you do but certainly the .375 H&H has access to a much higher volume of gas from powder then the 9.3 or .35 Whelen. I guess the SAAMI pressure limits on the 9.3x62 take into account all the old rifles that were not built to handle higher pressures. I remember one of my loading manuals had 3 ranges of loadings for the 45-70; one range for trap door Springfields etc.. another for Marlins and such and another for Ruger #1s and modern high pressure relatives. The cartridge case of the 9.3 is not thinner or weaker than the .35 Whelen case and could probably handle higher pressures. Anyway, as loaded and re-loaded now, the ballistics are well known just as you wrote. Plenty of people like each and all. All the best to you and thanks again for taking the time.

After injuring my knee. I spent a good three weeks in my shed making a new stock for my M96. I rescued some old growth pacific maple and laminated three to gether to achieve the desired comb hieght. I epoxied in some brass rod to strengthen the wood around the rear tag and through the pistol grip . Finished it with linseed oil /candle wax with boot polish to add a little colour . It was the most enjoyable 3weeks I have had in a long time .

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, I'm with you - I've lost track of the number of times I've set aside my other work, found a quiet place in the house and cleaned up some checkering or steamed out some bumps; your project is bigger and better than most of what I've done but the feeling was probably about the same. Everything is a little more clear; even time passes differently - when focused on something in peace. Can be anything - not only guns. Someone wrote that we are happiest when we are thinking. They're about right.

I am very fascinated by 98 action rifles, already own some of them, recently bought an Husqvarna M98 in 8x57, was said to be very smooth, but buttplate is missing, and there may be some repaired cracks on stock, only cost 350 CAD, looking forward to get it.

Always enjoy your videos , you ever mess with 250-3000

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Tim - for sure I did! Great round. I had a couple of Savage 99A and a Ruger 77 - one of the most accurate cartridges ever and ideal for deer. Parent of the 22-250 - as you know. I have a Mauser Kurz - could be re-barreled to 250-3000 - but I better leave as original. A friend has a custom Model 7 Rem in 250-3000 - shoots the lights out. We need more factory guns in that cal.

@arodrigues2843

4 жыл бұрын

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns And, besides having those two calibers, I proudly own a pair of Mauser 98 actioned sporting rifles, by Johan Mitchellite, from Ferlach, Austria, ( 1950's), in the awesome caliber of .220 Swift.!!! Those are FAST rounds.!!!

9.3×57 and 9.3×62 are outstanding big game woodland cartridges (several steps up from the .35 Whelen I suppose; you just placed the cartridges side by side as I mentioned this) These cartridges are the European sportsman's economical alternative for dangerous game in the African continent. Glad you mentioned 'destructive testing'. Emphasis should be made regarding the proofing standards in the EU which are very high. Although firearms which pass such rigorous testing aren't free of any future defects or damage, and in rare instances, may (as in the case of the revolver) have a manufacturer defect which can go unnoticed for hundreds or even thousands of rounds. Generally, K98 actions manufacturered from the mid-1930's forward are strong, extremely durable, quality mechanisms. The same standard does not exist consistently for any other action or any other bolt action. Regarding firearms in general however, caution is essential. I have witnessed a revolver blow to pieces. The firearm was new in box and had been tested at the Ulm proofing facility in Germany. It was a defect with that particular Smith and Wesson hunter classic in the rotation of the cylinder ('slip back'?leaving the chamber not aligned with the forcing cone) Of course, the first question I was asked at the range was if the cartridges used were my reloads, but fortunately the ammunition was my colleague's own reloaded ammo. Ironically, this could have resulted in a similar detonation due to charge weights below minimum. In fact, that is what I thought caused the explosion initially. An important consideration, as another gentleman mentioned, is there are many variables to consider, which could lead to failure and possible injury regardless.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Great post! I think all guns should be proof tested - provides jobs and I like proof marks : ) On a different note - I had a cylinder not line up once - it was a .32 and most of the bullet went down the barrel - the rest was a shock. Fortunately no injury and the revolver was fine. It had seemed that the timing was okay...but not. I learned.

@davewinter2688

Жыл бұрын

Russell Miller you seem to be suffering from internet misinformation syndrome nonsense that the 9.3x62 Mauser cartridge is somehow superior to the 35 Whelen. The Sporting Arms and Ammunition (SAAMI) MAXIMUM AVERAGE WORKING PRESSURE (MAP) for the 35 Whelen is 62000 psi using the modern piezo transducer method while SAAMI MAP for the 9.3x62 is only 57500 psi. Because of the pressure limits you will not find any load data in any reputable manual that shows any load with equal bullet weight and barrel length that exceeds the velocities of the 35 Whelen. For all practical purposes they are neck and neck. The standard formula for kinetic energy from basic Newtonian physics still applies at the muzzle and anywhere down range. Energy equals one half mass times velocity squared. I like both cartridges, especially in controlled round feed actions like the 98 Mauser and pre 64 Winchester Model 70. I'm 70 years old and have been hand loading for rifles, hand guns and shotguns for over fifty years. This ain't my first rodeo. Fortunately at this time (February 2023) for 9.3x62 fans, it is easier to find factory ammo and reloading supplies for the 9.3 vs the Whelen from the suppliers that I use. Go figure!

Would be interesting to see a review of the swedish Stiga rifles, similar to Husqvarna although based on the M/96 system and not the M/98. Cheers

Wonderful guns. Husqvarna/Carl Gustaf used FN receivers. The 2nd gun seems to be a civilian FN receiver. The first a military made by FN for the German military.

Alot of Huskys are/were offered at Simpson Limited.

@dlieneck

4 жыл бұрын

djangokill65 I got mine there!

@Wpilot673

4 жыл бұрын

Just ordered one ! Looking forward to getting my hands on it

@emoryzakin2576

3 жыл бұрын

That’s my “secret” spot for purchasing all of my Swiss rifles. Absolutely best prices compared to everyone else and amazing selection!

@ragnarragnarsson3128

2 жыл бұрын

Shh! Don't spill the beans to everybody you know. Hard enough as it is to get anything on the new list before somebody snaps it up lol.

the standard bullet weight in 9,3mm is 286 grains,and is allmost a 375H&H mag in effect. It even penetrates better on a frontal headshoot on African buffalo because of innstability in the first 30 meters in the 375 because of the rifling twist in 375 dont stabilise it well the first 30 meters that well. the 9,3 have great SD,the bullets is long and heavy so they penetrate deep. And you can get even heavier bullets. The 9,3+74R is also a great one in a double.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Morten - I did not know about the stability of the 375. The 9.3 is as good as it gets - phenomenal cal. and round. I encourage everyone to use bullets with mass and decent sectional density. Tiny bullets can be spectacular - but I've seen spectacular fails as well. Nothing equals mass. But you know all this - and I'm sure better than I. Thanks again for taking the time to write.

Its the best rifles, I have one in 30-06 Huskvarna 1640, made in 1964, and its shoots perfekt in 300 yards, I love the kvalité, 👌👌👌👌

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

3 жыл бұрын

Amazing rifles - quality, accuracy, style...about as good as it gets.

A simple fix, drill 2 1/4 holes cross ways behind the rear action screw and put a 1/4 inch dowel through both with a dose of tight bond wood glue and clamp the stock. Yea it leaves wood dowels exposed but it fixes the stock.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you James!

AWESOME SUBBED!!!!

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gabe!

Mine came in 8mm, and with a side scope mount. I put a Yugo Zrak M76 4x scope on it.

Live in Sweden , those old Huskvarna Mausers and usually extremely high quality, you have to check so its not cracked just behind the action as he showed , If you buy it you can have it bedded and then recrowned and new Rubber buttpad then you usually have a rifle that will outlast you , In Sweden the most popular caliber is 308 , a Tikka ore Sako ore Blazer is most popular . A lot of my friends buy Tikka .

Great video . It would be interesting to hear your opinion on the .257 Roberts . Possibly a video idea. Merry Christmas .

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Red - Huge soft spot for the Roberts - I hunted for a few years with a 760 and a Browning BBR - the 257 is fantastic. I have the Improved round in a Springfield now - awesome. I'll make a video.

If I remember correctly from the top of my head the Husqvarna m/146 (m/98) chambered in 9,3X57 was built between 1937-1941 upon FN made receivers. There was also a m/246 chambered in 9,3X62 which is quite rare. The first Mauser action rifle built by Husqvarna was the m/46 which was based upon the cock on close Swedish small ring Mauser which came out on the market somewhere around 1927. The production of rifles based upon the small ring Mauser action resumed in -42-43 as the m/46A due to the m/98 receivers imported from Belgium had dried up to since the Germans had by that time occupied the country in May of 1940. The Germans kept the FN plant running for their own war effort and hence the was no possibility for Husqvarna to import receivers for civilian production..

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dennis - much to know - I had no idea. Take care.

@dennisandersson5552

3 жыл бұрын

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Likewise @USOG in these dire times of ongoing pandemic. My great grandfather had a m/46 chambered in 9,3X57 that he bought in 1933 if remember correctly after he had pulled his shot when firing upon a bull moose the previous year using a 16 gauge Husqvarna m/20 shotgun loaded with slugs. He got so furious that he bought a rifle and the year after he culled a big bull moose, the first shot in two decades in the municipality. A lot of curious people went to take a look at it. The old shotgun in question is my possession today. My grandfather used it to bag his first hare at the tender age of 14 so it certainly has a lot of sentimental value for me. My grandfather would also later on buy a Husqvarna rifle chambered in 9,3X57, a m/46A in 1943. It's currently owned by mother as the Swedish legislation puts a maximum limit on how many long guns you are allowed to own for hunting purposes, set at only 6 in total. Unfortunately our Red/Green government continues to claim the so called "leakage theory" i.e. that legally owned firearms are stolen and thus constitutes a source of weaponry for organized crime. That theory has been empirically thouroughly debunked but that doesn't matter when symbol politics is the name of the game. Bolt action rifles in Swedish crime is seldom heared of. Rather illegally held former Yugoslav military weaponry is the real problem..

Meu nome é Alvaro, e resido no sul do Brasil; possui uma carabina Husqvarna Vapenfabriks, cal. .22 lr, desde 1965. Magnífica arma.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

2 жыл бұрын

Olá Álvaro! Obrigado pela sua nota. Você tem uma carabina muito boa! Recebo muitas cartas do Brasil - gente e país maravilhosos. Espero visitar o Brasil um dia e talvez caçar. Deus abençoe

Love the 9.3's only have one now FS CZ

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

Жыл бұрын

Hi Gregory - Many write me that the 9.3x62 is their only rifle. Seems to be capable of everything.

I love your humor. With the, I'm sure you... have. I'm sure you.... know it by heart ,😂. Seriously laughing my ass off. I love it. And totally understand why. People are so funny w there Kno it all comments. Lol. Anyway Thanks for all this effort you put in to make these vids. I really enjoy learning about this history and design s.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

Жыл бұрын

Thanks John! I need all the help I can get : )

@REDNECKROOTS

Жыл бұрын

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns np. Glad to be here. Thank u 😊

The 9,3x62 Mauser, its roughly the same power of the .375 H&H Mag. And the 9,3x64 Brenneke, its almost equal.!! The 9,3x57 Mauser, with the same average bullet weight of 240/260 grains in that 9,3 mm cal. its a underpowered cartridge for those bullets. The 9,3x57,it's only a way to use the plentiful of 7x57, or 8x57, (7,92x57) brass available to make an "African caliber" ). RWS rapidly realised that it was underpowered, and made the 62mm cases, and Hugo Brenneke sorted the even better 64mm cartridge cases, for German Africa, to compete with the .375 H&H Mag. of the British Empire.

My buddy just got a 30-06 Husqvarna with scope mount for 250$. Its a slick rifle

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

Жыл бұрын

Excellent decision - a "best buy" - far higher quality than most new rifles - and at that price : unbeatable. Good on you!

Just a little help for all of you Americans that are trying to pronounce Husqvarna. Use the word "whose" in front of "kvarna" and you'll will be quite right

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lars. I truly appreciate your guidance. Here is a funny bit of information from our side of the pond. Sometimes we know we are pronouncing words incorrectly according to the source language - but do it anyway. We've been told to pronounce Husqvarna : Hoo or Whose - knarna many times - and we can do that. But we don't like the Hoo😂 sound - we like the Husk sound. We love Husk-varna rifles and we often call them Huskies. We try to switch to Hooskies - and it just doesn't work out. Ignorance can have a cultural/language based origin. I know a lot of people that like saying Sayko - and find Socko insulting to the brand and rifle. Life is so funny. Anyway, so long as we understand one another it is probably okay to pronounce things in various ways. Hope I make some kind of sense. All the best to you.

@mlhus

4 жыл бұрын

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns That`s all right my friend. The best way to deal with ignorance is to communicate and information. You do it your way. No offence taken.

Man i wich i could by one of these mousers from you. I had to sell mine but i hope that in The future i whill be able to hunt again. By The way lovely Channel

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mikael - I'm hoping you get another rifle soon and can return to hunting. I wish you all the best!

I see cracked tangs constantly on Huskies in the 600 series. I think it has to do with the lack of a recoil lug coupled with such a thin grip on that OEM stock.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Yes - for sure - if one relieves the back of the action at the tang with a Dremel bit - the splits won't happen - other surfaces will support the action through recoil. By "relieves" I mean make a gap of about 1/32 or a little less than 1mm where the action ends at the tang. This prevents the action from becoming a splitting wedge.

@smolboyi

3 жыл бұрын

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thanks I was going to ask for this. You clarified well in the video but reading it helps me understand better for whatever reason.

In the 80's a lot of rifles.formerly used by German Forest Guards .came on the market through Century Arms in , they were all different makes and calibers , all were fitted with Iron sights and none showed any evidence of having had a scope fitted but they had obviously been shot a lot

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting - and another thing I didn't know!

Have you ever seen the H&R bolt action built by FN on the commercial Mauser action ? I guess they were built back in the 50s I think? I owned one back in the 90s in 30-06 it was the best shooter I've ever owned. I'd love to find another one. You have any ideas or suggestions? If you are familiar what is your opinion on these rifles? Thanks Mike 👍

it might be cool to see pics/videos of your repair projects on this channel in the future.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Good idea Matt. I was up until about 3 AM and have it all done. I'll show the result. Cheers.

@litoneup

4 жыл бұрын

Are you talking about the stock add on?Thanks

9.3x57 sounds like a brushgun round similar to the roundnose stuff in the US like 45-70 and 30-30.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Good comment Kennard - it is similar; maybe a little more spice in the 9.3 though - all of them are good.

@Greyzonecompliant

3 жыл бұрын

Sweden is mostly forrest. Line of sight is not very far.

Oh this is one I really wanted to hear but never thought to ask.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Glad the video was okay Edwin.

Hi sir. Thank you for this video. I’m wondering about the cracked stock. My question is does the crack absolutely need to be repaired? Or can one continue using it in a cracked condition? If I bought one I’d be shooting moose under 50 yards anyway. I’ve walked right past a group of 4 moose on my 80 acres. They were only 15-20 paces from me.

@beefcakes27

2 жыл бұрын

As explained if the tang, the rear of the metal when fitted is against wood behind it you get a wedge effect with each shot. Just a little space is needed and make sure your two main action screws are tight, at the tang and ahead if the floor plate.

Hello I live in Sweden and I hunting whit Husqvarna one 9,3x57 and one Husqvarna 9,3x62 it is very Good Rifel.

The Swedish "potatoe-thrower" or "bushwhacker". The rifle and the caliber is known by many names and is probably second only to the 6.5x55Se in downed moose here in Sweden...

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

9 ай бұрын

Impressive round and rifle - about ideal for medium and large game; energy in not through. IMHO

A good friend of mine has one in 8x57. He calls it "The Forester Rifle". He said the forester of Sweden carried these rifles in case they had to dispatch a wounded moose. The tangs on most are cracked somewhat. They made them on military actions as well as commercial ones. All in all pretty decent rifles.

I gues the cartridges based on the .378 weatherby case (30-378, 338-378, 378, 416 weatherby and the 460 weatherby, not too mention the .500 A-Square) are Saturn-5 rockets then. 😁

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ash : ) Yes...that's about right : )

@ashmerch2558

4 жыл бұрын

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns just gotta say, love your channel and you are truly a walking, talking and breathing encyclopedia of gun knowledge, especially with the "nicer" rifles. I hope too have a collection as you do one day, alomg with the knowledge. I was having a conversation with a guy in my local shop about how his Ruger American Predator was just as good, if not better than my (actually my deceased grandfather's) pre-64 Model 70, I wasn't going too argue in public with him, but guns, atleast too me are more than just tools, they're pieces of history and have heritage in them, his Ruger American Predator may be a half MOA gun, mut the pre-64 model 70's were, and still kind of are the pinnacle of "American" Hunting rifles. Too each their own I guess, but I'll take walnut over cheap flimsy plastic anyday.

Wow, thats awsome. I just thought they made axes.

May I ask you sir, do you have any idea what might have become of TradexCanada, the company in Ontario that dealt in second hand rifles? I think many were brought in from Europe and elsewhere. They were a great source for these types of rifles such as featured in your video. Thank you.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

Жыл бұрын

They slowly reduced business and spread inventory and contacts to others dealers.

@Thermopylae2007

3 ай бұрын

There is another company in Quebec by the name of Intersurplus that seems to have bought up some of Tradeex's inventory, but also continues the tradition of importing older Husqvarnas and other European arms (i.e. plenty of combination rifles). I already picked up two nice Husky 9.3x62 rifles in 1640 and FN98 action. They also have many of the reloading components for the European calibers.

I think high velocity rounds are more useful in defeating armors than hunting :P

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

That's actually pretty good to say.

I have an identical one in 9.3x62

That is one nice rifle. 232 gr bullet, thats on hell of a whack

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

You're right U.P. - this round will wake you up in the morning. My favorite alarm clock actually. The best to you my friend.

@u.p.woodtick3296

4 жыл бұрын

USOG I never get tired of learning about a different firearm. Keep em coming

I waiting for my second Husqvarna, this time Husky FN98 in 30-06. Also they have one M96 in 9.3x57, 30-06 in 1600 and 8x57 M98. Was very confused then decided to go with 30-06 FN98. Atkeast I can use factory loads when not in mood to reload. Can any one tell diffrence between 4 model (not caliber )

What do you think of the Husqvarna Husky H-5000 plain Jane rifle?

@edwardabrams4972

20 күн бұрын

I bought one last month and they are a great Mauser action hunting rifle and at 6 pounds is a great rifle and built to last forever 🙌👏👊 60+ year rifle collector and having owned about 2,500 rifles over that time and husqvarna are my favorite plain and simple but made to hunt with and last forever 🙌

Apparently Swedes are limited to ownership of 6 firearms (more with a permit). So when buying a new one, they sell one to the retailer. These are sometimes sold as block lot to importers in places like Canada or US.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

4 жыл бұрын

That explains things Fifth. I wonder who picked 6. Or maybe it was 9 upside down. Anyway we are lucky to get all those great rifles.

@fifthbusiness2591

4 жыл бұрын

USOG I was looking at a bunch of rechambered sporterized 30-06 and .270 m96s. I went with a 6.5x55. I’m more confident with original chambering in a rifle from 1904. Shoots nice 1” groups at 100m. Very comfortable recoil. A lot of receivers are drilled and tapped for scope mounts, some with iron sights under a high mounted scope. It’s neat to see how people tinker with them.

@Greyzonecompliant

3 жыл бұрын

@@fifthbusiness2591 today a 1640 in 9.3x62 fore sale for 150 USD at a dealer. If you buy it from an old Hunter 80 USD is not impossible. 8x57-IS, 30-06, 9.3x57, 9.3x62 all Good moose cartriges.

👍🏻

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

24 күн бұрын

Thank you!