Thread: Husqvarna 9.3 x57 value

Originally Posted by grandpamac

Greetings Redaxler,
What a nice old rifle, wish I had one. Counter to what I see above may I suggest that the rifle could be left as is. The rifle looks as though it is pretty much original, other than the glossy stock and is probably 80 years old or so. If you are anything like me you will have plenty of scoped hunting rifles so won't need to butcher an old rifle for something to shoot deer with so perhaps it could be kept for the odd Sunday afternoon hunt. Swallow hard, buy the dies and correct projectiles, cases can I believe be made from 7.92 x 57 mm cases if necessary and make up some loads. There is plenty of load data about if you look. The long sight radius should permit reasonable accuracy out to 100 metres or so. Take it out and enjoy.
Regards Grandpamac.

What he said! And there is variation in chamber dimensions with x57s, not all will be suitable to ream to x62. Also make sure tang is relieved on these or they all crack if not bedded. Original rifles like this should be preserved IMHO..