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Greetings Swedish fans,
I am very fond of the Swede craftsmanship which leads me to a youthful yen for a commercial HVA. I adore the 6.5x55 and already have a few military surplus treasures as well as a modern Ruger M77 MKII in this caliber. I also reload for the 30-06 as well as the 8x57 and 6.5x55. I am a real fan of accuracy, too, which I wring out of my 6.5s and 8x57!
How about that renown 9.3x57 about which LeeSpeed raves? I think I just may "need one." I am not fond of recoil and heard that the 9.3x57 is a potent, accurate round that tends to be a light kicker.
Finding a HVA in very good condition at a reasonable price is not easy and as you know there are more than a couple models from which to choose -- should I say "search." I woiuld be interested in your opinion. For what rifle in particular should I be searching and why?
I'd be interested in your thoughts about small ring, large ring, 94/96 and 98 actions, model preferences and any other suggestions that may be helpful in the search of the perfect commercial HVA. I do have a USA 03 FFL so I can use that license for items 50+ years old which helps with cost and shipping on this side of "the pond." Many thanks for sharing your wisdom and experience.
I am very fond of the Swede craftsmanship which leads me to a youthful yen for a commercial HVA. I adore the 6.5x55 and already have a few military surplus treasures as well as a modern Ruger M77 MKII in this caliber. I also reload for the 30-06 as well as the 8x57 and 6.5x55. I am a real fan of accuracy, too, which I wring out of my 6.5s and 8x57!
How about that renown 9.3x57 about which LeeSpeed raves? I think I just may "need one." I am not fond of recoil and heard that the 9.3x57 is a potent, accurate round that tends to be a light kicker.
Finding a HVA in very good condition at a reasonable price is not easy and as you know there are more than a couple models from which to choose -- should I say "search." I woiuld be interested in your opinion. For what rifle in particular should I be searching and why?
I'd be interested in your thoughts about small ring, large ring, 94/96 and 98 actions, model preferences and any other suggestions that may be helpful in the search of the perfect commercial HVA. I do have a USA 03 FFL so I can use that license for items 50+ years old which helps with cost and shipping on this side of "the pond." Many thanks for sharing your wisdom and experience.