6.5x55 new barrel or new gun

Hey guys. My first centrfire. A Husqvarna. I learnt a lot with reloading, fitting timney trigger and glass bedding. The barrel is worn out. Not surprising for a gun over 100 years old. I like long range shooting. I have a great 7mm mag for the big stuff but would still like a lighter caliber. Is it worth getting a custom barrel or should I ditch it and put my money towards a new gun? It would need a decent scope too. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...65913b492e.jpg


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It all depends on your budget.

The 6.5x55 is a great calibre, you've got all the nice goodies that goes with it. Replace the barrel would be my suggestion.
Would it be worth changing the barrel? Yes it is. Barrels are an consumable, to be replaced when warn out.

If something about the rifle or the calibre bothers you, sell it amd get a new gun. You might loose a ton of money selling the old gun.

Beautifull rifle by the way.

Yeah I like the gun and I’ve spent a lot of time on load development. Just need assurance that it’s worth carrying on with I guess. Thanks


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ive still got my first center fire a sporter m96 ive had mine rebarreled so people do do it yours is a nice looking rifle so i would rebarrel it if you like it

Rebarrelled, you have muscle memory and learned reflexes for that, changing to a different rifle will mean a period of adjustment.

I would keep my eyes out for a nice modern used 6.5 x 55 myself for the same money as rebarrel.
I assume you're using lower pressure loads in the m96?

You can often buy a fantastic rifle for the cost of a rebarrel
Then you have two rifles
It costs around a grand to rebarrel

mmm pity you are so far away. I think I have small ring mauser (husky 1600 thread?) out in the shed. Sneaky suspicion its 243 and cant comment on condition.
Could've had that for a couple of beers. need to have look
Edit: found them. actually 2-ones a 280 imp. Rifling so-so in both although the 280 is marginally better in the 280. Throats are a bit naff in both but at least the 280 has a bit of meat there if you wanted to do a bit of a mild shorten up maybe? the 280 looks the same thread as the 243. Measure 0.985" with the digi verniers and as small rings are meant to be 980" I'd say they are on the money.
Pity you aren't close enough to have a squiz.

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It also depends on what kind of guy you are as well if you're they type of person that has to always have the latest or flashiest rifle out there a rebarrel probably wont cut it buy the looks of it you've put a bit of time and money into that rifle to get it how you want it and to me it's a nice looking rifle and quality as well if it was me I'd be looking at a walther barrel which is available in nz and get it chambered in x55 again should have yourself a pretty decent shooter which will be a little bit unique you already have the gear for x55 and all you'll need to do is a little bit of load development as the throat will be different that's my 2c

What makes you say the barrel is worn out? Have you considered cutting the last inch or two or back boring it to see if that helps? If you’re going to remove it then nothing to lose - you might be surprised...

Gunworks have some Mauser barrels listed on their site, 308 though. Not sure if they would be compatible with your husky though?

https://www.gunworks.co.nz/shop/item...-mauser-barrel

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Gunworks have some Mauser barrels listed on their site, 308 though. Not sure if they would be compatible with your husky though?

https://www.gunworks.co.nz/shop/item...-mauser-barrel

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Mauser 98 so probably not-be worth the ask though.
Strangely enough was given a parker hale 308 barrel, a bit worn but useable, just the other day.
Think that would good for a close range bush pig though.
@johnino check the post about barrels-put some pics in there

Not worth it. Part out the stock and put the old girl on the cupboard as a momento. You can pick up an entire already sporterized Swede for what a rebarrel will cost.

or give it to me ill do it i look at it this way if you like it and can afford it why not i used to think like that in my trade when youd get a customer come in wanting to pour shit loads into an old piece of shit car its not worth it but if they like it and can afford it why not

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Mauser 98 so probably not-be worth the ask though.
Strangely enough was given a parker hale 308 barrel, a bit worn but useable, just the other day.
Think that would good for a close range bush pig though.
@johnino check the post about barrels-put some pics in there

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Cheers mate. Nice offer. Only that would mean changing calibre and replacing reload tools and cases etc. correct me if I’m wrong.


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Might just be easier to buy a whole new howa 1500 in 6.5x55 for around the same price as a barrel. And then you get modern action strength so hotter reloads.

All good.

ive got my m96 sporter a t3 and m38 i use for service rifle i still find i grab the sporter the most the t3 is nice modern stainless plastic seems to kill the same even tho the sporter runs slightly lower powered loads as far as hunting accuracy goes there isnt much in it the new fancy modern t3 i good to use but just doesnt quite do it for me the way the m96 does dont know why old age maybe grandad has more character maybe im not into this throw away world we live in it would be a shame to see another fine piece of history turned into scrap

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Might just be easier to buy a whole new howa 1500 in 6.5x55 for around the same price as a barrel. And then you get modern action strength so hotter reloads.

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Cant get much hotter than what a Husky 1600 can handle. Many years ago somebody did some research and the Husky was the only rifle that you could fully pack the barrel with sand, fire it, and still open the bolt.

plus the hottest loads arent always the best loads thats what ive found time and time again actually the only rifles i own that like hot loads and are accurate so far are my 22hornets and my 243 hant pushed the 06 yet but it also shoots fine without pushing it

Probably go for a good second hand Tikka or Howa in same caliber, be about the same price. 6.5 X 55 is a great accurate caliber and fine for our game.

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mmm pity you are so far away. I think I have small ring mauser (husky 1600 thread?) out in the shed. Sneaky suspicion its 243 and cant comment on condition.
Could've had that for a couple of beers. need to have look
Edit: found them. actually 2-ones a 280 imp. Rifling so-so in both although the 280 is marginally better in the 280. Throats are a bit naff in both but at least the 280 has a bit of meat there if you wanted to do a bit of a mild shorten up maybe? the 280 looks the same thread as the 243. Measure 0.985" with the digi verniers and as small rings are meant to be 980" I'd say they are on the money.
Pity you aren't close enough to have a squiz.

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Are either of these for sale?