Husqvarna mauser scope clearance

ForneyRider · October 28, 2008, 09:36 AM

My brother bought a Burris Fullfield II scope for his Husqvarna deer rifle.
This is a mauser style rifle with the safety on the back of the bolt assembly. I think it is called a wing safety.

Well the new scope doesn't clear the safety. He is using very tall see-through rings. I think they are the Leupold rings.

What setup is usually done to put a scope on these rifles? He had a 4x on it that was short enough, but it didn't match the capabilities of the 270 Win.
Is there a mount that can move the scope forward enough? He would need longer eye relief in that case.

Can he get it modified to a sporter safety like the Timney in my Parker Hale? What parts/modifications/cost are involved. I hate to see the rifle cut up, but it is a hunting rifle, not a safe gun.

Scorch · October 28, 2008, 12:57 PM

There are many wing safety replacements made for Mauser rifles, but the Husqvarna is not a Mauser, strictly speaking. If he can find a replacement Mauser safety and see if it will fit, then it may be possible to get it installed.

Wildalaska · October 28, 2008, 01:06 PM

What model Husqvarna?

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ForneyRider · October 28, 2008, 01:48 PM

I don't know. As far as I can tell it is a Mauser 98 with Husqvarna markings.

The stock is a dark walnut look.

It's been hunting in Kodiak.

I think it is a typical sporterized Mauser 98, but the sporterizing stopped short of a sporter safety.

I took a look at Brownells and Midway USA. I see bolt shrouds with no wing safety provision to be used with the Timney trigger with mounted safety. I also see bolt shrouds with the model 70 style safety. I am guessing the model 70 route would be one new part, the trigger mounted safety sporter would be 2 parts. Not sure what machine work and other parts would be needed. I imagine the stock would have to be opened up for the safety to clear for the trigger-mounted safety.

It doesn't look like the HVA or 1640.

Reading up in Wikipedia: Husqvarna used FN M98 actions.

Wildalaska · October 28, 2008, 01:52 PM

Take a pic and post it

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**Unclenick** · October 28, 2008, 08:01 PM

I expect the Chapman swing arm safety will be compatible with your gun, since it works with both 98 Mausers and the Springfield '03. Not overly specific. There is some milling involved.

ForneyRider · November 11, 2008, 04:46 PM

He decided to keep it stock. He has a fixed power scope to use.

He got an 8pt with it last Saturday.

BURRIS stopped making their short mag scopes. Anybody else have a short scope with extended eye relief?

Jimro · November 17, 2008, 03:48 PM

A Timney Buehler style safety will fix the problem. They run about 40 bucks.

A DT Mk2 safety would probably fix the problem as well, and they run 20 bucks, but they sometimes require a little more fitting to function.

Jimro

October 28, 2008, 09:36 AM	#1
ForneyRider Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2007 Location: Forney, TX Posts: 725	Husqvarna mauser scope clearance My brother bought a Burris Fullfield II scope for his Husqvarna deer rifle. This is a mauser style rifle with the safety on the back of the bolt assembly. I think it is called a wing safety. Well the new scope doesn't clear the safety. He is using very tall see-through rings. I think they are the Leupold rings. What setup is usually done to put a scope on these rifles? He had a 4x on it that was short enough, but it didn't match the capabilities of the 270 Win. Is there a mount that can move the scope forward enough? He would need longer eye relief in that case. Can he get it modified to a sporter safety like the Timney in my Parker Hale? What parts/modifications/cost are involved. I hate to see the rifle cut up, but it is a hunting rifle, not a safe gun. __________________ When all is said and done, there is a lot more said than done.

October 28, 2008, 12:57 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	There are many wing safety replacements made for Mauser rifles, but the Husqvarna is not a Mauser, strictly speaking. If he can find a replacement Mauser safety and see if it will fit, then it may be possible to get it installed. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

October 28, 2008, 01:48 PM	#4
ForneyRider Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2007 Location: Forney, TX Posts: 725	I don't know. As far as I can tell it is a Mauser 98 with Husqvarna markings. The stock is a dark walnut look. It's been hunting in Kodiak. I think it is a typical sporterized Mauser 98, but the sporterizing stopped short of a sporter safety. I took a look at Brownells and Midway USA. I see bolt shrouds with no wing safety provision to be used with the Timney trigger with mounted safety. I also see bolt shrouds with the model 70 style safety. I am guessing the model 70 route would be one new part, the trigger mounted safety sporter would be 2 parts. Not sure what machine work and other parts would be needed. I imagine the stock would have to be opened up for the safety to clear for the trigger-mounted safety. It doesn't look like the HVA or 1640. Reading up in Wikipedia: Husqvarna used FN M98 actions. __________________ When all is said and done, there is a lot more said than done. Last edited by ForneyRider; October 28, 2008 at 02:22 PM.

October 28, 2008, 08:01 PM	#6
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,057	I expect the Chapman swing arm safety will be compatible with your gun, since it works with both 98 Mausers and the Springfield '03. Not overly specific. There is some milling involved. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

November 11, 2008, 04:46 PM	#7
ForneyRider Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2007 Location: Forney, TX Posts: 725	He decided to keep it stock. He has a fixed power scope to use. He got an 8pt with it last Saturday. BURRIS stopped making their short mag scopes. Anybody else have a short scope with extended eye relief? __________________ When all is said and done, there is a lot more said than done. Last edited by ForneyRider; November 12, 2008 at 12:58 AM.

October 28, 2008, 01:06 PM	#3
Wildalaska Junior member Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: In my own little weird world in Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 14,172	What model Husqvarna? Wild96or98Alaska ™

October 28, 2008, 01:52 PM	#5
Wildalaska Junior member Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: In my own little weird world in Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 14,172	Take a pic and post it WildthenwecangofromthereAlaska ™

November 17, 2008, 03:48 PM	#8
Jimro Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2006 Posts: 7,097	A Timney Buehler style safety will fix the problem. They run about 40 bucks. A DT Mk2 safety would probably fix the problem as well, and they run 20 bucks, but they sometimes require a little more fitting to function. Jimro __________________ Machine guns are awesome until you have to carry one.

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