well,
im far from an expert on Mauser rifles, but i dont think Husqvarna made rifles in the M98, 48 or 24 military variant. let alone in cal. 30-06, im stock form,
they did make some commercial FN style rifles in the 50,s 60,s and 70,s that are top shelf quality.
the stats on the M1917..
all 1917,s were made with 3.5% nickle steel, surface hardened, and very strong.
in its original form a great rifle, very safe, and easy to shoot.
the down falls of a 1917.
larger ring receiver, and a bit on the heavy side. cock on close, some like it some dont.
you can convert it to cock on open if you like.
the ejector is a issue with the 17, but can be modified to work very well.
about the Husqvarna actions i know of., cal. 6.5x55 swede, awesome cal, but not much of a bullet choice from US manufactures.
C steel heat treated small ring, nice action, very smooth, not known for a lot of strengh, but will handle the 6.5 cal just fine.
also cock on close, and can be converted as well to cock on open.
same issue with the ejector, and can also be modified in the same way the 17 can.
the FN 98. 48. ect. is an exellent rifle, some commercial rifles still to this day use its disign,
heat treated C steel. smooth action, cock on open, same issue with the ejectors.
will handle about any cal, you can think of. from .223, to .458 mag.
its apples and oranges if you ask me.
personally it depends on what your planning on doing with the rifle.
from a collectors , shooter standpoint, the M1917 will likely have the most resale value, second to the Swede military rifle, or carbine.
as a sporterized hunting rifle? likely id choose the FN Mauser.
much easier to mount a scope, and get after market parts then the small ring Mauser, or the 17.
the 30-06 cal, is a great all around choice, will kill anything on the planet if the shot is placed right.
and if you need ammo, likely you can find a box of 06 in any small town hardwear store, or Wal mart.