Anschutz 64 vs Cooper LVT...discuss.

[foxbat]

Nah...just kidding.
Have a hankerin' for an 'accurate' .22LR, to shoot informal matches...not competing in international lever Benchrest matches, etc.
I've whittled it down to an Anshutz 64 Sporter or Benchrest, or a Cooper LVT....Only because I have a line on both of these rifles.
Any advise, observations, etc. would be welcome.

 

[goggles_pizzano]

I have both. In terms of accuracy there is no difference. In terms of finish the Cooper has it hands down.

 

[wcat]

Just wondering...for the same price as a Cooper, can't you have an anschutz 54 instead of a 64?

 

[lowe160]

Yes!

But no sense comparing apples to apples. LOL

 

[foxbat]

Thanks for the input, gentlemen.
I haven't had much luck in finding a 54, and most other models seem setup for iron sights......

 

[sillymike]

Given the choice between these two... The Cooper would get my vote!

 

[maynard]

Thanks for the input, gentlemen.
I haven't had much luck in finding a 54, and most other models seem setup for iron sights......

That would be because Anshutz rifles are made for shooting targets in competition. Wonder how many Cooper rifles have won a world cup medal, ISSF championship or an olympic medal?

 

[metalbender]

Anschutz have sporter rifles as well as target guns. A quick search will get all the info needed.

 

[RickF]

I have used both a bit. For a "nice" rifle it's Cooper all the way. My pet rimfire is a 57M with a Leupold 6X36.

But for accuracy, it's Anschutz. My Cooper is very accurate, but also fussy. Anschutz's I have worked with less so.

A sample of one Cooper, but take it for what it's worth.

I have noticed in shooting rimfire silhouette, that it is incredibly rare to see a Cooper on the line. The top shooters mostly all shoot Anshutz's, and when they are putting out $2000+ for a 54 based rifle there has to be a good reason.

 

[metalbender]

If you can find a newer, late 70' early 80's Anschutz 190 you will get the better trigger in it. Had a mid 60's CIL/Anschutz, was very good but lucked into a newer one with a slightly heavier barrel and deeper stock. They were designated Match 64 in the US. Didn't need two so sold the older one to fund a CZ. For bench use the 190 would better than a sporter due to the stock and single shot function. Last 54 action target version I saw was a Saskatoon gun show last winter, asking was just under $ 1K, a 190 should run around half that.

 

[lowe160]

My wife uses the Anschutz 190 and it shoots very well? Puts me to shame more times than I like and I have a 54 action. She is the better shooter!lol

 

[nikon]

There is also the Sako P94s . They are very accurate and cost about $1000 .