Tell me about Anschutz rifles

The Kurgan said:
Anschütz 64 R Sporter Target
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Looks like a repeater version of the 1903 single shot. I have a 1903 LH, and a 64 MPR, both are amazing shooters. Last summer I was testing some Centre X, CCI SS HP and another one I can't recall. I averaged .35"@50 with the 3 different rounds for five, 5 shot groups. Get some good ammo like SK Standard Plus, or Lapua Centre X from Hirsch or Nordic.
 
CameronMac said:
Does anyone know what sort of manufacturing processes make these rifles so accurate?
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Tight chambers, good rifling, hand lapping, hand fitting, and good QA/QC hence the price. The barrels are the same throughout their entire line including 64 and 54 bolt action models. The 64 has a more "common" action with the bolt handle acting as the lug whereas the 54 has lugs machined into the bolt. The 64's are still very accurate rifles even in the absence of the locking lugs of the 54. This is what leads me to believe that the majority of the accuracy lies in the barrel manufacturing process. I'm sure some of the other guys with more experience will provide a more in depth response.
 
A couple fellas at the range have them and they shoot very tight groups, careful attention to close tolerances , quality barrel, smooth crisp light triggers all add up to an accurate rifle.
 
The dumbest thing I ever did was sell my 1413, 1411 and 1407 when I quit the National Shooting Team. Beautiful rifles and each had select barrels. As mentioned what sets them apart is fanatical QA, and superior barrels. I loved their triggers as well. I am sure the new ones are even better.

After a thirty + year break I had delusions of getting into competitive shooting once again. Joined the local gun club and started off shooting a Anschutz / CIL 190. Went ok so started looking for a used 1413 or 1411. Wow are they expensive! Not that they were ever cheap but that pretty much killed that dream.

Your new sporter will blow you away. Stick a good scope on it and pick off gophers at 100 yards no problem.
 
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Anschutz make a beautiful rifle.

I use to own a 1416 DHB the only issue I had was with extraction which seems to have been an ongoing issue for many years.

I sent mine in to Frank Dyke Ltd in London UK the Anschutz importer and they sorted it. I would not hesitate to buy another and according to Steve Boelter Anschutz have sorted this issue now.

Enjoy your new rifle and let us know how you get on.
 
The one that's coming to me is a friends (barely used). If I like it, I get to buy it at a drastically reduced price as it doesn't fit him. I am worried about the fit as well.

I am also really interested in a 1416 D KL with open sights and a classic walnut stock. A thing of beauty.

I have a strange feeling that this is going to become a new addiction.
 
Had a 1416D with set trigger a while back. That is one of the very few firearms I ever regret selling. Trigger, when set, was a perfect 2 ounces, and the ultra-crisp release was to die for. Good thing though, there is such a thing as a CZ452/3/5. IMO, CZs are just as well made as an Annie, at a fraction of the cost, no disrespect.

Also had a chance to shoot my father's 1415, which was a less expensive model, regular trigger, than my D. I thought at the time that it was just as accurate as the D when shot without setting the trigger.

I think the only thing that an Annie would give me, that my CZs absolutely cannot, at this point, is greater pride of ownership.
 
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