Anschutz BR-50

[crockersmith]

Anschutz advertises the BR-50 in two versions, one with the 2013 square barreled action and the other with the 1913 round barreled action. I am considering buying a BR-50 so will someone please educate me on the differences and advantage/disadvantages of each? Is one more inherently accurate than the other?

 

[Oklahoma Jim]

The round ones use two action screws and the square ones use four. I understand that the square actions are more sensitive to action screw torque than the round ones. The round actions are supposed to be easier to bed than the square ones, but I've never tried either. One advantage of the square actions is the ease of changing barrels.

I have a 1913 BR with the round action that I really like. I doubt that you could go wrong with either model.

 

[jbell]

I posed that question to Homer Pearson of Champion's Choice about the advantages if any in accuracy alone of the 20 series actions vs the 19 series. More specifically the 2013 vs the 1913 but the accuracy potential is the same of the action its just a different stock and shorter barrel. He said that he asked Dieter Anschutz the same thing and more or less here is the reply:

We came out with the 20 series action for the same reason auto manufacturers come out with new model cars, to sell more rifles. The accuracy potential is the same between the two.

I know this is third hand information but I have been dealing with Homer for 20 years and trust him at this point.

One would think the ability of being able to change the barrel yourself is worth the difference. But then again I would never just order a "prefit / drop in" barrel for this class of rifle, I want the headspace perfect. So what true advantage does it really offer?...

 

[Fotheringill]

I have the 1913 in the BR 50 stock. I am happy with the rifle. Now, the question of changing barrels. If one isn't completely comfortable with one's skills, the rifle, whether it is a 1900 or 2000 is going to be sent out anyway for installation. If you feel competent, get the 2000 action in the event you want/need a new barrel at some time in the distant future. Please note the several hundred dollar difference in purchase price between the two models.

 

[Shynloco]

I have the 1913 in the BR 50 stock. I am happy with the rifle. Now, the question of changing barrels. If one isn't completely comfortable with one's skills, the rifle, whether it is a 1900 or 2000 is going to be sent out anyway for installation. If you feel competent, get the 2000 action in the event you want/need a new barrel at some time in the distant future. Please note the several hundred dollar difference in purchase price between the two models.

Personally, and coming from someone whose long admired the BR50, but don't spend enough time anymore shooting the Anschutz I have (and have won some local competitions with), what Fotheringill says would be the deciding factor me as one of my regular sayings is, "I shoot 'em...I don't fix 'em." Barrel switching is easy for some who trust in their abilities to do so. I'd rather spend the extra money on a fine scope knowing that I'm only improving my chances of shooting more accurately. Just my thoughts.

Alex

 

[Fotheringill]

Alex-

Yep.

I have bedded and pillared several lower cost rifles, from Norinco to CZ. If I messed up my first (JW-15) I wouldn't have cared at all. Getting into the CZ's, I would have cared, but would have (and did) start over with one of them. Getting into the Anschutz level of cost, I didn't want to take the chance. AND CERTAINLY not with a barrel switch.

 

[butchlambert]

I had a 2013 and it was a shooter. My Suhl and Turbo were better.

 

[Tzed250]

Sergei Martynov, arguably the best smallbore prone shooter in the world, shoots a 1913.

 

[butchlambert]

He won a bronze in 2000, 20004, an 8th in 2008, and the gold in 2012. Position shooting is not like RF shooting , it is different. Most position shooters shooters use the Anschutz. The BR receiver mfg. do not make a position shooting rifle. I believe this is about BR type shooting and not position shooting.

 

[crockersmith]

A slight change of subject... Could I have a custom made rifle built for around the same price as a BR50 ($2,500) and probably end up with a better performing/accurate rifle?

 

[butchlambert]

I am building a custom 40X rimfire.

I had 3 Remington Scopes.

I will; use the 24XBR scope, a 3 position safety, PT&G bolt with a custom bolt handle, tigged the rear tang, Shilen barrel, and it will have a walnut stock.
This will be my Tin Can shooter.

 

[Tzed250]

A slight change of subject... Could I have a custom made rifle built for around the same price as a BR50 ($2,500) and probably end up with a better performing/accurate rifle?

Martynov, while a good 3P shooter, is a prone specialist. Accuracy was just as important to his World Championship and Olympic Gold as it is to any other competitor. The finals are judged by tenths of a point. Martynov could shoot any rifle he pleased, he chooses a round Anschütz in a wood stock.

 

[crockersmith]

Nuff said!