Do I really need a fancy rimfire rifle?

[wsmallwood]

In reality, Anschutz is no longer first or even second on the prone / 3-p world stage. They have been passed by Walther and Bleiker many years ago.

I don't really keep up with them and that's another issue. Anschutz is probably the most recognizable name of the three mentioned at least to the general shooter or shooters who have passed that point.. So, it appears the company has reached the "cash cow" phase of business development. Just making money on the name.

Wonder how long that phase will last for them.

 

[alf]

Also, consider what reamer the gun is chambered in.

Match chambers & bulk ammo don't play well together.

 

[Liven The Dream]

Germany is hurting in pocket book.
VW Closing ,BMW in the States and SIG ???? What could be next ? Anschutz maybe .

CMP is finding lots of .22's these days

 

[Mark M.]

Recently, I purchased the Anschutz with thumbhole 1517 17HMR 18" barrel threaded for suppressor, at the range with CCI ammo, can put them in the same hole, it's incredible.
I shoot my CZ 455 w/16" suppressed barrel at those red devil squirrels in the back, what a hoot!

 

[PWNolan]

Production yes. If I'm buying new I can beat price and quality with custom. Lots of people talk about taper lapping on custom rifles. I wonder if they ever slug their new Anschutz barrels or taper lap them after purchase.. Not all, but a lot will allow the slug to basically rattle down the bore until it hits that last two-three inches where the knot is. It tightens up there and they may even slug that portion. Either way, they produce acceptable accuracy and better than most people have ever seen. So wow it's great! But it's not custom and generally won't perform that way. Trigger is great, action is well made, stock good. Barrel on consumer rifles generally not that good.

So how do they win world class matches. Stock cars are not stock and I bet you can't take one off the line in your new Chevy Camaro even though the body looks about the same.

Not saying they're bad, just overpriced.

I've slugged both of my Anschutz factory rifles and they actually slug very nicely. Best I can measure, the muzzle end is about .0002" tighter than the chamber end. Nothing's rattling down the bore either. These are both sporter barrels with no bulge at the end. The bore on each looks pretty nice too. They don't look like my Shilens but they're close and they're better than all of my other factory barrels from other manufacturers

 

[Lkwebb]

Check my friend kenny out , he builds some accurate. 22's
RIMFIRE - SHOP | Desert Precision Gun https://share.google/qnYIJp4sSmsKnfUjU

 

[BowChamp]

Either would be fine, but preference to a single shot.

Single shot would be a good choice.

Not sure it's in your budget....I recommend a 2500X or Trident, Muller or Benchmark barrel and Rotex stock.

 

[wsmallwood]

I've slugged both of my Anschutz factory rifles and they actually slug very nicely. Best I can measure, the muzzle end is about .0002" tighter than the chamber end. Nothing's rattling down the bore either. These are both sporter barrels with no bulge at the end. The bore on each looks pretty nice too. They don't look like my Shilens but they're close and they're better than all of my other factory barrels from other manufacturers

You have good ones then. Every one I ever slugged (not sporter barrels) the slug basically rattled down the bore except for that last two or three inches where they're not turned down. Of course that's been a while too. Quality control may have improved. I'm just not willing to chance it. On the other hand I don't need one either.

 

[jpjulian]

If you want, real or imagined, a fancy .22, then by all means you need a fancy .22. Simple. Now decide which fancy .22 want to fill the real or imagined need for a fancy .22. Order it and be done!

 

[andrews1958]

I really nice KIDD 22

 

[jelenko]

I really nice KIDD 22

Where did you get that stock?

 

[Heman]

If you can get the same stock as your F rifle the ergonomics of practice translate real well. I am a sling shooter but am having a tube stock made for my Kimber 82 that will match up to my Eliseo rifle.

How ironic I am too....

 

[Shifty6br]

For what it's worth..and it's not worth much. I have a fancy custom Rimx and a not as fancy 457.

Not to take away from the RimX but the 457 can stride just as well next to it out to 200 and beyond. I do like the 700 footprint on the RimX so it is easier to have it mimic my centerfire setups, the B14R would offer that same advantage. Mine tho is a heavier set up and I would say more of a bench rifle.

The 457 has gained alot of aftermarket support, tremendous since its induction. I have it as a lighter setup, more versatile usage and it finds more range and field time than my Rim X lately.

These days most actions allow for easy barrel swaps by the user.

It's a crime to have just one 22lr.

 

[gravelyctry]

Eliseo makes a nice 22 using a tikka action. My friend bought one and it shoots amazing.

 

[Jonnyofalltrades]

Check my friend kenny out , he builds some accurate. 22's
RIMFIRE - SHOP | Desert Precision Gun https://share.google/qnYIJp4sSmsKnfUjU

Absolutely no offense intended to you or your friend, but have you watched any of his videos detailing his builds? His method of setting headspace, etc?
CRINGE!

 

[Pareto]

I know this may mot be typical, but I started out wanting a reasonable 22 to plink with and thought it would be my last, as I am not interested in competitions. But I became so fixated on precision that I now consider PRS rifles inadequate and obessess over the various 50 yard BR targets. I mostly shoot my Vudoo V22s or custom 2500X now. Still chasing that perfect score on the ARA Unlimited or Green Meanie. Maybe I will hit it someday.

Even my highly customized Kidd 10/22 is so disappointing that I may just sell it one day.

 

[Infrequent Shooter]

Anschutz prices were already crazy high before the tariffs

Are used Anschutz prices pretty reasonable? older stuff, in clean shape?

 

[Lkwebb]

Absolutely no offense intended to you or your friend, but have you watched any of his videos detailing his builds? His method of setting headspace, etc?
CRINGE!

Yes I have but he build some of the best regardless of his methods sir.
He has built rifles for some of top shooters .

 

[PWNolan]

Are used Anschutz prices pretty reasonable? older stuff, in clean shape?

From what I've seen yes, especially when you compare to what they're asking for new ones

 

[jackieschmidt]

Absolutely no offense intended to you or your friend, but have you watched any of his videos detailing his builds? His method of setting headspace, etc?
CRINGE!

I have been studying up on how top gunsmiths set the bullet jam and headspace in order to tune a barrel to a specific ammunition.
I have talked to several of the serious rimfire shooters at my home club seeing if they would be willing to take the barrel off of their rifle and let me see exactly what the headspace is, what the bullet jam is, and play with it, seeing if there is some magic to be found.
Most seem skeptical.
Maybe it’s because I am not a rim fire shooter. As with most things, I see it as nothing more than optimizing critical measurements..