Savage Anschutz 141M

[Pyscodog]

Seems one followed me home today. All the years and money spent on firearms I've never owned a 22 magnum of any sorts. This one is nice with the exception the previous owner has shortened the barrel so it will never be a "collector" rifle. I'm not sure if it would have been any way. Stock and blueing is good with a few small light spots. Came with a Bushnell Scopechief VI scope. All in all, seems like a nice little rifle. Short, light and hopefully accurate.

Any of you have one or one similar? Pro's/con's??

 

[drover]

I have owned three 164's, all were chambered in 22 LR, but never a magnum, they all performed well. As you say they are light and handy.

Pros - It's an Anschutz so it will likely shoot well unless there is some barrel damage.
Cons - There is no match grade 22 magnum available so you are limited in that respect.

drover

 

[Pyscodog]

I actually bought a box of ammo at Bass Pro today for the rifle and it says "Target" on the box. Doubt its match grade but maybe a tad better than others. I also got a box of HP's. Maybe it will like one of them.

 

[JEFFPPC]

I have one I picked up this winter that was a bit rough looking at first. It cleaned up well and is very accurate and not ammo fussy. You will enjoy it. Mine shoots Federal Blue Box Bulk into a small hole at 25 yards. Trigger on mine is at 20 oz, very crisp. 200.00 and a few hours work, well spent. I will be interested in how your mag shoots.

 

[Pyscodog]

I shot mine today. I didn't shoot a lot but what I did was impressed. It acts like its going to shoot pretty good.

 

[jepp2]

Any of you have one or one similar? Pro's/con's??

Are you asking the caliber or the rifle?

The rifle:
I have a Savage Anschutz 141 in 22 LR. In the family since new. Very accurate, probably even way more than I have seen (always used less than ideal ammo through it). Just love it.

The cartridge:
Only owned 1 22 magnum, it was a Marlin 57M. It had the short throw lever. Took it to a local rifle range for deer season sight in day for non-members. Sighted it in, and the person assisting had me shoot again at 100 yards a few times. He had a funny look on his face. All the shots were in the 1 inch center of the bullseye. He was disbelieving. I killed many squirrels at the same distance with head shots.

 

[Pyscodog]

Was asking about the rifle. I did get to shoot it and it looks like its going to be a good shooting rifle.

 

[searcher]

I have the 22 RF model - and I've trades around a lot of .22's - but that one is a keeper.

 

[ggshoots]

I personally have always like the looks of the Savage Anschutz stocks better than the Anschutz stocks. I have had both the 141M and the 141, both great shooters. My favorite ammo for the 141M was Aguila SilverTip. It shot absolutely great.

 

[Pyscodog]

I've hit about everywhere locally to find ammo. Its around but just not a lot of choices. Mostly CCI but did find some Hornady 30 grain V-Max Saturday. I have a few box's coming from Midway Monday or Tuesday. Of course I didn't order the Aguila. Most local store are charging way more than online stores. I'll just keep looking and get ammo here and there when I find it. I hate to buy quantity until I find what it likes best. Then I'll stock up...if its still available.

 

[CT10ring]

I had a Savage / Anschutz years ago. It shot great. Of course I sold it, a knucklehead move...
I have 3 other 22 WMR's, They all like Remington 33g .22 WMR ammo. enjoy yours!