where to get scope rail for Anchutz
- Thread starter hothead
- Start date
Hey Ken,
I'd recommend the factory Anschutz scope rail. It's very well made and always holds zero after being taken on and off. Looks like Champion Choice has them in stock right now: http://champchoice.com/store/Main.aspx?p=ItemDetailOptions&item=001061
I've attached a pic of the rail as installed on my 54.30.
Hope this helps and hope that you're hangin' in there.
Mike P. (from Guthsville)
I'd recommend the factory Anschutz scope rail. It's very well made and always holds zero after being taken on and off. Looks like Champion Choice has them in stock right now: http://champchoice.com/store/Main.aspx?p=ItemDetailOptions&item=001061
I've attached a pic of the rail as installed on my 54.30.
Hope this helps and hope that you're hangin' in there.
Mike P. (from Guthsville)
There are a lot of rails available, 0 MOA and canted.
At the same time, it can be noted that a rail isn't necessary to mount your scope for shooting up to 100 yards. Well-fitting dovetails will not cause scope movement issues. The recoil of a .22LR is much less than that of a springer air rifle.
Below a 54.30 with a SIII 10-50.
At the same time, it can be noted that a rail isn't necessary to mount your scope for shooting up to 100 yards. Well-fitting dovetails will not cause scope movement issues. The recoil of a .22LR is much less than that of a springer air rifle.
Below a 54.30 with a SIII 10-50.
put on a 20 moa and be ready for anything from 0-200+
need a rail if you are going to shoot prone.. your set up is fine for bench.. but not all ppl shoot from the bench.. just sayinThere are a lot of rails available, 0 MOA and canted.
At the same time, it can be noted that a rail isn't necessary to mount your scope for shooting up to 100 yards. Well-fitting dovetails will not cause scope movement issues. The recoil of a .22LR is much less than that of a springer air rifle.
Below a 54.30 with a SIII 10-50.
i have one of these.. they are excellent
Why is a rail necessary for prone?
When shooting with a sling in prone, you have to get the scope way far forward for proper eye relief.
Hi-NV Shooter
Gold $$ Contributor
Glenn,
As above, eye relief. Your head is usually much further forwards in prone. Years ago I managed to shoot anysights with the 'scope mounted directly to the receiver. Since then, other 'scopes have been a real struggle.
Variable 'scopes tend to have a longer ocular section which exacerbates the problem.
scope generally has to be further forward to get proper eye relief and keep from being pushed back cuz it is too close to you if used in the position it is mounted in for bench shooting.
I go to the club I belong to, and the people there look at me like I've lost my mind, A) shoot laying on the ground wrapped up in that leather "strap" ....hey there's a perfectly good bench you can shoot from....
B) ....Anschutz?? You need to dump that off brand funny looking thing and get ya a good old 10-22....this one will shoot ¼ groups at 200 yards all day.......
B) ....Anschutz?? You need to dump that off brand funny looking thing and get ya a good old 10-22....this one will shoot ¼ groups at 200 yards all day.......
Try it thru the irons.....not as hard as you think....
wkdickinson
Gold $$ Contributor
I have a 1413 (M54 action) that I put a rail (Picatinny) on with Sightron SIII 45X45 ED. I used a DIP rail (https://www.diproductsinc.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=1201168&CAT=3658) and it works great for 100 yds.
Note: the 54.30 has the loading Port located about 30mm to the rear when compared to the older 54 Match actions.
Also the the 54.30 is not drilled and taped for a rail.
I have a 54 and a 54.30. I could not find a Picatinny Rail to suit the 54.30 anywhere. I am in Australia and I used locally made Dovetail rings that have NO MOA taper.
Your best solution is dovetail rings from Kelbys., and I see that they make them with an optional MOA taper
Also the the 54.30 is not drilled and taped for a rail.
I have a 54 and a 54.30. I could not find a Picatinny Rail to suit the 54.30 anywhere. I am in Australia and I used locally made Dovetail rings that have NO MOA taper.
Your best solution is dovetail rings from Kelbys., and I see that they make them with an optional MOA taper
It's a good point about the 54.30 differing in loading port location from other 54 single shot match actions. They must use different rails.
While the 54.30 receiver is not drilled and tapped, neither are any of the other 54 single shot match action receivers. Rails can't be screwed directly into the receivers.
John Whidden (Whidden Gunworks) was also making them for a while, they were a picatinny style with taper, and enough cantilever for prone use.
www.whiddengunworks.com
All the best,
kev
Whidden Gunworks - Technology Applied To The Art of Shooting
We manufacture some of the most innovative and creative precision products, for the world of competitive and recreational shooting.
www.whiddengunworks.com
All the best,
kev
Upgrades & Donations
This Forum's expenses are primarily paid by member contributions. You can upgrade your Forum membership in seconds. Gold and Silver members get unlimited FREE classifieds for one year. Gold members can upload custom avatars.
Click Upgrade Membership Button ABOVE to get Gold or Silver Status.
You can also donate any amount, large or small, with the button below. Include your Forum Name in the PayPal Notes field.
To DONATE by CHECK, or make a recurring donation, CLICK HERE to learn how.
Click Upgrade Membership Button ABOVE to get Gold or Silver Status.
You can also donate any amount, large or small, with the button below. Include your Forum Name in the PayPal Notes field.
To DONATE by CHECK, or make a recurring donation, CLICK HERE to learn how.