Anschütz 54.18 MSR

[R.Walters]

Just wanted to share some photos of one of my favorite Annie’s I have! Looked long and hard for one and a fellow member Chris sold me a fine specimen!

There wasn’t a lot of great photos of them when I was on the hunt for one so I decided to snap a few this morning.

I have not shot the thing yet! Will update when I do!

Happy Easter

 

[natdscott]

Nice!!

Lose the rail. Add Kelbly dedicated rings (call them).

Only flush the trigger every now and then with lighter fluid.

If you take the trigger out, make sure to carefully measure it’s position relative to the rear if the receiver, in 0.001”, and put it back there when you’re done.

Have fun with her!

 

[R.Walters]

Nice!!

Lose the rail. Add Kelbly dedicated rings (call them).

Only flush the trigger every now and then with lighter fluid.

If you take the trigger out, make sure to carefully measure it’s position relative to the rear if the receiver, in 0.001”, and put it back there when you’re done.

Have fun with her!

Don’t tell me how to live my life ?

 

[natdscott]

I’ve thought several times of “upgrading” to the walnut. The McM is wonderful for shootability, but it sure doesn’t hold a candle as far as attractiveness.

 

[Merlin O]

I found the factory stock to be really well ergonomically for offhand but a little awkward for general overall comfort. The McMillon version without the thumb hole, to me, was a superior overall stock. Damned nice accurate rifles with one of the best triggers made IMO....

 

[orkan]

Don’t tell me how to live my life ?

lol.

You may not want to hear this, and I didn't either.... but here goes:

When I got my first anschutz 54.18's, I had several people, including @natdscott, including people at Anschutz NA, tell me flat out that these rifles won't shoot with rails on them. I ignored the advice. Tried several rails, custom and otherwise. The rifles would NOT shoot as well as their previous owners claimed. Two 54.18 MS and one 54.18MSR. I called Anschutz NA and bought their Kelblys-made dainty 2-screw top (one on each side) rings. They seemed weak and breakable. All my 54.18's turned into lasers as soon as I installed them.

Don't ask me why, because I don't know. It was right there at that moment that I learned just how finicky and ridiculous annies can be to work with. I hate that, and love that, about them. They demand a lot of experience to get the best out of them... and that can be a real pain in the butt.

 

[R.Walters]

Here is my other 54.18 it seems to shoot with the rail. If I lose consistency i will try that out. Thanks guys. (Those are the wife’s hands before you guys harass me)

 

[sandwarrior]

Here is my other 54.18 it seems to shoot with the rail. If I lose consistency i will try that out. Thanks guys. (Those are the wife’s hands before you guys harass me) View attachment 7296939View attachment 7296940View attachment 7296941

What is generally your favorite ammo? I can say, with a .22LR, I've never shot groups like those.

I can already tell your wife is sexy...she goes shooting with you.?

 

[R.Walters]

My other gun dosent have the factory tube on it but it was cut for eley and it shows!

 

[jbell]

Man I love your taste in rifles! I would Love to see you post up some on the 6X5 thread. The pictures are excellent!

 

[SmileMaker]

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Mine decked out for 100 - 400 yds Kelbly 25MOA rings NF ATACR 5x25x56 54:18 MSR
Close range with Remington Eley

 

[jbell]

Is that a 54.18 MS (Single shot), or a 54.18 MSR (repeater)? Sexy rifle either way.

 

[R.Walters]

MSR!

 

[orkan]

All the MSR cult members are joining in. lol



@SmileMaker yours has some nice honey waves in it. Mine is decidely more pepper.

 

[jbell]

MSR!

I know, I should have been more specific. I was asking SmileMaker about his Anschutz.

 

[deadly0311]

Here’s an 54.18 MSR. They are sweet little rifles. I wish Germany would produced them again.

 

[natdscott]

Here’s an 54.18 MSR. They are sweet little rifles. I wish Germany would produced them again.

Ugliest Annie I’ve ever seen. You should probably just send it to me for proper disposal.

 

[deadly0311]

Ugliest Annie I’ve ever seen. You should probably just send it to me for proper disposal.

man it looks way worse in the sunlight

 

[whatsupdoc]

What is the difference between the 54.18 MS and the 1808 MS?

 

[orkan]

I don't know much about the 1808's. The ones I've seen were essentially just like the 54.18 MSR, with a thumbhole stock and slightly different barrel configuration.

 

[allan harris]

This is a 1808EDS:

And this is one of Orkan's favourites - A Walther Moving Target:

And this is A Weihrauch HW66 Running Boar - All similiar rim fires to the 54.18 Anschutz rim fires:

 

[orkan]

And this is one of Orkan's favourites - A Walther Moving Target:

Indeed it is! ... and that is a nice one!

 

[simpletoms]

This is a 1808EDS:

And this is one of Orkan's favourites - A Walther Moving Target:

And this is A Weihrauch HW66 Running Boar - All similiar rim fires to the 54.18 Anschutz rim fires:

Those are amazing looking rifles, however, I've always wondered about the smooth wood buttplates. I have one on my 1827 and it's slippery. If you're not wearing a no slip surface shooting jacket they're all over the place. Anyone have insight on why they'd use that on a running boar rifle? Aside from the buttstock question, wow, beautiful rifles…

 

[orkan]

Walking target rifles were meant to be shouldered quickly. Grippy rubber would catch on clothing, I think was their logic. Also, in practice, it's not near as bad as you describe. These rifles are very shootable.

 

[natdscott]

Walking target rifles were meant to be shouldered quickly. Grippy rubber would catch on clothing, I think was their logic. Also, in practice, it's not near as bad as you describe. These rifles are very shootable.

It is the same reason target shotgun pads often have either a rebate at the comb of the pad, or even a hard plastic rounded edge.

 

[simpletoms]

Walking target rifles were meant to be shouldered quickly. Grippy rubber would catch on clothing, I think was their logic. Also, in practice, it's not near as bad as you describe. These rifles are very shootable.

Well, I shot my 1827 stock for awhile, shooting from a bench I had trouble with the stock moving. Now, I'm talking benching the rifle, not field work, so it made it difficult to see how well the rifle would shoot. I solved the issue with a small strip of no slip fabric wrapped and pinched under the buttpad. It works quite well and is much like the target shotgun example listed by natdscott. I do think one has to be consistent with what is worn when shooting these rifles, as variation in fabric type will make contact pressure greatly. And I really want a stock like the Walther moving target rifle. Really nice lines and well done adjustable cheek rest.

 

[WallaceN7]

Beautiful rifles. I too have a brand new Anschütz 1761 MSR and I need an ARCA adapter and would like to ask if anyone has a RRS Anschütz adapter please? Thank you!

 

[Asared]

Beautiful rifles. I too have a brand new Anschütz 1761 MSR and I need an ARCA adapter and would like to ask if anyone has a RRS Anschütz adapter please? Thank you!

Why not get an Arca rail from Area 419 or something similar and then screw it to the UIT rail on the 1761 MSR stock using T-Nuts?

 

[WallaceN7]

Why not get an Arca rail from Area 419 or something similar and then screw it to the UIT rail on the 1761 MSR stock using T-Nuts?

Thanks for that idea. I do have those rails on my CZ 457 MTR rifles but the Anschütz is another level of quality and I’d like to find a RSS plate to use on that rifle. I might have to adapt one of their current plates if I can’t find one.

 

[deadly0311]

Thanks for that idea. I do have those rails on my CZ 457 MTR rifles but the Anschütz is another level of quality and I’d like to find a RSS plate to use on that rifle. I might have to adapt one of their current plates if I can’t find one.

The best kit we’ve found so far is from Henderson Precision. We’ve installed quite a few of those for people prior to shipping the rifles out.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Whats the password for joining the annie silhouette club?

 

[blindspotter]

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Whats the password for joining the annie silhouette club?

"What ejection issue?" or "All 54's and 64's eject perfectly every time!" They're happy with either one.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I think you quoted the wrong guy. Ive never had any annie jam in my life

 

[blindspotter]

I think you quoted the wrong guy. Ive never had any annie jam in my life

It's just a light hearted jab at Annie owners. I've owned and still own a few myself and while I've never had a "jam" I have certainly seen spotty ejection from the 64 and 54 action. It's a pretty widespread and well documented issue, but of course there are some examples out there that work flawlessly.

 

[Panther]

Just got my first Anschutz -- a gift from my wife. It's also my first chassis gun. A 1710 XLR with competition chamber (link HERE). I'm used to more conventional stocks, so this seems kind of ugly, though functional. I'm sure I'll get used to how it looks.

We'll see if it can keep up with my Vudoo!

 

[Panther]

I find that the 10-round curved magazines get difficult to load as they start to get filled. I looked around for a good magazine load-assist gadget, but couldn't find one specific to these magazines. I had used my 3D-printer to make several accessories for my Vudoo, including a magazine thumb-assist loading tool, so I decided to make a loading tool for my Anschutz magazines. I like to load my mags before heading to the range for a competition, so I also made caps to go on the magazines to protect that exposed bullet. Other local Anshutz shooters have already asked me to make them some of this stuff, so In case anyone here at Sniper's Hide needs one, I've also made them available here.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Id like to see some biathlon magazine style base plates if you care to make any

 

[Panther]

Id like to see some biathlon magazine style base plates if you care to make any

Like these, but in plastic?

I make magazine extended baseplates for the Vudoo (to increase capacity), so I'm sure I could make what you're suggesting for the Anschutz, and they'd probably be $10 each instead of Nordic Marksmen's $USD$20 (Can$25), but in what type of "normal" shooting would you use them? I can see adding them to a 5-shot magazine, but a 10-shot already has plenty of area to grip. I'm new to the Anschutz, so please educate me.

And at USD$20 each, I'd probably just buy those aluminum ones... unless they're not available in the U.S.

 

[Panther]

Dusty: Or were you talking about something like the bases on Anschutz's own biathlon mags, like this?

That's something I could easily design and make if there was interest.

 

[Panther]

I decided to go ahead and design and model something similar, just for grins, since Anschutz doesn't sell these types of extended easy-to-grab magazine bases separately..

It's ready to 3D-print whenever I have a need for one.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

If you have a stock with a deep recess and a 5rd mag you cant hardly grab it. Thats why the biathlon mags have it. See if you can find a pic of an MSR or a biathlon magazine area on the stock and youll see why. I dont have any pics of one. That first one you posted with the holes is real nice if you could make some like that. If not ill take 6 of whichever you decide in red or orange. Lemme know what you come up with!

 

[Panther]

I see, thanks Dusty... it really only applies to 5-round mags. When my 3D printer gets freed up, I'm going to actually make some of the extended easy-grab base plates (similar to my computer model shown above) and then add them to my available Anschutz goodies in my buy-sell-trade listing.

On a related topic, someone asked me today whether I could make a mag extended base plate that would allow an extra two cartridges... changing a 10-round into a 12-round mag. I've done that for my Vudoo, and it works well with the factory magazine spring. But the question is whether or not the *Anschutz* magazine spring's tension will allow for reliable feeding if an extended magazine base made vertical room for two more cartridges. If nobody else has tried it (I couldn't find one in a quick Internet search), then I'm going to make one and experiment to find out. I welcome feedback!

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Ill try anything you need me to. Let me know on those baseplates i can use em

 

[10ring1]

I'd be in for a few of those Anschutz baseplates when they are ready

 

[obx22]

Had to give some 5418•MSR love!
Before you go getting your panties in a twist, that barrel is indeed a 5418MSR with factory chamber, turned to drop in to the Sako Finnfire w/Jewell 2oz.
One of my most shootable rifles!

 

[Panther]

OK, as requested... I've done it. Two different types of mag bases for you 5-rounder folks that need a biathlon type easy-grip replacement magazine base. One is similar to Anschutz's own biathlon base, and one is more similar to the Nordic style. I've added them to the buy-sell-trade listing so you can post there (or PM me) if you want any.

 

[Asared]

It's funny with the demand for extended magazine baseplates. Anschutz launched the 1761 with really big, easy-to-handle-with-gloves-on baseplates and there were loads of online remarks deriding their ugliness. Different strokes for different folks I guess.

 

[Panther]

My next project is for us 10-rounder users... a magazine extension baseplate. As I mentioned before, I've made them for Vudoo mags and they worked great with the factory spring. I'm almost certain we can get one extra cartridge with the Anschutz with no feed problems, but I'm also going to try it with depth for two extras.

LATER EDIT: The factory spring is definitely too short to be able to handle two extra rounds... still trying to tune it the depth for the single extra round... the spring may be too short even for that and not have enough "oomph" to push that last round up reliably... we'll see!

 

[sandwarrior]

Had to give some 5418•MSR love!
Before you go getting your panties in a twist, that barrel is indeed a 5418MSR with factory chamber, turned to drop in to the Sako Finnfire w/Jewell 2oz.
One of my most shootable rifles!
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Needs pics of groups or targets... Jus' sayin'.

 

[Panther]

I successfully made and tested a 1-round extended magazine base, turning a 10-round mag into 11-round capacity.