Patiently waiting for my new rifle

[gkgeiger]

Even though I own a beautiful 2500XS BR rifle and a great shooting CZ VPT, I'm still super excited to get my new Anschutz. It's a match 54 with a 23" heavy barrel and a single stage trigger. I also have a new Sightron coming along with rings and a bore guide. I hope to have it to the range by the weekend. Pics to follow.

 

[gkgeiger]

Well, it arrived today. I was able to mount the rings and scope. Still waiting on my bore guide and trigger spring kit. The trigger is set at the factory at 2.6lbs. I need it below a pound. PnP Gun Springs says they can get it to 8oz. I think I can live with that, if not a 3.5oz trigger from Anschutz will cost me several hun more.

 

[TNSleeper99]

Well, it arrived today. I was able to mount the rings and scope. Still waiting on my bore guide and trigger spring kit. The trigger is set at the factory at 2.6lbs. I need it below a pound. PnP Gun Springs says they can get it to 8oz. I think I can live with that, if not a 3.5oz trigger from Anschutz will cost me several hun more.

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Congrats….great looking rifle!

 

[Doctorwho1138]

love the old school good looks and please report back with how it shoots. Congrats!

 

[gkgeiger]

love the old school good looks and please report back with how it shoots. Congrats!

I shot about 50 rds this morning. Every round ejected. I was told that can be a problem. As far as accuracy goes, it shot about the same as every new rifle I have owned. It takes some getting used to. I do believe it has potential though.

 

[Rimfireshooter99]

Well, it arrived today. I was able to mount the rings and scope. Still waiting on my bore guide and trigger spring kit. The trigger is set at the factory at 2.6lbs. I need it below a pound. PnP Gun Springs says they can get it to 8oz. I think I can live with that, if not a 3.5oz trigger from Anschutz will cost me several hun more.

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Anschutz makes some good looking rifles. Hard to beat their classic looks! I hope it shoots as good as it looks!

RFS99

 

[gkgeiger]

Anschutz makes some good looking rifles. Hard to beat their classic looks! I hope it shoots as good as it looks!

RFS99

Thanks for the reply Larry. I’m going to try a different bench setup. If you’ve ever tried to shoot a classic stock in a rest, it is tough to keep it perfectly upright. My trigger mod is a huge improvement but not perfect for BR. It seems like all I do is spend money to achieve my goals. This is all I do for fun, so I guess I’m not done.

 

[Merlin O]

I stuck mine into a LSS-RF GEN2 CHASSIS chassis and tested it. I'm thinking it didn't shoot any better but it was a hell of a lot easier to shoot in a chassis.... My rifles generally shoot Lapua better than Eley. Unless you are spending for the good ammo you are not going to realize the true potential of your rifle.

 

[gkgeiger]

I stuck mine into a LSS-RF GEN2 CHASSIS chassis and tested it. I'm thinking it didn't shoot any better but it was a hell of a lot easier to shoot in a chassis.... My rifles generally shoot Lapua better than Eley. Unless you are spending for the good ammo you are not going to realize the true potential of your rifle.

I shot SK PM the other day, next time I will shoot CX. I have couple different lots.

 

[Rimfireshooter99]

Thanks for the reply Larry. I’m going to try a different bench setup. If you’ve ever tried to shoot a classic stock in a rest, it is tough to keep it perfectly upright. My trigger mod is a huge improvement but not perfect for BR. It seems like all I do is spend money to achieve my goals. This is all I do for fun, so I guess I’m not done.

I'm right there with you. This is my only hobby, which is good, because this shooting sport stuff is a money pit..., but oh so enjoyable to play around to see what I can do to shoot better.

 

[Rimfireshooter99]

Well, it arrived today. I was able to mount the rings and scope. Still waiting on my bore guide and trigger spring kit. The trigger is set at the factory at 2.6lbs. I need it below a pound. PnP Gun Springs says they can get it to 8oz. I think I can live with that, if not a 3.5oz trigger from Anschutz will cost me several hun more.

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gkgeiger, where did you get your rifle rest in the picture from? I've been looking for one of those to use when cleaning my rifle during a match. Thanks for any info on where I could get one.

 

[Rimfireshooter99]

Thanks for the reply Larry. I’m going to try a different bench setup. If you’ve ever tried to shoot a classic stock in a rest, it is tough to keep it perfectly upright. My trigger mod is a huge improvement but not perfect for BR. It seems like all I do is spend money to achieve my goals. This is all I do for fun, so I guess I’m not done.

Maybe check into a plate that mounts under the stock, so the rifle will sit "flat" on the rest? See below from Champion's Choice.

 

[gkgeiger]

gkgeiger, where did you get your rifle rest in the picture from? I've been looking for one of those to use when cleaning my rifle during a match. Thanks for any info on where I could get one.

Here ya go. https://www.pmatool.com/pma-cleaning-cradle-for-2-25-inch-forends/

 

[gkgeiger]

Maybe check into a plate that mounts under the stock, so the rifle will sit "flat" on the rest? See below from Champion's Choice.


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I can't use that at my club. If I did I would have to shoot in the UL class. I just bought a Sinclair F class bipod and a Holeshot mechanical rear rest. Now I have 3 different rest setups for 3 different rifles. I have nothing else to spend my money on. LOL