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[chefmossy]

If you had the cash what Anschutz Rifle would you buy to shoot Silhouette

[boats]

54 MS

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[chefmossy]

Thanks

[Jason]

If I were only going to have one factory stock rifle to shoot both smallbore silhouette and hunter smallbore silhouette classes, I would get an Anschutz 1712.

[CZforlife]

54.18 action for a full custom build or a 1712 to shoot stock.

[boats]

It really depends on were you shoot and your objective. Our club the best shooters use Standard guns, the heavy gun and light trigger is essential if competing against similar rifles. Many shoot a 2 lb trigger well but they are likely to shoot a light trigger better & weight is always going to be an advantage.

If Classification is the objective Hunter guns threshold is 2 targets less than a standard gun. Match were you can shoot both guns shooting a Hunter in Standard and Hunter class is generally seen as a strategic advantage.

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[chefmossy]

OMG I guess I have a lot to learn before I buy a rifle. I want to shoot outdoor silhouette and indoor targets in the winter.

[Boyd L.]

OMG I guess I have a lot to learn before I buy a rifle. I want to shoot outdoor silhouette and indoor targets in the winter.

Not really....
That is if you know you want to buy an Anschutz and shoot what you mention in the above quote. If those are the requirements you would be better off financially to buy a 1712 and mount a scope that will focus down to the 50' limit of most indoor winter gallery-type games. A 1712 with a scope of proper weight will meet the physical requirements of both the smallbore and hunting rifle classes. You can then learn as you shoot and decide if you want to move to a separate rifle for the smallbore class.

Of course you can spend a lot less money and pick up a used Kimber, CZ, or Remington 540-580 series if you choose, while you're learning.

[nomad]

Boyd,

That is as well said as anything I've seen.

The game has evolved (as has the equipment) to the point where shooting 2 guns is really a waste of time and resources.
The classification numbers are outdated -- reflecting the scores shot when the Hunter really was at least at a small disadvantage,
The scores shot at major tournaments don't really reflect actual comparisons -- since many of the 'Standard Gun' scores have been shot with Hunters.

Your advice to a beginner is perfect.

[chefmossy]

Thanks for the Info. I have a Kimber 82G and a H&R 12 time to move up to a real rifle. I want a repeater but how many people shoot single fire rifles.

[jjp]

I have switched over to single shot actions and haven't run into any disadvantages. One good thing you don't have to keep up with magazines.

[hambone49]

Welcome Chef, but neither one of those real rifles will make weight if you plan on using any type of sighting device.

[jjp]

Hammy is correct. Mine are 1808s that are complete customs to go the single shot route. For repeaters you can't go wrong with a 1712. The next step up would be the 54.18 with a custom barrel and stock because I feel it has a much better trigger. It's all about shooting from your hind legs. Since you want to shoot inside I would invest in a scope that will focus down to 10 meters like the 6.5-20 EFR and go from there.

[Boyd L.]

Thanks for the Info. I have a Kimber 82G and a H&R 12 time to move up to a real rifle. I want a repeater but how many people shoot single fire rifles.

I shoot (occasionally) a custom stocked, Hart barrelled 40-X. Absolutely no equipment disadvantage at all. More accuracy than I'll ever be able to take advantage of.

[Jerry G]

I used my 54.18 for indoor. Set my scope on turkeys and screwed on a 50 adaptor. That indoor shooting did more for my scores than anything else I ever did. We had a league and shot once a weel all winter long.