Looking for advice as I move out of pistol and into small bore rifle -- I'd like to hear opinions on a "hunter class" offering in a left handed bolt -- Anshutz in a 54 action (left?) or 64 action versus a Cooper -- and on the Cooper is the SVL an acceptable taper?

I'll worry about the optics after I select a rifle -- I appreciate your assistance -- regards.

If I had to start again, I would get a good hunter rifle caus you can shoot it in both classes.

If your going to a hunter Anschutz, it would be the 1700 serries. They are their own action but not a 54. You might want to look into getting the 2 stage trigger. They are nice, now that I know how to adjust them. I think they make a lefty but I'm not sure. If you can't caugh up the money for an Anchutz, I think the CZ would be your next best choice. A little work on the trigger and you have a nice gun that should get you into master class if you are willing to spend the time.

Scopes ar another story. I lean toward the 6.5 x 20 Lepould but they are a little expensive. I guess someone else could give you an opinion on one not so costly. Whatever you get, it has to have target knobs. I started out with a $100 Tasco that worked fine but it wasn't real clear.

Good luck and don't quit just because you only shot 12 your first time out.

I agree with what Jerry G said. A left handed CZ 452 will be a good gun to use. With a trigger set from Chicken George(shameless plug) this gun will take you a long way.

Scopes in my opinion is diferent, I think you should get the best one you can get because you can move this scope to a better( more expensive) gun in the future. What you need is a scope keeps your setting.

That is all you need to enjoy this sport.


except that you would also need a mascot.

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Agree with both post just thought I would add, e-mail bobby pitchford at PCG about building a left-hand CZ, he does great work, is a CZ distributer and wouldn't ya know he's left-handed too.

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Dawg and team -- thanks for the input, I really hadn't considererd the CZ product line due to the fit and finish of the product I shouldered at Cabela's... however, on the sites I've visited it does have a strong reputation. I'll send a note to Bobby and seek his opinion.

Sunday afternoon, I'm off to a plat shoot and perhaps a new club where there might be additional silhouete shooters.

Thanks, for your time, I'll be in touch.

Regards

The CZ's fit and finish are reflected in the price but the accuracy potential of the barrelled action is a great bargain.