Anschutz, a love story

[Berettahead]

I could also call this "Anschutz, an education". That's really what I'm after here. I'd appreciate links, insights and any thoughts you might have as to how I can achieve my goals.

Those goals are to acquire a nice example of these fine guns and properly equip it.
The obvious next question is "for what?"

I guess the best answer to that is for accuracy. I don't plan on competitive shooting at this point.
I fell in love with the Anschutz look back when I was a kid. I find these guns are half tool, half sculpture.

My problem is the "sculpture" costs a bundle.  :eek:  I'd like to pick up something used including the idea of a stock in need of refinishing. Any tips here are appreciated.

While there are a number of types this appeals to me most.



I also like the Biathlon rifles like this....

   

If I could locate a used rifle or a bare setup to add to I think I could swing the cost. I'm also interested in other brands similar to these styles. Suggestions, brand names, forums or anything you might think of are useful.

Thanks

[jh45gun]

Are those single shots?  :eek:  :eek:  :eek:

[Berettahead]

Are those single shots?  :eek:  :eek:  :eek:

   I think the top one is. The other is a biathlon rifle and I believe they take a mag.

   I'm looking for a precision gun that's also beautiful. I don't presently anticipate joining any organized competitions. This is more for my own pleasure. The top picture is more indicative of a type than anything specific.

    I've long been attracted to things that combine utility with beauty. This is a good example of both in a pistol.

http://members.localnet.com/~mitzvan/MITZVAN/BLUCHER/Hammerli_FP10LG.jpg

[jh45gun]

Well they say beauty is in the eye of the beholder.  :roll:  I guess that a Sharps or a Rolling Block or a Highwall would be beautiful to me. I guess to me these guns pictured  are not to me, but to each their own as long as you like them thats all that counts!

[marlinman93]

Yes, the top one is a single shot, and they truly are expensive! I know you said you don't plan to shoot competively, but the chances of finding a deal on one of these is about zero, if you don't compete.
 When I shot competitively, I saw a number of deals for great target rifles go on at matches, and practice shoots. The majority of these guns never really go up for sale. When a shooter decides it's time to upgrade, he usually mentions it to others at a club, or match, and the old gun is gone soon after. It happens all the time, and if you don't shoot competion, or hang with those who do, you'll probably never find the "great deal" you're looking for.
 Adult smallbore is the place to start. You can join and shoot with a team, and not have the best gun, or be the best shooter. Clubs are always looking for beginner shooters, as they help the handicap, and average for the team. It's not expensive, until you start buying exotic rifles and equipment, but be forewarned, it is habit forming!

[Berettahead]

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    I fear you're right. There are probably more on the used market in Europe but it's difficult to shop gun classifieds in German if you don't speak it.
   I had a link to a US guy with used Anschutz rifles but suffered a computer meltdown & lost it.

 
<<Adult smallbore is the place to start. You can join and shoot with a team, and not have the best gun, or be the best shooter. Clubs are always looking for beginner shooters, as they help the handicap, and average for the team. It's not expensive, until you start buying exotic rifles and equipment, but be forewarned, it is habit forming!>>

   Habit forming? :-D  I'm past caring about that. I'm terminally infected already.

    I actually got through 50 years of only owning the few weapons I needed. Then I acquired my first Beretta and I've bought 7 guns in 6 months. <sigh>

    I've discovered the zen-like concentration of shooting relaxes me and wondered if it might be fun to shoot high end target pieces. My range has competitive shooting clubs but I'm light on time to participate. I agree with you about the need to hang with that community to be connected for buying opportunities. I think it will require research, luck and some guidance to find and buy a good competition rifle.
   Instead I might start with a pistol and look for some connections to help with the rifle.

[bfoster]

Champion's Choice in New Albany, Ohio occasionally takes in a 1913 or 2013 in trade. You might check the "used" section every so often. While there is a discount relative to a new rifle the demand is such that you won't get one cheaply.

BTW, it's not at all uncommon for an owner to have modified the stock, the cheekpiece in particular is often recontoured.

Bob

[Berettahead]

Champion's Choice in New Albany, Ohio occasionally takes in a 1913 or 2013 in trade. You might check the "used" section every so often. While there is a discount relative to a new rifle the demand is such that you won't get one cheaply.

Thanks, I'll add them to my watch list.   [/quote]

"BTW, it's not at all uncommon for an owner to have modified the stock, the cheekpiece in particular is often recontoured.
Bob

   That's to be expected and easily fixed by myself. Of course a major alteration of the stock might be harder but I expect only minor changes there.
   I was wondering if anyone knew the correct name for the type of competetive shooting an Anschutz might be used in?