Author Topic: ANSCHUTZ Model 335 Magnum (Read 2699 times)

DanielWGriggs · « **on:** October 13, 2005, 07:04:14 AM »

I have this rifle which I brought back from Germany when I returned in the Army. .177 cal and was touted at 1000fps back in it's day. I have found it to be accurate and Have never found a scope that would stand up to its spring piston action. Even the ones designed for Air rifle use give out in about 10 shots. I quit looking for a scope when zilla and I went to the range and she had a scope and I outshot her groups with the irons.

Any one know more about this brand of rifles. approximate value and such would be welcome.

Lawdog · « **Reply #1 on:** October 13, 2005, 02:03:27 PM »

Can't help you with the rifle BUT I would like to know what scopes you tried that didn't work? Lawdog

dave · « **Reply #2 on:** October 13, 2005, 02:58:25 PM »

The 335 was at lower end of the Anschutz line, a pretty basic sporting rifle not to different from the FWB 124. Power rating was 700 fps in .177, but there was apparently a couple different springs offered for different power levels. They are pretty accurate, but recoil hard. These were made for some number of years, from the 1980s to 2003. Generally a decent 335 will sell for around $200 or less depending on condition. Here in the US the 335 was sold for a while as the Crosman Challenger 6500. A new in box 6500 sold recently for $232.
There are plenty of scopes that will work on that gun. Leupold 3-9x33EFR, Simmons 44 mag, a couple Bushnells, Swifts, etc

DanielWGriggs · « **Reply #3 on:** October 13, 2005, 03:17:13 PM »

Boy did I get a deal I paid less than 100 for mine and it is the Magnum model with the heavier spring. this rifle has gone through simmons,bushnell,BSA, Tasco and a couple of weaver Scopes.

The latest is the BSA that was supposed to be for Spring Pneumatic Air rifle. I have not tried Zeiss,Nikons or some of the Higher end scopes since it shoots fine iron sighted I will just go without.

Lawdog · « **Reply #4 on:** October 14, 2005, 11:37:04 AM »

Quote from: DanielWGriggs

Boy did I get a deal I paid less than 100 for mine and it is the Magnum model with the heavier spring. this rifle has gone through simmons,bushnell,BSA, Tasco and a couple of weaver Scopes.

The latest is the BSA that was supposed to be for Spring Pneumatic Air rifle. I have not tried Zeiss,Nikons or some of the Higher end scopes since it shoots fine iron sighted I will just go without.

Tasco's are junk so don't expect them to hold up under a Daisy Red Ryder. Nikon/Simmons/Weaver/Zeiss don't manufacture a "springer" approved air rifle scope. I have asked each of these before. Bushnell manufactures a few models but you have to check and make sure of the one you get. The newer BSA line of air rifle approved scopes, those made in the last couple of years, are holding up under such scope killers such as RWS 48/52/54/350M and other manufactured "springer" air rifles. Leapers, Leupold, Swift and Burris all manufacture "springer" air rifles approved scopes that varies in price from about $100.00 up to whatever your wallet will stand. Lawdog

DanielWGriggs · « **Reply #5 on:** October 14, 2005, 03:54:20 PM »

Lawdog thanks, I may try a scope again but since I only use it for pest removal it hits where I aim well enough to take out the mice and rats in the garbage pile at 50 feet.