Hunter Class Rimfire silhouette rifle - Annie 1416 D HB?

[Little 17HMR]

Just wondering if anyone uses an Anschutz 1416 D HB (Heavy Barrel) clasic stock for Rimfire silhouette and/or if it fits in the Hunter class?

I know the weight limit is 3.86 kg (Total rig), Wwich the rifle should fit well under (supposedly 2.9 kg rifle only + scope (VXIII 65. -20 EFR) 0.5 kg and rings ~ 0.2 kg). Just wondering if there any deal breakers?

Also could this same rifle be used in 3P?

My other option is a CZ452 Silhouette but I can get the Anschutz for a tad more than the CZ

Cheers

[daisy]

I think that it should be ok for Hunter class .
One think to think about is Hunter Class doesn't get shot too often. States & Nationals seem to be the only times.

[JasonF]

Make sure that you test the ejection on the rifle very thoroughly and take it back if it has any problems - the Annie 64 action has a long standing problem with woeful ejection.

Personally I would get the CZ and use the money saved on a trigger tune and bedding job.

[Little 17HMR]

Cheers for the advice.

At the moment i can get the Annie for not much more than the CZ.

I will look up the ejection issue

Thanks

[chris.tyne]

It will be far easier to fix any ejection problems should they arise that make the Cz trigger any good.





Regards Chris.

[JasonF]

It will be far easier to fix any ejection problems should they arise that make the Cz trigger any good.

Regards Chris.

Can I send you my Annie for fixing then? Stuffed if I can fix it, and it drives me nuts.

[chris.tyne]

Jason no worries and I will send you my Cz and you do the trigger.




Regards Chris.

[Little 17HMR]

You could both send me your CZ and Annie (for free) if you are not happy with them- heh heh .

Been sifting the usual forums and it doesn't appear that anyone has a "true" fix for the common ejection problems with the 64 action. Seems a bit hit and miss.

Surely Anschutz would want to develop an inhouse fix and issue a recall or make available a freely avaiable part update. It's in thier best interest to keep thier customers happy.

Hmmmm decisions.......

[chris.tyne]

The 64's have options as far as the triggers go and generally will shoot better out of the box.



Regards Chris.

[JasonF]

No doubt the trigger on mine is excellent - best of any rifle I have, but the ejection problem is a show stopper for me. I can't believe a company like Anschutz has got away with producing such a known defective product for decades and still has the reputation that it does. I certainly wouldn't pay $1400+ for a new one. The Cooper 57M on the other hand...

[kurcha]

well anie had the same problem adjusted claws on the bolt now good as gold