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For ultimate in accuracy a Kleinguenther KDF K22 or a Mauser 201 would be the direction I would go.......oh wait, that is what I have.
Does that make me a rimfire snob?

Thanks very much, I'm very happy with the way it looks. Now to get some glass on her and see how she shoots...

What direction you goin with glass/mounts?
There's been a lot of good info posted around here in regards to this and 54's. Poke around a bit and read some...I did and am quite pleased with my setup so far. One fella in particular has some strong opinions on how you ought ta be wringin that .22 out grin..
I drank the kool-aid and it was good.
DIP 25 moa rail, leopold prw, and a 16x SS I had on hand.

Photobucket isn't workin but I'll post a pic when I can

Anyone here have any experience with a good Anschutz trigger guy? Been readin up on other forums and seen Neal Stepp's name (I.S.S.) come up on multiple occasions with high recommendations.

Looks like mine has a 5109 two-stage on it, and from what I read the stock configuration on it allows a range of between 2 and 4.5 lbs., which correlates to what I'm experiencing... not exactly warm n fuzzy on that.

Thanks in advance.

Thanks huntsman! I'm very pleased with the look and feel, and with the initial groups. Hoping to do a little better after some trigger work!

Very nice rifle and scope but personally I think the scope is too tactical looking for the nice sporter rifle. Both top quality, but for my taste, it would need a sleeker classic gloss scope.

I feel the same way, but in order to have a viable range from between 50 and 300+ yards, rumor has it that this is the best way to go (as far as scope/rail is concerned). I may investigate a different stock in the future. I'll see how this set-up connects the dots and if I'm not all fuzzified I may return this gun to a sporter set-up and try again with a slightly more appropriate platform.

Nice Anschutz there Fiddy. I have a 5-30x50 tactical on my 1727F Fortner and it looks very nice. Now that you have a Anschutz, you will probably catch the bug. The Cooper is nice,that's probably next for me. The Fortner F27A holds the world record btw,Du Li of China posted a 594 in 3 pos. at Doha in 2012

The Fortners lock time is extremely fast and a Heym Fortner centerfire action has been tested to 175,000 psi

Whatever works for you. I have no interest in shooting a 22 RF over 100 yards. Maybe it's from my target days of 25 and 50 yards. I prefer shooting one hole groups at short range than playing with drop and wind in a platform I will never use for anything than just play, at that distance.

Flave,
That beat up old S/A 64 looks familiar to this piss drunk midwest cock. Too bad you will never be able to wring out any really good performance from it.
I always prefer the old S/ A 54s , 153s and the few mannlicher stocked guns they made.
if one is to talk Mauser .22s the Mm410 b is the one to own. Supposed to compete with the 52 and they do shoot pretty damn good. Can;t put a scope on them unless you want it 4" over the bore.
Chuck

Chuck,

It is quite the machine. It is happy here in MT.



Travis

the nice thing about the SWFA on a rimfire, even at 50 or 100, is that the clicks give exactly what they advertise. turn the knobs, walk the bullets wherever you want to ... then turn them back and be exactly where you started.

Travis,
I hated to sell it so cheap.......... but my wife needed the money.
Best,
Chuck

My 1422 (Pre 1700 Models) Anschutz Meister Grade (54 action) W/6.5 to 20 Leupold Scope ...



Shoots pretty good with mid-grade ammo @ 50 yards..



I laser engraved range settings in meters, and yards on sun shade for silhouette shoots, and squirrel hunting (and it's shot a lot of them).



I had a Anschutz 64 Silhouette gun for about 10 years but sold it when the wife quit shooting matches. It shot VERY close to as accurate as the 54.

It's a great gun, but for hunting a Marlin 39 CL is my go to, it's way lighter to carry, and 1/5th the price ...



Marlin @ 50 yards...

Looks like we're on opposite ends of the RF spectrum. I've lost some of my interest in punching single holes at close range and am looking forward to the integration of more skill-based factors. It's like you said: whatever works for you.

Thanks for making me feel inadequate!! Damn those look nice... I've got the bug, yep. As for stepping up to the Fortner plate, well that'll still be a while off if ever. I've plinked around on a Cooper or two and find them very nice indeed, but I've got what I've got for now and would like to see what materializes. I'll post target pics in a couple weeks.

Yep, the infallible tracking (among several other factors) is why I chose SWFA. Lots of good words been spread about the campfire on 'em.

Anyway, congrats on the rifle and scope. Very nice set up despite personal preferences.

I took the chance on a rougher gun which had already been chopped. I fixed up the stock a bit (there was a crack up front and some dings) and then gave it a quick spray with the Whatchagot Green rattle can I found in the garage. It is crude, yes, but then the peace afforded to not having to think about scuffs, etc., can be tangible. The groups it makes are not so crude




The above 54 came with a second full-length barreled action, which I let set around a couple months until deciding I should figure out what to do with it. A gunsmith down in Southern California said he had a bolt he could marry to it, so I sent it down to have the bore inspected for viability. Once approved (the interior was excellent - the exterior was around 90%), he shortened the barrel, hit the whole deal with cerakote, and set it into a stock. I've had it out to the range twice in the last two weekends with 1/2-3/4 moa results at 50, but it has been gusty so I think it'll go better weather permitting.



Anyone know what the threaded hold in the right side of the green stock is?