sungazer wrote:An Anschutz 1710 HB.
in2anity wrote:sungazer wrote:An Anschutz 1710 HB.
If the rifle is to be used purely for benchrest target shooting, I would advise against a magazine fed rifle like the 1710. Ye olde single-shot, match 54 target rifle is the ticket. Also, remember a tight tolerance target action demands high-grade target ammunition (you can actually do damage by shooting cheap ammunition through a target action).
warmedfawn wrote:Whats everyones opinions on second hand vrs new? (Guns)
sungazer wrote:And how many rounds as the barrels do wear out. Some quicker than others. If it has been used in competitively it may have shot heaps of rounds. like 10,000 -20,000 which is about where barrels can reach there accuracy end of life.
in2anity wrote:sungazer wrote:And how many rounds as the barrels do wear out. Some quicker than others. If it has been used in competitively it may have shot heaps of rounds. like 10,000 -20,000 which is about where barrels can reach there accuracy end of life.
Obviously this is anecdotal, but I've been told a well looked after target 22 (that only shot quality ammunition) can last for a couple of hundred thousand rounds. Back when I shot smallbore (with club guns that everybody shot), those guns had shot many tens of thousands of rounds, and still shot bloody well (i.e. poor accuracy came from you!).
warmedfawn wrote:I assume it would also come down to maintence of gun? - but thats interesting
warmedfawn wrote:Are there any good books/guides on how to properly maintain your rifle? (That people would reccomend)
sungazer wrote:That is a really good document in2anity I hope lots of people take the time to read it.
warmedfawn wrote:Im not shy to invest time and money into a hobby -
But for low level compeditive what sort of investment (ongoing, not initial set up) is it? Time and money
I at very least want to give it a good crack, im not expecting to be anything spectacular, but i enjoy precision, and the persuit of perfection.
warmedfawn wrote:Will look into ammo costs, I dont see the point in running poor quality ammo which potentially will damage the barrel, perticularly considering what id like to do.
warmedfawn wrote:Ahh ok, is this why I see the pro guys taking the action out and packing it away seprately? Not everyone seems to do this ive noticed
...sorry for all tge questions, but thankyou!
warmedfawn wrote:No, no all good, here to learn
So its the barrel itself then? I got a little confused as previously from what was said i understood it to be the barrel which is the issue with regards to wear and tear and ammo. Not the bolt.
Any great books/sites for people who are new and just learning in general? (Rifle) my knowledge is very limited, its all a new game for me
warmedfawn wrote:..sorry for all tge questions, but thankyou!