I'm looking to put together my first rifle and I intend for it to last a good 10 years and be a hunter-style Anschutz (for both classes)...

I will start with a stock barreled-action. Any rebarreling will be down the road. Knowing all of this, which action is most commonly used or best recommended? (I need specifics so I know what they heck I'm ordering...)

Which trigger type is more commonly found on the Master's line? Single or Two-stage and why? Is there a particular stock trigger that is notably best?

Thanks fellas..

(And if anyone wants to recommend where I start looking for such a beast, I'd listen to that as well.)

Sorry I didn't give more info when you asked me about this yesterday, but I was a little preoccupied with that flat tire from hell. If you want to use it in both classes, aren't rebarreling now and you are starting with a barreled action, then you don't have much of a choice as far as I know. You're looking at a 1712 barreled action. They aren't exactly plentiful, but a good place to start would be Neal Stepp.

Thanks Jason - You gave plenty of info. I suffer from two problems. One is the inability to memorize Anschutz action/part numbers and specs. The other is my lack of exposure to the myriad of excellent rifles out there and each of their qualities and such, so I want to try and great as large a cross-section of input as is reasonable.

I suspect you're right though, I think that 1712 FWT is probably going to do it for me, but I'm listening if there are alternatives I shouldn't pass over.

Thanks again!

Buy the 1712 FTW barrel action with the 2 stage trigger. Then have it installed in a Pharr stock. You will have room to add extra weight if you like to either the front or the back to balance the gun to your preference. Mine has almost 10oz of lead in the forend and with an Leupold 18x40 still comes in at 3oz under the weight limit. I am sure that some others will have different options. Best of luck, Paul

stsbuyer wrote:Buy the 1712 FTW barrel action with the 2 stage trigger. Then have it installed in a Pharr stock. You will have room to add extra weight if you like to either the front or the back to balance the gun to your preference. Mine has almost 10oz of lead in the forend and with an Leupold 18x40 still comes in at 3oz under the weight limit. I am sure that some others will have different options. Best of luck, Paul

Too weird.. switch that scope out for a Weaver T24, and that would be exactly the same as mine, complete with the 10oz of lead in the foreend.

Too weird.. switch that scope out for a Weaver T24, and that would be exactly the same as mine, complete with the 10oz of lead in the foreend. [/quote]

Jason,

This one is form at least 1-1/2 years ago. In fact it is the first generation stock from Mark Pharr. Plan on doing a RT/s with my 54-18 starting sometime next year. Yea, I don't think many have a scope like mine. But I understand that Leupold will anodize one any color you want. Post a picture would love to see how close our guns match.

Later, Paul

I meant in configuration, not in specific stock design or color. Mine is just a 1712 barreled action in a Pharr stock with 10 ounces of lead in the forearm because the gun was so light with the factory barrel. It sounds like we both went through what Mordecai is heading toward now and came up with the same conclusion.

Jason wrote:I meant in configuration, not in specific stock design or color. Mine is just a 1712 barreled action in a Pharr stock with 10 ounces of lead in the forearm because the gun was so light with the factory barrel. It sounds like we both went through what Mordecai is heading toward now and came up with the same conclusion.

Jason,

I got my 1712FWT in 2000 from McLemore. It had the black McMillan stock and single stage trigger when I got it. I put the two stage in it when the rules allowed and then got the Pharr stock. Short of a 54-18 I think it is the way to go.

Paul

What does a 54.18 have over the 1712 FWT?

A 5018 trigger

Edit: Sorry, I guess it's technically a 5022 trigger if it comes with the heavier springs in it that can make hunter class weight. I think the 5418MSRs come with 5018 and you have to buy the heavier springs, though.

If I was starting from scratch, I would buy a 1712 with a wood stock and a 2 stage trigger, then put it into a Farr stock. You don't need to buy the FWT stock and then put it in the scrap pile. The wood stock is a cheeper way to go.

Jerry, you can buy the 1712 barreled action new for about $865 and not have to buy a stock at all. That gives lots of extra money left over to help pay for the Pharr stock, bottom metal, etc.

Jerry G wrote: You don't need to buy the FWT stock and then put it in the scrap pile. The wood stock is a cheeper way to go.

Just so you know if you do end up with the wood stock, you should have no problem selling it, I had mine sold right away.

You would also have to rebarrel the 54.18.

Jason
Where can you buy a 1712 barreled action with a 2 stage trigger for $ 875.00, I just bought two for $ 1050.00 ea. and thought it was fair.
Evelio.