Anschutz 1710 (Picture Links Provided)

[pintosal]

To uncock, I follow the procedure recommended in the manual. Firstly I set the safety on the bolt to the SAFE position, secondly pull the front trigger.

Yes, I can see why a 10/22 would better suit your hunting needs. Sadly, I don't yet have any hunting permissions, so I am restricted to target shooting at a club.

[Alycidon]

Well you could not have chosen a better tool for that, team it with came good quality mounts and optics, my mounts came from Sportsmatch. I did find the 10 shot clip was the one I used the most.

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[pintosal]

Eley Match

This morning I was trying out Eley Match. Weather conditions: light was very dull, and wind light with the odd gusts.

I was shooting at 100 yards, looking for grouping rather than bull's eyes.

This is my best card of 10 shots, and I got a nice group when the wind dropped. On this showing the gun is very accurate, and I'll have to improve to match it.

However, I did notice that the Eleys are less well lubricated than the S&K Rifle Match and Standard Plus. Out of a box of 50 I had 2 mis-feeds when the first bullet in the magazine would not enter the breech properly. I had to remove the magazine and reload the offending bullets. This was not a problem with either of the S&K boxes, which gave me no mis-feeds.

Next ammo test will be Lapua Center-X.

[jumbuck]

I have had mine for 5 years now and love it still. Mine has the Meister stock upgrade, a very nice bit of figured wood but it still gets used as a working gun Has a SAK and a Burris Fullfield II 4.5-14x42AO which makes for a nice combination!!!!I liked using the 1710 so i bought the 1517 too!!!!

[pintosal]

Sounds like the ideal combination. The Meister stocks are lovely.

Did you get the barrel screw cut for the moderator?

[pintosal]

Lapua Center-X test

Today was a good day for shooting. Although the conditions were dull and drizzly, the wind was light.

At the shooting club I set up for 100 yards with a table, and a front bag (UK benchrest shooting does not usually allow a rear support).

The results were very pleasing, with the Center-X grouping well.

My best card on this link got 10 shots in or touching the 1" 10-ring. That's the first time I have ever done this.

I had it witnessed, and will be keeping this card.

Next I will strive for 10 in the 10-X centre ring.

[jumbuck]

Sounds like the ideal combination. The Meister stocks are lovely.

Did you get the barrel screw cut for the moderator?

The barrel was already cut as i bought it S/H and put the SAK Black on plus the Burris. Cost me abit of money getting it all together but well worth it

[pintosal]

Just being nosey, but what did the 1710 cost you? Mine was £725