Anschutz 1712 G-28 Silhouette 18" ?

[docscoutjr]

Anschutz 1712 G-28 Silhouette 18"
Anyone shooting one of these in hunter class and how do you like it?
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[acorneau]

The 18" is almost a pound lighter than the regular 21" 1712 and in off-hand weight is your friend. Also, most people want the extra mass out front to help slow down the wobbles. I shoot with a 1710 with the 23" barrel and wish I could get more weight out front.

All that being said, if you like it and it works for you then go for it.

[docscoutjr]

Good feedback!
Thanks.

[ayetee]

Weigh is your friend but balance is different for every individual. My silhouette rifle is an Anschutz 54-18 sporter that came with a 21" barrel from AoA. I chopped the barrel to 18" and put a 10oz piece of steel rod in the butt of the Wooster stock because I prefer a butt heavy balance.

My standard rifle is an 54.18MSR and it carries 12 oz. of weigh in the butt of the McMillan.

[docscoutjr]

Wow those are nice looking rigs! Thanks for sharing!!!

[docscoutjr]

1712 sporter landing soon!
Just need some help in finding some 1.5" rings.

[acorneau]

Originally Posted by docscoutjr

1712 sporter landing soon!
Just need some help in finding some 1.5" rings.

The most popular two options are:

- BKL 257 medium rings with the 181 risers, 1.45" total height, about $40 total.
- Morr Accuracy Edge Silhouette rings, 1.45" tall, about $85

Both are great options.

[Cstar]

I’ll offer a second on the Morr’s. They are a little snug fitting the dovetail, but very solid installed. I have two sets and will likely be getting a third.

Corky