ACCURATE Shooting: Unique ANSCHUTZ TARGET Rifle

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We all like accuracy when shooting our favorite firearms. Well, target rifles are the best way to accomplish accuracy. Here we have an Anschutz Match Model 1807Z 4mm and a Sauer target rifle. We'll even head into the mountains to show the Anschutz in action. This video discusses some unique features of the Anschutz Match in particular. I hope you enjoy it! If you do, please subscribe and consider joining me on Patreon for more firearm content.
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[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

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[@frufru0071]

@orlandogonzales: it’s great, I agree. That said, there’s 1 channel that’s better…& that’s Mike’s Patreon channel. It’s the best thing going on, online!

[@mtkoslowski]

01:33 From where I am sitting in my armchair I can see this book in my bookcase. It is a magnificent book. Of course this famous explorer, soldier and hunter lent his name to the famous and elite unit of the Rhodesian Bush War, the Selous Scouts. I remember more than a few things from the book but two spring to mind: He reloads his powder horn at his wagon from a small cask of black powder. While smoking his pipe! He suffered horrendous burns. The second thing was that he came across an indigenous native, a black man who was very very sick. Selous put him in his wagon and over a period of several days nursed him back to health, leaving him each day in the wagon to recoup while he Selous went out hunting. One day Selous returned to camp to find the native gone along with many of Selous’ possessions. There’s gratitude for you! Edit: Selous name is pronounced “Seloo.” I was in the Rhodesian Security Forces.

[@stephensmith4480]

The Selous scouts were the creation of Colonel Ron Reid Daly if I am not mistaken. During the early 90s I worked with a guy and his partners son was ex RLI. I am reading a book at present, called Recce, by Koos Stadler, about the Small Teams. Fascinating stuff.

[@paulsimmons5726]

Target shooting brings a zen-like focus and relaxation, all at the same time. I’ve heard of 4mm rifles but that’s the only one I’ve seen, bet finding the ammo is tough… Cool video, thanks for posting!

[@frufru0071]

I’m with you, regarding the (most-definitely) "Meditative State of Mind" that target shooting has. NOT to be confused with a "New York State" of mind…🤭

[@Anschutz270]

And if you work at it as a youngster, it pays for college. I spent my entire savings on an Anschutz 2013 in highschool to upgrade from a 1417 (standard rifle with butthook by todays standards). Best ROI I've ever had. I've never seen one of these but you always have the interesting rifles.

[@MDformernavalperson]

"I realize that this is not the most interesting channel..." Not so! I rarely miss any of your videos. They always address unusual and fascinating aspects of shooting, and I always learn something new. Keep it up; there's nothing like this on You Tube.

[@stevedouglas5443]

I picked up a Schultz and Larson. It use to have peep sights, but someone shortened the barrel, and put scope bases on. It has a beveled crown, and very accurate.

[@lockhackle2645]

Seeing that target rifle reminds me of the days in my high school ROTC . We had a .22lr rifle team and our rifles were Anchutz bolt action target guns with all the attachments to go with them, … I loved shooting them and always thought about having one in my collection.

[@johniron7269]

i have a verry similar Anschütz 1813 in 22lr its a verry common setup for oldtimy german sportsshooting i inherited it from my late grandpa. Sadly bearly use it and jea its suuper heavy but sooo accurate, glad to see people over the pond enjoing those precision mashines.

[@ms24444]

The stock is from an Anschutz 1810 free rifle (with the drop on the front end like a standard rifle, unlike the slim front end of a 1913) and the stickers are from inspection control from the matches it was used in. You can put any 54 type action in any type 54 stock. The trigger is on a dove tail rail, you can adjust it for length etc. The buttplate should have a (separate and adjustable) butt hook that bolts on the bottom. The 4mm version would be very rare in the States Those German catalogs would be worth doing a video on alone, do they still have all the one off engraved rifles and drillings in the front?.

[@frufru0071]

Hmm, I was looking to see if anyone had answered/comment on your question. You certainly know your Anschütz information. Have you heard of the "Finn" biathlon rifle? It looks like the rifle that-(how do I know?)-INSPIRED Fortner, maybe he acquired the Patent from this rifle? I should ask Mike! Thanks.

[@corneliuswowbagger]

I have a left handed 22 lr 1613 model 54 in a left handed 1810 stock very much like that one. Turns out after much research Anschutz had left over rifles at the model change over. The tube at the muzzle is termed a bloop tube. The shorter barrel minimizes flinching and other movement while the counter weights accommodate the barrel weight. This might have been a retrofit, but is common in more recent models. Scientist here, but aperture sights are unique in that any small aperture takes advantage of the wave properties of light creating a cancellation node. In other words a small dark spot in the exact center of the aperture. Your eye is drawn to this node that makes it easy to line up with the front sight. This enhances accuracy. In essence a non-battery powered optical sight. (Powered by physics if you will.)

[@thetoneknob4493]

i find your content very entertaining and educational. i love guns tho so ...lol... man if i wasn't perpetually broke ide love to find a saur target rig like yours! i dont know exactly why but i love single shot target rigs!

[@michaelhrivnak1719]

Sir, you have a very unconventional way of describing things! In a wonderful way. You are right. There need's to be two of you! I am fascinated with the German made rimfire firearms. Many, many years ago, I owned a Savage Anshutz model 10. Hardly top of the line, but I loved shooting it. Now, 42 years later, I think it's time to purchase another used German target rifle! Thank you for keeping these wonderful works of the gunmakers art alive.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hello Michael! Thank you for your kind words and for being on the channel. I hope you get the rifle soon - I find that certain guns are like time machines for us. I wish you the very best.

[@mdub1955]

Mike, you speak from a position of informed passion... and it is quite enjoyable.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Marc

[@billmccooeye]

So refreshing to find an expert who admits to being fallible. Love your work sir!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Bill🙏

[@richarddixon7276]

I have not heard the saying "don't believe everything You hear & only believe half of what You see " in such a long time , I'd almost forgotten the saying . These are Wise words . I had a teacher at school who would frequently say " Question Everything " "even established "FACTS" can occasionally be proven to be inaccurate " . Thanks for all the efforts You put into these shows , I for one find them really interesting and informative .

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Richard - I appreciate your kind words and support!

[@richarddixon7276]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns You are welcome .

[@jiveturkey9993]

That Anschutz looks like it weighs as much as a BAR.

[@justacentrist4147]

In bench rest target shooting that is actually an asset. Helps you keep the gun steady.

[@trapdoorspringfieldmodel1888]

I got a chuckle when you mentioned how you came across the rifle while looking at some online gun dealer. This is because it reminded me of an uncle of mine who found a Weatherby Mark V Royal Ultramark in much the same way you did this Anschutz Target Rifle. He got it under the guise of a joint Christmas/birthday gift for himself.

[@jensenwilliam5434]

Good to see you!!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks Jensen : )

[@KingLoopie1]

I like the Walther target sights. I have them on my Walther model 55 airgun which is beautiful with its curly walnut stock and easily more accurate than I am!

[@CandidZulu]

Hold on to the Walther 55, theyy are undervalued atm.

[@KingLoopie1]

@@CandidZulu I plan on it. It is probably the break-barrel that I shoot the most. Just right for my 9 yard range in my basement! (wish I had a bigger basement for it and some of the others...)

[@michaelguerin56]

The aperture (globe) foresight element is apparently quite popular with BPML silhouette shooters, because it centralises the steel silhouette for an accurate shot. I picked up that info in a Rifle magazine article by Mike Venturino. One of the problems with scoped rifle silhouette shooting is that you can be distracted by the unevenly shaped (but uniformly painted) silhouette and move off centre whereas, in the field, it is easier, at least in my experience, to put your shot on target. I have watched a shoot-off between a highly competent older shooter with his self-built 6mm Remington scoped rifle and a younger woman with her Fulton Regulated No. 4 rifle (with globe foresight) for a 200 m competition with a deer silhouette painted on heavy paperboard. It took them four or five goes before she took out the win. I won this match myself, one year. With the typical wind at that club range complex, which I ran (with help from others) for fourteen years, the match is never a ‘push-over’.

[@michaelguerin56]

Lyman make sight elements for Anschuetz and one of their two target foresights uses Anschuetz elements. The other model uses the smaller diameter ‘Lyman’ sight elements.

[@oliverjacobs2254]

Its from Düsseldorf... the City i was born 50 Years ago... nice

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Oliver - Great rifles - great city : )

[@petrotmyrcz308]

A 4mm rimfire? What da heck? I learn something every time I tune in. Thanks Mike hope all is well. See you next video!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Petro - Pretty amazing isn't it. The more I shoot it - the more I like it. Thanks for the note and all the best to you.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Holy Crap this channel is incredible!!!! New subscriber and bing watching like crazy

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Cyclops. I'm glad you're here. I'll keep going.

[@jamesparlane9289]

This is a very interesting channel. Always new things to enjoy. The dancing girl channels can wait.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks James : )

[@rapalaron6348]

The same diopter sight is used on the old Walther LGV air rifles. Also great shooting rifles. Your channel is very entertaining. Thanks.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you - those Walther sights are superb.

[@willaimwinchell1813]

What a great rifle and with all the badges on it. I used to shoot small bore target 4 position. I'm going to buy an Anshutz, something like a 54.14 Silhouette rifle, I would use it for plinking and pest control. I alway enjoy your video and all your gun in the background.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks William - With your Anschutz you'll never look back - simply superb rifles. Good health and good shooting!

[@willewille9595]

As usual; a great video Sir! Thats a great rifle for 50m prone that does not leave anyone behind when it comes to equipment compared to the new, fancy looking all-stocked rifles most are using now a days. The 2012 London olympics was won with the predecessor of this rifle by Sergey Martynov form Belarus. If memory serve me right; he used a 1913 in the similar stock as you`r rifle. Roomers also said that he used a batch of ammunition manufactured back in the days in the USSR(?) At least here in the Scandinavian countries; those older match 22;s are getting very very affordable now. Probably due to aluminium stocked rifles are considered the way to go. I am my self on the look for an older free/prone rifle like this one!

[@samstewart4807]

Please dont sell yourself short. You always post very interesting videos.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks Sam

[@fightingbear8537]

Thanks

[@CandidZulu]

You can get post or cross hair inserts for the diopter sight and use that for all round use. And there are many other inserts to. Gehmann has them probably.

[@okanaganmedia]

Your channel is awesome...keep filming

[@brentgarbett5306]

Nice gun. Need sights like that on my Beeman R-1 air rifle. .177 from Germany ,but you knew that already. Thanks for video

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks Brent

[@JamesTorson]

What a magnificent rifle! With regards to the trigger angle and position, this does not seem to be an uncommon arrangement - certainly on my Walther LGR air rifle the trigger can be similarly adjusted, and indeed on more modern target air rifles this seems to be the case. There's a certain appeal in the aesthetics and function of these older rifles, where balance was more important than overall weight, even for very small calibres.

[@briankerr4512]

You should place the cartridge in the chamber and then close the bolt to protect the bullet from damage. That rifle looks like it is the same receiver as the 22 version but just chambered for the small cartridge. I have a match 54 in a standard rifle stalk. I used to compete with it. Now i just take it to the range occasionally shoot some chickens.

[@richardgomes3228]

Are the chickens steel?

[@briankerr4512]

@@richardgomes3228 yes ... 77 meter chickens ..

[@MrPh30]

I like that stock type, holding thumb on the top of stock, is what i like best with such typea.

[@panhandleballistics7461]

Good stuff thanks for sharing

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you PB : )

[@patrickcrowe1611]

great rifle.

[@michaelguerin56]

It is my understanding that Selous’ life was part of the inspiration for Wilbur Smith’s series of books about the fictional Courtney family.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Michael - Great inspiration!

[@mtkoslowski]

All German ammo is good. I have never been let down.

[@CandidZulu]

"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication". The Z is of course for Zimmerstützen or just Zimmer. These are regulated like airguns in much of Europe. It's an old system, or caliber. Old falling block versions sometimes had a false breech and the barrel was only a few inches at the end, and had it own breech. The firing pin would run inside the part that was normally the barrel behind this.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Robert!

[@Mike-kl1qc]

I love this channel, I’ve watched most the videos. You say, “most of you have far more extensive collections then I do”or”you’ll correct me because your knowledge is for superior to mine”. Stop saying those things! You are a wealth of knowledge. Your collection would raise the Smithsonian curators brow. I bet your channel will grow! Thank you for your investment, and remember we don’t all know these things

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Okay Mike - I will listen to you 🙏

[@stanandrews1741]

I’m much more interested in that savage 1899 on the wall behind you🙂

[@ericsissenwein3601]

Looks like a Savage 99 with a 03’ Springfield forend conversion. Cool!

[@richardgomes3228]

Or just a later version 99.

[@victorsilveira3129]

Cool video, I wonder if you could do a video of the Monkey Tail rifle on the wall behind you?

[@jimf1964]

I’m planning on getting a half decent old single shot target gun this fall, when I’ll go back to the indoor range that allows standing (Quebec has some extra quirky rules) I discovered I love target shooting, requires so much concentration that it’s almost like a tiny vacation, but I need something more suited than a CZ 452 hunting rifle. Speaking of Sauer, there are some double barrel shotguns from them at pretty reasonable prices. They’re good guns right? Like worth $450 or so? And do you know if the stock is kinda like an OU, or weirdly high like a lot of SxS?

[@philstocks7859]

"Don't believe anything I hear"??? Why should I watch and listen to your videos? I was brought up to listen to those with gray hair. Why gray hair? Most gray haired individuals have much greater experience than younger ones. Given that: I was also taught to take everything I hear with a grain of salt until I can prove that "hearing" true or false. Those two concepts have served me well for now 74 years. I put much more stock in the writings of a "Jack O'Connor" than some 20 year old on KZbin. Though I disagree strongly with your opening statement, I have learned much from your videos and will continue to watch them.

[@grassroot011]

Agree , that comment was way out of line, to me anyway. But got to consider the source, Ja?

[@whiskey4553]

What do you think of that Henry single shot you have in the background?

[@brittakriep2938]

The 4mm rifle is a Zimmerstutzen ( chamber carbine?), target/ competition rifles. They had been shot only indoors, and as far as i know, produced up to 1990s. This Zimmerstutzen shooting started before wwl, and after wwl it became popular, because ammunition for traditional ,Feuerstutzen' ( Schützenrifle) became expensive , most popular cartridge seemed to be 8,15 x 42 R. After wwll there was a short Comeback in early 1950s, but when . 22 lr ( in Germany formerly called .22 lfb) was allowed again and quality of german target air rifles rised, the Zimmerstutzen lost popularity. The Sportordnung ( regulations) for Zimmerstutzen still exist , but only few shooters still use it. And it was a german thing only, so German Champion was the highest possible championship.

[@Goodnightandgoodluck-c7m]

Great information as usual. Just wondering about STEVENS 87D 22 CAL SEMI-AUTO. What do you think about it? It's an older gun and i'm concerned about parts and repair. Thank you

[@eswain4785]

That is an unusually short barrel and calibre compared to the usual Anschutz match rifles. The hand riser block underneath makes it look like it was for some form of standing target shooting. Perhaps it was for something like 10m match shooting?

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Mainly indoor shooting - so you're right.

[@rob16268]

What we hear.... True !!!!;;;;!!!!!

[@Strutingeagle]

Actually the shots fired from an inaccurate rifle will make a bigger group when a good shooter or any shooter for that matter shoots it. Dr. Beeman used to have a catalog and in it were a lot of tid bits of info. One of the diagrams in it he had a circle the size of the group a firearm can make with several circles placed around the circle with their centers on the middle circle which represented the dispersion of the human error. The effects of firearm dispersion and that of human error was additive on overall group size but sometimes if the gun shot right but the human error was to the left, a center hit can be made. The human error and additive nature reduces probability of center hits and this is why target shooters want a gun as accurate as possible.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Makes sense - people seem to like accurate rifles : )

[@robertmecalis7030]

Very interesting channel.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks Robert

[@jimarnold1335]

On the wall behind you…is that a Savage Model 99 with a Mauser 98 foreshock??!!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Jim - That's a Montreal Home Guard with a replacement Mauser bayonet lug. Nice rifle in .303 Savage - as you know. The wood is custom to replace the original.

[@svernwarunos546]

Greetings from the hermit kingdom of canada.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hello Svern - You have a great kingdom; I'm not so sure about the current King - but the land forgives and in time you may well end up one of the most powerful nations on earth - if they don't strip you of your powers first - IMHO Anyway - there are no better people on this good earth than Canadians.

[@MegaBait1616]

That rifle looks like a tank.......... be well.

[@jameskappel]

make your mark with a German Schneider pen 👍👍

[@capsaicincelt8929]

What ranges and type of shooting is the four millimeter used for?

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hello - Seems to be for indoor shooting at a few yards; about 60 feet is still good for me

[@subterfusion4005]

Sir, i believe you have a Savage 1899 Military Musket HANGING ON YOUR WALL!!!!!

[@FLMOBILESIGN]

It's an Anschutz 1810 with Anschutz sights. That rifle has an adjustable butt plate. It shoots .22 long rifle ammo, not the ammo as stated in the video. THAT AMMO IS THE WRONG. The barrel does not at at the end of the wood.

[@brittakriep2938]

The 4mm rifles had been a german only thing. It was called ,Zimmerstutzen' ( chamber carbine) and was shot indoors. As far as i know it is nearly out of use.

[@gerry343]

What range would the 4mm be used at?

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Gerry - I shoot out to 50 feet so far - I'm pretty sure it can do a little further.

[@kenlansing1216]

It's a beautiful rifle but to a prairie boy the burning question remains . . . . how does 4mm perform on gophers?

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hmmm....maybe shrews

[@larrycates7655]

The down fall for me is I am a south paw . Other than that I would love to have that rifle .

[@dougdiver8637]

Those Clever Deutscher.

[@timvest8141]

Strange looking rifle to say the least.

[@Boomhower89]

🇺🇸👍🏼

[@tim7052]

Seloos? "Selous" is pronounced "Seloo".

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks Ti m - I am scolded either way and one fellow said it is "Seluse" - I guess so long as we understand one another it all works out.

[@tim7052]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns No problem. Did you know his son was a fighter pilot who was KIA on the 1st anniversary of Selous' death in Africa?

[@Patriot-rising]

I love Anschutz rifles. I can see the historical value of what you have but for me that is where it ends. I own a model 64 and it is all that I would wish for in a .22LR made by Anschutz. If you are really into competition target match then buy a model 54 or one of their target models in the 1700 series. Some of these older outdated competition models have price tags that are way out of line considering what is available today. It would have to be a very very good price before I would even consider buying a rifle like that. What will you ever use it for? It no longer meets the criteria to be used in comp. So really it is all about the value of it as collectable. So cool? Yes, practical not so much.