Thread: Classy 222's/223's

Originally Posted by Tentman

I had a BSA Hunter and they are nice BUT parts are very hard to get (like break and extractor and you're stuffed) and modern triggers are better . . . .

That’s the problem with some of the earlier small actions is getting parts if something breaks ...

Have got some BSA parts here.

Originally Posted by garyp

Have got some BSA parts here.

Have you got an extractor for a .222 hunter?
mine is hanging up a bit when closing the bolt on a case it sometimes pops off the rim leaving the round stuck in the chamber. I've wondered if it would be possible to build the original back up and file to original shape but would not be easy due to extractor being spring steel

Originally Posted by Sarvo

....I actaully used the Anschultz more.....

It's always amazed me the amount of kiwis who pronounce "Anschutz" as "Anschultz". Must be a hangover from Shultz on "Hogan's Heroes".

Originally Posted by 10-Ring

It's always amazed me the amount of kiwis who pronounce "Anschutz" as "Anschultz". Must be a hangover from Shultz on "Hogan's Heroes".

I copied the guy above ;-)))))))))))
Cant spell for shit anyways - me that is

Re the 222
The Hunter must take top rank going on its resale value and appreciating rate
Has to be the BSA Hunter with a Schnabnel fore-end though and not had swivel torn out which happens to most that got used proper :-(

Originally Posted by 10-Ring

It's always amazed me the amount of kiwis who pronounce "Anschutz" as "Anschultz". Must be a hangover from Shultz on "Hogan's Heroes".

always amazes me how many people suggest a vixen when the op states he dosn't want a sako

Originally Posted by Sarvo

I copied the guy above ;-)))))))))))
Cant spell for shit anyways - me that is

Re the 222
The Hunter must take top rank going on its resale value and appreciating rate
Has to be the BSA Hunter with a Schnabnel fore-end though and not had swivel torn out which happens to most that got used proper :-(

I have a 222 hunter, and a majestic. I enjoy older stuff for what it is but the new legacy is just better and will get more use because of it.

I have a 222 hunter, and a majestic. I enjoy older stuff for what it is but the new legacy is just better and will get more use because of it.[/QUOTE]

Whats the magazine length like on the legacy for the heavier projectiles mate?

Originally Posted by sneeze

always amazes me how many people suggest a vixen when the op states he dosn't want a sako




I have a 222 hunter, and a majestic. I enjoy older stuff for what it is but the new legacy is just better and will get more use because of it.

He stated it was Beretta that was the issue, which implies he’s only talking about new sakos.


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Originally Posted by 10-Ring

It's always amazed me the amount of kiwis who pronounce "Anschutz" as "Anschultz". Must be a hangover from Shultz on "Hogan's Heroes".

For many years I always thought it was Anne Shots as though it was a ladies gun until I got my first one....

Originally Posted by 10-Ring

It's always amazed me the amount of kiwis who pronounce "Anschutz" as "Anschultz". Must be a hangover from Shultz on "Hogan's Heroes".

And you often see Bruno...

Originally Posted by Tentman

The other day @sneeze (I think) alluded to an inclination to procure a Shultz & Larsen Legacy (their mini action model) - well that got me thinking about really classy "mini" action rifles- walnut and blued steel only need apply! My Howa mini is functional enough but its more in the class of a tool rather than a heirloom .

Provoked as per the above I had a good scan of the interweb and the Schultz and Larsen is indeed very very nice. It got me thinking about what else might be out there, and I came across the Anschultz 1771 series, and damn, they are very nice too. I wonder about a head to head between these two - which would most suit us in NZ? Anyone seen either actually offered here? Cost?

So what else is there in this sort of class ?? Cooper is another that springs to mind but we seem to see less of them here than the Euro offerings.

Someone will no doubt suggest a Sako but Beretta NZ offerings are a no-go for me.

I looked at the 1770 , nice rifle but compared to the S&L it had a slower twist, smaller mag and the wood on the ones I saw was pretty average. Legacy is also a switch barrel so that appealed to me as well. I was going to bring in another cooper but the legacy was in country and I had an itch

Originally Posted by Tahr

Those Anschultz 1771 are nice but not much more than beefed up rimfire actions. In fact I think I recall "factory ammunition only" being stamped on them. The way us Kiwis like to hot rod everything up they might not be suitable.

Are you thinking of the older rear locking models, looked like the Model 54 on steriods? The latter ones are a proper three lug front locking.

Also CRF actions in .222 or similar cals are tricky to get feeding well IMO .

I'll bet you'll want to take a weatherby 224 mag home with you Foster.

BSA parts are hard to get or you can find a good gun maker that can machine/make the part from scratch.
not a .222/223 more like there great granddad but you get the point

Weirauch make some pretty little .222s. It’s hard to beat the perennial favourite here though, the L461: