steve_b_wales Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 Does anyone own, or has owned the above rifle? I'm thinking of buying a 2nd hand one. I don't NEED it, but I just fancy getting one. I know the Anschutz name is known for quality etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&W FOX Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 I've got one with a Photon on it for vermin. It has about 2000 rounds of Winchester subs through it each year. If you undo the screw in the forend it separates the barrel from the action, handy if you ever intend cleaning it !!!! Make sure the tang that opens the breech is well attached - try and pull it out. If it is worn it will pull out or better still fall out in a load of cow slurry when your shooting at night. All in all a good tool, nice trigger, never jams and deadly accurate. Theres one listed for £95 on guntrader recently that looked very tidy, new mags at £32 each Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted January 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 2 hours ago, B&W FOX said: I've got one with a Photon on it for vermin. It has about 2000 rounds of Winchester subs through it each year. If you undo the screw in the forend it separates the barrel from the action, handy if you ever intend cleaning it !!!! Make sure the tang that opens the breech is well attached - try and pull it out. If it is worn it will pull out or better still fall out in a load of cow slurry when your shooting at night. All in all a good tool, nice trigger, never jams and deadly accurate. Theres one listed for £95 on guntrader recently that looked very tidy, new mags at £32 each Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterman49 Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 Cracking little rifle. For some reason not as popular as the bolt actions. The only semi auto I have owned that has never played up at some stage. Cycles sub Sonics lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy H Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 It's a good rifle but check the magazine lip's it you drop it , Any damage and it's a right ball ache to get the back to feeding correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted January 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 1 hour ago, shooterman49 said: Cracking little rifle. For some reason not as popular as the bolt actions. The only semi auto I have owned that has never played up at some stage. Cycles sub Sonics lovely. That's what I like to hear. 9 minutes ago, Andy H said: It's a good rifle but check the magazine lip's it you drop it , Any damage and it's a right ball ache to get the back to feeding correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 Good rifle not made by Annie though seen lots all been accurate and reliable. Magazines are silly expensive and have a plastic base that cracks and needs replacing to keep feeding reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 (edited) As far as I know, my 525 is still for sale in my local RFD, Diamond Guns in Sussex. I have a spare magazine if someone wants one Sold it because the flash from the ejection port was distracting at night but it cycled low power RWS subs with no issues and many a bunny didn't go home as a result Edited January 14, 2018 by spandit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted January 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 2 hours ago, spandit said: As far as I know, my 525 is still for sale in my local RFD, Diamond Guns in Sussex. I have a spare magazine if someone wants one Sold it because the flash from the ejection port was distracting at night but it cycled low power RWS subs with no issues and many a bunny didn't go home as a result PM sent regarding the above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted January 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 12 hours ago, welshwarrior said: Good rifle not made by Annie though seen lots all been accurate and reliable. Magazines are silly expensive and have a plastic base that cracks and needs replacing to keep feeding reliable. Are they made under licence for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 29 minutes ago, steve_b_wales said: Are they made under licence for them? Yes. By Marocchi in Italy, I understand. They're still branded Anschutz and I seem to recall it says made in Germany on it. They're well made and highly regarded by some people (although others hate them with a passion) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted January 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 1 hour ago, spandit said: Yes. By Marocchi in Italy, I understand. They're still branded Anschutz and I seem to recall it says made in Germany on it. They're well made and highly regarded by some people (although others hate them with a passion) Just like Schmidt &Bender Germany/Hungary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 Theres 1 for sale at Livens <Burton- on-Trent >theyre on t,internet .I used 1 for a day once cycled fine no real issues for bunnys a simple but effective semi atb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted January 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 43 minutes ago, clakk said: Theres 1 for sale at Livens <Burton- on-Trent >theyre on t,internet .I used 1 for a day once cycled fine no real issues for bunnys a simple but effective semi atb Thanks. Just checked and they have stated 'In Store Purchase Only' so not sure if they would be prepared to RFD transfer it. I'm still going to look for an Anschutz 525, but out of interest, has anyone used or owned an ERMA semi auto? My RFD friend has one in his collection that he would sell, although no price etc has been mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyshooter Posted January 15, 2018 Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 Any Annie rimfire is good Steve, I have x2 the 1417 .22lr & one in semi-auto .22lr brilliant rifles they are too go for it!!!! atb brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted January 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 I'm pleased to say that I've puchased a lovely 2nd hand 525 yesterday, and will be collecting it from my RFD friend tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 Well in Steve got what you wanted in the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted January 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 On 17/01/2018 at 23:24, clakk said: Well in Steve got what you wanted in the end Yes. It took a bit of haggling etc but I managed to get it in the end. I haven't seen the rifle yet as it's in transit to my RFD, but hoping to pick it up later today. Update: I picked the rifle up the morning and I'm pleased with it. A few marks on the stock, but everything else is perfect. All I need now is some fine weather to zero the scope and put a few 100 rounds through it. UPDATE: The rifle is now safely in my cabinet with a nice scope fitted to it. Very pleased with the excellent condition it's in, and looking forward to zeroing it soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 On 1/18/2018 at 08:14, steve_b_wales said: All I need now is some fine weather to zero the scope and put a few 100 rounds through it. So that's 5 minutes of your day sorted... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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