Sako quad v Annie 1417

Shaner82

Hi lads
Looking for opinions on above
Both guns in same dealer. Annie is new quad is lightly used 2nd hand and a bit cheaper bit will have barrell reduced from 22 to 16 if I buy so works out same
Will only be firing subs for rabbits/corvids
No interest in barrell changing in quad
Quad is synth stock and heavy barrell
What's views/opinions ??

meathstevie

Shaner82 wrote: »

Hi lads
Looking for opinions on above
Both guns in same dealer. Annie is new quad is lightly used 2nd hand and a bit cheaper bit will have barrell reduced from 22 to 16 if I buy so works out same
Will only be firing subs for rabbits/corvids
No interest in barrell changing in quad
Quad is synth stock and heavy barrell
What's views/opinions ??

Anschutz any day of the week. Why would you spend the same on a secondhand gun including modifications ?

Shaner82

meathstevie wrote: »

Anschutz any day of the week. Why would you spend the same on a secondhand gun including modifications ?

Yeah fair point.
Just the synthetic is a bit easier lookafter
U think the Annie is better or just cos it's new ?!

Cass

Having shot both i'd go for the Annie. Very accurate, well balanced, light gun, and it's already at 14". As it's illegal to cut a barrel below 20" you cannot change the Sako Quad. So if the short barrel is a factor the Annie is your choice.

Shaner82

Cass wrote: »

Having shot both i'd go for the Annie. Very accurate, well balanced, light gun, and it's already at 14". As it's illegal to cut a barrel below 20" you cannot change the Sako Quad. So if the short barrel is a factor the Annie is your choice.

I've read that about cutting barrell before alright but would gun smith really be sticky about it
My other two guns are synthetic so I've no experience looking after wood stocks
Is there much to it week to week ??

Cass

Shaner82 wrote: »

I've read that about cutting barrell before alright but would gun smith really be sticky about it

It's illegal so i'd imagine he'd want to keep his RFD license and avoid a fine, etc.

My other two guns are synthetic so I've no experience looking after wood stocks
Is there much to it week to week ??

Not so much.

Depending on the finish it can take little to no care or a monthly rubbing of a protective or preventative oil. The easiest way, and i've had many timber stocked rifles, is preventative care. So if it gets damp or wet when out make sure to clean thoroughly and apply an oil to the stock. IOW do not let it sit for a day or week.

A lot of stocks have a good lacquer on them so special care is usually not needed. Composite stocks do not need the same care, but if wet the barrel/action will still need the same cleaning/care as a timber stocked rifle. I'd go with what you like rather than what you think is the better option. I know that sounds counter intuitive but it's a big purchase and you need to like and be happy with your choice every time you look at it..

Shaner82

Yeah I'll take it into account. Not goin to rush into anything
If anyone sees anything similar around let me know

Shaner82

And thanks for all the replys

philog

anschutz 1417 ..super accurate rifle ...classy and silky smooth..

Shaner82

Just seen a synthetic quad for €800 new!!!
Decisions decisions
Has anyone seen a 1417 for less than 1050 new in any dealers around the country

Cass

Mulvihill's - €950

Shaner82

U sure Dave has one in 22
Mullingar has the 17 alright

Cass

Pretty sure he has both. Either in the Mullingar or Ballymahon shop. I seen them in both.

Phone call will sort you out for sure.

Any particular reason for the .22 over the .17?

Shaner82

Yeah want to use the subs. Some of my permissions close to town
Might get the .17 down the line....

Cass

There are few around and most seem to be .17hmr. Ardee bring them in or have/had them so might be worth a call and see who they shipped to.

Shaner82

Was talking to a guy told me ardee lost the importing of them. No one officially got it yet so that's why they seem to be a bit scarce

Cass

Agent or not doesn't matter. As an RFD they can import guns without needing to be an agent. Was speaking to another RFD recently and they got their Anschutz off Ardee. So again, a call will sort it out.

Better to call and find out then not because you heard something and loose the gun you want.

Shaner82

Yeah I'll give Dave a shout tomorrow. Mullingar doesn't have them was there last week
Cheers

Cass

I actually meant Ardee

Shaner82

Ha ha o right thanks

Zxthinger

Shortening any barrel must be done at the chambered end or breach end so as to preserve the slight choke that is usually found on 22lr barrels!..
Some might work fine when chopped at muzzle but you could get trouble!! Better to avoid such problems all together

Shaner82

Thanks
Went with the Annie 1417 after so no matter