Rifles | 8x57 IS Anschütz 1780 D FL Bolt Action Rifle

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How would you rate this item?

0 - Do not own / have not used
28
15%
1 - Very poor
3
2%
2 - Poor
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2%
3 - Average
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10%
4 - Good
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31%
5 - Excellent
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Total votes: 193
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Rifles | 8x57 IS Anschütz 1780 D FL Bolt Action Rifle

Post by caledonianblues »

8x57 IS Anschütz 1780 D FL Bolt Action Rifle
Anschütz hunting rifles are known worldwide for their accuracy, precision design and unbeatable shooting performance. The perfect blend of gunsmithing craftsmanship and high-tech production. Made in Germany since 1856.

This particular model is suitable for 8x57 IS cartridges and comes with a magazine that can be loaded with up to 5 cartridges. It's an excellent weapon for hunting all kinds of deer.

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Re: Rifles | 8x57 IS Anschütz 1780 D FL Bolt Action Rifle

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Rated "Good".

I was intrigued by the big "boom" at first, but at the end of the day what counts is how forgiving a rifle is to my bad shooting. This one is ok.
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Re: Rifles | 8x57 IS Anschütz 1780 D FL Bolt Action Rifle

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This is my 3rd favorite rifle steady rifle even at low skill level and still has good knock down power and a fast reload for follow up shots.
Rated it Good
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Re: Rifles | 8x57 IS Anschütz 1780 D FL Bolt Action Rifle

Post by chewik »

IMO, the best rifle in the game. looks fantastic, sounds fantastic, kills big game on long distance, stable, 5 rounds magazine with quite quick reload, big variety of scopes. I bought that retail DVD (theHunter 2013) 1 hour after it has been released and immediatelly have fallen in love with it. :) this one is my primary weapon, level 17 actually ;)
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Re: Rifles | 8x57 IS Anschütz 1780 D FL Bolt Action Rifle

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Not one of my favorites, but it does the job.

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Simply my number one choice of all weapons.
Excellent all-round package.
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Re: Rifles | 8x57 IS Anschütz 1780 D FL Bolt Action Rifle

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Rated it as excellent, top notch for long range anything.
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Post by Maverick_2014 »

On the 57, it's range, the sound and that groovy orange wood keep it firmly entrenched in the cabinet in the front room instead of the shed out the back :)

Yes, I do love the 57 but it only gets "good" due to my current love affair with the 6.5.
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Re: Rifles | 8x57 IS Anschütz 1780 D FL Bolt Action Rifle

Post by beamstas »

This is an "excellent" rifle. I highly recommend it for any large game hunting at range, as the fast bullet speed and relatively little sway make taking long shots easy. You can attach the 12x50 scope to make shots at 200m+ with ease. It has excellent stopping power and a well placed shot will instantly drop a 450kg brown bear.

Here is an example of the killing power ;)

I highly recommend you bring the 8x57 in combination with the 6x55 as they work extremely well together.

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Re: Rifles | 8x57 IS Anschütz 1780 D FL Bolt Action Rifle

Post by Violator31 »

Rated "Good". The only reason I didn't go "Excellent" is a trivial reason, but I think it is VERY UGLY. Very good versatility though.
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