[Sako Shooter]

Does this rifle have a varmit type barrel or a lighter, sporter type barrel. I understand its a heavier barrel for offhand shooting, but don't have one to handle. Feel free to tell me anything else about this rifle, as I hear its the one to beat in sporters.

[d2wing]

I dunno, try the Rimfire forum. They have a section on Anschutz rifles.

[George Dickel]

I have a 1712 silhouette and it has the lighter sporter barrel, the 1710 has a heavier barrel but I believe it is tapered which allows it to be used in hunter class silhouette.