Anschutz 6834 / Centra 57 Startline / Gehmann Comp Precision

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zanemoseley
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Anschutz 6834 / Centra 57 Startline / Gehmann Comp Precision

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I need to setup my 1907/1912 stock Anschutz for this season. I will be running a Leupold EFR 6.5-20 for prone and kneeling but would like aperture sights for standing. I'll only be using the rifle for about 5 matches a year, the remainder will be practice with my air rifle.

So I'm not thrilled with spending $350 for an Anschutz set for such limited use. The Centra Startline 57 and Gehmann Compact Precision seem to be much more competitively priced options, I think they'll be closer to $250 for a set. Problem is there aren't a lot of reviews for either. Have you guys used or checked out either?
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Re: Anschutz 6834 / Centra 57 Startline / Gehmann Comp Preci

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I use the Gehmann for prone all year round and I think it is a fantastic sight. The fine clicks and short base make it very versatile, it certainly seems of a higher quality than the Anschutz 6805 which I sold to fund the Gehmann. I have not used the Centra sight but a club member (significantly better than me and shot at Glasgow 2014) uses it very happily, it seems very similar to the Gehmann in terms of function but obviously the appearance is a bit different! For the price, I don't think you'll be disappointed with either sight.
zanemoseley
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Re: Anschutz 6834 / Centra 57 Startline / Gehmann Comp Preci

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Well I spoke with James at Champions Choice, he said both the Centra and Gehmann are both high quality sights just not as precise as higher end options. He didn't indicate either was any better than the other. I ended up going with the Centra 57 Startline and a Anschutz front sight, total was just about $235 and I added a set of aperture inserts.
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Jason
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Re: Anschutz 6834 / Centra 57 Startline / Gehmann Comp Preci

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I use the Centra 57 in all three positions and really like it -- great value.

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Re: Anschutz 6834 / Centra 57 Startline / Gehmann Comp Preci

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Does the Centra 57 have a windage adjustment knob on both sides of the sight like their higher end sights?
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Re: Anschutz 6834 / Centra 57 Startline / Gehmann Comp Preci

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No, just the right side.

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Re: Anschutz 6834 / Centra 57 Startline / Gehmann Comp Preci

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Got the sights today. I'm very impressed with the Centra 57 rear sight. For the money I expected the knobs to be plastic but was thrilled to see they're aluminum. The clicks are very distinct and the mounting clamps are very secure. It doesn't hurt that it looks nice either.
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Re: Anschutz 6834 / Centra 57 Startline / Gehmann Comp Preci

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I bought several of the Centra Startlines for a junior program to replace some Anschutz units that were not providing good click and backlash results. Contrary to the comment from James earlier in the thread, I believe the Centra is better quality than the Anschutz models. I have also checked them on a dial indicator.

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