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I am getting back into smallbore after 20 years away from the game. I was a moderately competitive shooter at the junior and collegiate level, so I have a good base of experience (aka I'm not a newbie).

I still have my Anschutz 1613 math rifle, but always wanted a 2013 and am intrigued by the aluminum stocks that seem to be the norm these days. If I were to look for a used 2013, I have noticed that there are two styles of aluminum stock: the older 2313 and the newer 2018 "Precise" stock.

Are there any advantages of one over the other beyond appearance? I have to admit the laminate wood on the 2313 is not really my style, but I can live with it if it is functionally equivalent. I'm really just looking for any information about the differences.

Also, what is a fair price rage for a used 2013 in good working order?

Thanks in advance!
-Jerry

For reference, I used a 1907 in the precise stock for years. My opinion on each (and for those of you with more experience please feel free to chime in).

Functionally, both have a similar range of adjustments; however they do have a very different feel to each other.

The 2313 stock has a far better grip adjustment (my opinion; as it goes back and forth, where as the precise adjusts left and right and rotates). Buttplate is equivalent to the precise stock. Stock is wider in the hand. The stock is much thinner on the precise.

2313 stock uses cast aluminum instead of milled. Someone far smarter then me can explain why one is better over the other; my understanding is that milled is less likely to break (usually a weak point on wooden stocks as an example is near the grip; cast aluminum stocks can break, although highly unlikely). This is not first hand knowledge; simply what I have read over the years.

Balance wise the precise stock is better in my opinion; more weight in the back.

As far as the cheekpiece is concerned, both stocks will give you far more adjustments then you can enjoy. That being said, this is where I believe the precise stock shines. The 2313 stock is great for swapping out cheekpieces and is fairly easy to adjust in position. However, the precise stock cheekpiece is even easier to adjust. I was a fanatic in college about making sure my cheekpiece was set perfect for each position; the precise has a rougher adjustment to move up and down, plus a fine quick wheel. I did not like the plastic cheekpiece on it (I swapped it out with one I made out of some cherry wood). You can also easily move it left to right if you are so inclined.

The short of it, I do think the precise stock is better. However, I certainly do not think it offers enough of an advantage over the older one if a good deal was to come along.

Price wise, maybe $3500-$4000? Depends on what it comes with. Hard to say now since rifle prices have increased so much. I would say one in a precise stock would be worth more.

-Zach

Jerry,

The big difference is the material: the 2313 is sintered, effectively injection moulded, and the 2018 is machined from billet. The 2313 is reckoned to be a little weaker and has been known to crack behind the grip if abused or dropped. These breaks can be repaired though, and it's a "might happen" rather than a "will happen" event.

Other than that, grip and cheekpiece adjustment is different:
the 2018 has a more adjustable cheekpiece, and the grip can slide across the stock, but not swing out like the 2313. The 2018 also has a slightly slimmer and more rounded fore-end.

If you find a 2313 at a good price, I wouldn't turn it down just because of the laminated wood. If you're a wood worker, make your own; you wouldn't be the first. Or paint the wood. Personally the rather pale grey paint on the metal was never my cup of tea, but it's not a deal breaker, much like like the thick tinted varnish applied to many wood stocks.

My son has the 2213, and it has been a good stock... Previous owner jumped from that stock to a G&E stock (a very nice upgrade), and honestly I think the 2213 feels better than the Precise, and the wood adds some charm (if you really want black panels, you can find them on eBay from Anschutz for $2).. As I recall one of the female Team India members has a Bleiker mounted in a 2213 chassis, so it is still a competitive base.

We modified my sons 2213 to take a G&E cheekpiece - and in many ways that brought up to the level of the 2018 or even exceeded it (minus the ruggedness of being able to throw it against a wall and not crack it).

Follow up to this post.. Bought another 2213 for my sons backup gun, and retrofitted an Anschutz Precise cheekpiece to it... Moral of the story - there is still life left in these old stocks.

I have a 2313 stock (square action) for sale if anyone is interested

what is the difference between a 2313 and 2213 stock.

2213 is built for round action, 2313 is for the square action but can take a 16,18,1913 with an adapter

Anyone have a 2313 stock for a square action 2013 that they want to sell? I'm looking!

Possibly. I'm looking at a Gruenig ... but I think you've already found a stock ?

2313 cast aluminum, and a step forearm Free Rifle stock... but I'd need to move the 2013 barreled action as well.

I'm not broke. But ... I'm guessing somewhere up towards... 10k ...

I'm not sure I follow, but are you saying you want $10k for a 2013 with 2 stocks? Please clarify.