Anschutz 1761 APR
J.G. Anschütz GmbH & Co. KG · Rifle · In Production · 2021
Also known as: Anschutz 1761 APR HB, Anschutz Precision Rifle
Overview
The Anschutz 1761 APR is a bolt-action precision rimfire rifle chambered in .22 LR, built on the compact 1761 action and fitted into an MDT XRS aluminum chassis. Marketed as the Anschutz Precision Rifle, the APR pairs a heavy blued match barrel with a threaded muzzle and recessed match crown, a 5061 two-stage trigger, a 30 MOA Picatinny rail, and a 10-round detachable magazine. It is aimed at PRS-style rimfire competition and long-range training as an understudy to centerfire precision rifles.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 4252 g (150.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1040 mm (40.94") |
| Barrel Length | 544 mm (21.42") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 330 m/s (1083 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 141 J (104 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 100 m (109 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 420 mm (16.54") |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Aluminum |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 22 LR, 5.6x15mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Two Position Safety
- Features: Mdt Xrs Chassis, 5061 Two Stage Trigger, Threaded Muzzle, Match Crown, Picatinny Rail, 30 Moa Rail, Heavy Barrel, Adjustable Cheek Piece
Variants
- Anschutz 1761 APR Long Range - Long Barrel
Production
Production years: 2021-present
Commercial precision rimfire rifle; no published production totals
Origin
Country of origin: Germany
Notes
The APR is offered as a heavy-barrel (HB) model with a 21.4-inch (544 mm) barrel and a Long Range model with a 25.5-inch (647 mm) barrel. The MDT XRS chassis accepts AR-pattern grips and adjustable stocks. Empty weight of the HB is approximately 4.25 kg (about 9 lb 6 oz).
Background
J.G. Anschütz of Ulm, Germany has dominated Olympic smallbore rifle shooting for decades, and the 1761 APR brings that match-grade rimfire pedigree into the modern chassis-rifle format popularized by Precision Rifle Series competition.