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Anschutz has been the gold standard in precision rimfire rifles for decades — the rifles that win Olympic and World Cup small-bore and biathlon competitions are Anschutz, and their actions appear under custom precision builds where the smoothest cycling and tightest tolerances matter. Impact Guns carries Anschutz rifles for serious .22 competition, training, and small game hunting.

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The Anschutz Reputation

Anschutz rifles have dominated international .22 LR competition for generations — every Olympic small-bore medal in recent memory was likely won on an Anschutz, and the biathlon discipline is essentially Anschutz vs. Anschutz at the top. The reason is the Match 54 and Match 64 actions: hand-fitted bolts, glass-smooth cycling, exquisite triggers, and barrels held to standards rare outside benchrest custom work. Price reflects this — Anschutz is a premium investment, not a budget choice.

The Match 64 Action: Sport Models

The Match 64 action underpins Anschutz’s sport and intermediate competition models — the 64R, 64MP, and similar designs. These deliver the Anschutz feel and accuracy at lower price than the Match 54 flagship, making them the practical entry point for serious .22 competitors and hunters who want premium accuracy without flagship pricing. Sub-MOA accuracy at 50 yards with quality ammunition is the baseline expectation.

The Match 54: Olympic-Grade Rifles

The Match 54 action equips Anschutz’s flagship competition rifles — the 1907, 1913, and 2013 series used at Olympic and World Cup level. These rifles feature individually fitted match triggers (often breaking under 50 grams), free-floating premium barrels, and the smoothest bolt cycling in production .22 rifles. They’re built for ISSF small-bore competition and shoot at a level no other production rifle matches.

Anschutz for Small Game and Training

Beyond competition, Anschutz sporter rifles serve hunters who demand the absolute best from a rimfire — squirrel, rabbit, and varmint hunters who want one-hole accuracy at 50 yards. Anschutz also produces excellent training rifles for centerfire shooters: the rimfire equivalent of practicing fundamentals at a fraction of the ammunition cost, while still using a precision-grade rifle that rewards good technique.

Choosing an Anschutz

For serious small-bore competition or biathlon, Match 54 is the only answer. For sport competition, hunting, and serious training, Match 64 covers the need at a more accessible price. Anschutz rifles hold their value remarkably well; a quality Anschutz is a lifetime rifle that resells at near its original cost decades later. Pair with quality match-grade ammunition (Lapua Center-X, Eley Tenex) to realize the rifle’s potential — bulk-pack .22 LR doesn’t do these rifles justice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are Anschutz rifles so expensive?
Hand-fitting, premium materials, and quality control to a standard not typical of production rifles. Each Anschutz Match action is assembled and tested individually; barrels are held to tolerances rare outside custom work; triggers are individually tuned. The result is a rifle that shoots at a level inexpensive .22s cannot match, and that holds its value indefinitely.

Match 54 vs. Match 64 — which should I buy?
Match 54 for Olympic-level small-bore or biathlon competition where every point matters. Match 64 for everything else, including serious hunting, intermediate competition, and high-quality training rifles. The Match 64 is a tremendous rifle in absolute terms; the Match 54 is exceptional even by Anschutz standards.

What ammunition do Anschutz rifles need?
Anschutz rifles reward premium match ammunition — Lapua, Eley, RWS — with the accuracy gains they were designed to deliver. They still shoot well with quality bulk ammunition (CCI Standard Velocity, SK Standard Plus), but reserving them for bulk .22 wastes the rifle’s potential. Test multiple ammunition lots to find what your individual rifle prefers.