Great Review of Straight-Pull Anschutz 1727 by Steven Boelter
If you like sweet-shooting .17 HMR rimfire rifles, and appreciate fine German engineering, then you’ll love the Anschutz model 1727. Rarely seen on American shores, this is the only varmint rifle in the world using the super-fast, straight-pull Fortner action. Developed for Olympic Biathlon competitions, the Fortner action can be cycled in the blink of an eye. Just pull back the side-lever with your forefinger and then snick the bolt back with your thumb. This slick-cycling action has been used for many years in biathlon rifles, but the model 1727 is the first example of a Fortner varminter.
Our friend Steven Boelter, author of the Rifleman’s Guide to Rimfire Ammunition, has been able to test the Anschutz model 1727 extensively, both from the bench and in the field. Steven has published an outstanding online review of the model 1727, lavishly illustrated with great photos that show all the details of this unique firearm. We strongly recommend you visit Boelter’s Rimfire Research & Development Website (RRDVegas.com) and read his Anschutz 1727 Review.
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After bench-testing the model 1727 for accuracy, and then using it on a ground squirrel safari, Boelter came away hugely impressed with this unique .17 HMR rifle:
The 1727 is truly a masterpiece; there really is no other way to look at it. I can’t think of any other rimfire action which remotely comes close in design or function, and executed at this level of precision.
The 1727 combines the accuracy of a single-shot match rifle, provides the convenience of a four-shot repeater, and cycles with nearly the speed of a semi-auto without fear of a dreaded case failure or “Ka-boom”. There’s really nothing else to say about the rifle. With virtually no short-comings in design or function, superb field performance and overall accuracy, it’s to be considered a 10 out of 10.
The only downside, Boelter explains, is the price: “The rifle alone has a suggested retail price of $3,500. When you add a nice set of Talley rings and bases along with a sharp Leupold scope, you’re approaching $5,000 USD. It’s completely out of reach for the majority of varmint hunters, and that is a shame.”
Anschutz 1727 Video Review from Australia. Amazing 50-yd accuracy at 12:00 time-mark.
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I saw the same action at IWA in the Wood and Alu free rifles as well as the BR model. Nifty cycling action.
Another example of over engineered German technology for a price. As good as it is, when you need to replace worn parts it is expensive at best or exasperation after sales service. Been there done that!
I’ve never shot an Anschutz, but they must be nice for $2000+ 4rd 17HMR rifle. I’ll stick with my Savage 93 especially since they finally came out with a 10rd mag.
Very nice! But as the artical points out to overpriced to be practical.
mikee, I have several “over-engineered” firearms which I bought heavily used for a fair price, but they still run circles around new “non over-engineered” competitors without having to replace anything, because durability is part of their “over-engineering.
Marc, you ever tried getting parts for a Blaser LRS 1? For example – try getting a magazine for a 6BR to suit an LRS 1 even though its listed in Blaser sales brochures. Waiting, waiting?? Try getting an 6XC barrel, even thugh its listed in the Blaser sales brochure. How about getting a replacement trigger sear for a Krico 650 from Krico? Where are the competition Sauer, Krico’s etc., on the FTR competition firing points? Why do Remington clones such as Surgeons, Stillers, Kelblys…etc., dominate accuracy competitons? One often touted reason – parts are available for Remingtons and their clones, many of which are interchangeable. What about aftermarket accessories such as stocks, Picatinny rails etc., I agree, these fancy European rifles are engineering marvels, but for that money I can buy an American custom built rifle that is as good as if not better in tolerance levels than a similar European rifle and still have access to excllent factory or aftermarket parts. Am I missing something?