6/19/2012

Anschutz, the well-known competition rifle company, has introduced a small-bore training and hunting rifle—the MSR RX22. With a target barrel and competition-inspired trigger, the MSR RX22 is a full-featured, precision .22-caliber rifle.

Built in a partnership between three German companies—Anschutz, German Sport Guns and ESC Ulm—to be a precision shooting .22, the MSR RX22 is an accurate self-loading rifle with excellent performance and reliability, operating on a force-locking, blowback system with a hammer lock.

The barrels are manufactured to the same tolerances of Anschutz target barrels, with button rifling and a recessed target crown. The components of the single-stage trigger are hardened and ground for a fast trigger with a consistent release between 3.3 to 5.5 pounds.

The MSR RX22 is available in four versions for left- or right-handed shooters, with a cocking handle capable of six locations and an ambidextrous safety. All four versions have a full-length Picatinny rail for mounting the included flip-up sights or additional optics, and the rifle is available with a 10-round detachable magazine through Steyr Arms for $895.

Manufacturer: J.G. Anschütz GmbH & Co. KG
Importer: Steyr Arms, Inc.
Model: MSR RX22
Operation: Semi-automatic
Caliber: .22 LR
Magazine: detachable polymer single-stack; 10 round (2, 5, 20, 22 available)
Barrel: 16.5 inch target barrel (button rifling)
Rifling: 1:16”
Sights: Flip-up iron sights; 16.92 inch Picatinny rail
Safety: two-position ambi-safety
Trigger type: single-stage, adjustable 3.3 to 5.5 lbs.
Stock: wood or polymer; fixed or foldable stock (depending on model)
Recoil pad: rubber elastomer
Checkering: non-slip stippled surfaces
Weight: 6.94 lbs.
Overall length: 32.8 to 43.1 inches (depending on the model)
Accessories: CD-Owner's manual, one detachable 10-round magazine, gun transport case, tool kit
MSRP: $895