Anschutz Small Bore Rifle Biathlon Small Bore Target Rifle 1827 F User Manual

16 Buttplate
16.1  Removing the buttplate 
 
X Release the clamping screw [x].
 
X Remove the buttplate [16] from the holder.
 
X Fit in reverse order.
16.2  Adjusting the buttplate 
 
X Release clamping screws [x] and [z].
 
X Turn the knurled screws [y] until the desired tilt and length are achieved.
 
X Move the buttplate [16] up or down until the desired height is set.
 
X Retighten the clamping screws [x] and [z] hand tight.
 
I If just clamping screw [z] is released, only the height of the butt...

[1][2] [3][4]
[5] [6]
[7]
[8]
Fig.24 Trigger
Key (to Fig. 24)
1
First stage adjusting screw
2 Second stage adjusting screw
3 Trigger blade
4 Trigger stop adjusting screw
5 First stage pull adjusting screw
6 Trigger weight adjusting screw
7 Trigger cam
8 Firing pin
1 Trigger weight
Adjusting the trigger weight by means of adjusting screw [6]:
 
y turn clockwise = trigger weight is increased (+)
 
y turn anticlockwise = trigger weight is reduced (–)
The trigger and first stage weights are mechanically...

Setting the optimum sear engagement: 
I The rifle must be unloaded.
 
X Cock the rifle and release the trigger (check whether the trigger releases 
as desired).
If the sear engagement is too long:
There is a short travel from the second stage to the release of the trigger (so-
called "pull" or "tug").  
X After cocking and releasing the trigger, turn adjusting screw [2] clockwise 
in steps (approx. 
1/8 turn each time).
 
X Repeat the procedure until the second stage is no longer...

4 First stage travel (only with two-stage triggers)
First stage travel denotes the travel of the trigger blade from the zero position to 
the second stage.
Setting the first stage travel by means of adjusting screw [1]: 
y turn clockwise = first stage travel is shortened
 
y turn anticlockwise = first stage travel is lengthened
Danger to life!
The first stage travel adjusting screw is set beyond the second 
stage function.
 
h Never turn the first stage travel adjusting screw beyond 
the second stage...

7 Converting a two-stage trigger to a single stage trigger
Adjustments: 
y Turn the screw for the first stage travel [1] anticlockwise until the maximum 
first stage length has been set.
 
y Cock
 
y Turn adjusting screw [2] (second stage) antickockwise until the  
trigger releases.
 
y From this setting, turn adjusting screw [2] approx. 
1/4 turn  
clockwise.
 
9 The trigger is now adjusted for single stage; there is no longer  
any first stage travel.
Danger to life from automatic firing!
Automatically...

The trigger does not catch the firing pin: 
y Adjustiing screw [1] (first stage) is screwed in several turns too far.
 
y Check that the tension spring is not damaged and is fitted correctly.
The single stage trigger is set too tight:  
y Turn adjusting screw [2] clockwise in 
1/4 turn steps until the firing pin [8] is 
caught.
The catch link return spring is too weak or is defective:  
y The trigger must be returned to the factory for repair.
18 Dry firing device 
The length of the firing pin is...

19 Maintenance/cleaning
19.1  General 
Danger to life!
Danger to life from loaded firearm.
 
h Ensure that the rifle is unloaded before use or  
during maintenance and cleaning work.
WARNING!
Injury and material damage!
Danger of injury or material damage as a result of  
not removing the oil from the barrel and chamber.
 
h Each time before shooting, any oil or foreign objects must 
be removed from the barrel and chamber.
CAUTION!
The rifle should be protected from dust, sand,  
moisture, heat and...

Always look out for any changes or damage 
that may occur to the rifle.
In the event of a change or damage, the rifle 
must immediately be taken to an authorised 
gunsmith or sent to ANSCHÜTZ for inspection.
CAUTION!19.2 Cleaning the barrel
If the barrel is only slightly dirty, use a plastic brush to clean it.
 
X Lightly oil the plastic brush and push it through the barrel from  
the cartridge chamber end with a suitable cleaning rod.
Fig.26 Plastic brush
If the barrel is very dirty, use a bronze brush...

19.3 Maintenance intervals
Pay attention to the instructions supplied with 
the cleaner.
NOTE!
Before shooting  
y Carefully remove any oil from the rifle.
 
I The de-oiling of the rifle should be carried out at room temperature, as too many residues can be left 
in the barrel if it is very cold.
After shooting  
y Pass a dry brush through the barrel (to remove powder residues).
 
y Do not bring the rifle into warm rooms with the bolt locked and  
the snow cover closed (condensation).
After the...

20 Optical sights
Operating and maintenance instructions can be 
found in the individual manufacturer's documen-
tation.
NOTE!
20.1  Mounting 
The rear sight is slid on to the 11 mm wide V-block rails and locked in a suitable 
position using the 2 clamping screws (just tighten hand-tight).
20.2 Elevation and windage adjustment 
The elevation and windage adjusting screws have click stops. The position of 
the aiming point is moved from click to click.
 
y Elevation when shooting high = turn rotary...