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

							USER MANUAL
1827 F ANSCHÜTZ Biathlon Series Models
Issue 03/2016       
						

							Contents
1 Components / Terminology .................................4
2  Introduction
 ...........................................................5
3  Key to Symbols
 .....................................................5
3.1  General instructions ........................................................ 5
3.2  Safety instructions .......................................................... 5
4 General handling of firearms .............................6
4.1  Important basics ............................................................. 6
4.2  Shooting ........................................................................\
. 7
4.3  Maintenance .................................................................. 8
4.4  Transport ........................................................................\
 8
4.5  Storage ........................................................................\
.. 8
4.6  Hearing and eye protection ........................................... 8
5 Legalities ................................................................8
6  Intended use
 ..........................................................9
7  Liability
 ...................................................................9
8  Assembly and attaching                                        ..      
the barrelled action
 .................................................10
9  Loading / unloading
 ...........................................11
9.1  Loading ........................................................................\
 11
9.2  Unloading .................................................................... 12
10 Safety catch .........................................................14
10.1  Engaging the safety catch ............................................ 14
10.2  Releasing the safety catch ............................................ 14
11 Filling the magazine ...........................................15
12  Spare magazine retainer  /                                ......     
cartridge retainer
 .....................................................16
12.1  Spare magazine retainer ............................................. 16
12.2  Spare cartridge holder ................................................. 17
13 Removing / inserting  the  bolt ............................17
14  Dismantling / assembling  the  bolt
 ....................19
15  Cheek piece
 .........................................................20
15.1  Removing the cheek piece ............................................ 20
15.2  Adjusting the cheek piece ............................................. 20
16 Buttplate ..............................................................21
16.1  Removing the buttplate ................................................. 21
16.2  Adjusting the buttplate ................................................. 21
17 Trigger ..................................................................21
18  Dry firing device
 .................................................26
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							19 Maintenance / cleaning ......................................27
19.1  General ........................................................................\
 27
19.2  Cleaning the barrel ...................................................... 28
19.3  Maintenance intervals .................................................. 29
19.4  Trigger maintenance ..................................................... 29
19.5  Maintenance of the optical sights ................................. 29
20 Optical sights .......................................................30
20.1  Mounting ...................................................................... 30
20.2  Elevation and windage adjustment ............................... 30
20.3  Zero adjustment ........................................................... 30
21 Troubleshooting ..................................................30
22  Technical data
 .....................................................30
23  Disposal
 ................................................................31
24  Miscellaneous
 ......................................................31
25  Guarantee
 ...........................................................31
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							1 Components/Terminology
[1]  Cheek piece
[2]  Bolt
[3]  Breech case
[4]  Magazines in magazine retainer  
  (spare magazines)
[5]  Barrelled action
[6]  Front sight with snow cover
[7]  Muzzle
[8]  Cartridge holder [9] 
Magazine (in magazine guide)
[10]  Magazine release lever
[11]  Trigger
[12]  Forend raiser block
[13]  Bolt handle
[14]  Rear sight with snow cover
[15]  Stock
[16]  Buttplate
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Fig.1 Overview on the example 1827  F ANSCHÜTZ sprint nitrided
[1][2] [3][4] [5] [6]
[7]
[8]
[9]
[10]
[11]
[12]
[13]
[14]
[15]
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							2 Introduction
Dear ANSCHÜTZ Customer,
Thank you for choosing an ANSCHÜTZ product. Many spectacular sporting 
successes have been achieved by marksmen, olympians and shooters in world 
and European championships using ANSCHÜTZ sporting rifles. 
ANSCHÜTZ hunting and sporting rifles are highly reputed as a result of their 
well-engineered design, workmanship and outstanding shooting performance. 
Quality and precision are a part of our tradition,  
and have grown as a result of our experience since 1856.
We wish you much pleasure and sporting success with your new  
ANSCHÜTZ product.
Your ANSCHÜTZ team
3 Key to Symbols
In this handbook, the following symbols are used to distinguish between gen-
eral information and particularly important information:
3.1  General instructions
 
X is the symbol for an instruction
 
9 shows the desired result
 
y is the symbol for a list item
3.2  Safety instructions
 
I identifies a safety instruction
An instruction indicating a specific course of ac-
tion.
NOTE!
Indicates a hazardous situation that can lead  
to minor physical injury or material damage.
CAUTION!
Indicates a hazardous situation that can lead  
to serious physical injury or death.
WARNING!
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							4 General handling of firearms
Firearms are dangerous objects requiring the utmost care in their  
storage and use. The following safety and warning instructions must  
be observed without exception!
The firearms legislation of the relevant country  
must be respected and complied with.
NOTE!
4.1  Important basics
The use of firearms while under the influence of 
drugs, alcohol or medication is not permitted.
Vision, dexterity and judgement can all be ad-
versely affected.
A good physical and mental constitution is a  
prerequisite for using a firearm.
NOTE!  
I A firearm must only ever be used for its designated purpose.
 
I Firearms owners are responsible for ensuring that their firearm is at no time,  
and especially when absent, within reach of or accessible to children or other  
unauthorised persons.
 
I Firearms must not be handed over to unauthorised persons.
 
I Only original ANSCHÜTZ magazines may be used.
 
I The specified capacity of the magazines must not be exceeded.
 
I Modifications to the rifle or the use of non-genuine ANSCHÜTZ magazines  
and accessories can lead to malfunctions.
 
I Serious or life-threatening injuries and damage can be caused by the use of incorrect  
ammunition, by contamination in the barrel or by incorrect cartridge components.
 
I Weapons modified in a way that could affect safety must not be used. If a fault or  
malfunction is detected, the weapon must be unloaded and taken to an authorised  
gunsmith for repair.
 
I In the event of external effects (e.g. corrosion, being dropped, etc.), the weapon must be checked by 
an authorised gunsmith.
 
I A weapon must always be treated with the utmost care and be protected from accidental damage.
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							4.2 Shooting
Danger to life and causing material damage!
Aiming the rifle at people and objects.
 
h When the rifle is not in use, keep the muzzle  
pointing in a safe direction.
 
h The muzzle of a firearm must never be held in a direction 
where it can can cause damage or endanger life.
WARNING!
Malfunction when shooting!
Shot not discharged after trigger pulled.
 
h Do not look down into the muzzle.
 
h Keep the muzzle of the firearm pointing  
in a safe direction.
 
h Unload the firearm.
 
h Remove residues from the barrel.
WARNING!  
I Any firearm must be treated as if it were loaded.
 
I Never pick up a firearm by the trigger.
 
I Shooting galleries must be adequately ventilated.
 
I Any bullet trap in the shooting gallery must be completely safe and visible.
 
I No persons may stand in the vicinity of the target during a shoot.
 
I Firearms should not be used when visibility is poor.
 
I Do not shoot into the air, at hard or smooth surfaces, at water or at targets on the horizon.
 
I Do not shoot at targets if the shot could ricochet or be deflected in a dangerous manner.
 
I To prevent accidents or damage to your rifle, never discharge a shot with the muzzle held under 
water or up against materials or objects. 
 
I Only shoot using the calibre specified on the barrel of the rifle.
 
I Only new, clean, factory-charged ammunition of the calibre permitted for the rifle  
may be used.
 
I The ammunition must conform to the specifications of the C.I.P.
 
I Only ever load the rifle immediately before use.
 
I Use only genuine ANSCHÜTZ magazines.
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I The specified capacity of the magazines must not be exceeded.
 
I Life-threatening injuries and material damage can be caused by the use of incorrect  
ammunition, contamination in the barrel or incorrect cartridge components.
 
I Only genuine ANSCHÜTZ parts may be used.
4.3  Maintenance
 
I Ensure that the rifle is unloaded before and after use, or during maintenance  
and cleaning.
4.4  Transport
 
I Firearms may only be transported in an unloaded condition and in locked containers. 
 
I Only transport firearms in a clean, dry condition.
 
I Always place the rifle in the transport case with the sight facing upwards  
(towards the handle). This protects the rear sight from impacts and also protects  
the rear sight setting screws as a result.
4.5  Storage
 
I Firearms that are not in use must be kept in a secure place under lock and key.
 
I Firearms must always be stored in an unloaded and uncocked condition.
 
I Ammunition must be kept in a separate place under lock and key.
4.6  Hearing and eye protection
For your own safety, approved hearing and eye   
protection should be used when shooting!
Shooting without safety equipment can result in  
damage to your hearing and sight.
NOTE!
5  Legalities
The applicable firearms legislation, regulations 
and provisions for the relevant country, and 
also the safety rules of the hunting and sporting 
organisations must be observed.
NOTE!
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							6 Intended use
The 1827 Fortner small-bore match rifle is a biathlon rifle. It must only be used 
on shooting ranges (for sporting disciplines) and may only be used by persons 
who hold the appropriate firearms certificate.
Its use is subject exclusively to the "General Technical Regulations" for all shoot-
ing sport disciplines of the INTERNATIONAL SHOOTING SPORT FEDERA -
TION (ISSF), Bavariaring 21, 80336 Munich, Germany, or the regulations 
of the INTERNATIONAL BIATHLON UNION, Peregrinstrasse 14, A -5020 
Salzburg, Austria, E-mail: [email protected]).
A firearm must only ever be used for its desig-
nated purpose.
NOTE!
7  Liability
ANSCHÜTZ will accept no liability or claims for compensation  
for damage of any kind arising from:
 
y failure to comply with the instructions in this user's handbook,
 
y improper treatment or repair,
 
y use of non-genuine ANSCHÜTZ parts,
 
y incorrect handling or care,
 
y negligence,
 
y removal of the sealing lacquer,
 
y unauthorised tampering or
 
y transport damage.
Modifications to or tampering with the rifle or its 
parts are forbidden and may possibly infringe 
the guarantee conditions. 
Alterations of this kind can have an adverse ef-
fect on the safe use of the product and lead to ac-
cidents that endanger life and limb. In such cases 
the guarantee is automatically void.
CAUTION!
 
I The rifle must be examined for any changes before use on each occasion. 
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							8 Assembly  and  attaching  the  barrelled                                                                   \
       
    action 
The stock and the barrelled action are packed  
separately for safety reasons and will have to  
be assembled.
NOTE!
 
X Wipe off any excess oil from the surface of the barrelled action.
 
X Remove the magazine [9] and the two bedding screws [a].
 
X Lay the barrelled action [5] in the milled-out channel in the stock [15] (see 
Fig. 2).
The transverse slot on the underside of the 
receiver [3] must be pushed on to the iron abut-
ment inserted transversely in the stock [15].
The receiver [3] must not rest on the abutment.
NOTE!  
X Screw in the two bedding screws [a] and tighten them alternately and 
evenly in stages.
[5]
[15][3]
Fig.2 Attaching the barrelled action
For correct tightening of the action screws [a],     
ANSCHÜTZ recommends the use of the Modell 
4405 torque screwdriver (Item No.: 001176), 
which must be set to 5 Nm. A palpable and  
audible clicking indicates that the set value has 
been reached.
NOTE!
Settling of the stock wood can occur after the 
initial assembly of the barrelled action [5]. 
ANSCHÜTZ therefore recommends loosening 
the action screws [a] after a time and tightening 
them again in accordance with Chapter 8.
NOTE!
 
I The attachment of the barrelled action must be checked each time before shooting to ensure that it is 
secure.
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