Anschutz extended mag release

[ben777lemay]

Lets get straight to the point...

Anschutz mag release is CRAP !!!
Especially when you just loaded a couple mags of SK greasy ammunition ( even if you wipe your hands, they're still greasy ).

Decided to order an extended mag release from Nordic Marksman.
I was browsing thru the site and noticed that there is 3 different models.

1- The Anschutz extended (built from sheetmetal ) : https://www.nordicmarksman.com/44-Magazine-Retainer-Long.html

2- The Fortner/Anschutz V2 ( billet metal ) : https://www.nordicmarksman.com/Anschutz-Extended-Magazine-Release-V2.html

3- The Fortner/Anschutz extended ( billet metal ) : https://www.nordicmarksman.com/Anschutz-Extended-Magazine-Release-1416171017121727.html

Pics on my 64 MSR :

1- The Anschutz extended

2- The Fortner/Anschutz V2

3- The Fortner/Anschutz extended

More pics :

Middle mag release is the crappy factory unit

All of them works perfectly and is a big upgrade over the factory unit.
They are pretty expensive ( if you add the taxes and shipping ) but they worth every penny.
The extended mag release will fits many 64,54 and Fortner actions using #1420 mags.

So after I tried all the different models, I finally went with the # 3.
Release the mag isn't a pain in the a... anymore !

If you want one, you know where to go

 

[skwerl]

Extended Mag Release

Annies are poor as well as the Cooper 57M.

The release is for the Biathlon rifles to facilitate
use with gloves on .

 

[allan harris]

Anschutz North America sent me several of Version 1 and I have them on all my Anschutz sporters - Can't bring myself to fit one to my 57M Custom Classic though!

The 1761 mag release has it all over the 54 & 64 actions.

I really like that Version 3 unit - Thanks for posting the pics.

 

[.22LRGUY]

My 64 wears the Anschutz extended/sheetmetal one. Looks homely, but functions perfectly. As much as Anschutz charges for magazines, I haven't found them to be overly consistent. Some drop free, one of mine has to be pulled out, etc.

 

[ben777lemay]

Anschutz North America sent me several of Version 1 and I have them on all my Anschutz sporters - Can't bring myself to fit one to my 57M Custom Classic though!

The 1761 mag release has it all over the 54 & 64 actions.

I really like that Version 3 unit - Thanks for posting the pics.

The # 3 would look nice on such a classy rifle ( your Cooper 57 ).

My 64 wears the Anschutz extended/sheetmetal one. Looks homely, but functions perfectly. As much as Anschutz charges for magazines, I haven't found them to be overly consistent. Some drop free, one of mine has to be pulled out, etc.

Anschutz are such well built rifles but the magazine design/operation is really not the best when you compare them as CZ’s and others makers.

 

[horseman2]

My Cooper's each wear the longer version.
Sometimes the mag does not seat properly and requires a little push down on the top round and then works fine.
The short version has been received but has yet to be installed . . . after the next shoot might be appropriate.