New Anschutz extended magazine release?

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Just looking at this new offering from Nordic Marksman which strikes me as the greatest potential add on to my Anschutz ever, nasty little factory mag release being the pain that it is. Typical Canadian online buy, meaning that a $55 purchase + taxes and shipping and taxes on the shipping will come out to around $85, so I'm wondering if anyone has installed one of these and how they like it.

They're a sponsor here, right? The item in question is right on the home page: https://www.nordicmarksman.com/
 
All that was available when the same "Nasty little Pain" was encountered on my Coopers was the Biathlon version.
I bit the bullet when I bought the 1710 and it is right up there with "sliced bread".
When installing, pay attention to the set up. Once in place the spring is forced over the catch.
On RimfireCentral, a screw was installed into release to accomplish the same end but I could not find the ones from the Coopers.
The cost was offset by buying the Pica Tinny rail at the same time . . . false economy strategy.

This is the Biathlon version on a Cooper:



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Big Bad said:
Just looking at this new offering from Nordic Marksman which strikes me as the greatest potential add on to my Anschutz ever, nasty little factory mag release being the pain that it is. Typical Canadian online buy, meaning that a $55 purchase + taxes and shipping and taxes on the shipping will come out to around $85, so I'm wondering if anyone has installed one of these and how they like it.

They're a sponsor here, right? The item in question is right on the home page: https://www.nordicmarksman.com/
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I did, twice on 1903 MSR. Easy to install. Work great. Nordic is the only dealer to get those that I know of. This is not new part. It have been on their web site for more than 3 years.
 
Janeau said:
I did, twice on 1903 MSR. Easy to install. Work great. Nordic is the only dealer to get those that I know of. This is not new part. It have been on their web site for more than 3 years.
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Oh well, I've been through their somewhat difficult website quite a few times specifically looking for Anschutz stuff and have never noticed the things until this morning. More fool me. But now I know that there are 3 different such, I have to wonder if I'm sure which one I'm gonna get... I guess it's clear, sorta.
 
I put one on a 1710 that was in a GRS stock. It can be a little tricky getting the spring in place, but it is worth the effort.

Some instructions can be found here, especially in post #6 h ttps://www.rimfirecentral.com/threads/extended-magazine-release.1134817/

There's a do-it-yourself alternative to the Anschutz parts. See, for example, h ttps://www.rimfirecentral.com/threads/diy-54-extended-mag-release.1168195/
 
They are standard on basically on Anschütz biathlon variants (and I believe 54-action repeaters) from 1427B, 1827B and obviously 1827F. Originally, the old style stocks would slope down and include the trigger guard, ie deep mag well.

On other profile stocks they serve as an easier method to actuate the mag release (some people also put a rod through the hole as an additional perpendicular lever. Easy to install. I have many spares actually from various builds. The Fortner ones are the best however.
 
Sooo... I have the Fortner version of the improved mag release but find myself stymied on the best way to install it... I get really nervous around small spring loaded parts and to make matters worse I can't find the usual how-to install your new mag release-type video on Youtube. Can anyone provide advice here?
 
grauhanen said:
I put one on a 1710 that was in a GRS stock. It can be a little tricky getting the spring in place, but it is worth the effort.

Some instructions can be found here, especially in post #6 h ttps://www.rimfirecentral.com/threads/extended-magazine-release.1134817/

There's a do-it-yourself alternative to the Anschutz parts. See, for example, h ttps://www.rimfirecentral.com/threads/diy-54-extended-mag-release.1168195/
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The degree of difficulty was in the alignment of the holes with the spring being the problem.
When I changed sides, going through the spring first, it was piece of cake.
 
Annie mag release

As with most OEM parts installing this on
the Anschutz was quite painless , the Cooper
57m posed an alignment challenge.

The benefits are fantastic , the lever could
be shortened if you find it unsightly tho it
looks fine with the 10 shot mag.

... skwerl
 

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All told, that was one beach of a job, considering how easy it looks from the outside. Getting the spring back in place with the little cross bolt and C ring retainers was just the usual gunsmithing PITA, but nothing in the way of needle nosed pliers or a half dozen other tricks would get the little spring arm over and re-hooked. In the end I had to get some pro advice from Nordic Marksman, who very kindly explained that the use of a notched screwdriver works best, and even sent me a 2 second video to demonstrate. All I had to do then was to get a dollar store screwdriver (66.6 cents, but I had to buy a pack of 5 assorted) and then notch the blade tip with a file I have for sharpening Silky saw blades. After that it was a 2 second snap, but that's one cheap screwdriver I'm going to hold onto. For sure though, in comparison to the factory original the new release will be so darned easy to use that it was all worth it. I think that's one design feature that Anschutz should reengineer.
 
Yes, your tales sound familiar. I installed one, with some perseverance, but got it done with similar techniques.
The second one was a real pain. Should have been easier. I found the holes in the release a tad too tight; about same as the retainer pin. So, I drilled the holes a tiny bit larger, and it worked. These latest releases are easy to use and blend very well into the stock.
 
Big Bad said:
All told, that was one beach of a job, considering how easy it looks from the outside. Getting the spring back in place with the little cross bolt and C ring retainers was just the usual gunsmithing PITA, but nothing in the way of needle nosed pliers or a half dozen other tricks would get the little spring arm over and re-hooked. In the end I had to get some pro advice from Nordic Marksman, who very kindly explained that the use of a notched screwdriver works best, and even sent me a 2 second video to demonstrate. All I had to do then was to get a dollar store screwdriver (66.6 cents, but I had to buy a pack of 5 assorted) and then notch the blade tip with a file I have for sharpening Silky saw blades. After that it was a 2 second snap, but that's one cheap screwdriver I'm going to hold onto. For sure though, in comparison to the factory original the new release will be so darned easy to use that it was all worth it. I think that's one design feature that Anschutz should reengineer.
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45Auto said:
Yes, your tales sound familiar. I installed one, with some perseverance, but got it done with similar techniques.
The second one was a real pain. Should have been easier. I found the holes in the release a tad too tight; about same as the retainer pin. So, I drilled the holes a tiny bit larger, and it worked. These latest releases are easy to use and blend very well into the stock.
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I would say that's an overall easier job than converting older Anschütz rifles. Newer Anschütz have the mag release and spring held with a pin/c-clip. Older variants used driven pins (with a punch).
Using a tool hook or small screwdriver is usually your friend to put the spring back in place.

Anschütz hasn't substantially changed the design of their standard .22LR mag assembly and magazines for the last 50 years. The only notable changes are minor simplifications such as stamped dimples for the mag release retainer stop (in lieu of a roll pin), different kind of sheet metal, often foregoing the long mag well for most applications (to fit both short and long mags, and easier to install)... Only Fortner and niche custom shops have been doing variants and mods.
 
I have a 1903 MSR and I installed the "FORTNER ANSCHUTZ EXTENDED MAGAZINE RELEASE-1416/1710/1712/1727" from Nordic Marksman. A huge improvement over the original factory release. This release is is not nearly as long as the Biathlon version and still gets the job done. My only advise is to look closely at the existing release before you disassemble it. This will help you visualize how the release and spring interact and assembly will be easy. I consider it money well spent.
 
David Scott said:
I have a 1903 MSR and I installed the "FORTNER ANSCHUTZ EXTENDED MAGAZINE RELEASE-1416/1710/1712/1727" from Nordic Marksman. A huge improvement over the original factory release. This release is is not nearly as long as the Biathlon version and still gets the job done. My only advise is to look closely at the existing release before you disassemble it. This will help you visualize how the release and spring interact and assembly will be easy. I consider it money well spent.
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I got the same version, my belief being that if you're not strictly just target shooting, the really long ones are liable to lead to a lost or at least unintentionally released magazine.
 
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