The Anschutz 1761 HB is a bolt-action rimfire rifle chambered in .22 LR, built around a 20-inch heavy barrel for stability during precision shooting. It wears a walnut thumbhole stock over a blued metal finish, with a 2-stage trigger and a bolt-mounted manual safety. The rifle feeds from a 5-round magazine. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Anschutz 
• Model: 1761 HB 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 5 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 20" 
• Stock: Walnut Thumbhole 
• Finish: Blued 
   

Detailed Features 

• 20-inch heavy barrel is built for shot-to-shot consistency in a precision role. 
• 2-stage trigger gives a controlled, crisp break for deliberate trigger management. 
• Walnut thumbhole stock provides a consistent, repeatable hold. 
• Bolt-mounted manual safety is easy to check by feel. 
• 5-round magazine keeps loading straightforward for range sessions.

Owners of the Anschutz 1761 HB consistently point to Anschutz's reputation for tight rimfire tolerances, and the heavy barrel on this model is credited with steady, repeatable results from range to range. Some buyers note the price premium over more common .22 LR bolt guns, but most feel the build quality justifies it.

The thumbhole walnut stock on the 1761 HB draws praise for a stable, consistent hold, though a few shooters with larger hands find the thumbhole opening tight. The 2-stage trigger is a common highlight, since it lets shooters build a rhythm on the first stage before the break.

As a dedicated rimfire target rifle, the 1761 HB is not marketed as a do-it-all field gun, and owners generally buy it specifically for its precision role rather than casual plinking. Aftermarket support for Anschutz stocks and triggers exists but is narrower than for more mainstream .22 LR platforms, so some owners keep the rifle close to factory configuration.