Competition shooting can be a pricey pastime, and the team at Anderson Manufacturing understands that. The Anderson Precision Series line of rifles is designed to make competing in a variety of areas far more affordable. There are four rifles in the series: The Competitor, The Marksman, The Sharpshooter, and The Varminter. All four rifles are chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO. If you’re interested in competition shooting, this series might be a good fit for you.
Anderson Manufacturing provided details of their Precision Series:
Competitor
- Geared toward competition, it’s equipped with Anderson’s Stallion muzzle brake to reduce recoil, an ambidextrous safety switch, and an adjustable Anderson gas block.
- Lightweight – This rifle runs a low-mass Anderson bolt carrier group and its 18’’ tapered profile barrel is sheathed by Anderson’s T6 aluminum 15’’ MLOK handguard.
- Comfortable – Equipped with Hogue’s OverMolded Rubber Beavertail Grip with Finger Grooves.
Marksman
- Versatile – Based on Special Purpose Rifle (SPR) concept, the 18’’ tapered profile barrel allows the shooter increased range on point targets.
- Dual-Purpose Comfort – This rifle is equipped with Magpul’s K2 pistol grip that allows for onboard storage combined with a more vertical, modern grip.
- Lightweight – Fitted with Anderson’s 15’’ T6 aluminum MLOK handguard that reduces rifle weight while also accommodating shooter customization forward of the receivers.
- Tactical – Anderson’s Knight Stalker flash hider suppresses muzzle flash.
Sharpshooter
- Long-Range – This rifle’s 20’’ tapered profile barrel optimizes accuracy and range, allowing the shooter target options to 550 meters and beyond.
- Dual-Purpose Comfort – This rifle is equipped with Magpul’s K2 pistol grip that allows for onboard storage without sacrificing shooter ergonomics.
- Tactical – Anderson’s Knight Stalker flash hider suppresses muzzle flash.
Varminter
- Geared towards small-predator and varmint hunters, also great for accurate range time.
- Enhanced Durability, Reduced Recoil, and Optimal Accuracy at Range – This rifle is fitted with Anderson’s 20’’ heavy barrel with target crown sheathed by Anderson’s T6 aluminum 15’’ Round Tube MLOK handguard to reduce weight and allow for shooter customization.
- Comfortable – Equipped with Hogue’s OverMolded Rubber Beavertail Grip with Finger Grooves.
Whether you’re looking for a gun for longer-range, precision, or hunting varmints, the Anderson Precision Series lineup has you covered. In addition to their all being chambered in 5.56 NATO, each rifle has a Schmid Tool two-stage trigger with a four-and-a-half-pound pull. Anderson states the trigger has a crisp, clean break.
All four guns are listed with an MSRP below $1000 and, according to the manufacturer, have been designed and manufactured with attention to detail.
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