Anschütz 1761 Classic Whisper £1,930

OUR VERDICT

Sound-modified rifles have always interested me. I have tested most of the moderators on the market with high-tech sound meters to measure decibel reduction but, out in the field, my favourite design has to be the fully suppressed variety.

Here, instead of the suppressor being attached to the end of the muzzle, the full-length moderator becomes an integral sleeve over the entire barrel with further noise-retarding baffles forward of the muzzle producing a truly ‘silent’ gun.

Perfect platform

Anschütz has had great success with its new 1761 rimfire rifle and decided that it was the perfect platform for conversion in .22 for full suppression (integral sound moderator — or Whisper) was born. Being an Anschütz, it’s certainly pricey but it is very well built and you know it’s designed correctly. Anschütz is synonymous with superb barrels and trigger systems and the new 1761 continues that tradition admirably.