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Schultz & Larsen M68

Name: Schultz & Larsen M68
Brand: Schultz & Larsen

Bolt action · .30-06 Springfield · introduced 1967

Also known as Schultz & Larsen Model 68, M68DL

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About the Schultz & Larsen M68

The Schultz & Larsen M68 is a Danish bolt-action sporting rifle produced at the Otterup factory from 1967 to 1970. It is built on the company's distinctive multi-lug rear-locking bolt action, where the locking lugs sit at the rear of the bolt and engage the receiver rather than the barrel, a design valued for accuracy and chambered for cartridges such as the .30-06 Springfield. The premium M68DL (Deluxe) variant is widely regarded as the finest hunting rifle ever made by Schultz & Larsen.

Schultz & Larsen built its reputation on precision target rifles, including the M52 used in Olympic-level competition, and carried that match-rifle pedigree into the M68 sporting line. The rear-locking action descended from the firm's match guns made between 1938 and 1970.

Schultz & Larsen M68 specifications

General

Type: Rifle
Action: Bolt action
Firing mechanism: Hammer-fired
Trigger: Single action
Calibres: .30-06 Springfield
Magazine capacity: 3 rounds
Magazine: Detachable box magazine

Dimensions

Barrel length: 610 mm (24.0 in)
Overall length: 1130 mm (44.5 in)
Weight (empty): 3.30 kg (7.28 lb)

Barrel

Rifling: Right hand

Materials

Barrel: Steel
Receiver / frame: Steel
Stock: Walnut
Finish: blued

Performance

Muzzle velocity (typical): 880 m/s (2887 fps)
Muzzle energy (typical): 4515 J (3330 ft·lb)
Effective range: 300 m

History

Introduced: 1967
Discontinued: 1970
Production status: Discontinued
Country of origin: DK
Designer: Schultz & Larsen Gevaerfabrik

Features

Rear locking bolt
Detachable magazine
Rosewood forearm tip
Recoil pad
Match grade barrel

Safety

Manual safety

Fed by a single-column three-round detachable magazine released by a button ahead of the trigger guard. Only around 1,800 rifles were built before high production costs ended the line. Offered in a range of chamberings including .30-06 Springfield, .308 Winchester, .243 Winchester and magnum calibers.