10-Aug-2026
Search interest in the Anschütz 9015 has been climbing steadily among UK shooters, and it is not hard to see why. If you have spent any time around a ten-metre air rifle range, at a club, a county championship, or watching Olympic qualifying, you will have seen the 9015 on the firing line. It has become the benchmark precision match air rifle of its generation, and for British target shooters looking to move up from a club gun to something genuinely competitive, it is usually the first name on the shortlist.
This guide covers what the 9015 actually is, the main variants you will encounter, who it suits, and what to look for when buying one new or second-hand in the UK.
What is the Anschütz 9015?
Anschütz has been building target rifles in Ulm, Germany since 1856, and the company’s smallbore rifles, the famous Match 54 action among them, have dominated international competition for decades. You can see that heritage on our Anschütz Match 54 listings page, where the family resemblance to the air rifle line is obvious.
The 9015 is the company’s flagship precompressed-air (PCP) match air rifle, built for ISSF ten-metre competition. It is a single-shot precision instrument in .177 calibre, designed to put pellet after pellet through the same hole at ten metres. Everything about it, the balance, the adjustability, the trigger, is aimed at consistency under competition pressure rather than power or field use.
That focus matters for UK buyers. Because match air rifles of this type run at sub-12 ft·lb energy levels, the 9015 sits comfortably within the standard UK airgun framework, which is one reason ten-metre shooting remains one of the most accessible precision disciplines in the country.
Why the 9015 has such a strong reputation
Three things come up again and again when British shooters talk about the 9015.
The first is the trigger. Anschütz match triggers are widely regarded as among the finest made, with adjustment for weight, travel, and position that lets a shooter tune the release to their exact preference. Once set, it stays set.
The second is adjustability. The 9015 is less a fixed rifle than a fitting system: cheekpiece height and cast, buttplate position and angle, grip angle, fore-end depth, nearly every contact point can be tailored to the shooter. For junior shooters who are still growing, or clubs fitting multiple team members, that flexibility is a genuine practical advantage rather than a gimmick.
The third is sheer mechanical consistency. The action and regulated air system deliver remarkably stable velocities shot to shot, which at ten metres translates into groups limited by the shooter, not the rifle.
Variants and configurations
The 9015 comes in several factory configurations, and understanding them helps when comparing listings. The “One” versions are the fully adjustable competition models most commonly seen in the UK. Club editions offer a simplified stock at a lower price point for newer shooters, while the top-end variants pair the action with aluminium precision stocks aimed at national and international competitors. Junior configurations with shorter stocks also appear on the used market as young shooters move up.
Because so much of the rifle is adjustable, two used 9015s can look quite different in photographs while being mechanically identical underneath. Focus on the action and specification rather than the stock setup you see in the pictures, most of it can be reconfigured.
Who should buy one?
The 9015 makes most sense for club target shooters ready to commit to ten-metre competition, parents of junior shooters progressing through county and national pathways, and experienced smallbore shooters adding an air discipline for winter training. If you are simply after a general-purpose garden or hunting airgun, a sporting PCP is the better tool, have a look at our air gun listings for the sporting side of the market, or our comparison of the Anschütz 1416 and 1782 rimfire rifles if the brand itself is what draws you.
Price positioning is unambiguously premium. New examples represent a serious investment, which is exactly why the used market is worth watching: match rifles tend to be owned by careful, technically minded shooters, cleaned and stored properly, and shot indoors. A well-kept second-hand 9015 is often one of the best value routes into top-flight target shooting.
Buying a used Anschütz 9015 in the UK: What to check
A few sensible checks apply when browsing second-hand listings. Ask about the air cylinder’s test date, as PCP cylinders have defined service lives and a cylinder due for testing is a negotiating point rather than a dealbreaker. Ask how many pellets the rifle has seen and whether it has been serviced, club rifles shoot high volumes, privately owned ones often far less. Check what is included: sights, adjustable buttplate hardware, fore-end raiser blocks and grips all cost real money to replace. Finally, confirm which stock configuration you are getting, since junior and full-size hardware differ.
You can browse current Anschütz 9015 listings on Rightgun.uk to compare configurations and prices across the UK market in one place.
FAQ
Do I need a licence to own an Anschütz 9015 in the UK? Match air rifles of this type operate below the legal airgun power threshold, so in England and Wales no certificate is required for adults. Scotland requires an air weapon certificate. Normal airgun law on safe storage and use applies.
Is the 9015 suitable for a junior shooter? Yes, it is one of the most popular junior pathway rifles in the country. The stock adjusts dramatically, and shorter junior configurations exist. Many families buy used and resell as the shooter grows.
What pellets does it shoot? Flat-headed .177 match pellets. Serious competitors batch-test pellets to their individual rifle, and many UK dealers offer testing services.
Is it worth buying second-hand? Generally, yes. Match rifles lead pampered lives, and depreciation on a used example makes top-level equipment accessible for club-budget money. Apply the checks above and buy from a reputable seller.
Find your Match rifle on Rightgun.uk
Whether you are stepping up to your first serious competition rifle or hunting for a specific configuration, the UK’s ten-metre scene is well served by the second-hand market. Browse the latest Anschütz 9015 rifles for sale and the wider air gun marketplace on Rightgun.uk, the dedicated UK marketplace for the shooting community, and set up alerts so the right rifle does not pass you by.
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