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Churchill Highlander Rifle Review

The Churchill Highlander is a European-style bolt action rifle that features a free-floated barrel, a butter knife bolt handle and a magazine with a capacity of three or four rounds, depending on the caliber. All rifles are equipped with a rubber recoil stopper at the rear end of the stock.

Most models of the Churchill Highlander rifle do not come with iron sights preinstalled. However, the rifle's action is based on the Mauser system, and the scope mounts are interchangeable with numerous other rifles. This makes it easy to mount a scope or other optics onto the rifle, especially since the distances between the mounting holes on the top of the receiver are shared with several different brands.

The rifle is available in a variety of calibers and has a bolt with two locking lugs, which provide a secure and tight lockup with the action housing when firing. There is a hinged floorplate on the lower part of the forearm and a side safety lever on the right upper side of the receiver that can be easily reached with a thumb.

Imported by Kassnar in the 1980s, the Churchill Highlander rifle was manufactured in Italy by FIAS (Fabrique Italiani Armi Sabatti). In 1989, Kassnar transferred ownership of the Churchill name to Ellet Brothers distributors, who produced firearms under the Churchill branding with the initials "EB" in the serial number.

Kassnar Churchill Highlander, chambered for .30-06 Spr.

Figure 1: Kassnar Churchill Highlander, chambered for .30-06 Spr. (Source: https://www.collectorsfirearms.com/products/21759-kassnar-churchill-30-06-r19374.html)

Churchill Highlander Calibers

The rifle can be chambered for the following calibers:

.222 Rem.
.223 Rem.
.243 Win.
6.5x55
.270 Win.
7mm Rem. Mag.
.308 Win.
.30-06 Spr.

Churchill Highlander comes with four holes on the top of the receiver which can be used for scope mounting purposes. There are two holes on the front and two on the rear mounting surface.

Churchill Highlander receiver, chambered for 6.5x55

Figure 2: The receiver of Churchill Highlander, chambered for 6.5x55 (Source: https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/rifles---spanish/kassnar---model-churchill-highlander----30-06-sprg-.cfm?gun_id=101210669)

Churchill Highlander

A: 21.9 mm

B: /

C: 15.3 mm

BHU: 3.2 mm

Ø: M3.5

R1: R60

R2: R17

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Churchill Highlander

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Churchill Highlander

All the rifles listed in the category below have one-piece mounts interchangeable with Churchill Highlander. For one-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, mounting surfaces on these rifles must match in every dimension.

Unfortunately, we were unable to find the B distance of the mounting holes and thus cannot provide you with the list of interchangeable one-piece scope mounts. Should you happen to own this rifle and would be willing to share with us the exact distance between inner holes (B), please contact us at info@optics-trade.eu

Your help is greatly appreciated.

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Churchill Highlander

All the rifles listed in the category below have two-piece mounts interchangeable with Churchill Highlander. To meet interchangeability conditions, two-piece mounts must match in all dimensions except the B distance. B distance can vary because two-piece mounts can be installed and adjusted closer or further apart. Such rifles are:

Bergara B14 SA
Bergara Premier SA
Bergara B14 LA
Bergara Premier LA
BSA Repetierer
CZ 600 Lux (Medium)
CZ 600 Range (Medium)
Remington 700 LA
Remington 700 SA
Remington 78 LA
Remington 78 SA
Remington 721
Remington 725
Remington 40x SA
Remington 40x LA
Remington 722
Remington 40-XB
Weatherby Mark V
Weatherby Vanguard SA
Weatherby Vanguard LA
Haenel Jaeger 10 Pro
Sauer 100
Sauer 101
Mauser M18
Mauser M12 (2019-onward)
CZ 550 Scandinavia
CZ 600 Lux (Long)
CZ 600 Range (Long)
CZ 600 Lux (Mini)
CZ 600 Range (Mini)
Mauser M94 (1994)
Mauser M1996 (Serial number < 12000)
Sabatti Tactical SA
Sabatti Compact Scout SA (pre-2017)
Sabatti Rover 600
Sabatti Tactical LA
Sabatti Compact Scout LA (pre-2017)
Sabatti Rover 870
Sabatti TLD
Sabatti Tactical EVO
Sabatti Rover Traqueur
Brno Scandinavian
Haenel Jaeger 10 Pro
Haenel Jaeger 10 (Up from Series-Nr. JX-000920)
Howa 1500 LA
Howa 1500 SA
Howa 1500 Mini

Best Scope Mounts for Churchill Highlander

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Churchill Highlander

We suggest using EAW's two-piece pivot mount if you need detachable mounts that are easy to install. It's made of high-quality steel and comes with a 30-year warranty.

Help Us Build Our Riflescope Mounts Database

If you happen to own this or any other rifle, we would appreciate it if you could help us expand our database by sending us some photos of the rifle receiver (the bare mounting surface of the rifle without the scope mounts installed). For your help, our company offers a fair return in terms of practical rewards.

Please send us an email for more information. You can contact us here: info@optics-trade.eu