Biathlon rifle

A Biathlon rifle is a gun designed for use in a Biathlon event, most typically the .22 LR rifle as used in the Biathlon at the Winter Olympics, which is the winter variant of the standard Olympic rifle, and is named after .22 Long Rifle ammunition. Specialist biathlon rifles are ultra lightweight, and usually equipped with straight-pull actions, integrated magazine carriers, and ergonomic stock designs suitable for both prone and standing shooting positions.[1] The current sport standard is the Anschütz 1827F, which is reported to be used by an estimated 97% of biathlon competitors worldwide.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Anatomy of an Olympic Biathlon Rifle
  2. ↑ Biathlon Rifles: A Very Specialized Firearm
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