Olympic Rifles
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zzzippper
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And what was the caliber?
Gunslinger808
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Over 90% of the shooters use the Anschütz 1827F Fortner, in 22LR.
Of course with our media coverage it was a skiing event where they just had a rifle strapped to their back.
Of course with our media coverage it was a skiing event where they just had a rifle strapped to their back.
Anschutz, Walther and I think Hamerlii (sp). The Russians have produced their own at one time.
I've always thought that a heavy barrelled Ruger 10-22 would be interesting but, the sighting plain is probably not long enough. Not to mention the rule book.
I've always thought that a heavy barrelled Ruger 10-22 would be interesting but, the sighting plain is probably not long enough. Not to mention the rule book.
Dennis The B
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They're .22 LR. The straight-pull actions are "Fortner", according to Wikipedia. Made by Anschutz, Izhmash, and Finn, according to the article.
Bkreutz
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That's why I watched it on Canadian TV (I'm close enough to Canada that my cable provider offers CBUT)
Gunslinger808
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MSRP is just over $3000.
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There's an Izhmash (Russian?) for sale on RimfireCentral.
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They almost had to call this Olympic event off due to the .22 LR shortage but, a couple of 525 buckets from Wallyworld for $60 each saved the day.
JPriest
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Don't know about the .22 ammo used at Sochi but I remember reading years ago how the ammo must be specially produced to operate efficiently in Alpine conditions.
Even excellent match ammo isn't good enough. With the cold, maybe not a Sochi problem, ammo pressures drop a lot.
In the article I read the USA team had the wrong ammo and couldn't figure out why at first they shot so poorly in practice.
A quick order of German .22s was provided.
Supposedly at Remington or Winchester the production rate for specialty matches like the Olympics is run at hundreds an hour, not tens of thousands like the stuff we get over the counter or even some of the so-called match ammo at good gun stores.
Even excellent match ammo isn't good enough. With the cold, maybe not a Sochi problem, ammo pressures drop a lot.
In the article I read the USA team had the wrong ammo and couldn't figure out why at first they shot so poorly in practice.
A quick order of German .22s was provided.
Supposedly at Remington or Winchester the production rate for specialty matches like the Olympics is run at hundreds an hour, not tens of thousands like the stuff we get over the counter or even some of the so-called match ammo at good gun stores.
All the coverage I saw on NBC showed the shooting as the skiers arrived at the stations. Saw very little skiing.
labworm
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Agree, as I watched last week in the afternoon.
The cameras were set up in the firing location, the skier would arrive, get into position and fire five shots at their targets.
Some hit all 5 targets or 4 out of 5, they all shot rather well. In fact one broke the butt of the stock because of a fall.
The cameras were set up in the firing location, the skier would arrive, get into position and fire five shots at their targets.
Some hit all 5 targets or 4 out of 5, they all shot rather well. In fact one broke the butt of the stock because of a fall.
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Coldshooter
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That $3000 doesn't include a rear sight or sling check out Altius Firearms for details
Coldshooter
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The Biakal is a bit problematic in some temp ranges but cryogenic treating of the barrel does wonders
Coldshooter
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Fiocci Biathlon and Lapua Polar are excellent very cold weather choices. I am not sure about availability of either Lapua was $12.00/50 last I bought.
Lapua produce a line of .22 LR called Polar Biathlon especially for these rifles, supposedly it has a different priming compound and powder charge in order to ensure positive ignition under low temp.
Most top rank biathletes use Anschutz Fortner action with semi custom after market stock so it can properly fitted to the owners physique, Anschutz used to produce a much cheaper turn bolt version, but it seems like been discontinued.
Izhmash is a Russian side lever rifle, not refine and smooth to operate as the Fortner, but cost about 1/3 of the Anschutz. At one time the East German also made one, it operate by rotating the pistol grip, very few were produced for use by their top biathletes.
Most top rank biathletes use Anschutz Fortner action with semi custom after market stock so it can properly fitted to the owners physique, Anschutz used to produce a much cheaper turn bolt version, but it seems like been discontinued.
Izhmash is a Russian side lever rifle, not refine and smooth to operate as the Fortner, but cost about 1/3 of the Anschutz. At one time the East German also made one, it operate by rotating the pistol grip, very few were produced for use by their top biathletes.
Gunslinger808
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Then I'm off to Backpage to make some serious beer drinking money!
franzas
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Better yet, go to Sam's Club and pick up a 5-pack
Moonman
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National Matches at Camp Perry impressed me with NORTH OF $3500 22 RIFLES, AND $1800 22 AMMO.
I saw $3500 AIR RIFLES there also.
WOW, Just WOW!
I saw $3500 AIR RIFLES there also.
WOW, Just WOW!
Bkreutz
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With this trend toward X games kind of stuff, just think of Snowmobile Biathalon none of the wimpy .22LR stuff, .223 semi auto with a 4-8 scope.
That way all us old fat guys can still compete. (don't know about putting a Speedo on, I don't think that would be acceptable to the viewing public
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islamoradamark
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that s the only event i saw very interesting lucked out was coming from gun show in lauderdale and went to lunch at hooters got to see this event didnt know it was that long really good
wbraswell
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So why don't Americans make world class .22 rifles, and ammo? Why don't we dominate shooting events?
The rifles...it's supply and demand. No demand=no supply. As to why we don't dominate the shooting events, well we've done ok in the past, but how many clubs in your area host international style shooting events, and when they do, how many shooters show up? Competitive shooting, especially, international style shooting, is very popular in other countries. The more competition...the better the scores. We have a high percentage of gun owners in the U.S., but not very many who compete.
george minze
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Darn good question. If you come up with an answer please post...You could ask the same question about the pistol matches at the summer Olympics..
wbraswell
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Yes, george, the summer events is really what I meant. I can understand if we aren't that hot at cross country skiing.
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