TargetTalk

I know zero about this sport, but was watching it on TV tonight. The targets look relatively big, and the rifles look heavy. My initial observation is that you get a really good skier and teach them to shoot, as opposed to a really good shooter and teach them to ski.

I have an Anschutz 64 rifle that looks more like a biathlon rifle, and I also have a Remington 581 that shoots some extremely good groups at 50 yards. The Remington could easily clean the biathlon targets and probably weight 3-4 pounds less. I am thinking a lighter rifle that gave up an extra 3-4mm group size could be competitive.

Are they lugging around more than they need, or do they need the mass to help stability at the high heart rate? Maybe a lighter rifle with weight only on the muzzle?

The Biathlon rifle has to weigh at least 3.5 kilos (7.7 pounds) unloaded per the rules. There is some good information on the Wikipedia page for "Biathlon Rifle."

I have a friend attending one of the biathlon development camps. He told me the common belief is that it is easier to teach a good skier to shoot than it is to teach a good shooter to ski.

bberg7794 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 12, 2022 10:17 am The Biathlon rifle has to weigh at least 3.5 kilos (7.7 pounds) unloaded per the rules. There is some good information on the Wikipedia page for "Biathlon Rifle."

I have a friend attending one of the biathlon development camps. He told me the common belief is that it is easier to teach a good skier to shoot than it is to teach a good shooter to ski.

I guess your friend is right