I would like to pick up a rifle that would be good for biathlon
training, but ideally, would be a good multi-purpose rifle for the
woods. Does anyone own the Izhmash Basic Biathlon rifle? Opinions on
how good/bad it is? And since it comes without sights, any ideas how
much it would cost to get a decent set of peep sights put on it? Does
it make sense to spend up for the complete Izhmash kit or an
entry-level Anschutz?

http://www.eaacorp.com/firearms/rifles/targetrifles/biathlon_basic/table.shtml

Also, any opinions on the CZ-452? I know it is not a biathlon rifle,
but I have heard a lot of positive feedback on it. I don't own any
bolt .22 rifles whatsoever, so giving some thought to an inexpensive
rifle that will simply give me some practice trigger time. (Air rifles
are out where I live.)

Thanks!

Wayne

--- In biathlonnorthamerica@yahoogroups.com, Kevin Nealon <kevin@b...>
wrote:
> Hi John,
>
> > I am looking at purchasing a relatively inexpensive biathlon rifle for
> > training. I am new to the sport and want something obviously that
> > works, and once I get into the sport more gear up for more expesive
> > stuff once I am satisfied I deserve it.
>
> There are three inexpensive biathlon rifles I know of.
>
> Anschutz 1451: Under $350 without sights and sling/harness. The stock is
> something of a hybred between a sporter style and a target stock. It
has a
> two stage trigger with what feels like a five pound plull weight. I
have one
> for my daughter, works great.
>
> Anschutz 64R: Under $650 without sights and sling/harness. The stock
has a
> very short pull, so you may need some spacers. That said it's a lot
easier
> to shoot a stock that's too short than too long. This rifle can also
be had
> in a left hand version. The trigger is a 1.5Kg two stage. On a lark
I shot
> this in a 120 shot three position match and scored 1096, not great,
but not
> bad either.
>
> Besides sights and sling/harness, you will also need to purchase extra
> magazines and a holder for these rilfes.
>
> Anschutz Web site
<http://jga.anschuetz-sport.com/english.php?index2.htm>
>
> EAA Biathlon (Russian Izhmash Biathlon): $1,000 with sights,
magazine and
> holder. Also has an adjustable comb. I have no experience with this
rifle. I
> have been told that the IZH46M air pistol is a very sold performer,
so maybe
> they do have good build quality.
>
> http://www.eaacorp.com/firearms/rifles/targetrifles/biathlon/index.shtml
>
> Kevin