Weight issue- it doesn't meet winter biathlon standards... not sure
about what the limits (if any) for summer biathlon... particularly
for beginner/novice competitors. I've seen a wide range of
boltaction rimfire hardware at summer biathlon.

The AccuTrigger will proabably ensure that you meet any trigger pull
requirements.

--- In biathlonnorthamerica@yahoogroups.com, "jonm21225"
<jonm21225@...> wrote:
>
> Under $500 for summer biathlon?
>
> A Savage Mark II FVT has much of the hardware (action, sights)
> associated the old Lakefield 90B and the old Savage 900B biathlon
> rifles. The stock leaves something to be desired. The Savage BVTS
> has a better stock but lacks the "out of the box" Lyman(I think)
> sights that the FVT has.
>
> The FVT might be suitable for summer biathlon. A holder for the 5
> round magazines is needed. You can order from Dick's or Bass Pro
Shop
>
>
>
> --- In biathlonnorthamerica@yahoogroups.com, Robert Sherer
> <riflesafety@> wrote:
> >
> > A fast search of the internet brought bach this one.
> > http://www.gunsamerica.com/955809148/Guns-For-Sale/Gun-
> Auctions/Rifles/C-Misc-
> Rifles/CBC_Linha_Impala_Model_422_Biathlon_Rifle_22LR.htm
> >
> > It is a bolt action, if I dig around a little bit, I think I
even
> have the owners manual in pdf.
> > Biathlon rifles are hard to find in that price range, I found
my
> IZH 7-4 in an out of the way gun shop for $600.00, it only had 100
> rounds fired through it. Look hard and long, biathlon rifles are
not
> that common an item.
> >
> > davidx300 <DGreenb300@> wrote:
> > I'm looking for a used biathlon rifle - something at
the
> lower end
> > <$500 would be fine. Does anyone have any tips on where to look
for
> one?
> > Are there any brands to look for or avoid? It would be for summer
> > biathlon so I don't need much. I'm in New York City.
> >
> > FYI I've done a couple of the New Jersey summer biathlons and
have
> been
> > very impressed by their organization and the good vibe at the
> races.
> > I'd encourage anyone in the Northeast to think about making the
> trip.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> >
>