Lately I've been fighting with the buttplate on my Anschutz when I get into prone position. I have one of those nicely adjustable metal buttplates, but the...
Hi Folks, I recently purchased an Anschutz 64R Biathlon rifle. I haven't seen the other Anschutz biathlon rifles, but what struck me about this rifle is how ...
Hi L Allen, ... Try this; get a Dr. Shoals <sp.> shoe insert, cut it so it's a little larger than the buttplate and initially user a rubber band or string to...
Hi folks, I have been interested in getting started for a while now and now I finally have the time to get ready this year for hopefully a novice event next...
Roger, You don't say what state you live in. Look at biathlon web sites that post the results for races to get an idea of the times that people are doing. You...
Many thanks for that Kelly. I'm currently living in Michigan but moving to Houston Texas next moth. I'll keep searching. Thanks again. Roger. corsairbs214...
Dave- If you head to this link: http://izhmash.udm.ru/arms/bi7.html (Izhmash website) you can see the specs for the 7-4 and 7-3. Basically, the barrel ...
Are there any clinics or workshops for biathlon in the New England area? My 13 year old daughter and I are interested in giving it a try. Thanks for your...
Some races have support in the form of a novice clinic/race, usually held after the regular biathlon event. They cover the basics of rifle safety and biathlon ...
Good day all, I am seeking clarification and perhaps some advice. Currently, when I am shooting in diminishing light conditions the target often loses contrast...
Hi I have a Izhmash rifle that I am selling, it is brand new with all the accessories and extra mags. It is on gunbroker.com for a couple more days. If...
I'm looking into buying a new Anschutz fortner and I was wondering what the pro's and con's are of the regular fortner VS sprint and standard barrel VS...
One of many good training guides is NORDIC UPDATE TRAINING GUIDE Edited by Nat Brown; Timeline Publishing Company, 1988. The USBA sells a Biathlon Training...
I am a new member to this group. In the late 1980's I started training for biathlon but did not get a chance to ski a lot due to the snow droughts of...
I'm looking for a used left-handed biathlon rifle. Does anyone even make one besides Anschutz (currently out of my price range)? I'm new to Biathlon and new to...
Kevin, I've been looking into these rifles. Can you tell me more about it. Does it have a great trigger, etc.. Did you get a "youth" version is that why its so...
Finn Biathlon manufactured left handed biathlon rifles but are not imported into this country any more. Place a add in the USBA newsletter to find something...
Thanks for the tips Ed. Would be an awfully small club don't you think. What type of Action does the Finnbiathlon rifle have? I've not seen one. Thanks ... ...
Finnbiathlon rifles had a straight pull action back in the days when Anschutz Biathlon Rifles used the Match 64 Action. The Fortner action may have been based...
On nealjguns.com a Anschutz 64R Biathlon Rifle Left is being advertised for under $700. I do not know too much about this model, I believe it is a inexpensive...
Hi Lefty, ... The model I ordered was using the part number from the Anschutz web site. It has a 1.5Kg two stage trigger, no perceptible creep for the second...
Thanks for you help/input guys. I"ll continue to save my pennies and search around. Let me know if you hear of anyone unloading anything left handed. Cheers, ...
I live in SE Connecticut and I am interested in getting into recreational biathlon. I am in the process of purchasing a rifle and I plan on shooting the summer...
Thanks for the reminder, the last time I contacted Saratoga was fourteen years ago. Where do you intend on purchasing you rifle? The only dealer I know for...
I was brainstorming a thought experiment, what would it take to make Biathlon more popular in the United States. The two most important issues being...
Hey Ed, I would like to add my thoughts on the popularity of biathlon, from the view of an outsider. I have never skied, and never shoot. I am road and trail...
Darren, While it might be a little longer drive you might want to check out The Saratoga Biathlon Club. The nice thing about races at Saratoga is that they run...
Hi guys, allow me to chime in. I think definitely think there is an increase in the interest in biathlon overall. Afterall look at the forum in which we're...
I am a member of AOL and it likes to throw me out of Yahoo! Groups if I spend to much time writing messages. So, I did not proof read my first message. The...
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