Hi, can anyone verify the accuracy of these rifles in very cold
weather e.g.  <-15 C. I am considering buying one that was returned
because of very poor cold weather performance. The rifles ship with a
cold temp test target, so I (optimistically) suspect that the barrel
was contaminated with too much oil or the wrong ammunition was used.
Any Ideas ?
thanks

Phil

I just moved to the northeastern corner of North Dakota and would
like to get started in the sport.  Winnipeg is about an hour north,
but I really wanted to find a some locals to practice with.  Anyone
have any suggestions or advise on where I could practice and get
instruction?

I wear contacts as well, and mine tend to float a bit which adds
some time and annoyance to the range...

I think most glasses won't fit with your cheek on the rest-something
to think about.


--- In biathlonnorthamerica@yahoogroups.com, hoodoo40
<no_reply@y...> wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Anyone out there use prescription shooting/sun glasses for the
> biathlon races.  I currently use contacts but would like to stick
to
> just glasses.  Any recommendations?  Looking for something good
for
> running, skiing and shooting.  (also for lots of other outdoor
> activity).
>
> Thanks, John

Hi All,

Anyone out there use prescription shooting/sun glasses for the
biathlon races.  I currently use contacts but would like to stick to
just glasses.  Any recommendations?  Looking for something good for
running, skiing and shooting.  (also for lots of other outdoor
activity).

Thanks, John

As I write this 1 Euro = 1.17826 US Dollars. Some people are
projecting the rate to be 1.20.

The bad news is the prices of ammo, rifles, skis, wax... imported
from the EU will be going up. If you can afford equipment, you may
want to purchase what you can now (i.e. products that were imported
before the exchange rate increased).

For some good news affecting all three left handed biathletes of this
group, Anschutz announced a Left Hand Nitride Steel Sprint Biathlon
Rifleon their web site. No prices were announced by importers.

--- In biathlonnorthamerica@yahoogroups.com, jaguar5701
<no_reply@y...> wrote:
> --- In biathlonnorthamerica@yahoogroups.com, Bill_Voegele
> <no_reply@y...> wrote:
> > I am looking for biathlon arm slings (cuffs) with velcro
closings.
> > Does
> > anybody know where I can find that in the US? Do Core Sport in MN
> > have those?
> > Thanks so much.
> > Bill V.
>
> As far as I know Core Sport still sells them.  I have purchased 2
of
> them over the last few years.

Yep, Core sport can be reached via email at coresprt@... or
you can call them: Phone 888-830-2785.. ...Fax 218-682-2785.

Their website is a bit messy, but this link works for their cuffs:
http://uslink.net/~coresprt/cuff.htm

Hi Folks,

in the Summer biathlon, why is it you don't carry the rifle while while
running?

I'm assuming it's the motion of running that makes the rifle bounce on your
back, something that doesn't happen when skiing.

Under the heading of making biathlon like events available to more people,
is there something like a "power walking" biathlon?

Kevin Nealon

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

Very optomistic. Could always become a Canadian. *wink*

--- In biathlonnorthamerica@yahoogroups.com, "edkubicz"
<edkubicz@a...> wrote:
> 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 inconsistent snowfall and anti-gun attitudes in the
U.S.
>
> As for the first issue: imagine Biathlon parks scattered across the
> U.S. (including the South) with paved, lighted roller skiing lanes,
> and lighted shooting range. The parks would be relatively close to
> populated areas. The parks at latitudes that allow snow making in
the
> Winter would do so but only after placing snow mats over the
pavement.
>
> I have not been able to resolve the second issue. What will happen
to
> America's attitude toward guns after the war with Iran? It may get
> worse, in the 1950's people tried to introduce Biathlon into the
> Winter Olympics but anti-gun sentiment after WWII delayed it's
> introduction until 1960.
>
> Any other ideas out there? This is not a business proposition to
> start Biathlon parks across the U.S. It is an attempt to kickstart
> the acceptance of Biathlon in the U.S. and increase relations with
> parts of Europe in the future. We (as a nation) excel at social
> isolation and Biathlon could be used the reverse that trend.
>
> Ed

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.

Suggestions?

- john

--- In biathlonnorthamerica@yahoogroups.com, Bill_Voegele
<no_reply@y...> wrote:
> I am looking for biathlon arm slings (cuffs) with velcro closings.
> Does
> anybody know where I can find that in the US? Do Core Sport in MN
> have those?
> Thanks so much.
> Bill V.

As far as I know Core Sport still sells them.  I have purchased 2 of
them over the last few years.

I am looking for biathlon arm slings (cuffs) with velcro closings.
Does
anybody know where I can find that in the US? Do Core Sport in MN
have those?
Thanks so much.
Bill V.

Hey Kelly,

Thanks for the heads-up.  Two races in one weekend is great way to do
it...makes the drive more worth it.  I've bookmarked the Saratoga
Club site.  I see they're meeting next week, so as soon as I see the
summer calendar, I'll try and make plans.

Thanks!
Darren


--- In biathlonnorthamerica@yahoogroups.com, corsairbs214
<no_reply@y...> wrote:
>
> 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 a Saturday and Sunday race. So you can do 2 races in
> one weekend. Usually the second race is a little longer.  THey als
> orun a Mountain bike biathlon race every year.
> http://www.saratogabiathlon.20m.com/
> They haven't posted this year's schedual but it should be up soon.
If
> you give them a shout they can give you some tips  where to stay.
>
>
> Kelly
>
>
> --- In biathlonnorthamerica@yahoogroups.com, "xc_runner_dc"
> <dcrozier3@c...> wrote:
> > 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 runner, who enjoys various new challenges.  A
summer
> > vacation to Lake Placid has get me very interest in summer
> biathlon.
> > With the growth of extreme sports and the increase popularity in
> > trail running, I see a big opportunity for summer biathlon to
> grow.
> > Unfortunately I also see some problems.
> >
> > That trip I was speaking - was last Sept!!!  The only place I
have
> > found a summer event is roughly 3 hours away.  So to recap - I've
> > waited roughly 9 months and I'm going to have to drive 3 hours
for
> a
> > 5k ran.  I don't see many people sticking with it under those
> > conditions.  Tough to attach new particpates under those
condtions.
> >
> > On the postive side, I would place an emphases on the cross-
country
> > and/or trail running aspect.  I would also make the events a
little
> > longer.  I guess there are 8k events, but the one closeest to me
is
> a
> > 5k.
> >
> > Also on a very positive note, all the event web sites I have
> reviewed
> > make it very clear that first times are welcome.  They seem very
> open
> > to newcomers.  That a big first step to get roads and trail
runners
> > to try the sport.
> >
> > I would envision a spectator friendly venue, with an established
xc
> > course that has shooting range capabilities.  On Tuesday night
run
> xc
> > races.  On Thrusday night have biathlon events. This way the
venue
> > could serve multiple purpose.
> >
> > One other thing on the gun factor.  I dislike hunting and I often
> > disagree with the NRA political views.  However, I picture
biathlon
> > as a target shooting sport, not a "gun" sport.  I believe
> mainstream
> > America sees a big difference between shooting a deer for "sport"
> and
> > target shooting.
> >
> > Just by two cents.  Looking forward to my first event in June, in
> > Vernon, NJ.
> >
> > Darren
> > Spring City, PA

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 difference in spelling between Iran and Iraq is
one letter.

Ed


--- In biathlonnorthamerica@yahoogroups.com, "deangilardi"
<dgilardi@h...> wrote:
> 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 discussing it now. There are more and more
> events popping up all over the place. Including such Leftist anti-
gun
> states like California. If we continue to enthusiastically support
> this sport and spread the word around our running,skiing,and
shooting
> clubs we're bound to generate more interest. If there's more
interest
> there will be more events, facilities, etc..
>
> I don't think it is or should be a "gun" issue. Biathlon is the
most
> popularly watched winter sport all over Europe. Their gun laws and
> gun attitudes are far more conservative than I hope our ever are.
> That being said, Good luck in your various races this summer. I
just
> competed in my first biathlon last month and am hungrily looking
for
> the next one.
>
> By the way Ed, not to split hairs, but we were just fighting a war
in
> Iraq...not Iran...
>
> cheers,
> Dean--- In biathlonnorthamerica@yahoogroups.com, corsairbs214
> <no_reply@y...> wrote:
> >
> > 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 a Saturday and Sunday race. So you can do 2 races
in
> > one weekend. Usually the second race is a little longer.  THey
als
> > orun a Mountain bike biathlon race every year.
> > http://www.saratogabiathlon.20m.com/
> > They haven't posted this year's schedual but it should be up
soon.
> If
> > you give them a shout they can give you some tips  where to stay.
> >
> >
> > Kelly
> >
> >
> > --- In biathlonnorthamerica@yahoogroups.com, "xc_runner_dc"
> > <dcrozier3@c...> wrote:
> > > 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 runner, who enjoys various new challenges.  A
> summer
> > > vacation to Lake Placid has get me very interest in summer
> > biathlon.
> > > With the growth of extreme sports and the increase popularity
in
> > > trail running, I see a big opportunity for summer biathlon to
> > grow.
> > > Unfortunately I also see some problems.
> > >
> > > That trip I was speaking - was last Sept!!!  The only place I
> have
> > > found a summer event is roughly 3 hours away.  So to recap -
I've
> > > waited roughly 9 months and I'm going to have to drive 3 hours
> for
> > a
> > > 5k ran.  I don't see many people sticking with it under those
> > > conditions.  Tough to attach new particpates under those
> condtions.
> > >
> > > On the postive side, I would place an emphases on the cross-
> country
> > > and/or trail running aspect.  I would also make the events a
> little
> > > longer.  I guess there are 8k events, but the one closeest to
me
> is
> > a
> > > 5k.
> > >
> > > Also on a very positive note, all the event web sites I have
> > reviewed
> > > make it very clear that first times are welcome.  They seem
very
> > open
> > > to newcomers.  That a big first step to get roads and trail
> runners
> > > to try the sport.
> > >
> > > I would envision a spectator friendly venue, with an
established
> xc
> > > course that has shooting range capabilities.  On Tuesday night
> run
> > xc
> > > races.  On Thrusday night have biathlon events. This way the
> venue
> > > could serve multiple purpose.
> > >
> > > One other thing on the gun factor.  I dislike hunting and I
often
> > > disagree with the NRA political views.  However, I picture
> biathlon
> > > as a target shooting sport, not a "gun" sport.  I believe
> > mainstream
> > > America sees a big difference between shooting a deer
for "sport"
> > and
> > > target shooting.
> > >
> > > Just by two cents.  Looking forward to my first event in June,
in
> > > Vernon, NJ.
> > >
> > > Darren
> > > Spring City, PA

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 discussing it now. There are more and more
events popping up all over the place. Including such Leftist anti-gun
states like California. If we continue to enthusiastically support
this sport and spread the word around our running,skiing,and shooting
clubs we're bound to generate more interest. If there's more interest
there will be more events, facilities, etc..

I don't think it is or should be a "gun" issue. Biathlon is the most
popularly watched winter sport all over Europe. Their gun laws and
gun attitudes are far more conservative than I hope our ever are.
That being said, Good luck in your various races this summer. I just
competed in my first biathlon last month and am hungrily looking for
the next one.

By the way Ed, not to split hairs, but we were just fighting a war in
Iraq...not Iran...

cheers,
Dean--- In biathlonnorthamerica@yahoogroups.com, corsairbs214
<no_reply@y...> wrote:
>
> 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 a Saturday and Sunday race. So you can do 2 races in
> one weekend. Usually the second race is a little longer.  THey als
> orun a Mountain bike biathlon race every year.
> http://www.saratogabiathlon.20m.com/
> They haven't posted this year's schedual but it should be up soon.
If
> you give them a shout they can give you some tips  where to stay.
>
>
> Kelly
>
>
> --- In biathlonnorthamerica@yahoogroups.com, "xc_runner_dc"
> <dcrozier3@c...> wrote:
> > 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 runner, who enjoys various new challenges.  A
summer
> > vacation to Lake Placid has get me very interest in summer
> biathlon.
> > With the growth of extreme sports and the increase popularity in
> > trail running, I see a big opportunity for summer biathlon to
> grow.
> > Unfortunately I also see some problems.
> >
> > That trip I was speaking - was last Sept!!!  The only place I
have
> > found a summer event is roughly 3 hours away.  So to recap - I've
> > waited roughly 9 months and I'm going to have to drive 3 hours
for
> a
> > 5k ran.  I don't see many people sticking with it under those
> > conditions.  Tough to attach new particpates under those
condtions.
> >
> > On the postive side, I would place an emphases on the cross-
country
> > and/or trail running aspect.  I would also make the events a
little
> > longer.  I guess there are 8k events, but the one closeest to me
is
> a
> > 5k.
> >
> > Also on a very positive note, all the event web sites I have
> reviewed
> > make it very clear that first times are welcome.  They seem very
> open
> > to newcomers.  That a big first step to get roads and trail
runners
> > to try the sport.
> >
> > I would envision a spectator friendly venue, with an established
xc
> > course that has shooting range capabilities.  On Tuesday night
run
> xc
> > races.  On Thrusday night have biathlon events. This way the
venue
> > could serve multiple purpose.
> >
> > One other thing on the gun factor.  I dislike hunting and I often
> > disagree with the NRA political views.  However, I picture
biathlon
> > as a target shooting sport, not a "gun" sport.  I believe
> mainstream
> > America sees a big difference between shooting a deer for "sport"
> and
> > target shooting.
> >
> > Just by two cents.  Looking forward to my first event in June, in
> > Vernon, NJ.
> >
> > Darren
> > Spring City, PA

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 a Saturday and Sunday race. So you can do 2 races in
one weekend. Usually the second race is a little longer.  THey als
orun a Mountain bike biathlon race every year.
http://www.saratogabiathlon.20m.com/
They haven't posted this year's schedual but it should be up soon. If
you give them a shout they can give you some tips  where to stay.


Kelly


--- In biathlonnorthamerica@yahoogroups.com, "xc_runner_dc"
<dcrozier3@c...> wrote:
> 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 runner, who enjoys various new challenges.  A summer
> vacation to Lake Placid has get me very interest in summer
biathlon.
> With the growth of extreme sports and the increase popularity in
> trail running, I see a big opportunity for summer biathlon to
grow.
> Unfortunately I also see some problems.
>
> That trip I was speaking - was last Sept!!!  The only place I have
> found a summer event is roughly 3 hours away.  So to recap - I've
> waited roughly 9 months and I'm going to have to drive 3 hours for
a
> 5k ran.  I don't see many people sticking with it under those
> conditions.  Tough to attach new particpates under those condtions.
>
> On the postive side, I would place an emphases on the cross-country
> and/or trail running aspect.  I would also make the events a little
> longer.  I guess there are 8k events, but the one closeest to me is
a
> 5k.
>
> Also on a very positive note, all the event web sites I have
reviewed
> make it very clear that first times are welcome.  They seem very
open
> to newcomers.  That a big first step to get roads and trail runners
> to try the sport.
>
> I would envision a spectator friendly venue, with an established xc
> course that has shooting range capabilities.  On Tuesday night run
xc
> races.  On Thrusday night have biathlon events. This way the venue
> could serve multiple purpose.
>
> One other thing on the gun factor.  I dislike hunting and I often
> disagree with the NRA political views.  However, I picture biathlon
> as a target shooting sport, not a "gun" sport.  I believe
mainstream
> America sees a big difference between shooting a deer for "sport"
and
> target shooting.
>
> Just by two cents.  Looking forward to my first event in June, in
> Vernon, NJ.
>
> Darren
> Spring City, PA

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 runner, who enjoys various new challenges.  A summer
vacation to Lake Placid has get me very interest in summer biathlon.
With the growth of extreme sports and the increase popularity in
trail running, I see a big opportunity for summer biathlon to grow.
Unfortunately I also see some problems.

That trip I was speaking - was last Sept!!!  The only place I have
found a summer event is roughly 3 hours away.  So to recap - I've
waited roughly 9 months and I'm going to have to drive 3 hours for a
5k ran.  I don't see many people sticking with it under those
conditions.  Tough to attach new particpates under those condtions.

On the postive side, I would place an emphases on the cross-country
and/or trail running aspect.  I would also make the events a little
longer.  I guess there are 8k events, but the one closeest to me is a
5k.

Also on a very positive note, all the event web sites I have reviewed
make it very clear that first times are welcome.  They seem very open
to newcomers.  That a big first step to get roads and trail runners
to try the sport.

I would envision a spectator friendly venue, with an established xc
course that has shooting range capabilities.  On Tuesday night run xc
races.  On Thrusday night have biathlon events. This way the venue
could serve multiple purpose.

One other thing on the gun factor.  I dislike hunting and I often
disagree with the NRA political views.  However, I picture biathlon
as a target shooting sport, not a "gun" sport.  I believe mainstream
America sees a big difference between shooting a deer for "sport" and
target shooting.

Just by two cents.  Looking forward to my first event in June, in
Vernon, NJ.

Darren
Spring City, PA

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 inconsistent snowfall and anti-gun attitudes in the U.S.

As for the first issue: imagine Biathlon parks scattered across the
U.S. (including the South) with paved, lighted roller skiing lanes,
and lighted shooting range. The parks would be relatively close to
populated areas. The parks at latitudes that allow snow making in the
Winter would do so but only after placing snow mats over the pavement.

I have not been able to resolve the second issue. What will happen to
America's attitude toward guns after the war with Iran? It may get
worse, in the 1950's people tried to introduce Biathlon into the
Winter Olympics but anti-gun sentiment after WWII delayed it's
introduction until 1960.

Any other ideas out there? This is not a business proposition to
start Biathlon parks across the U.S. It is an attempt to kickstart
the acceptance of Biathlon in the U.S. and increase relations with
parts of Europe in the future. We (as a nation) excel at social
isolation and Biathlon could be used the reverse that trend.

Ed

I ordered an Izhmash through my local gun shop, he is not a dealer
for Izhmash but he has a supplier who can get them.

--- In biathlonnorthamerica@yahoogroups.com, "edkubicz"
<edkubicz@a...> wrote:
> 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 Anschutz in CT is Blue Trails.
>
> Ed
>
> --- In biathlonnorthamerica@yahoogroups.com, "al7qs" <al7qs@j...>
> wrote:
> > 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 events at the Saratoga Biathlon
Club.
> >
> > --- In biathlonnorthamerica@yahoogroups.com, "edkubicz"
> > <edkubicz@a...> wrote:
> > > 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 1988,89,90,91, &92.
> > >
> > > Currently, I am interested in becoming a Biathlon Official as
> well
> > as
> > > recreational Biathlon.
> > >
> > > I live in Connecticut and know of one other person interested
in
> > the
> > > sport. Is anyone else interested in Biathlon in Southern New
> > England
> > > (including Southern Vermont & Southwestern New Hampshire)? Is
> > anyone
> > > interested in starting a club in this area?
> > >
> > > Ed

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 Anschutz in CT is Blue Trails.

Ed

--- In biathlonnorthamerica@yahoogroups.com, "al7qs" <al7qs@j...>
wrote:
> 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 events at the Saratoga Biathlon Club.
>
> --- In biathlonnorthamerica@yahoogroups.com, "edkubicz"
> <edkubicz@a...> wrote:
> > 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 1988,89,90,91, &92.
> >
> > Currently, I am interested in becoming a Biathlon Official as
well
> as
> > recreational Biathlon.
> >
> > I live in Connecticut and know of one other person interested in
> the
> > sport. Is anyone else interested in Biathlon in Southern New
> England
> > (including Southern Vermont & Southwestern New Hampshire)? Is
> anyone
> > interested in starting a club in this area?
> >
> > Ed

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 events at the Saratoga Biathlon Club.

--- In biathlonnorthamerica@yahoogroups.com, "edkubicz"
<edkubicz@a...> wrote:
> 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 1988,89,90,91, &92.
>
> Currently, I am interested in becoming a Biathlon Official as well
as
> recreational Biathlon.
>
> I live in Connecticut and know of one other person interested in
the
> sport. Is anyone else interested in Biathlon in Southern New
England
> (including Southern Vermont & Southwestern New Hampshire)? Is
anyone
> interested in starting a club in this area?
>
> Ed

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,
Lefty


--- In biathlonnorthamerica@yahoogroups.com, Kevin Nealon
<kevin@b...> wrote:
> Hi Lefty,
>
> > 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 short. Do you know the LOP (Length of
pull
> > in inches)? Three inches of spacers does seem extreme.
>
> 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 stage.
>
> Length of pull from butt to middle of trigger guard is 12.5"
>
> I think that most stocks are way to long. It's so much easier to
shoot a
> stock that too short than too long. The length of this stock is
fine for my
> 5'8" frame in standing, but my head does get a bit close to the
sights in
> prone.
>
> The only reason I added the spacers is that I'm going to use this
rifle for
> 3 position target shooting as well.
>
> Kevin Nealon

Hi Lefty,

> 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 short. Do you know the LOP (Length of pull
> in inches)? Three inches of spacers does seem extreme.

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 stage.

Length of pull from butt to middle of trigger guard is 12.5"

I think that most stocks are way to long. It's so much easier to shoot a
stock that too short than too long. The length of this stock is fine for my
5'8" frame in standing, but my head does get a bit close to the sights in
prone.

The only reason I added the spacers is that I'm going to use this rifle for
3 position target shooting as well.

Kevin Nealon

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 trainer.



--- In biathlonnorthamerica@yahoogroups.com, "deangilardi"
<dgilardi@h...> wrote:
> 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 this group so any help/info would be
> greatly apprecaited.

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 the Finnbiathlon rifle. The origional importer
of Finnbiathlon rifles was located in Bozeman, Montana (I believe).

Ed





--- In biathlonnorthamerica@yahoogroups.com, "deangilardi"
<dgilardi@h...> wrote:
> 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
> --- In biathlonnorthamerica@yahoogroups.com, "edkubicz"
> <edkubicz@a...> wrote:
> > 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 that exotic.
> >
> > I am left handed, so I know how you feel. No, my left handed
> Anschutz
> > is not for sale.
> >
> > We should start a left handed Biathlon Club!
> >
> > Ed
> >
> >
> > --- In biathlonnorthamerica@yahoogroups.com, "deangilardi"
> > <dgilardi@h...> wrote:
> > > 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 this group so any help/info
would
> be
> > > greatly apprecaited.

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
--- In biathlonnorthamerica@yahoogroups.com, "edkubicz"
<edkubicz@a...> wrote:
> 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 that exotic.
>
> I am left handed, so I know how you feel. No, my left handed
Anschutz
> is not for sale.
>
> We should start a left handed Biathlon Club!
>
> Ed
>
>
> --- In biathlonnorthamerica@yahoogroups.com, "deangilardi"
> <dgilardi@h...> wrote:
> > 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 this group so any help/info would
be
> > greatly apprecaited.

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 that exotic.

I am left handed, so I know how you feel. No, my left handed Anschutz
is not for sale.

We should start a left handed Biathlon Club!

Ed


--- In biathlonnorthamerica@yahoogroups.com, "deangilardi"
<dgilardi@h...> wrote:
> 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 this group so any help/info would be
> greatly apprecaited.

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 short. Do you know the LOP (Length of pull
in inches)? Three inches of spacers does seem extreme.

Lefty

--- In biathlonnorthamerica@yahoogroups.com, Kevin Nealon
<kevin@b...> wrote:
> 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
> short the length of pull is. I've added three inches of spacers and
it's
> still a little short for my 5'8" frame. I prefer shorter to longer,
but this
> was extreme.
>
> Kevin
>
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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 this group so any help/info would be
greatly apprecaited.

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 1988,89,90,91, &92.

Currently, I am interested in becoming a Biathlon Official as well as
recreational Biathlon.

I live in Connecticut and know of one other person interested in the
sport. Is anyone else interested in Biathlon in Southern New England
(including Southern Vermont & Southwestern New Hampshire)? Is anyone
interested in starting a club in this area?

Ed