I read some info in the IBU rulebook that has an extensive details about how to properly measure "commerical markings" of all different shapes. What is not...
As Jay mentioned it's not going to matter for most of us as we don't have sponsors paying us to advertise on our rifles. Officially, you are allowed 3...
From my son: I'm a member of a High School Nordic ski team in the Boston area. We just found out that we no longer have a coach. We are searching for a new...
I'm going to be purchasing my first pair of skate skis in the next few weeks and was wondering if anyone had suggestions on what I should get. Anyone have any...
In one of the booklets that came with the rifle, there are two test targets, one at +20 C and one at -20C. There are also these markings: "The rifle was zeroed...
Looking for a padded soft case that I have seen at competitions that has shoulder straps that allows the rifle to be worn on the back while still in the case....
The Izmash comes with one. USBA sells one for $20. Core Sport makes one, and you might be able to get it through Altiusguns.com or from coresport@... ...
Hello, There are regs as to minimum ski lengths in international competition...but for the average skier it's not an issue...length is less important than how ...
Any reputable ski shop should be able to provide you with a pair of skis that "fit" you. While there are requirements for length, width, etc, the most...
I have a Core Sport that I like pretty well.... has a pocket at the bottom that I keep all my magazines, some ammo, my cuff, some tools, etc. in. It also has...
Hi Nathan, If you have any trips planned to snow country, it might not be a bad idea to visit a ski shop and get sized for skis. Weight is more a factor than...
Well said, Eric. One shop I've gone to a few times is Reliable Racing. They have an online store at http://reliableracing.com/wintersports.cfm There are many...
Does the Coresports one have any padding? Anyone know where to get one? My new Izhmash came with a cover, but it is some cheap vinyl that has no padding. I...
Hi Ron, The covers that you use to ski out to a race location, warm up before a race, etc. are generally not padded much, if at all. My wife got a really...
Hi Jay- My training isn't going very well, been swamped at work! Hope to have some down time soon and get some hours in. As you can probably tell from all of...
The new range is in the Southern Kettle Morainne State Forest at McMiller Park. There are a few links to some stories about the range on the Wisconsin Biathlon...
Hi Ron, Great news about that new range in Wisconsin! How many firing points? I assume you've got some metal targets. Are you the new webmaster for the...
OK, I'm confused here. I purhased a new Larsen harness for my Izhmash biathlon rifle. I have bolted it to the side accessory rail, no problems there. Now I...
Hi Ron. Yes, that is exactly what you do. Drill the holes into the stock above the butt, sand the edges smooth, feed the cords and mark the spot along the...
Ron, Do you still have the clamp that came with the Izhmash harness (screwed into the side of the butt)? I use it to tighten the new harness' two bungee cords ...
Face it, if you are a club racer, USBA considers you nothing more than an annual $50 contribution so the fat cats can hobnob with the Europeans at the World...
Tie them in a knot through the holes in the butt of the rifle. Make sure you really tie them tight. I've seen novices who did a bad job and the gun falls off...
Does anyone know of alternate contact information for Core Sport? I got no response from email and the phone number is no longer available. Thanks. ... ...
You can get Core Sport items thru Altius Firearms in West Yellowstone MT. ________________________________ From: biathlonnorthamerica@yahoogroups.com...
Is it possible to switch the solid plastic butt plate on my Izhmash rifle with an Anschutz style aluminum version? I did see where I can buy an Anschutz...