Thread: so what are they shooting?

what are the rifles being used in winter olympics??? some kind of PCP air rifle perhaps??? sure looks like a fast reload.

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

what are the rifles being used in winter olympics??? some kind of PCP air rifle perhaps??? sure looks like a fast reload.

They use straight pull 22 rifles in the Biathlon (ski shooting) if that is what you mean? Anschütz 1827F Fortner or similar.

22LR

Originally Posted by Shamus_

They use straight pull 22 rifles in the Biathlon (ski shooting) if that is what you mean? Anschütz 1827F Fortner or similar.

https://tsnz.nz/1827-f-u4-barrelled-...r-1827-1347759

The Fortner action is very neat and uses ball locking just like some air fittings, etc. Flicking the bolt handle rearwards with the trigger finger withdraws the balls and the bolt opens, flicking the handle forward with thumb closes the bolt and extends the locking balls. Neat, smooth, and expensive!

Have not seen para Olympics but was surprised the number of misses in the Olympic biathlon. Pretty sure when I last watched 30 years ago misses were few and far between. As they skied close to the shooting they slowed down to slow the pulse and breathing. Maybe someone worked out skiing flat knacker and missing the odd one was quicker. Enjoyed watching the biathlon and there was some (all) very expensive beautiful rifles.

Originally Posted by gundoc

Flicking the bolt rearwards with the trigger finger withdraws the balls !

designed by a woman?............

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

what are the rifles being used in winter olympics??? some kind of PCP air rifle perhaps??? sure looks like a fast reload.

Yep, PCP if you were watching the Para Biathlon last night.

yes the para ones....didnt see shell casings and the flick of finger didnt look big enough for anything .22lr so its air powered??? any more details..please.

Para Biathlon shooting is only done at 10 metres (as opposed to 50 metres in true Biathlon) and any air rifle is allowed. PCP is mostly used but the rules now also allow for laser rifles and electronic targets.