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Q: What rifle is used in the biathlon?
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What is used in biathlon?

X-C skis, .22cal rifle


What do you do in a biathlon?

You shoot a target with a rifle


What type of gun is used in the biathlon?

A bolt action rifle in caliber .22 Long rifle, that weighs at least 7.7 lbs.


What equipment is needed to participate in a biathlon?

The equipment you need includes skis, poles, a biathlon rifle, standard velocity ammo, a biathlon sling, and a harness.


What bullet cartridge do they use in biathlon?

.22 long rifle.


What do you wear for biathlon?

Biathlon equipment includes cross-country skis and poles, a small-bore rifle, and 5.6-mm (.22-calibre) ammunition.


Which 2 events feature in a biathlon?

Biathlon is a term used to describe any sporting event made up of two disciplines. However, biathlon usually refers specifically to the winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. Other popular variants include summer biathlon, which combines cross-country running with riflery, modern biathlon and biathle, which combine running with swimming.


Who makes a good adjustable target trigger for the Marlin 2000L biathlon rifle?

rifle basix makes the trigger of your dreams..


What are the events in a biathlon?

The Olympic, and for that matter, any, biathlon, consists of two events. In the case of the Olympics, these two events are cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.


Which air rifle is best rated in US?

One of the best is a Feinwerkbau Westinger & Altenburger. Biathlon Air Rifle Model P700 Aluminum. Average cost $2,480. It's an Olympic Match Rifle. The best air rifles for target shooting are Olympic Biathlon match rifles.


What two main skills are tested in the biathlon?

Cross country skiing and rifle shooting.


Why would there be a rifle in the Winter Olympics?

For athletes to use when competing in biathlon. In the Winter Games, biathlon events are a combination of cross country skiing with rifle shooting. Competitors ski a cross country skiing track and at designated areas perform the rifle shooting, in both prone and standing positions.