Question:
what caliber of rifle in olympic biathlon?
Arthur
2014-02-08 14:15:14 UTC
what caliber of rifle in olympic biathlon?
One answer:
Rodney H
2014-02-09 15:58:17 UTC
The biathlete carries the small bore rifle, which weighs at least 3.5 kilograms (7.7 lb), excluding ammunition and magazines.



The rifles use .22 LR ammunition and are bolt action or Fortner (straight-pull bolt) action.


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