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by Baldpate
Fri Apr 26, 2013 11:17 pm
Forum: Biathlon Discussion
Topic: Rifle sources
Replies: 7
Views: 6068

We haven't seen an ESA rifle in the Anchorage area yet. So, it's good to hear different views. Speaking as a beginner, this is a great sport. My preference would be for a Russian or German rifle as they're known entities. But, either due to lack of availability or cost, they're not in reach (at leas...
by Baldpate
Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:42 am
Forum: Biathlon Discussion
Topic: Rifle sources
Replies: 7
Views: 6068

Rifle sources

Thanks for the feedback on ESA rifles. Good to hear from people that have used them. Sounds like a good entry level rifle, but potentially limiting in the long run. Doesn't sound like the import (or lack) of Iz 7-4s to the U.S. will change anytime soon. That's a plus in the ESA column. Still looking...
by Baldpate
Sat Apr 20, 2013 10:27 am
Forum: Biathlon Discussion
Topic: Rifle sources
Replies: 7
Views: 6068

ESA Rifle

Thanks for the posts on the ESA rifle. A couple of questions: How's the trigger adjustment? I have a MarK II .22 mag with an accutrigger. When adjusted to minimum pressure, it's still relatively stiff compared to an Izshmash. Is ESA able to set the trigger release pressure to less than the 2.25 # fa...
by Baldpate
Thu Apr 18, 2013 1:26 am
Forum: Biathlon Discussion
Topic: Rifle sources
Replies: 7
Views: 6068

Rifle sources

Just completed my first winter of biathlon and really enjoyed it. Would like to switch from a club gun to a personal rifle. Have had no luck finding a used rifle on any of the various firearms or biathlon classifieds in the past few months. A couple of questions for the forum: 1. I've not found anyo...