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by ibleic
Wed Mar 05, 2014 12:17 am
Forum: Biathlon Discussion
Topic: Target mechanics
Replies: 4
Views: 4816

Here is the description of the electronic system from the company that manufactures them (it's translated from German, so may be a little confusing to read): http://www.hora2000.de/en/products/target-ranges/hora-2000-e-Schie%C3%9Fstand-biathlon/ They also make much simpler mechanical targets which o...
by ibleic
Tue Mar 04, 2014 4:25 pm
Forum: Biathlon Discussion
Topic: Target mechanics
Replies: 4
Views: 4816

Take a look at page 23 of the attached link. https://www.coloradobiathlon.org/forms/CObasic2.pdf You'll see the target from the backside. A hit is recorded by the black metal circles rotating backwards after being struck by a bullet. The big metal sheet with holes in it sets the size of the target. ...
by ibleic
Mon Feb 24, 2014 2:02 pm
Forum: Biathlon Discussion
Topic: WTB Biathlon Rifle
Replies: 0
Views: 2358

WTB Biathlon Rifle

Because the community is small and my WTB post in the buy/sell forum will get buried quickly, I'm reposting here:

I'm looking for a new or used biathlon rifle, particularly an Izhmash 7-x series or an anschutz 1827. I'm looking at anything from a barreled action to a complete, race-ready rifle.
by ibleic
Fri Jan 17, 2014 12:10 pm
Forum: Biathlon Discussion
Topic: Izhmash Action Question
Replies: 7
Views: 10152

Izhmash Action Question

What is the difference between the Izhmash 7-2 barreled action and the 7-3/4? Could I drop the 7-2 barreled action into an Izhmash 7-4 stock to build a biathlon rifle? Is it even possible geometrically and, if so, what would be the performance implications?