Double00Sol
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Not looking to ski or compete at a Olympic level. But like the straight pull actions. And would like to target shooting or hunt with one.
Does anyone make a affordable Biathlon style rifle?
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Bwana John
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Some of the Russian guns are reasonably priced.
$4500 for the Anschütz 1827 Fortner Biathlon model is kinda pricy, I’ve got a friend with one and it does shoot pretty well.
$4500 for the Anschütz 1827 Fortner Biathlon model is kinda pricy, I’ve got a friend with one and it does shoot pretty well.
Hammerli has a straight pull general use rifle out now.
hammerliarms.com
Reports have been that accuracy aint stellar.
Doesn't Volquartsen make a straight pull ?
Hammerli Arms Force B1
Hammerli Arms Force B1 Rifle, a relentless force of adaptability and precision, designed for those who demand nothing but the best in the chaos of the wilderness.
hammerliarms.com
Reports have been that accuracy aint stellar.
Doesn't Volquartsen make a straight pull ?
burrhead
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Browning T-Bolt.
www.browning.com
T-Bolt Rifle Overview - Browning
The straight "T" bolt design lets you load and eject with a simple pull back and push forward. This system is unequaled among rimfires for raw bolt action speed — nearly as fast as a semi-auto 22. But you retain all the accuracy advantages of a bolt action design.
someguy2800
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2nd for the browning T bolt. Really beautifully made rifles. A bit pricy for a 22lr sporter, but quite a bargain compared to a real biathlon rifle.
someguy2800
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I have also seen these hammerli stright pulls online in the $600 range but I have never gotten a chance to handle one. https://hammerliarms.com/rifles/force-b1
highlander 5
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I managed to find a Browning T bolt left handed no less. My only complaint the mags can be a bear to load
DM~
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Is it one of the new "almost left hand" rifles or is it one of the old for real left-hand rifles?
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The Summit rifle.
Summit Rifle | Volquartsen Firearms
Summit models feature a muzzle threaded 1/2 x 28 (unless otherwise noted), making them the perfect companion for your favorite suppressor.
volquartsen.com
highlander 5
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DM~
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Then it's the old Belgium made T-bolt like mine,
The new ones are made in Japan, really they are right hand actions, with a bolt on the left side...
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epags
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Juat remember....no spare parts for Russian firearms due to embargo.
highlander 5
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Riomouse911
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Marlin made the 2000 series of Biathlon rifles many years ago. They aren’t straight pull, but if you can find one they were great shooters.
Shooting an all-blue 2000 got me into Summer Biathlon (Running/Shooting) back when my knees worked.
Stay safe.
Shooting an all-blue 2000 got me into Summer Biathlon (Running/Shooting) back when my knees worked.
Stay safe.
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Double00Sol
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Hammerli has a straight pull general use rifle out now.
Hammerli Arms Force B1
Hammerli Arms Force B1 Rifle, a relentless force of adaptability and precision, designed for those who demand nothing but the best in the chaos of the wilderness.
Reports have been that accuracy aint stellar.
Doesn't Volquartsen make a straight pull ?
This may be the right answer! Thanks...The Hammerli Force B1 has a price of $523 at Bud's currently. There are at least 10 videos on YT. Umarex seems more focused on features than basic accuracy, but time will tell if an aftermarket develops. Mags and trigger systems are said to use Ruger designs.
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Double00Sol
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The Hammerli seems like what I'm looking for.
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Double00Sol
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Yeah, you don't see the Marlins too often.Marlin made the 2000 series of Biathlon rifles many years ago. They aren’t straight pull, but if you can find one they were great shooters.
Shooting an all-blue 2000 got me into Summer Biathlon (Running/Shooting) back when my knees worked.
Stay safe.