basic biathlon

[fish2keel]

Hey guys,

I was wondering if anyone on here has one or has pictures? I know I saw one in the rimfire picture section just wasn't sure if there was any others out there.

There hard to come by since they aren't made anymore!

Thanks guys!

F2k

 

[oinco]

Re: basic biathlon

last one I saw..
here

not affiliated...woulda bought it if it wasn't WMR

 

[Wolvenhaven]

Re: basic biathlon

Here's mine with a scope that lied about the eye relief(hence the weird mounting) which has since been replaced. It is hands down the best .22 I have ever shot and I love it. The action is just damn cool and it shoots better than any other .22 I've seen. They're in the $450-500 range right now, and you'll probably want to get a smith to put an extended rail on it, as the stock rail can't hold a scope worth crap, but they're well worth the price for the quality of rifle you get.

 

[fish2keel]

Re: basic biathlon

So beautiful! I love this rifle! Can you just get the action from anyone or no? There the only company ive found to be using an action like this on a rifle

 

[Wolvenhaven]

Re: basic biathlon

I found mine on gunbroker, they come in .22, .22wmr and .17hmr(none were imported, but they make them). There are 2-3 a month on gunbroker normally, you just have to check every day. Either that, or jump over to rimfirecentral and check their for sale.

 

[oinco]

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Anschutz has the Fortner style action as well on their 1827... here

You can buy the action only on those....Altius I think does those for about $2400 IIRC??? I think so you can set up the rifle in the Larsen stock.

The Basic or 7-3 is more me. Putting $3500ish into a rimfire is hard for me to attain. Considering it is an "Olympic" level firearm....still seems very reasonable?

 

[MDM]

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Here is a video of how fast the action is. You can work it really fast and not lose your sight picture. I've got a 20moa rail coming anyday. I've had the rifle for about 3 years and haven't shot it much at all, but is does shoot very well. Mine likes RWS Rifle Match.

http://youtu.be/-5C4PhHyEbY

 

[eclipse57]

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I have one in 22LR. I have had it about 6 years. I have put probably 500 rounds through it. It shoots Wolfe MT really well and also like the American Eagle. Accurate as hell.

I actually pulled mine out of the safe today and put it in the case for a trip to the range tomorrow.

It always draws attention because of the unique action. I have let several people shoot it, and I have never had anybody tell me they didn't like it.

 

[DATP]

Re: basic biathlon

Try here www.mtguns.com/biathalon.htm
Great little gun. Awesome if you are under 6 foot.

DATP

 

[shaman]

Re: basic biathlon

I have always wanted one of these.

 

[tincan]

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Man, they look awesome and fun to shoot. They'd be a nice addition to any rimfire collection.

 

[fish2keel]

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How does the action keep in place from the pressure since it isn't a pulled down handle like a regular action?

 

[MDM]

Re: basic biathlon

There is a camming action to it as you close it. It's not just loose and hanging there.

 

[Unsichtbar]

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Accuracy is Incredible when you fine what they like.

See targets Incredible http://www.gunblast.com/RAA-Biathlon.htm

 

[newguy2k3v2]

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I'm interested by the toggle action as well. I haven't heard anything about the since they've become available but this action is compatible with 10/22 stocks, barrels and accessories.

http://primaryweapons.com/store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=26

 

[Wolvenhaven]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Newguy2k3</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm interested by the toggle action as well. I haven't heard anything about the since they've become available but this action is compatible with 10/22 stocks, barrels and accessories.

http://primaryweapons.com/store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=26 </div></div>

If that thing has anything near the accuracy of my 7-2 I might sell mine and get one.

 

[Redmanss]

Re: basic biathlon

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Newguy2k3</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm interested by the toggle action as well. I haven't heard anything about the since they've become available but this action is compatible with 10/22 stocks, barrels and accessories.

http://primaryweapons.com/store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=26</div></div> Nice, I've been waiting on them to release them back on their website. Now to make plans to have one for next spring....