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by 2whlrcr
Mon Feb 22, 2016 9:21 pm
Forum: Biathlon Discussion
Topic: Anschutz laser power Ii rifle
Replies: 5
Views: 15636

Re: Anschutz laser power Ii rifle

I thought I would bring this thread to the top again. I see where Anschutz now has a laser rifle that looks very similar to the 1827 Fortner. Does anyone have one, or have experience shooting one? I'm looking for a possible alternative to dry fire for summer training. I'm in a situation where I can ...
by 2whlrcr
Mon Mar 23, 2015 2:12 pm
Forum: Biathlon Discussion
Topic: Biathlete Diets
Replies: 4
Views: 5919

Re: Biathlete Diets

I don't do Facebook either, but if you want to know, I'm eating chocolate and diet Pepsi as I type this. :)
by 2whlrcr
Wed Dec 24, 2014 8:28 am
Forum: Biathlon Discussion
Topic: Post your gun thread 2014
Replies: 6
Views: 6838

Re: Post your gun thread 2014

Mine is in the black and gray case. :)

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by 2whlrcr
Thu Dec 11, 2014 6:44 pm
Forum: Biathlon Discussion
Topic: Hey Wisconsin Guys...
Replies: 13
Views: 9684

Re: Hey Wisconsin Guys...

Bummer. Guess this means I can get my certification on Sunday and be able to carry for the first race.
by 2whlrcr
Fri Dec 05, 2014 6:18 pm
Forum: Biathlon Discussion
Topic: Hey Wisconsin Guys...
Replies: 13
Views: 9684

Re: Hey Wisconsin Guys...

Ok good, I'm a USBA member. I've never carried the rifle before, but I skied two of the intro races last season, so I'm familiar with the format and have a sense for range procedure. I've got plenty of past ski experience and have shot several other rifle matches, so I'm sure it will be fine. These ...
by 2whlrcr
Thu Dec 04, 2014 7:20 pm
Forum: Biathlon Discussion
Topic: Hey Wisconsin Guys...
Replies: 13
Views: 9684

Re: Hey Wisconsin Guys...

So how will I be able to do the race on the 13th, if the first safety instruction course isn't scheduled until the 14th?
by 2whlrcr
Thu Dec 04, 2014 3:07 pm
Forum: Biathlon Discussion
Topic: Hey Wisconsin Guys...
Replies: 13
Views: 9684

Hey Wisconsin Guys...

are you having any races this year? What's the deal, I see nothing posted for a race schedule?
by 2whlrcr
Sat Oct 18, 2014 1:45 pm
Forum: Biathlon Discussion
Topic: 1827 Anschutz Fortner for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 8376

Re: 1827 Anschutz Fortner for sale

Considering that the post is over two years old, I'm sure it's long gone. Of course if it's not, you can probably haggle the price some more!
by 2whlrcr
Sat Oct 11, 2014 6:38 pm
Forum: Biathlon Discussion
Topic: Foresight Aperture Size?
Replies: 3
Views: 6012

Re: Foresight Aperture Size?

Anybody know what mm size the Williams globe inserts are. They are numbered #5, #6, #7 and so forth. I started with the #5 and went to the larger #6. Doesn't seem to make much difference my accuracy, or lack of accuracy. Best I can measure #5 is 3.0mm, #6 is 3.2mm and #7 is 3.4mm?
by 2whlrcr
Sun Oct 05, 2014 6:18 pm
Forum: Biathlon Discussion
Topic: cheap biathlon alternative....
Replies: 28
Views: 48344

Re: cheap biathlon alternative....

That PWS rifle is very interesting. I'm assuming the straight pull bolt, reduces the 10/22 to bolt action only? This company looks very innovative and based on the price of the complete T3 rifle, they could easily make a biathlon compatible rifle for under a grand. You would have to use the bull bar...
by 2whlrcr
Sat Oct 04, 2014 1:03 pm
Forum: Biathlon Discussion
Topic: cheap biathlon alternative....
Replies: 28
Views: 48344

Re: cheap biathlon alternative....

Nothing. The rear sight ESA uses might be a little higher quality and it has a blinder option. Not that you couldn't fit some kind of blinder to the Savage sights. I believe they are the basic Williams sights? But don't take my word on everything, I'm certainly not an expert in biathlon, but I do ha...
by 2whlrcr
Fri Oct 03, 2014 7:24 pm
Forum: Biathlon Discussion
Topic: cheap biathlon alternative....
Replies: 28
Views: 48344

Re: cheap biathlon alternative....

Those Savage sights are not snow sights, but a decent peep and globe sight you can start out with. ESA offers a snow sight kit to retrofit the rifle for about $250?

http://www.easternsierraarmory.com/blog/
by 2whlrcr
Thu Oct 02, 2014 6:58 am
Forum: Biathlon Discussion
Topic: cheap biathlon alternative....
Replies: 28
Views: 48344

Re: cheap biathlon alternative....

Savage target model that ESA uses as a basis for their rifles. You're going to have to figure out how to mount a harness and carry extra mags, but you're going to have to do that with any non specific biathlon rifle anyway. https://s3.amazonaws.com/savagefiles/firearms/models/610/RBNIGq6Og_I9XRoszq6...
by 2whlrcr
Sun Sep 21, 2014 4:01 pm
Forum: Biathlon Discussion
Topic: Anschutz 1827 Bolt Action
Replies: 1
Views: 4883

Re: Anschutz 1827 Bolt Action

Check all the biathlon club websites, most have a for sale column. Do a Google search, there aren't that many in the US. Also check Altius biathlon website. Unfortunately most guns get sold to another club member, before they hit the classifieds.
by 2whlrcr
Tue Aug 19, 2014 6:47 pm
Forum: Biathlon Discussion
Topic: Biathlon Harness
Replies: 1
Views: 3606

Biathlon Harness

So I finally got my ESA rifle. Nice rig, but I have a Altius harness. Man that thing is stiff and uncomfortable. Anybody try mink oil or something on them to soften them up?
by 2whlrcr
Thu Mar 27, 2014 6:15 pm
Forum: Biathlon Discussion
Topic: Wisconsin Biathlon Guys
Replies: 17
Views: 6452

No gun yet, but I did get my Altius harness, sling, etc...today!
by 2whlrcr
Tue Mar 18, 2014 8:41 pm
Forum: Biathlon Discussion
Topic: Wisconsin Biathlon Guys
Replies: 17
Views: 6452

I see I have broken the internet. I don't know how to downsize the photo.
by 2whlrcr
Tue Mar 18, 2014 8:36 pm
Forum: Biathlon Discussion
Topic: Wisconsin Biathlon Guys
Replies: 17
Views: 6452

Rifle will look just like this, except RH action.

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by 2whlrcr
Tue Mar 18, 2014 12:44 pm
Forum: Biathlon Discussion
Topic: Wisconsin Biathlon Guys
Replies: 17
Views: 6452

egghead wrote:Sweet! One thing I didn't get and didn't think to ask for was a place to put the extra 3 rounds somewhere on the stock.
I did. I'll post up a picture later.
by 2whlrcr
Mon Mar 17, 2014 7:27 pm
Forum: Biathlon Discussion
Topic: Wisconsin Biathlon Guys
Replies: 17
Views: 6452

I just ordered an ESA rifle!