I am looking for a good trainer rifle for Biathlon competition. Living in NC right now so I don't get a lot of chance to do it for real (moved from Colorado) but since I am living on 2 acres of forest I thought maybe this would help me keep my skills up; especially during the lockdown.
I have looked at just about every rifle in the $1000 range and either can't find one in the USA (FX Biathlon or Zbroia Biathlon are impossible to get unless I live in Russia, Canada or The Netherlands)
Anyway the Chiappa caught my eye. It would need some work (gotta extend that front rail so I can put a sling on it) but it seems like it might fit-the-bill.
What are y'alls thoughts? I would appreciate any info on this rifle or maybe even other options I haven't considered.
oh that's right
so i found this but out of stock
https://www.pyramydair.com/s/m/Air_Arms_S400_Biathlon_Air_Rifle/2281
here's one, i like spending your money LOL
https://www.krale.shop/en/steyr-lgb1-biathlon/
the 611 doesn't have any sights like the rifle needs and the front sight is like a 6004, a blade of metal ready to snag something
so if you take the price of the 611 and then add on a good set of sights that would run 300.00 to 400.00 i think i would pass
that Steyr is pricey but i bet it is worth every penny
good luck and take care
mike
Ha!
Yeah, I suppose you are right. If I am going to do this I am going to have to kick in a few more $$$. I did find a used FX Biathlon, but it is in Slovenia of all places. I am waiting on that shop to email me back about shipping, but that one is a looooong shot.
Here you go, throw a dart at the choices here and buy one.
A couple of years ago I was interested in the 12 ftlb version of the 611 and my interest declined and I never bought one. There is very little info available and only a couple old reviews. I have never seen one and never saw or knew anyone who owned one. That indicates to me that there has not been any interest in the gun and I think only one US vendor was carrying them and that was some time ago. They are fairly nice looking guns but I ended up going with something that is more popular and proven. There has to be a reason there are none around. I would stick with something that is a little more common and others are using.
Rick B.
that Northicmarksman has a lot to offer but there prices are high and the chances of getting a gun shipped from the UK to the states are slim to none
doing thing on a budget is a hard thing to do but i look at things in a different way
i used to sell power equipment and people would come in with a budget and i would always tell them pay more buy up
if you buy a 1000.00 gun and keep it 10 years you spend 8.33 a month in the case of a 2000.00 it would be 16.66
is the extra 8.33 worth it to you, it would be to me, always buy up because you will tell yourself i'm glad i did
that what my customers told me
Yeah, at this point I have abandoned the Chiappa.
Is it possible to put diopter sights on an FX dream classic? The Aeron CZ stock looks like it would make for an awesome setup.
I sound like a Utah Airguns broken record around here. ? ?
Give them a call. They build some very cool guns. They are also connected with Sabor Tactical that makes the trick accessories. Pretty good chance they could make what you are looking for.
Actually, I have been I touch with Utah Airguns. It was to ask about getting an FX or a Zbroia.
I sent an email about sights on the FX Dream Classic, have to wait and see what they say.
I know some people have used an IZH-61 for biathlon training. I have talked to this guy a few times: http://maverickbiathlon.com/Rifle-Old.html and even bought some of my race/ rifle gear from him.
I have a line to a few IZH-61s, but have read the polymer receiver isn't great as far as accuracy is concerned.
Ok, I think I found a way to mount a front globe sight to an FX Dream Classic
https://www.krale.shop/en/fx-foresight-mount/
Seems like this should get the job done if I can find it in stock.