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Biathlon shooters are divided into three groups, based on price range: Entry, Amateur, and Olympic.
The common Entry market rifle is a Marlin 2000, modified for biathlon.
There is a kit available, which adds a backpack, sling, and magazine carrier.
The most common Amateur rifle, seen lately, is the Baikal 7 - made by Ishmash in Russia.
(This rifle has been selling in the US for about $1000)
The Ishmash has a quick / level bolt for fast reloading - compared to the Olympic rifles, it's a great value.
Anshutz sells the Model 1451 biathlon rifle in this price range as well.
The king of Olympic rifles is the Anshutz Fortner biathlon rifle - used, by far, by the majority of the world-class bi-athletes.
Some Olympic bi-athletes use the Fortner barrel with another action, like the Baikal.
This setup will cost about $4000, with the basic accessories.
A few bi-athletes on the German National team have been seen using lever-action rifles from Krico or Suhl, as well.
(The lever action rotates the grip to reload.)
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