U.S. Shooters in 1896 Olympics

[DaleA]

The first 'Modern Olympics' were definitely a lot less formal than today.

You can read an old post about how a couple of Americans just showed up and shot here:

https://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=496743&highlight=olympics

 

[FITASC]

I remember when the biathlons were shot using centerfire rifles, now they use air rifles....

 

[armoredman]

Last time I saw a biathlon, they were using 22lrs. I agree - use original centerfire MILITARY rifles to keep it correct. I wanna see these kids struggle with Mosins, K98s and K-31s!

 

[FITASC]

Last time I saw a biathlon, they were using 22lrs. I agree - use original centerfire MILITARY rifles to keep it correct. I wanna see these kids struggle with Mosins, K98s and K-31s!

LOL

 

[4V50 Gary]

Last time I saw a biathlon, they were using 22lrs. I agree - use original centerfire MILITARY rifles to keep it correct. I wanna see these kids struggle with Mosins, K98s and K-31s!

Bolt action category - full power. Japanese may have the advantage with their 6.5 mm Type 38.
Semi-automatic category - full power.
Anti-material rifle category. Towing it on skis is OK. Finns will show up with the Lahti.