Biathlon rifle

Three-time Olympian Jeremy Teela practices shooting with his Anschütz Fortner rifle at a summer biathlon event in Utah, USA.
German Tina Bachmann with her Anschütz Fortner biathlon rifle in .22 Long Rifle. Notice her support hand holding against a raiser block.

A biathlon rifle is a specialized rifle designed for use in a biathlon event. Specialist biathlon rifles are ultra lightweight, and usually equipped with straight-pull actions, integrated magazine carriers, and ergonomic stock designs suitable for both prone and standing positions.[1]

  1. ^ Anatomy of an Olympic Biathlon Rifle