Rifles for sale, anyone?

Good Morning Everyone!

Most of you are active biathlon families. But I know some of you have personal rifles that are not being used extensively!! 

This spring, we have seen many newcomers to our sport!! Of those who are in and participating, plus those who have expressed interest and will be invited to our first camp in May, I count up 13 new names since last fall!! These are all teenage athletes who would qualify for a leased MN Biathlon rifle..if we had enough to cover all of them!! And an equal number of older athletes: seniors, masters, etc., have shown interest but would have to provide their own rifles…

It is great to be popular! But…..

On the other end of our pipeline, we have a number who are dedicated to the sport, but will be leaving the state for colleges elsewhere. They have been buying their own rifles. Several this year, again. I have also been pulling in some rifles from athletes who were not using them enough in MN events per the lease agreement. 

To help alleviate what appears to be a shortage of MN Biathlon rifles this year for lease, 4 families, who are currently leasing, have indicated an interest in personally purchasing a used rifle, if any are available. Three right handed and one left handed. Anschutz Fortners are preferable. 

So long way of asking that if anyone has a rifle they would like to sell, please get in touch and I will connect you with one of the four families. Most used Fortners are in the $3000-$4000 range unless it is almost new. Factory stocks have been changing over the past 10-15 yrs or so—carrying harnesses and slings often need replacing, and etc. 

So hoping some of you will be willing to clean out your closets!! 

Thanks!!
B

MN Cup #8 – Mt. Itasca Nordic Ski Association – Sat, March 18, 2023 – RESULTS

Hosted by Mt. Itasca Nordic Ski Association

Date:  Saturday, March 18, 2023

Place: Mt. Itasca, Coleraine

Race Format: Pursuit…5 Sec Starts

10K PPSS 5X2K loop

Online Registration

Registration:                     9:30 AM –   9:55 AM 

Zero:                               10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Race Start:                      10:45 AM  

Cost:                               $20 (Cash, Venmo, Check)

5.5K PPSS 5X1.1K loop 

Novice PPPP 5X 1.1K loop

3.3K PP

Novice 3X1.1K loop

Cost                                $10 (Cash, Venmo, Check)

Zero:                                 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

Race Start                        12:30 PM

ALL <13, select <15, and Novice will race 5.5K

Questions?  Call Carl 651-245-5997 or email cnrdgrn@gmail.com 

Izhmash 7-2 Biathlon Rifle

I’ve decided to finally buy an Anschutz, so I’m selling my Izhmash biathlon rifle. I built this rifle 2 years ago with all new parts. The rifle itself was unused. It is a fully race-ready rifle in great condition. 
Included are the following:
-Izhmash 7-2 rifle, right-handed
-Lost Nation stock, very adjustable, tools and 
extra rounds holder included.
-Larsen Biathlon front and rear sites, built in Norway.
-Biatar harness, made in Ukraine
-Altius sling
-5 magazines
-Madshus rifle bag

This rifle has been well maintained; bore cleaned every 100-150 rounds and completely disassemble and cleaned 4-5 times a year.
The Izhmash is a very easy rifle to take apart and clean. 

Because of the versatility of the Lost Nation stock fit both young and older biathletes.
$2800 obo,

Can pick up in Madison, Wi or will ship to an FFL dealer at buyers expense. 
If you have questions email me @ jrhamrl2003@yahoo.com or text/phone at 608-443-7219

MNCup #6 – Snowflake Biathlon Race & Novice Race – Sat, March 4, 2023 – RESULTS

Snowflake Biathlon Race & Novice Race

Minnesota Cup #6

Hosted by Duluth Biathlon and Snowflake Nordic Ski Center

Rankby AgeAthleteM/FClassDistanceBibStartFinishTotalPPSST
1Cheresa BouleyFSF1050:010:40:590:39:5921328
2Hanne GuthrieFSF1060:010:43:510:42:5121328
1Audrey LahammerFYF10100:010:48:580:47:5821317
2Maeve LindsayFYF10110:020:54:060:52:06243211
1Annelise BairdF<17F1080:010:46:580:45:58553215
2River FenaF<17F10130:020:59:580:57:58224412
1Adelaide BielkeF<17F (P)(A)10140:021:00:580:58:5840037
1Selah BinsfeldF<15F1090:010:47:330:46:3324118
2Irina ViskovatvkhF<15F1070:010:51:200:50:20214512
1Harriet HillF<15F (A)8.5210:030:56:520:53:52555520
1Louisa Hill F<13F (A)7.5240:030:52:040:49:0402428
2Charlotte HillF<13F (A)7.5230:030:55:120:52:12422311
Rankby AgeAthleteM/FClassDistanceBibStartFinishTotalPPSST
1Blake WagonerMSM10150:020:55:070:53:07443314
1 Joel BouleyMYM10170:020:47:120:45:12554418
1Carson PetersonM<17M1030:010:40:210:39:21322411
2Eric AndersonM<17M1020:010:41:550:40:5531217
3Sergei ViskovatvkhM<17M1040:010:42:020:41:0212159
4Jack CashmanM<17M1010:010:42:030:41:0320035
1Caleb GilbertsonM<13M (A)8.5200:030:44:590:41:59434415
2Carson GilbertsonM<13M (A)8.5220:030:45:390:42:39222410
3Mateo WatsonM<13M (A)8.5180:030:47:350:44:3510337
4Pat Lammerson JrM<13M (A)8.5190:030:58:370:55:37133310

Date: Saturday, March 4, 2023

Location: Snowflake Nordic, 4348 Rice Lake Road, Duluth (1/2 mile north of the intersection of the Rice Lake and Arrowhead Roads)

Race Format: Mass Start (PPSS)

Distance: U13: 7.5 or 8.5 km 

      All other: 10 km

Registration: 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM at Snowflake Nordic Chalet

Zero: 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM

Race Start: 11:00 AM, Mass Start

Cost: $20 (cash or check payable to John Gould)

Awards/MN Biathlon Cup #6 at range at approx: 12:15

Novice Race

Registration: 9:00 AM to 11 AM at Snowflake Nordic Chalet

Safety Clinic and Practice Shooting at approx.:    12:30 PM

Race Start: 1:00 PM

Race Format:   Mass Start/ 4.5K (3 x 1.5 km), PP + penalty loop 

                           Classic or Skating

Cost: $20 (cash or check payable to John Gould) Rifles and Ammunition Supplied by Duluth Biathlon.

Questions? Call John Gould at 218-269-2854 

or e-mail: jgould1952@yahoo.com

Midwest Regional Races # 6 and 7, at Ariens Nordic Center – March 11-12, 2023

INVITATION TO MIDWEST REGIONAL RACES #6 & 7
ARIENS NORDIC CENTER
BRILLION, WI

https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=305443
https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=305445

Midwest Regional Race # 6, at Ariens Nordic Center

Saturday, March 11, 2023 9:00 AM (GMT-6) – Saturday, March 11, 2023 2:30 PM (GMT-6)

Event info

Registration closes: Thursday, March 9, 2023 11:59 PM (GMT-6) Organized by: Blackhawk Biathlon, WI Biathlon, Bay Nordic Biathon
Event website: http://www.wisconsinbiathlon.com/index.html

Event notes

Super Sprint Style Format Biathlon Race, 20 sec Interval start, one spare round per shooting stage

Age 15 – Adult: 5 X 1.2K, PPSS with one spare round per shooting stage, 75 M Penalty lap
Age 13 & 14 (U15): 5 X 1.2K, PPPP with one spare round per shooting stage, 75 M Penalty lap
Age 12 and Under (U13): 5 X 1.2K PPPP (no blocks) with one spare round per shooting stage at standing targets, 75 M Penalty lap

P = Prone shooting, S = Standing

NOTE: There will be NO same day registration. Payment due at registration race day.
This is an OPEN race for USBA “Red Book” safety certified biathletes and youth in a USBA biathlon program. U15 and U13 biathletes will not be carrying a rifle. Competitive U15 biathletes are encouraged to race up in the U19 age group.

$20 event daily venue fee payable to Ariens Nordic Center day of race (All racers)
$ 10 race fee for Youth through 21 years of age, payable to Blackhawk Ski Club
$ 20 race fee for Adults over 21, payable to Blackhawk Ski Club

A “Competitor” level annual USBA membership or USBA “member for a day” is required to cover race liability insurance. Do not show up on race day without some form of USBA membership.

USBA Online Membership

WI Biathlon and Blackhawk Biathlon welcome the participation of Adaptive Athletes! Please sign up as appropriate to your age and contact Mark via email prior to starting the race concerning your distance and categorization preferences.

IMPORTANT:

Bring exact cash or check for payment to event payable to Blackhawk Ski Club. Parent must accept waiver for minors.

9:00 AM Course and range setup
9:30 Registration open
10:00 – 10:45 Age 15 through adult zero
11:00 – Age 15 – Adult female race start
11:45 – Age 15 – Adult males race start
1;00 – 1:30 PM – U15 and U13 zero
1:45 – U15 and U13 race, male and female

Midwest Regional Race # 7, at Ariens Nordic Center

Sunday, March 12, 2023 8:00 AM (GMT-6) – 2:30 PM (GMT-6)

Registration closes: Thursday, March 9, 2023 11:59 PM (GMT-6) Organized by: Blackhawk Biathlon, WI Biathlon, Bay Nordic Biathlon Event website: http://www.wisconsinbiathlon.com/index.htm

Event notes

Mass Start by Age Group Format Biathlon Race, Course length subject to change based on snow conditions

12K, PPSS – Age 15 – Adult 150 M Penalty lap
6K, PPPP Age 13 & 14 (U15) 75 M Penalty lap
6K PPPP at standing targets (no blocks), 12 and Under (U13), 75 M Penalty lap

P = Prone shooting, S = Standing shooting

NOTE: There will be NO same day registration. Payment due at registration race day.
This is an OPEN race for USBA “Red Book” safety certified biathletes and youth in a USBA biathlon program. U15 and U13 biathletes will not be carrying a rifle. Competitive U15 biathletes are encouraged to race up in the U19 age group.

$20 Ariens Nordic Center event fee for all participants
$10 for Youth through 21 payable to Blackhawk Ski Club
$20 Adults over 21 payable to Blackhawk Ski Club

A “Competitor” level annual USBA membership or USBA “member for a day” is required to cover race liability insurance.

WI Biathlon welcome the participation of Adaptive Athletes! Please sign up as appropriate to your age and contact Mark Torresani via email prior to starting the race concerning your distance and categorization preferences.

IMPORTANT:

Bring exact cash or check for payment to event payable to Blackhawk Ski Club. Parent must accept waiver for minors.

If you require USBA “Membership For a Day” for this event, please purchase online with the USBA prior to the race. Do not show up to this race without some form of USBA race membership.

USBA Online Membership

8:00 AM Course and Range Setup
8:30 Registration Open
9:00 – 9:45 Age 15 through Adult Zero
10:00 12K (Female) Race Start
10:45 12K (Male) Race Start
12;00 PM U15 and U13 Zero
12:45 PM 6K Race start