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What calibre of rifle is used in the Olympic biathlon?

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What calibre of rifle is used in the Olympic biathlon?
posted Jan 12, 2018 by John Smith

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At Albertville in 1992, women were first allowed in Olympic biathlon. The competitions from 1958 to 1965, used high-power center fire rifle cartridges (such as .30-06, 7.62 mm NATO, etc.) before the 22 LR rim fire cartridge was standardized in 1978.

answer Jan 15, 2018 by Diya Borda
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