Olympic Biathlon

[MikeBjerum]

Billt is correct.

However, if you check out the mainstream media's description of the sport you will not magnification to make it easier stated.  I spent an evening of searching rules to verify the lamestreamers were wrong 

[billt]

This is a good article that goes over the broad spectrum of the sport.

http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/outdoor-activities/snow-sports/biathlon4.htm

"Today's biathlon rifle uses non-optic sights and straight-pull-bolt action (no full or semi-automatics). The rifles have a specially made lightweight stock, though by international rule they must weigh a minimum of 7.7 pounds."