Walther LG300

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File:Walther LG 300 AluTech.jpg
Walther LG300 AluTech PCP match air rifle.

The Walther LG300 is a pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) air rifle designed for 10 metre air rifle match shooting.

Notable users

Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra won the Gold at the 2008 Summer Olympics men's 10 metre air rifle event using a Walther LG300 rifle.[1]

Technical data

Mechanical system precharged air rifle
Caliber/Ammunition .177 cal. (4.5 mm)
Ring foresight element 4.0/4.2/4.4/5.4
Post foresight 2.8 mm
Total length 1070 mm (Adjustable)
Weight 4.6 kg
Muzzle velocity up to 1250 ft/s
Barrel rifled 420 mm

References

  1. Sandeep Unnithan, Abhinav Bindra pushes for cheaper guns, India Today, October 12, 2009.