Grünig + Elmiger R3 Racer

Grünig + Elmiger AG · Rifle · In Production

Also known as: G+E R3 Racer, Gruenig Elmiger R3 Racer

Overview

The Grünig + Elmiger R3 Racer is a Swiss single-shot bolt-action smallbore target rifle chambered in .22 Long Rifle, built for ISSF 50 metre prone and three-position competition. It pairs the precision R3 barreled action with a stainless steel match barrel and a ball-bearing double-pull trigger adjustable from roughly 50 to 200 grams. The fully adjustable aluminium GO stock carries a 3D-adjustable pistol grip, adjustable cheekpiece, UIT hand-stop rail and a RETURN quick-adjust buttplate, and the rifle wears a GRAND PRIX rear sight on an 11 mm prism rail.

Specifications

Weight (empty)5400 g (190.5 oz)
Overall Length1100 mm (43.31")
Barrel Length660 mm (25.98")
Action TypeBolt Action
Firing MechanismStriker Fired
Trigger TypeTwo Stage
Trigger Pull1 N (0.2 lbf)
Magazine Capacity1 rounds
Magazine TypeInternal
Muzzle Velocity330 m/s (1083 fps)
Muzzle Energy141 J (104 ft·lbf)
Effective Range50 m (55 yd)
Barrel RiflingRight Hand
Frame MaterialSteel
Barrel MaterialStainless Steel
Stock MaterialAluminum
FinishAnodized

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Production

Current-production Swiss precision target rifle from Grünig + Elmiger AG

Origin

Country of origin: Switzerland

Notes

Offered in multiple stock configurations (GO, RS, XRS, K1, CS); the barreled action alone weighs roughly 3.25-3.34 kg, with the complete configured rifle around 5.4 kg depending on accessories. Overall length is estimated from the 660 mm barrel.

Background

Grünig + Elmiger of Malters, Switzerland, is one of the premier makers of ISSF match rifles, and its Racer-series smallbore rifles have been used by World Championship and Olympic-level smallbore shooters.