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 Length | 1100 mm (43.31") |
| Barrel Length | 660 mm (25.98") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 1 N (0.2 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Internal |
| Muzzle Velocity | 330 m/s (1083 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 141 J (104 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Stock Material | Aluminum |
| Finish | Anodized |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 22 LR, 5.6x15mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Single Round
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Single Shot, R3 Barreled Action, Stainless Precision Barrel, Ball Bearing Double Pull Trigger, Adjustable Trigger 50 200g, Adjustable Go Stock, 3d Adjustable Pistol Grip, Adjustable Cheekpiece, Return Quick Adjust Buttplate, Grand Prix Rear Sight, Uit Hand Stop Rail
Variants
- Grünig + Elmiger R3 Racer GO - Go Stock
- Grünig + Elmiger R3 Racer RS - Rs Stock
Service history
Operators
- ISSF and Olympic smallbore competitors
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.