Walther LG300
Carl Walther GmbH · Rifle · Discontinued · 2001
Also known as: Walther LG-300, Walther LG 300
Overview
The Walther LG300 is a single-shot, pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) match air rifle chambered in .177 (4.5mm) and designed for 10 metre ISSF Olympic air rifle competition. Built around an aluminium action with a fully adjustable match trigger, recoil absorber, adjustable cheekpiece and buttplate, and precision diopter sights, it delivers around 7.5 joules of energy at roughly 175 m/s. It became one of the most successful target rifles of its era and remained a staple of elite competitive shooting.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3500 g (123.5 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1010 mm (39.76") |
| Barrel Length | 420 mm (16.54") |
| Action Type | Single Action |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 0.5 N (0.1 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 175 m/s (574 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 7.5 J (6 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 10 m (11 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Laminate |
| Finish | Anodized |
Calibers
- .177 Air (4.5mm) · primary — also known as .177 caliber, 4.5mm, .177 pellet
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Single Shot Loading
- Features: Pre Charged Pneumatic, Match Diopter Sights, Adjustable Cheekpiece, Adjustable Buttplate, Fully Adjustable Match Trigger, Recoil Absorber
Variants
- Walther LG300 XT - Improved Absorber
- Walther LG300 Dominator - Sporter
- Walther LG300 XT Junior - Junior Stock
Production
Production years: 2001-2009
Succeeded by the Walther LG400 match rifle
Origin
Country of origin: Germany
Designer: Carl Walther GmbH
Discontinued: 2009
Notes
The LG300XT refined the original with a grooved recoil absorber and other detail improvements and is generally preferred over the plain LG300. The platform was succeeded by the Walther LG400.
Background
Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra won the men's 10 metre air rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics shooting a Walther LG300, India's first individual Olympic gold medal.