Walther LG400

Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen · Rifle · In Production · 2010

Also known as: LG400, Walther LG 400

Overview

The Walther LG400 is a .177 (4.5mm) single-shot, pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) match air rifle introduced in 2010 as the successor to the Walther LG300. Designed for 10-metre Olympic and ISSF competition, it draws air from a removable compressed-air cylinder and is built around a highly adjustable aluminium stock with the trademark Walther recoil-absorber system. It is one of the most successful 10m target air rifles in international and Olympic competition.

Specifications

Weight (empty)4200 g (148.2 oz)
Overall Length1067 mm (42.01")
Barrel Length420 mm (16.54")
Sight Radius837 mm (32.95")
Action TypeBolt Action
Firing MechanismFixed Firing Pin
Trigger TypeTwo Stage
Trigger Pull0.6 N (0.1 lbf)
Magazine Capacity1 rounds
Magazine TypeInternal
Muzzle Velocity170 m/s (558 fps)
Muzzle Energy7.5 J (6 ft·lbf)
Effective Range10 m (11 yd)
Barrel RiflingRight Hand
Frame MaterialAluminum
Barrel MaterialSteel
Stock MaterialAluminum
FinishAnodized

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Production

Production years: 2010-present

Current production match air rifle; widely used by national Olympic and ISSF shooting teams

Origin

Country of origin: Germany

Designer: Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen

Notes

Single-shot match rifle; pellets are loaded individually into the breech via a side-lever loading port. Offered in numerous stock configurations (Alutec, Anatomic, Blacktec, Universal, wood) and in 7.5-joule (ISSF match) and higher-energy field-target versions.

Background

The LG400 and its Walther LG-series predecessors have carried numerous shooters to Olympic and World Championship medals in 10-metre air rifle, making the Walther match-rifle line one of the dominant names in precision target air rifle competition.