The Walther LG300 is an air rifle

Air gun

An air gun is a rifle , pistol , or shotgun that fires projectiles by means of compressed air or other gas, in contrast to a firearm, which burns a propellant. Most air guns use metallic projectiles as ammunition. Air guns that only use plastic projectiles are classified as airsoft...

. Olympian Abhinav Bindra

Abhinav Bindra

Abhinav Singh Bindra is an Indian shooter from Zirakpur, Mohali, Punjab and is the current World and Olympic champion in the 10 m Air Rifle event...

 won the Gold at the 2008 Summer Olympics

2008 Summer Olympics

The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 28 sports and 302 events...

 using a Walther LG300.

TECHNICAL DATA

Mechanical system Precharged air rifle

Caliber/Ammunition .177 cal. (4.5 mm) Lead Airgun Pellet
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

Muzzle velocity

Muzzle velocity is the speed a projectile has at the moment it leaves the muzzle of the gun. Muzzle velocities range from approximately to in black powder muskets , to more than in modern rifles with high-performance cartridges such as the .220 Swift and .204 Ruger, all the way to for tank guns...

Up to 1250 ft/s
Barrel Rifled 420 MM