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Walther KK500
Bolt action · .22 Long Rifle · introduced 2016
Also known as Walther KK500-M, Walther KK500-E
About the Walther KK500
The Walther KK500 is a single-shot bolt-action .22 LR smallbore match rifle built for ISSF 50m three-position and prone competition. Introduced in 2016, it uses a one-piece receiver with a three-lug bolt, a tension-free vibration-damped match barrel, and a patented tool-free ambidextrous conversion of the bolt handle and ejection. It is offered with a mechanical ball-bearing two-stage trigger (M) or an electronic trigger (E/Expert), across aluminium (Blacktec/Alutec), laminated-wood (Anatomic), and hand-laid carbon-fibre stock variants.
At the Paris 2024 Olympics, Walther KK500 rifles swept all three men's 50m three-position medals and took the women's gold, cementing the model's billing as the most successful smallbore match rifle in the world.
Walther KK500 specifications
General
- Type
- Rifle
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Striker-fired
- Trigger
- Two stage
- Trigger pull
- 0.1 kg (0.2 lb)
- Calibres
- .22 Long Rifle
- Magazine capacity
- 1 rounds
- Magazine
- Internal
Dimensions
- Barrel length
- 690 mm (27.2 in)
- Overall length
- 1130 mm (44.5 in)
- Height
- 220 mm (8.7 in)
- Width
- 80 mm (3.1 in)
- Weight (empty)
- 5.50 kg (12.13 lb)
- Weight (loaded)
- 5.50 kg (12.13 lb)
- Sight radius
- 800 mm (31.5 in)
Barrel
- Rifling
- Right hand
Materials
- Barrel
- Steel
- Receiver / frame
- Aluminum
- Stock
- Aluminum
- Finish
- anodized
Performance
- Muzzle velocity (typical)
- 325 m/s (1066 fps)
- Muzzle energy (typical)
- 137 J (101 ft·lb)
- Effective range
- 50 m
History
- Introduced
- 2016
- Production status
- In production
- Country of origin
- DE
Features
- Single shot
- Three lug bolt
- Tool free ambidextrous conversion
- Match grade barrel
- Vibration damped barrel mounting
- Two stage or electronic trigger
- Adjustable grip
- Aperture diopter sights
- Backtake loading system
Weight, overall length and barrel length vary by variant (650mm Light/Ultra Light vs 690mm; 1080-1180mm overall; 5000-6000g). Rifling twist and groove count not published. No defensive safety, as the rifle is loaded only on the firing line.
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