Straight-pull rifles differ from conventional bolt action mechanisms in that the manipulation required from the user in order to chamber and extract a cartridge predominantly consists of a linear motion only, as opposed to a traditional turn-bolt action where the user has to manually rotate the bolt for chambering and primary extraction.[1] A straight-pull mechanism is also distinct from lever action and pump action mechanisms. Most straight-pull rifles have a striker firing mechanism (without a hammer),[2] and models using a hammer usually have a comparably longer lock time than hammer-less mechanisms.
The Anschütz Fortner action used in biathlon is a good example of an ergonomical straight-pull rifle with good economy of motion and high operating speed. The action lever is located close to the trigger, and is accessed by slightly moving the index finger off the trigger. Pulling the lever rearwards ejects the spent casing. The bolt is then pushed forward using the thumb, upon which the firing hand lands naturally in the pistol grip so that the shooter is ready to fire immediately after completing the cycling.
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References
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- ↑ "A Matter of Purpose: Striker Fire vs. Hammer Fire". Small Arms Defense Journal. Vol. 10, no. 4. © 2024 Chipotle Publishing. 24 February 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2026.
- ↑ "M95M Trombone Conversion being used at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne". Archived from the original on 2018-09-19. Retrieved 2018-09-19.
- ↑ Steyr M95M trombone conversion in 6.5x55
- ↑ "Romanian PAR-1 7.62x39mm Pump Action AK Rifle Auctions | Online rifle auctions". 2024-02-06. Archived from the original on 2024-02-06. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
- ↑ "Pump-Action AK: Romanian PAR-3 (How Not to be an "Assault Weapon")". Forgotten Weapons. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
- ↑ Bishop, Chris (1996). The Vital Guide to Combat Guns and Infantry Weapons. Airlife. p. 44. ISBN 978-1-85310-539-5.
- ↑ Straight to the point | Sporting Rifle magazine
- ↑ Mauser M1996 Straight Pull Rifle - Revivaler
- ↑ Patrick's article: Griffrepetierer of summer and Ockenfuss
- 1 2 Bullpup för jakt - Jakt & Jägare
- ↑ Sommer 6 Ockenfuß Kurzgewehr
- ↑ A brief history of the Browning BAR
- ↑ Review: MERKEL RX.Helix Alpinist bolt-action rifle | all4shooters
- ↑ Pull and let go | Sporting Rifle magazine
- ↑ Chapuis Armes "ROLS": New Straight Pull Bolt Action Rifle - The Firearm BlogThe Firearm Blog
- ↑ Chapuis Armes "ROLS": New Straight Pull Bolt Action Rifle -The Firearm Blog
- ↑ Innogun Hunting - Integral
- ↑ "Modell Integral". Innogun. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
- ↑ "Innogun homepage". Innogun. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
- ↑ ADAR Ladoga and 2-15 Rifles [Arms & Hunting 2018] -The Firearm Blog
- ↑ Straight Pull Rifles from German Schmeisser -The Firearm Blog
- ↑ TB2-LAW: Prototype Straight Pull Bolt Action Rifle by Kalashnikov Concern -The Firearm Blog
- ↑ Savage Arms Impulse Rifle - First Look
- ↑ Welcome To American Straight-Pull
- ↑ Savage Impulse Manual
- ↑ Diving into the Details of the New Impulse from Savage Arms by J.Baker 01-05-2021
- ↑ Savage Arms Introduces Its First Straight Pull Rifle: IMPULSE Published on 01-05-2021
- ↑ Beretta BRX1: the new straight-pull rifle | GUNSweek.com
- ↑ Haenel Jaege NXT brochure
- ↑ Premiere at Haenel: the new Jaeger NXT straight-pull repeater
- ↑
- ↑ T-Bolt 22 Rifle - Browning Support
- ↑ New Left-Hand Browning T-Bolt Rimfires - Rifle Shooter
- ↑ Produced by Tampereen Asepaja Oy (Tampere Weapons Factory)
- ↑ About - Lynx Rifles
- ↑ Musgrave Ambidex: Straight Pull Rimfire Rifle for Lefties or Righties – Forgotten Weapons
- ↑ Krico Model 360s Biathlon Rifle :: Gun Values by Gun Digest
- ↑ Carabina Krico modello 360 S II Biathlon (5056)
- ↑ Sobol Hunting Rifle
- ↑ Sniper rifle SV-99- Снайперская винтовка СВ-99
- ↑ Gun Review: Primary Weapons Systems T3 Summit Rifle - The Truth About Guns
- ↑ ISSC Handels SPA 22/17 - ISSC - Rifles - News - all4shooters.com
- ↑ Anschütz 1727-F | all4shooters "The latest addition to the Anschütz product line − first seen at the 2013 SHOT Show in Las Vegas (Nevada, USA) last January − is the model 1727-F bolt-action, straight-pull rimfire carbine, conceived for both target shooting and varmint hunting practice."
- ↑ 1727F Walnut German stock .17 HMR
- ↑ 1727F Walnut German stock. .17 Mach 2
- ↑ Reaching ‘The Summit’ with Volquartsen Firearms