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. 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), 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.

Fullbore

Name ImageCartridge(s)Years producedCountry of originMannlicher M1886M86: 11×58mmRM86-88: 8×52mmR 1886-1887Mondragón rifle7×57mm Mauser1887Mannlicher M1888M88 8×52mmRM88-90 and M88-95: 8×50mmRM88/24: 8×57mm IS1888-1896Mannlicher M1890 carbineM90: 8×50mmR M90/24:8×57mm ISM90/30, M90/31: 8×56mmR1891-1896Schmidt–Rubin7.5×53.5mm Swiss (GP90, GP 90/03, GP 90/23) 7.5×55mm Swiss (GP11)1891-1958M1895 Lee Navy6 mm Lee Navy1895Swiss Mannlicher M1893 carbine7.5×53.5 mm Swiss (GP90)1895-1905Chiesanova rifle (prototype only)7.65×53 mm Argentine1895-Mannlicher M18958×50mmR MannlicherM95/30 & 31.M: 8×56mmRM95/24 & M95M: 8×57mm IS1896-1920 M95M Trombone ConversionSteyr M95M trombone conversion in 6.5x55 (Prototype, only 3 made).Used in 6.5×55mm by John Larsen, 1952 Olympic Gold medalist in 100 meter running deer.ca. 1950 Liegeoise 1888 7.65x53mm Mauser1888 Ross rifle.303 British (7.70×56 mm R)1903-1918PAR-17.62×39mm2002General Liu rifle7.9x57mm S-Patrone1914-1918MTB 1925 (only prototype)6.5x52mm Carcano1925K317.5×55mm Swiss1931-?Izhmash BO-59 (:ru:БО-59)7.62×54mmR1959-1961Izhmash MBO-1 (:ru:МБО-1)5.6×39mm1964-1972Izhmash MBO-2 (:ru:МБО-2)5.6×39mm1965-1975L98A1 Cadet General Purpose Rifle (An L85A1 modified for army cadets by removing gas parts necessary for semiautomatic fire. The upgraded L98A2 retained semiautomatic, but not fully automatic, capabilities)5.56×45mm NATO1987-currentRuger Mini-14 Bolt-Action Only.223 Rem1988Blaser R93.222 Remington to .500 Jeffery(also .22 LR kit)1993-2016Blaser R93 Tactical7.62 NATO to .338 Lapua Magnum1993-2017Lynx 94.222 Rem to .375 Ruger1994-currentHeym SR 30.308 Win to .375 Ruger1996-currentStraight to the point | Sporting Rifle magazineMauser M1996(Model 96 / Model 96 S)Mauser M1996 Straight Pull Rifle - Revivaler Roessler Titan 16.243 Win to .300 Win Mag1996-1997 2013-current / H&K R85.56 NATO, .223 Rem1998-?Sommer & Ockenfuss SO GriffrepetiererPatrick's article: Griffrepetierer of summer and Ockenfuss6mm BR to .416 Rem Mag1998-2002Bullpup för jakt - Jakt & JägareSommer & Ockenfuss M98 GeradezugSommer 6 Ockenfuß Kurzgewehr8×57mm1998-2002Browning Acera.30-06 Springfield to .300 Win Mag1999-2000A brief history of the Browning BARVKS sniper rifle12.7×55mm STs-1302002Strasser RS05.222 Rem to .375 Ruger2005-currentBlaser R8.222 Remington to .500 Jeffery2008-currentBradley Arms BAR.223 Rem2008-currentMerkel RX Helix.222 Rem to .300 Win Mag2010-currentReview: MERKEL RX.Helix Alpinist bolt-action rifle | all4shootersInterarms EX2 5.56×45mm NATO1980sLantac Raven.223 Rem2011-currentSGC Speedmaster.223 Rem2011-currentRößler (Roessler) Titan 16.243 Win through .375 Ruger.2012-currentLMT LM308SP.308 Win2012-currentLMT LM223SP.223 Rem2012-currentBrowning Maral.308 Win to 9.3×62mm2013-currentPull and let go | Sporting Rifle magazineStrasser RS14.222 Rem to .375 Ruger2014-currentStrasser RS SOLO.222 Rem to .375 Ruger2014-currentStrasser TAC 16.5 Creedmoor to .300 Win Mag2014-currentPOF ReVolt Light.223 Rem2014-currentPOF ReVolt Heavy.308 Win2014-currentWarwick WFA1.223 Rem, .300 BLK2015-currentChapuis ROLSChapuis Armes "ROLS": New Straight Pull Bolt Action Rifle - The Firearm BlogThe Firearm Blog.243 Win to 9.3×62mm2017-currentChapuis Armes "ROLS": New Straight Pull Bolt Action Rifle -The Firearm BlogSaiga KSZ-223.223 Rem2017Steel Action Hunting Short (HS).22-250 to .338 Federal2017-currentSteel Action Hunting Medium (HM).270 Win to 9.3×62mm2017-currentInnogun IntegralInnogun Hunting - Integral.308 Win to 9.3×62mm2013ADAR LadogaADAR Ladoga and 2-15 Rifles [Arms & Hunting 2018] -The Firearm Blog6.5mm Grendel, 7.6x39mm, and .366 TKM2018-currentSchmeisser SP15Straight Pull Rifles from German Schmeisser -The Firearm Blog.223 Rem2019-currentKalashnikov TB2-LAWTB2-LAW: Prototype Straight Pull Bolt Action Rifle by Kalashnikov Concern -The Firearm Blog.308 Win2019 prototypeSavage ImpulseSavage Arms Impulse Rifle - First LookWelcome To American Straight-PullSavage Impulse ManualDiving into the Details of the New Impulse from Savage Arms by J.Baker 01-05-2021Savage Arms Introduces Its First Straight Pull Rifle: IMPULSE Published on 01-05-2021.22-250 Rem to .338 Lapua Magnum2021-currentBeretta BRX16.5 mm Creedmoor, .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, .300 Winchester MagnumBeretta BRX1: the new straight-pull rifle | GUNSweek.com2021-currentHaenel Jaeger NXT.308 Winchester, .30-06 SpringfieldHaenel Jaege NXT brochurePremiere at Haenel: the new Jaeger NXT straight-pull repeater2021-currentOceania Precision SP15/SP15LR/SP25.223 Rem, .300 BLK, .350 LGND, .308 Win, 6.5CM2019-current

Smallbore

Name ImageCartridge(s)Years producedCountry of originBrowning T-Bolt.22 Long Rifle, .17 HMR, .22 WMR1965-1974T-Bolt 22 Rifle - Browning Support 2006-currentNew Left-Hand Browning T-Bolt Rimfires - Rifle ShooterFinnbiathlonProduced by Tampereen Asepaja Oy (Tampere Weapons Factory).22 Long Rifle1976-1984Izhmash Bi-7.22 Long Rifle 1979Suhl 626/629.22 Long Rifle80's-?Izhmash Bi-7-2.22 Long Rifle 1980-1983 (small scale) 1983-1991 (serial production) ?-until present (7-2-KO version)Musgrave Ambidex.22 Long Rifle1980's-1991Musgrave Ambidex: Straight Pull Rimfire Rifle for Lefties or Righties – Forgotten WeaponsKrico 360S.22 Long Rifle1991-?Krico Model 360s Biathlon Rifle :: Gun Values by Gun DigestKrico 360S2.22 Long Rifle1991-1996Carabina Krico modello 360 S II Biathlon (5056)Anschütz 1827 Fortner.22 Long Rifle1984-currentIzhmash Bi-7-3.22 Long Rifle 1990's-currentIzhmash Bi-7-4.22 Long Rifle 1991-currentIzhmash Sobol.22 Long Rifle1993-?Sobol Hunting RifleIzhmash SV99Sniper rifle SV-99- Снайперская винтовка СВ-99.22 Long Rifle1999-?PWS T3 Summit.22 Long Rifle2011-2014Gun Review: Primary Weapons Systems T3 Summit Rifle - The Truth About GunsISSC SPA 22/17, Ninja, Scout SR.22 Long Rifle, .17 HMR2013-currentISSC Handels SPA 22/17 - ISSC - Rifles - News - all4shooters.comAnschütz Fortner 1727.22 Long Rifle, .17 HMR, .17 HM22013-currentAnschütz 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 HMR1727F Walnut German stock. .17 Mach 2Steyr Scout RFR.22 Long Rifle, .17 HMR, .22 WMR2016-2018Anschütz Fortner 1927 CISM.22 Long Rifle2016-currentVolquartsen Summit.22 Long Rifle2018-currentReaching ‘The Summit’ with Volquartsen Firearms

See also Biathlon rifle

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References

External links https://gundigest.com/rifles/hunting-rifles/the-all-un-american-straight-pull-bolt-action-rifle The history of Russian biathlon rifles