07. Bolt Action Rifles

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En-Bloc Bolt-Action Rifles

En-Blocs are a style of clip that is inserted in its entirety into the rifle. The clip is ejected once it has been emptied. This style of rifle was obsolete by WWII as stripper clips and detachable magazines had become more commonplace.

  • Carcano M38

Straight-Pull Bolt Actions

Straight-Pull rifles operate differently from turn-bolt rifles in that the action only needs to move backwards and then forwards. While this requires fewer movements, the bolt operation isn't as smooth as turn-bolts.

  • K31/43
  • MBT 1925

Turn-Bolt Internal Magazine Bolt Actions

Rifles with internal magazines can be reloaded quickly with the help of stripper clips; a clip is mounted on top of the open action, then rounds are squeezed off the clip into the magazine. The clip is removed and the action is closed.

  • Arisaka Type 99
  • K98K
  • MAS36
  • Mosin 91/30
  • Mosin M38
  • Springfield M1903A3
  • Swedish M41B

Turn-Bolt Detachable Magazine Bolt Actions

Bolt Action rifles with detachable magazines can be reloaded even faster than internal magazines and can potentially hold even more rounds. That said, they sometimes are compatible with stripper clips as well.

  • Delisle Carbine (Features an integral suppressor)
  • Lee Enfield Jungle Carbine
  • Lee Enfield No.4 Mk1
  • M1 Carbine Bolt Action Conversion