The Straight-Pull Rifle: From Past To Present
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Savage just released its new Impulse straight-pull, bolt-action rifle, but this design concept stretches back more than a century. Here, we explore the development and history of the straight-pull rifle.
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The Scoop on Straight-Pull Rifles
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Straight Pull Rifle from Savage Arms - The IMPULSE -The Firearm Blog
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The Swiss K31 Field & Stream
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The Canadian Ross Rifle In Ireland
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The Canadian Ross Rifle In Ireland
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New For 2022: Black Collar Arms MBA
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Bushmaster BA30 Straight-Pull Bolt Action Rifle: First Look
Why are straight pull bolt action rifles not as popular as
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Bushmaster introduces the BA30 straight-pull rifle
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Browning T-Bolt: A Straight-Pull Rimfire Rifle
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Swiss 1911 Clamp-On Scope Mount