A straight-pull repeater is a bolt-action rifle in which no axial rotation of the bolt over the bolt stem is required for reloading, but instead the bolt can be pulled straight back and forward again without rotation.
The technical basis is a rotary head bolt instead of the rotary cylinder bolt introduced in the Mauser developed 98 system.
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The advantage of this type of breech is that the shooter can repeat even faster than with the "conventional" because on the one hand the rotary movement of the breech is eliminated, and on the other hand there is no danger of getting his hand caught on the scope or mount.
The elimination of the axial rotational movement of the breech also makes it possible to mount the scope lower, i.e. closer to the barrel, which simplifies shooting at close range because the line of sight and the bore axis do not diverge as much as with a 98 system.
The concept became widespread at the latest with the Blaser R93, which was produced from 1993 to 2015.
Currently, the most popular grade-draw repeaters are:
Blaser R8
Modular, highly accurate, safe and reliable - the Blaser R8 is one of the most popular straight pull repeaters.
Blaser R8
Blaser R93
The predecessor of the Blaser R8 set new standards in safety and innovation.
Blaser R93
Heym SR 30
The SR30, made entirely of wood and steel, integrates the manual cocking system in the 90-degree protruding chamber stem.
Heym SR 30
Merkel Helix
Modern straight pull repeater with manual cocking. The Merkel Helix can be disassembled in a few simple steps, and caliber changes can be performed in a flash.
Merkel RX Helix
Strasser RS 14
The Strasser RS 14 delivers reliable, accurate shooting performance with complete disassembly and modularity. Precision machined parts ensure repeatable accuracy.
Strasser RS 14
