The system is simple but functional: after the shot has been fired, the bolt of the bolt action rifle is operated by manually pushing it back and forward again. This ejects the empty cartridge case from the chamber and feeds a new cartridge from a magazine into the chamber. Except for the so-called manual cocks, the lock of the bolt action rifle is also cocked during this process, so that a shot can be fired again quickly.

By far the most common form of bolt action rifle is the chambered bolt action rifle, whose special form, the straight pull bolt action rifle, is becoming increasingly popular. Underlever repeaters as well as fore-end repeaters are rather rare in the field of rifles.

This special form of bolt action rifle is usually a bit more expensive than the regular bolt action. New prices for straight-pull repeaters start at about 2000€ and go up into the five-figure range.

A bolt action rifle can be purchased by anyone who has a valid purchase authorization (hunting license for hunters, WBK for sport shooters).

New and used straight pull repeaters can be purchased either at your local gunsmith / gun dealer or online. On Gunfinder.com you can quickly find the ideal straight pull repeater for you thanks to intelligent filters and great offers.