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Don Martin · December 30, 2004, 11:57 AM

What is the proper or best way to operate a Mauser type magazine bolt action rifle? My specific question is relevant to dangerous game from the standing positon. How do you hold the bolt handle or do you "slap" it open?

December 30, 2004, 11:57 AM	#1
Don Martin Member Join Date: February 6, 2002 Posts: 52	How to operate a bolt action in rapid fire? What is the proper or best way to operate a Mauser type magazine bolt action rifle? My specific question is relevant to dangerous game from the standing positon. How do you hold the bolt handle or do you "slap" it open?