What is a bolt-action rifle?

A rifle operated by a manual bolt to load and eject.

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  1. A rifle with no barrel
  2. A rifle operated by a manual bolt to load and eject ✔
  3. A rifle that fires automatically

Why: Bolt-action rifles use a manual bolt to chamber and eject cartridges, one shot per pull.

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Bolt action keeps things moving manually
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Answer: A rifle operated by a manual bolt to load and eject. Bolt-action rifles use a manual bolt to chamber and eject cartridges, one shot per pull.

  1. Rifle en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rifle
    Modern rifles are commonly classified as single-shot, bolt-action, semi-automatic, or automatic
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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