Re: How to properly work a Mauser-type bolt?

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31 December 2004, 02:37

Chuck Nelson

Re: How to properly work a Mauser-type bolt?

I have never seen anyone work a bolt action rifle as fluidly, efficiently, or as quickly as Allen Day. Some people talk it, but I know he can walk it.

Chuck

31 December 2004, 02:37

Will

Now, talk we got.

31 December 2004, 02:37

Will

Cold Bore,

I think you have it figured out.

When charged by dangerous game, that bolt is flying, and survival is more important than technique,

and it better work without binding, no matter what.

31 December 2004, 02:37

kbobb

I tried the same rapid cycling technique on a Rem 700, push feed M70 and Ruger 77MkII and when applying upward or sideways "torque" to the bolt handle at the rear of the stroke they too will bind up although not as bad with the Rem. Looks like some practice is in order. I must say that I haven't had this issue with my 7600 or lever gun

Thanks again.

31 December 2004, 02:37

<allen day>

Now there's a textbook lesson for you!

AD

31 December 2004, 02:37

ALF

31 December 2004, 02:37

Savage99

Picture from the Winchester manual.

31 December 2004, 02:37

jorge

Kurt C: You are correct sir on the British method, primarily because the SMLE is a cock-on-closing action and the bolt handle to trigger geometry lends itself to very rapid fire. Now to retort on the folks with insecurities, amazing how the push feed crowd feels so inadequate they have to veer off the subject in order to justify their choices. They still haven't answered the central question as to why PHs prefer and recommend Mauser type actions and Allen's technique on bolt operation. jorge

31 December 2004, 02:37

Kent in IA

This thread is funny!! The rifle is a piece, and needs fixed or better yeat replaced with a M700! Then you have a couple of apes trying to tear the bolt out of the top of the gun to boot!!

Why are you pushing up on the bolt handle? Is it going to fall out of the gun if you don't.

I suggest you stick with pumps or lever actions.

Kent

31 December 2004, 02:37

Savage99

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When I work a Mauser-type rifle, I don't actually grasp the bolt knob. I bring my hand up with the inside edge

What exact part of your hand? Be specific.

slapping the bolt handle up smartly, then I turn the palm sightly up and slap the bolt handle back smartly (the hand goes with it and follows thru as a guide) clear to the end of it's travel when it meets the bolt stop, then I slap it ahead fully with the hand

Again what specific part of your hand? What are you fingers doing at this time? following thru, then down smartly. I do this very quickly, in one fluid motion, and the entire cycle takes just a split second.

AD