Action cycling lever
The bolt handle is the lever on a bolt-action firearm that the shooter grasps to cycle the action—lifting, pulling back, pushing forward, and locking down to chamber a new round.
It projects from the bolt body at an angle for easy manipulation: He worked the bolt handle smoothly between shots.
Quality bolt handles are designed for quick, reliable operation under field conditions.
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Action cycling lever
The bolt handle is the lever on a bolt-action firearm that the shooter grasps to cycle the action—lifting, pulling back, pushing forward, and locking down to chamber a new round.
It projects from the bolt body at an angle for easy manipulation: He worked the bolt handle smoothly between shots.
Quality bolt handles are designed for quick, reliable operation under field conditions.
Related — lever (Pivoting bar for lifting); knob (Rounded gripping fixture); grip (Secure manual hold); rifle · action · cock · pull · slide · chamber · firearm · lock · turn · lift
bolt, handle, bolts, bolted, bolting, handles, handled, handling, handler
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