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Which characteristic most clearly identifies a bolt-action rifle?

CFSC Student Handbook — 'Bolt-action' section: Bolt-action rifles are cycled by manually moving the bolt to chamber, lock, extract, and eject cartridges. This d

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Question: Which characteristic most clearly identifies a bolt-action rifle?

Answer options: ✅ The shooter manually operates a bolt to chamber and extract cartridges

  • It uses a lever located behind the trigger to cycle rounds
  • A sliding fore-end is pumped to cycle the action
  • The barrel breaks open on a hinge to expose the chamber

Correct answer: The shooter manually operates a bolt to chamber and extract cartridges

Explanation: CFSC Student Handbook — 'Bolt-action' section: Bolt-action rifles are cycled by manually moving the bolt to chamber, lock, extract, and eject cartridges. This distinguishes them from lever, pump, or break actions.

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