A bolt action rifle is a type of firearm featuring a manually operated bolt mechanism that is opened and closed with a bolt handle. The user lifts the bolt handle, pulls it back to eject a spent cartridge, pushes it forward to chamber a new cartridge, and then locks the bolt down to ready the rifle for firing. This mechanism provides accuracy, reliability, and simplicity and has been widely used in hunting, long-range shooting, and historically in military rifles. Bolt action rifles usually have fewer moving parts than semi-automatic rifles, making them more durable and easier to maintain, with precision suited for deliberate, accurate shooting.
