A straight pull repeater is a repeating rifle in which no axial rotation of the bolt is required when reloading via the bolt handle, allowing it to be pulled straight back and then forward again without rotation.
The technical basis is a rotating head lock instead of the rotating cylinder lock introduced in the Mauser-developed 98 system.
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The advantage of this type of lock is that the shooter can repeat even faster than with the "conventional" system, as the rotational movement of the bolt is eliminated, and there is no risk of getting the hand caught on the scope or mount.
The elimination of the axial rotational movement of the bolt also allows for the scope to be mounted lower, closer to the barrel, which simplifies shooting at close distances because the sight line and the bore axis do not deviate as much as in a 98 system.
This concept became widely popular with the Blaser R93, which was produced from 1993 to 2015.
The currently most popular straight pull repeaters are:
Blaser R8
Modular, highly precise, safe, and reliable - the Blaser R8 is one of the most popular straight pull repeaters.
Blaser R8
Blaser R93
The predecessor of the Blaser R8 set new standards in terms of safety and innovation.
Blaser R93
Heym SR 30
The SR30, made entirely of wood and steel, integrates the manual cocking in the 90-degree protruding chamber handle.
Heym SR 30
Merkel Helix
Modern straight pull repeater with manual cocking. The Merkel Helix can be disassembled in a few simple steps, allowing for quick caliber changes.
Merkel RX Helix
Strasser RS 14
The Strasser RS 14 delivers reliably precise shooting performance with complete disassembly and modularity. The precisely manufactured parts guarantee repeatable precision.
Strasser RS 14
