My old mauser 98 has a wonderfully light bolt lift. This makes it easier to cycle (when oiled) than newer rifles with shorter receivers and heavier bolt lift, even though the newer rifle designs don't require the user to pull the bolt as far back when cycling.
Most short action rifles such as the Sako L579, Howa 1500 or remington model 700 that I've messed with have very heavy bolt lift. Are there any bolt action rifles designed around the .308 cartridge that have a bolt lift as light and comfortable as the mauser 98 or similar rifles?
Long actions chambered for .308 do not count!!
Cheers
Most short action rifles such as the Sako L579, Howa 1500 or remington model 700 that I've messed with have very heavy bolt lift. Are there any bolt action rifles designed around the .308 cartridge that have a bolt lift as light and comfortable as the mauser 98 or similar rifles?
Long actions chambered for .308 do not count!!
Cheers