Anatomy of a Bolt Gun

Course Content

Welcome
Who this course is for
How to use this course
What you’ll know when you’re done
Module 1: The Action - Heart of the Rifle
What an action actually does
Push feed vs. controlled-round feed
Short action vs. long action – what it means for you
The receiver: bedding surfaces, lug seats, and recoil lug
Action screws and why torque matters
Module 2: The Bolt - Locking, Lifting, and Cycling
Bolt anatomy: body, head, handle, and knob
Locking lugs – how they headspace the round
The extractor: function, types, and common failures
The ejector: spring vs mechanical
Firing pin spring and cocking piece
Bolt lift and cam angle
Module 3: The Barrel - Where Accuracy Lives
Barrel Steel
Twist rate, bullet weight, and stability
Barrel Contours
Crowns
Headspace
Barrel break-in
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