Several variatjons on the theme, long anteriority and no copyrigt possible....dromia wrote:StanDeasy wrote:Has already been done - by Wichita Arms back in the '70s. Had a shell holder boltface to retain the ctg while loading/unloading. Guess what they called it?
SD
A "Bench Rest Action".
Would be a problem in prone shooting with cheekpieces.....
The principle seem to have remained very confidential and was used only with short cartridges such as the PPC in favor at the time.
Should represent a safety problem in case of a misfire, as nothing would stop the bolt in case of premature opening (no bolt stop). Also, bolt handle raceway represent an extra retaining lug for the bolt.
Moving the lugs at the rear allow a shorter action and long barrel shanks.
Finally, it is no longer a "BOLT" but more or less a PLUG instead...How the category would be redefined in the Bible??? LOL
Not a good idea, IMHO
R.G.C