We compare the Polish P-64 to the newer Sig P365. The new American-made rifles feature a straight-pull action that refines the basic function of the conventional bolt into one fast and intuitive movement. That would work but mine is an experimental rifle built for a particular purpose and when my experimenting is done, it will have the 28” barrel cut and made into two functional uppers, in which case, my ‘problem’ will no longer be a problem. The new American-made rifles feature a unique straight-pull action that refines the basic function of the conventional bolt into one fast and intuitive movement. The cycling of a centrefire straight-pull bolt is linear – simply pull back and push forward – but locking the bolt to stop it being driven rearwards as the round is ignited is not as simple as a traditional rifle design, hence they are more expensive. Kali-Key introduces the AR crowd to a new charging handle, the Kali-Key, that converts a regular, mil-spec AR-15 from a gas-operated platform into a straight-pull bolt-action rifle. I worried some about shooting such a large caliber rifle with the straight-pull bolt, but the results spoke for themselves. Discussion Starter • #1 • Feb 19, 2018. Walther's flagship pistol for the past century has been the PP series handgun and for good reason, it is both old-school cool and often overrated. Experience the natural feel, lightning-fast speed and exceptional accuracy of the all-new IMPULSE. The company said to install, simply replace the factory gas key and charging handle on the bolt carrier group with the Kali-Key. A no-frills version of the FN 509 developed specifically for carry purposes, this new polymer-framed striker-fired 9mm is still packed with features. The tech behind the Blaser R8 straight-pull bolt-action rifle: unapologetically grandiose. The company will soon offer a .308 version, available for pre-order for $93. Once the round has left the barrel, the pressure subsides, and the action can safely open again with the straight pull of the bolt handle. Transport your rifle legally,” Kali-Key said on its website. We’ve taken it through a deep dive, and we’ll give you our thoughts right now after 500 rounds. In the case of the SR30 the inner bolt has cams at its breech end that engage ball bearing locking lugs and force them outwards into a groove in the action about 15mm from the bolt face. NOTE: The Kali Key will only work on MIL-SPEC rifles. [ARCHIVED THREAD] - Straight pull bolt action… The Gas Key has been replaced with a piston style guide. That means you can run 10/22 magazines, swap into stocks inletted for the 10/22, and even use after-market 10/22 barrels. The pure movement allows for faster follow-up shots All Rights Reserved, Kali-Key converts gas-operated AR-15 into bolt-action rifle. Walther unleashed their Performance Duty Pistol, or PDP, to a flurry of media attention this year. Walther PDP: Thick in Size, Superb in Performance. Lantac Bolt Action AR-15 BCG. (Photo: Kali-Key). Not being familiar with straight pull bolt actions, what keeps the bolt from blowing back while firing? It seems that this is popular in Europe, but see very few options in the USA. The RS straight-pull bolt action system is the shooter’s best friend when a successful hunt depends on a rapid rate of fire. (Photo: Kali-Key), “Keep your AR-15 feature-full: Pistol grips, forward vertical grips, flash hiders, and collapsible/folding stocks stay. Savage Arms Introduces Its First Straight Pull Rifle: IMPULSE. Like the Heym SR30, the Anschutz 1727 employs a ball-bearing locking system—but it … Posted January 19, 2018 in AR-15, Daily News by Nicholas C with 113 Comments Tags: bolt action, Bolt Carrier Group, Lantac. The benefits of a straight-pull bolt action rifle are generally self-explanatory – the bolt unlocks, extracts, ejects, reloads, and locks up, all in one swift, back-and-forth motion. with quicker target reacquisition for instinctive, repeatable accuracy. The CNC-machined receiver features an integral 20 MOA Picatinny Rail. “The Gen II Kali-Key is more innovative than the first generation. Once installed the innovative Kali-Key forces the AR-15 out of the “assault weapon” category in California and into the bolt-action arena; offering a significant benefit to California gun owners. The key to IMPULSE’s lightning-fast functionality is the new action, which is built around Hexlock, a robust lockup that allows for IMPULSE’s reliability, speed, safety and accuracy. Straight pull bolt action rifles have been with us for a very long time, well over a century, early successful designs coming from both the United States such as the M1895 Lee Navy, and Europe with Ritter von Mannlicher’s M1895 straight pull rifles issued to the army of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.