Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Loaded by a manually operated bolt. Used of a firearm.
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- noun Alternative spelling of
bolt action .
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Examples
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Ruger makes some great bolt-action rifles that are very nicely priced.
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There were other bolt-action slug guns before the 220F.
M.A.D. JayCassell 2009
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There were other bolt-action slug guns before the 220F.
Primos Little Big Roar JayCassell 2009
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This simple, elegant, accurate bolt-action firearm is proof of how much you can accomplish when you use what works, give it some grace of line, and make it with pride.
Marlin XL7 2009
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There were other bolt-action slug guns before the 220F.
Marlin XL7 2009
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Tomorrow, any 'repeater' or gun that hold more than 3 bullets, nex year, any "High-Powered" sniper type (bolt-action?) rifle ...
does anyone else think military looking rifles shouldnt be used for hunting? 2009
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There were other bolt-action slug guns before the 220F.
Flextone Buck Commander JayCassell 2009
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Tomorrow, any 'repeater' or gun that hold more than 3 bullets, nex year, any "High-Powered" sniper type (bolt-action?) rifle ...
does anyone else think military looking rifles shouldnt be used for hunting? 2009
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There were other bolt-action slug guns before the 220F.
Stag Hunter 7 2009
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There were other bolt-action slug guns before the 220F.
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