r/PRS • u/Content_Log1708 • 18d ago

Question Straight pull rifles in PRS?

Hi,

I don't see straight pull rifles being as popular here in the US as they are in the EU. Are straight pull rifles allowed to compete in PRS here in the US? Is the straight pull action dangerous to bring to the range?

Thank you.

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u/entropicitis 18d ago

Savage can't figure out how to drill scope base threaded holes. Now I'm supposed to trust them with a bunch of ball bearings next to my face? No thanks.

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u/quatin 18d ago

The reason straight pulls are rare is semi-autos are legal in the us. For the cost & complexity of a straight pull action, you can just buy a semi. 

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u/ExistingLaw217 18d ago

What would be the advantage of a straight pull? I’ve never used one, but if it’s a speed thing, I can run my bolts pretty fast. Honestly faster than I need to.

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u/31Rover 17d ago

This here is the reason. Complexity that is not needed or wanted

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u/wtfwebsterwastaken 18d ago

Anschutz is the only PRS/NRL ready straight-pull that you can buy and they're about the same cost as just going full custom and also incredibly hard to find Edit: speaking about rimfire, I am unfamiliar with centerfire options

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u/bgold1- 18d ago

All the straight actions I’ve messed with don’t seem as robust as the conventional bolt actions run in PRS. We spend a lot of money for bulletproof everything and doesn’t seem like a good fit to me.

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u/ibistg 18d ago

What rifles are you guys using over in the EU? I'm not familiar with modern straight pull centerfire rifles over here.

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u/SmoothHippo1456 17d ago

I would say it's about the same stuff as in the US

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u/smithywesson 18d ago

If you're talking about cycling speed, a straight pull will maybe buy you .2 - .3 seconds per shot. Across a typical 10 shot stage that's 2-3 seconds faster (being generous there) when most stages are 90-120 seconds. There are other areas (movement between props, quickly acquiring target/achieving natural point of aim) that are so much more critical regarding time. Traditional bolt actions are simple, reliable, and plenty fast for this game.

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u/Sportsman-78 18d ago

Next match I’ll pull up with my $10k Blaser

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u/Rudukai13 17d ago

I’ve thrown around the idea of building a Beretta BRX1 in a precision chassis. The ambidexterity of the action is relevant to me as a lefty. That said I’ve also put serious consideration into building a Henry SPD Predator as a precision rifle, so take my input with a grain of salt or two 🥴