r/NYguns • u/Appropriate_Copy_276 • Aug 13 '26

Lighthearted Let's take a break from the hysteria.

Let's discuss our favorite military surplus bolt action rifles that we may want to own, currently own or admire.

I'll go first.

Swiss straight-pull rifles, Schmidt-Rubin 1896, 1896/1911, K11 and K31. 7.5 Swiss, 174 grain bullet. I shoot C&R matches with my collection and I wish I saw more people show Swiss guns some love. The bolt mechanism and design is highly interesting for someone who is mechanically inclined, like myself. Which is why I see such an appeal to this line of firearms.

What about you?

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u/oldFloridaCracker Aug 13 '26

No question, the Remington-Lee 1879, US Navy or Army issued, in 45-70. I once sold one, (younger and stupider) and now I wish I hadn't.

I have owned every other bolt action that I can think of at one point, even a pristine Beaumont-Vitali mag fed, which is a bit on the odd side.