Rifles; Protection & Protein

Beginning with my last post we will discuss the firearm known as the "Rifle". Their are many types, calibers and price ranges for one to consider when purchasing a new or used rifle. To start we will go over styles or designs of today's common rifle.
The standard American rifle is commonly referred to as the "Bolt Action". The bolt action rifle cycles as you pull the "bolt" rearward and the bolt itself ejects the spent cartridge, then as you push the bolt forward and the bolt grabs a second cartridge and pushes it forward into the breach loading the rifle for the second shot. Their are a few basic types of bolt action rifles you can choose from. Their is the Remington 700 series, which is probably the most used for custom rifles for it's simplicity. Next is the famous Mauser developed by Paul Mauser for Germany for use in the military. It is known as the tank of the bolt action design. Those who are looking for a heavy, well built rifle the Mauser may be for you. Next is the Sako design which is a combination more or less of the two actions. The simpleness of the Remington with some of the heft of the Mauser. Two more major manufacturers of the bolt action rifles are Winchester and Ruger. Both use the Mauser as their base for the rifles they build. Both offer high quality rifles in many styles and varieties.
Their is a classic American design known as the "Lever Action". Also known as the "Cowboy" gun they offer versatility and a very reliable action. However there is one drawback to the lever action as opposed to the bolt action; distance. The bolt action will always perform at longer distances than the lever action. So this is a factor to consider when purchasing your new rifle. The caliber of the rifle should give one pause; for this is the single most important factor of your new rifle.
I will continue this discussion on my next post.