Bolt-Action CQB: Up Close And Personal! No.4, K31, 98k, P14, ???
Bolt Action Rifles
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15m
In the interests of serious historical research, The Bloke takes a number of bolt-action rifles up-close and personal, at about 10m, to illustrate an often completely forgotten aspect of bolt-action rifle shooting: what do you do between normal ranges and use of the bayonet? Was the middle finger technique officially taught?
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GUNS IN THIS VIDEO:
Mauser Kar98k 7.92x57 / 8mm
Swiss Schmidt-Rubin K31 7.5x55 GP11
Lee Enfield No.4 .303
P14 .303
AIA Frankenrifle 7.62x39
CQB close quarter battle
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