Book of Bolt Action Rifles should help
No.
Are you asking about double rifles,rook rifles or bolt action.
Yes.
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Earlier rifle designs did not have adequate strength for high powered cartridges. The bolt action is a very strong action, and is also a very accurate rifle. Bolt action rifles are used for hunting, target shooting, and for military sniper rifles.
Winchester made numerous bolt action 22 rifles.
a old ww2 bolt action sniper/combat rifle Springfield made many types of bolt action rifles over a century or so
Currently, no one.
No.
Rifles have bolt actions and I've never seen a bolt action on a shotgun or handgun
Desgin specifications.