How the Mauser Bolt Action Functions - All 8 Steps | MidwayUSA Gunsmithing
This video by Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, provides a detailed, step-by-step explanation of how a Mauser bolt action rifle functions. It breaks down the eight distinct actions that occur when cycling the bolt, from initial extraction and cocking to case ejection, chambering, locking, and finally, preparing the firearm for discharge. The presentation focuses on the mechanical intricacies of this classic firearm action, emphasizing safety features like the firing pin block.







