Bolt Guns Really Are Obsolete

Published on December 19, 2018
Duration: 3:19

This video empirically demonstrates that WWI-era bolt-action rifles are obsolete compared to modern semi-automatic platforms like the AR-15. A side-by-side competition showed a modern setup finishing a stage 50.71% faster than a period-accurate WWI setup. The presenters highlight the significant performance gap in rate of fire, reload speed, and target transition.

Quick Summary

WWI-era bolt-action rifles are objectively obsolete compared to modern semi-automatic platforms like the AR-15. A direct competition showed a modern setup finishing a stage 50.71% faster (37.17s vs 73.29s) due to superior rate of fire, reload speed, and target transition.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Defining Obsolete vs. Obsolescent
  2. 01:22Side-by-Side Match Comparison: AR-15 vs Gew98
  3. 02:34Quantitative Results & Conclusion: Modern Speed Advantage

Frequently Asked Questions

Are bolt-action rifles truly obsolete?

Yes, according to this analysis, WWI-era bolt-action rifles are objectively obsolete when compared to modern semi-automatic platforms like the AR-15. Empirical testing showed a modern setup was over 50% faster in a competitive stage.

What was the performance difference between modern and WWI firearms?

In a direct comparison, a modern AR-15 setup finished a stage in 37.17 seconds, while a WWI-era Gew98 setup took 73.29 seconds. This represents a 50.71% faster time for the modern configuration.

Why are bolt-action rifles considered obsolete?

Bolt-action rifles are considered obsolete due to significant disadvantages in rate of fire, reload speed, and target transition efficiency compared to modern semi-automatic firearms. This leads to drastically longer completion times in practical scenarios.

What firearms were used in the comparison?

The comparison featured a modern AR-15 SBR with a Glock 17 (equipped with a Red Dot Sight) against a WWI-era Mauser Gew98 rifle and a C96 'Broomhandle' Mauser pistol.

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