Bolt Guns Really Are Obsolete

Published on December 19, 2018
Duration: 3:19

This video provides an objective, data-driven comparison between a WWI-era bolt-action rifle setup (Mauser Gew98 with stripper clips and a C96 Broomhandle pistol) and a modern AR-15 SBR with a red dot sight and Glock pistol. The comparison, conducted via a timed match stage, demonstrates a significant performance gap, with the modern setup being over 50% faster. The analysis concludes that bolt-action rifles are indeed obsolete when compared to contemporary semi-automatic platforms for tactical and competitive applications.

Quick Summary

An empirical test by InRangeTV demonstrated that bolt-action rifles like the Mauser Gew98 are obsolete compared to modern semi-automatic platforms. In a timed stage, a modern AR-15 SBR with a red dot sight and Glock pistol was over 50% faster than the WWI-era setup, highlighting significant performance deficits in speed and efficiency.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Defining Obsolete vs. Obsolescent
  2. 01:22Side-by-Side Match Comparison
  3. 02:34Quantitative Results and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Are bolt-action rifles obsolete compared to modern firearms?

Yes, according to an empirical test by InRangeTV, bolt-action rifles like the Mauser Gew98 are objectively obsolete when compared to modern semi-automatic platforms such as the AR-15. The test showed the modern setup was over 50% faster in completing a timed stage.

What was the performance difference between WWI-era gear and modern gear in the InRangeTV test?

In a timed stage comparison, the WWI-era gear (Mauser Gew98 and C96 pistol) took 73.29 seconds, while the modern setup (AR-15 SBR and Glock pistol) completed it in just 37.17 seconds, demonstrating a 50.71% speed advantage for the modern equipment.

Why are bolt-action rifles considered obsolete?

Bolt-action rifles are considered obsolete due to their significantly slower rate of fire, manual reloading process (often with stripper clips), and slower target transitions compared to modern semi-automatic firearms equipped with detachable magazines and optics. This leads to a substantial performance deficit in practical applications.

What specific firearms were compared in the InRangeTV video?

The video compared a Mauser Gew98 bolt-action rifle loaded with stripper clips and a C96 Broomhandle pistol against a modern AR-15 SBR equipped with a red dot sight and a Glock pistol. The comparison focused on their performance in a timed scenario.

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