Straight-pull rifles that require no pivoting movement of the bolt to operate have always been popular in Europe due to their speed, which is beneficial for the continental style of driven game. Why is it, then, that straight pulls are becoming more widespread, with more manufacturers turning to this type of system and a number showing up more regularly in British gunshops? Most shooters don’t like change but many think they need that fast action for a second shot or simply like something a bit different.
Beretta has ventured into the rifle market with its own linear design with the BRX1. The gun has
