The operating principle of the straight pull bolt action comprises a bolt " sleeve " to which the bolt lever or handle is attached.
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As the bolt lever and sleeve are moved, the bolt head is forced to rotate through about 90? locking or unlocking it in the receiver of the rifle.
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The CPW weighs only 1.5 kg empty / dry ( 2 kg with a fully loaded 30-round 9 mm magazine ) and uses a unique bolt lever cam recoil mitigation system to control recoil and muzzle rise to increase target hits.