Which of the following is NOT a rifle action type?

• A. Bolt Action
• B. Lever Action
• C. Pump Action
• D. Break Action

Answer: (C)

Understanding rifle action types centers on how the firearm cycles a cartridge after firing. Bolt action, lever action, and break action are classic rifle mechanisms: a bolt is manually operated to open and close the chamber, a lever is flipped to cycle the action, or the barrel hinges open for loading in a break-action design. Pump action uses a sliding fore-end to eject and chamber rounds, a cycling method that is predominantly associated with shotguns. While there have been rare pump-action rifle designs, the typical and most commonly taught rifle actions do not include pump action. So, pump action is not considered a standard rifle action type, making it the correct choice.