The straight-pull action design was introduced in the Blaser R93 hunting rifle line.

The rifles are designed to fire small groups (sub 0.07 mrad (7 mm at 100 m; 0.25 moa) with factory match ammunition.

An uncommon part of its design is that it is a straight-pull bolt-action rather than a turn-bolt, which allows for much faster follow-up shots.

The 14-lug radial collet ensures the centering of the cartridge when fed into the chamber assisting in its accuracy.

The safety catch is mounted on the rear of the bolt and reveals a large red dot when pushed forward and up to the "fire" position.