Lynx Rifles is a brand of high-end straight pull rifles manufactured by Finnish firearms manufacturerer Pirkan ASE[1] both for the hunting, sport and tactical market. All rifles are handmade in Finland and feature a biathlon style cross bolt straight pull system consisting of relatively few parts.[2]
The only current model is the Lynx 94 which was patented and introduced in 1994, and has been quoted as one of the "smoothest and most reliable straight-pull rifle[s] available".[3] The rifle has been marketed outside Finland since 2007, and in 2014 67% of all production was exported. The Lynx 94 is available in either a short (.223 length), medium (.308 length) or long (.30-06 length) action to suit different cartridges ranging from .222 Rem to .375 Ruger. The receiver and barrel can be delivered in either a blued or stainless finish.
Model designations depend mainly on stock and barrel configuration as follows:
The 94 action itself has a tubular design with a sliding crossbar.[1] To provide a shorter bolt travel, the two locking lugs are located at the rear of the action,[5] and are directly opposed on the left and right side.[3] For mounting of a scope sight, the action features an integral 17 mm wide dovetail rail.[3] [1] Trigger pull weight can be adjusted between 500 and 1200 grams. The barrel is attached to the receiver using traditional action threads.