Abstract: A system for securing a barrel to a receiver of a rifle is provided, the barrel having a barrel axis, a muzzle end and a receiver end, the system comprising a barrel extension having a barrel end and a receiver end, the barrel extension having internal threads at its barrel end for receiving external threads on the barrel, wherein the barrel extension is tapered at the receiver end to mate with a corresponding tapered aperture in the receiver, whereby urging the barrel extension into the receiver, seats and aligns the barrel within the receiver.

Abstract: A system for securing a barrel to a receiver of a rifle includes a barrel extension and a locking wedge. The barrel extension receives threads on the barrel and has a protuberance. The locking wedge is secured in an aperture in the receiver by a fastener. The locking wedge has a side parallel to the aperture, and a cam side disposed at an angle. The locking wedge is movable in a direction perpendicular to the barrel axis. The cam side is disposed against the protuberance. Tightening the fastener causes the cam side of the locking wedge to urge the protuberance of the barrel extension along the barrel axis in a direction away from the muzzle end of the barrel into the receiver.

Abstract: A bolt action firearm that cocks the firing pin upon closing the bolt and includes a cam pin with dual heads for a high velocity rimfire cartridge. In one embodiment, actuating the main spring while closing the bolt, instead of while opening the bolt, more uniformly distributes the physical energy required by the user over the bolt actuation cycle. The dual heads of the cam pin provide symmetric reactive forces with dual cam slots, thereby preventing the cam pin from skewing or canting within the cam slots. A safety system is provided for the trigger mechanism and a robust connecting systems for the stock.