I mainly meant bolt-action rifles, specifically a WWII Lee-Enfield or Mosin-Nagant. (excuse me if I'm 'naming them improperly.' The only contact I've had with them is video games, ala CoD2)
Hi. I have the former. It's not as thin as you make out, and the actual thickness varies. It flares out somewhat towards the back end, starting at the receiver pretty much.
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