A typical slugthrower pistol had an effective range of around 60 meters, while on a slugthrower rifle this was extended to 300 meters. Sniper rifles had been known to pick off enemies from over a mile in the hands of skilled snipers and marksmen. Their firing rates varied immensely; some were single shot weapons without external detachable magazines, while others fired thousands of slugs a minute. Slugthrowers were also known to have different types of action, ranging from pump, lever, revolver, bolt, and many others. The type of firing mechanism used to fire the slug played a direct role in the weapon's rate of fire, and many times dictated how primitive or advanced the weapon was. Slugs also varied; some were made of metal, some ceramic or even hardened plastics. Ammunition for slugthrow