A bolt action is slower to use than a semi automatic. While it does not have to be an AR that is the coolest thing out there and what a significant number of normally non gun users buy (observations at the range)
A semi auto is easier to shoot than a bolt action, a bolt action (30-06) is far more difficult to shoot.
Cartridges are? More depends on what the bullet is (hunting, FMJ)
30-30? Not at all cool, takes some skill to use as well.
So a short handy semi auto (AR, AK, Mini 14) is going to hit more people and kill more than a bolt action rifle will.
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