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RC20 · March 14, 2018, 12:35 PM

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.

March 14, 2018, 12:35 PM	#37
RC20 Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 7,014	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. __________________ Science and Facts are True whether you believe it or not