Postman
(.375 member)
09/01/17 09:46 PM
Re: Why is an SMLE so Fast

This is what I would refer to as "spray and pray". The shots may be on target for a practised warrant officer, but how big is the target? Were all shots in the 10x ring? If the target is small and down range at 100 or even 50 yards, I seriously doubt it. All bolt rifles require a removal of the trigger (index) finger and shooting hand grip from the rifle in order to work the bolt which to some degree impairs follow up shot speed when looking for reasonably accurate shooting as in a hunting situation.

In any event, in a hunting scenario, it is of significance if one does not have to break one's cheek weld in order to avoid a bolt smack in the face when working the bolt. This is a huge beef I have with the allegedly ultra fast Blaser R93 and R8. Yes they are fast to operate, but they will smash me in the face every time if I don't move my head away from the stock when working the straight pull action. Having to reestablish a cheek weld and reacquire the sights does not make for fast shooting. In this regard, the rude and crude Remington 760 / 7600 pump action rifle has the Blaser soundly beat.



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