Dreamcast270mhz
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A cock on close rifle IMHO is much better in terms of reliability and accuracy because:
Point of Aim is not as disrupted because you do not need to have a heavy force to cam a cocking piece AND extract a case.
As said above, case extraction is easier on COC
In addition it is cheaper and is easier to produce, no camming surfaces needed all is a good sear to make sure the cocking piece is properly seated.
As for lock time and all that other BS, I've witnesses an SMLE well shot but properly bedded shoot better than a new .338 lapua magnum in a ten-shot battle. Poor lapua owner's first bolt action and he knows nothing about accurizing.
Point of Aim is not as disrupted because you do not need to have a heavy force to cam a cocking piece AND extract a case.
As said above, case extraction is easier on COC
In addition it is cheaper and is easier to produce, no camming surfaces needed all is a good sear to make sure the cocking piece is properly seated.
As for lock time and all that other BS, I've witnesses an SMLE well shot but properly bedded shoot better than a new .338 lapua magnum in a ten-shot battle. Poor lapua owner's first bolt action and he knows nothing about accurizing.