BCRider
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I see them around but only on the used tables at gun swaps.
I can see the issues for center fire what with the cumbersome tube mags being time eaters to load and unload. But the grin generating pump action rimfire rifles are also gone. At least I only know of one maker still offering a pump action for sale. Namely Henry.
I've managed to build up a nice pump action rimfire armory of my own. A Rossi 62 clone of the original WInchester and THREE Remington 12's. And that's fine for those of us that don't mind the risk of buying used. But it's pretty slim pickings for those that like to purchase new.
On the fun factor scale I have to say that it would be a tough call to rate the pump and lever rifles for fun. It would be a CLOSE ranking for first and second between these two for myself with bolt actions and semi autos well below.
So let's hear it from all you pump action fans. Or is it true that pump rifles simply don't have a large enough popularity base any longer?
I can see the issues for center fire what with the cumbersome tube mags being time eaters to load and unload. But the grin generating pump action rimfire rifles are also gone. At least I only know of one maker still offering a pump action for sale. Namely Henry.
I've managed to build up a nice pump action rimfire armory of my own. A Rossi 62 clone of the original WInchester and THREE Remington 12's. And that's fine for those of us that don't mind the risk of buying used. But it's pretty slim pickings for those that like to purchase new.
On the fun factor scale I have to say that it would be a tough call to rate the pump and lever rifles for fun. It would be a CLOSE ranking for first and second between these two for myself with bolt actions and semi autos well below.
So let's hear it from all you pump action fans. Or is it true that pump rifles simply don't have a large enough popularity base any longer?