Yondering thinks ARs are handier than ‘svelte bolt rifles and leverguns’.
I didn't say that; you're putting words in my mouth and adding details after the fact to support your emotional position. You said:
"The AR design ... is bulky and far less than handy compared to a
standard bolt or lever rifle."
It sounds like you asked a question to prove a point and validate your opinion, rather than learn something. If I'd known that initially, I wouldn't have bothered responding, but will remember in the future that you're one of those guys.
As I pointed out an AR can be as slim and light as most lever guns or bolt action hunting rifles, and that is partly why some people enjoy hunting with them. No reason to turn that into a dick measuring contest other than to stroke your ego.
You cherry picking specific lightweight guns to compare doesn't prove anything or back up your statement, if you want to do that, lets compare to a sub-4 lb AR.
