Ive never really understood the appeal of pump rifles
I more than never understood the appeal.
I downright disliked them, looked down on them and those who used them.
Due mostly to growing up seeing some city relatives using them.
Most of "us" used 30-30s, other levers, or bolts.
Got one way cheap, no effort and the 30-06 (also previously disliked)
was putting 3 180 Pro-hunters in an inch. Reliably.
Year after year, with no zero shift.
And it killed deer well.
Darn quick to shoot. Once, or repeat.
Honestly, it's heavy. The steel receiver is cold. The pump has a little rattle.
It's noisy as hell to load.
I'm not the biggest fan. Usually use a bolt.
But they ain't junk, and I now understand why some love them.
