Originally Posted by jwall
Originally Posted by Klikitarik
.... but discovered the advantages of the slightly longer cartridges and action when fumbling to reload with fingers that have all the dexterity of frozen hot dogs. Mostly, it doesn't matter, but when it matters, it matters!


Klik, I'm not there yet BUT I can tell it's coming. Separating papers, picking up a dime on linoleum etc.

I think you made a good point for us ELDER gunners.


Jerry


It's not only arthritic problems either. -20º F has a way of doing the same to anyone, not a fun scenario when the object might be a departing wolf or something.

I still like the short action rifles, but know that fast reloading favors a bigger opening for the top stuffers.

Sometimes, the air you 'let in'matters less than the air you 'let out'.