I like bolts ok my main coyote rifles being Sako Vixen in 221 Fireball and Krico 223. But, found a need for more speed while maintaining a sight picture, or at least not completely dropping the gun to cycle the action. I tried AR's and just can't like them. Guys are definitely effective with them, but I found them ugly and an ergonomic nightmare. I hate carrying them, shooting them, and looking at them. In other words, I find no pleasure in them, no matter how effective they might be.
Started trying leverguns like a Browning 65 in 218 Bee, a Marlin in a 219 Zipper and another in 256 mag, and Remington pumps in 25-20. Then I began a lifelong love affair with Savage lever guns. Ended up with several customs including 22-250 and .17-22/250. Also have a 22 Mag semi-auto that's an awesome desert walking gun.
As important as anything I found quiet to be as important as anything. 17 Hornet is wonderful for that, and doesn't blow out the whole county like a 22-250 going off does.
