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I've never had to drop a bolt action off my shoulder to work the bolt, even my X could work a bolt fast enough to think she was shooting a semi-auto if you weren't watching.

You might want to watch a video "British army mad minute". 10 shots in under 10 seconds. The Boers thought they were facing machine guns.

No... not ten shots within ten seconds. They called it a Mad MINUTE for a reason. Ten shots within a minute, 60 seconds.

FWIW: If you like the other style safety, you can have that style safety with an AR too.

https://www.elftactical.com/ar-15-ar-10-ambidextrous-speed-safety-push-button

I have tried risers short and tall but to no avail ! I like drop at the comb to get on target quick thus I prefer bolt guns .My lefty Stag just seems like carrying a handyman jack but that thing is a tack driver .

I use both and find no issues arise when using the AR. Been lugging them around periodically for almost 50 years. Preference depends on the mood at the time.

i have used both too i like to carry my bolt guns because they are easier to carry , but my AR-10 243 WIN. with a 24 inch barrel is a little heavier but man do i have fire power and range with the AR-10 and its very accurate too !

That's damn good advice. I've seen many guys drop the stock off of the shoulder for each shot. Even hickock45 on youtube does it. FN idiots, but to each their own. They are not running them right. Whether it was 10 shots in 10 seconds or 10 shots in 10 minutes, doesn't matter. Stupid fuggers need to learn how to properly run a bolt action rifle.

Bolt. For 45 years a .243, I just this winter started using a .223 as well.
The gun stays on the shoulder, my thumb does most of the cycling. The .223 however is tougher finishing the bolt lock up. I’ll work that out this summer.

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For Yotes, rapid fire rules. Often moving, often in pairs. KISS.

The main reason I finally got around to building up a couple ARs is for coyote hunting. In case of a miss or multiple dogs coming to the call a quick follow up shot without moving from the sight picture is a good way to keep zoned in on your targets. I am just not really good at manipulating my bolt and staying on target in the time frame I can get back on target and fire another shot with an AR... the two ARs I built surprised me with their accuracy by a good bit and will come close to keeping up with my bolt guns in that department, so I don't feel I'm missing out on anything there either... maybe I just got lucky?

AR`s are very accurate , always seem strange kinda how you can take 2 pins out and you can take barrel off and then replace barrel but the do give you better easier fire power and with accuracy.

That’s awesome!! Best line ever!!

Use whatever you like.
I've been known to use one of my Ruger#1's or #3's, and once dropped 3 of 4 with my 220 Swift #1.
Been a while, I need to take it out on a date again!

"Stupid fuggers need to learn how to properly run a bolt action rifle." Amen to that! Yet 90% of the "experts" on TV do it wrong, i.e., lower the rifle to work the bolt.

Put together a PSA AR last year specifically for coyote hunting. Not very familiar with them prior. Calling I use bolt action 22 WRM or Hornet. Using dogs I like an AR.

Friend brings a variety. Last week he was wacking them with a 10 gauge. With his thermal the terminator is an FX Impact.

^^^This^^^

Another convert here

Bolt action and shotgun

Might dabble in an AR before long

Decades back, I would select the .22-250 Rem in a nice bolt gun.
These days, I'd grab my trusty AR in .223 or 6.8mm.

As far as running a bolt gun compared to an AR?
It's the AR hands down, follow up shots don't require your hands to move, other than a trigger release and pull.
....and I've never seen a bolt gun that could hold 20 to 30 rounds.