ThecrazyScotsman Thank you! I agree, my dad and I were talking about that right before shooting the video. I said I don’t know how people bash bolt guns for a defensive rifle when this design of a rifle won multiple wars! Granted not as fast as an ar15 but it would do the job none the less!
Generally the bolt action rifle is not good for self defense. You need a lot, a lot of practice to master the skill, which most people don’t. Also inside house, bolt rifle is just too long. Edge case is not the right recommendation.
That's some pretty fast cycling. Aside from general use, defense is the purpose I've got in mind for my RAR in 556 -- love the 16'' barrel for that purpose. Have you tried keeping the bolt knob between your thumb and index finger through the entire bolt cycle while using your middle finger to pull the trigger? That's what I'm practicing now. I think that's the basic technique that WW1 rifleman used with their bolts for rapid fire. It is fast, but it's awkward with the eye-piece end of a big scope in the way. Currently trying out a red dot and compact prism scope further down the rail to get around that issue. Also looking to install iron sights at some point.
Thank you! I have practiced this quite a bit and I really have a new appreciation for the bolt action rifle for a defensive weapon. I would have no issue using it. I find that method awkward and I prefer to cycle it the normal way and just practice that a lot. This rifle could probably use a red dot or prism scope to be honest but the scope on 2 power is pretty quick so it’s okay for now!
May I recommend that you check out Bloke on the Range? He's like one of UA-cam's bolt gun runners par excellence, and he might have a few tips or more on how to cycle your bolt gun more efficiently. This is both using the "standard" technique as well as the "middle finger"/Walbridge technique. Citing BotR, he said that it is critical to control the rifle more using the support hand. One of the shooters he had as a guest in one of his videos actually commented that it is a lot like pistol shooting in terms of control. He also said in one of his video it is critical to concentrate on the rearward and forward stroke of the bolt; the turning is very much secondary. And it seems that the action on this rifle is short enough that you don't need to break from your cheek weld. One of his major tips is to set the end of your shooting cycle as when you have chambered the next round and closed the action. But other than that, nice shooting. Good accuracy on target, despite the scope's lower magnification at 2x. The more videos I see, the more I would love my hands on a Ruger American. I hope the action is smooth enough eventually that you cycle it at Mad Minute speeds.
Awesome! I’ll have to go check him out! I’ve tried the middle finger style and I felt it was slower with this particular rifle. I’ve had a few of these ruger Americans and I love them especially the ranch versions. All have been plenty accurate for me. Thanks again for all the information, always room for improvement!
Bruther. With that rifle, two to the chest and one to head isn't necessary. It would be better practice to multiple or other targets because a chest hit from 7.62 is stopping a person. It ain't 9mm
you did well brother and your dad did just fine no reason a bolt gun couldn't be used for defense some of the best bolt guns were used in war times
ThecrazyScotsman Thank you! I agree, my dad and I were talking about that right before shooting the video. I said I don’t know how people bash bolt guns for a defensive rifle when this design of a rifle won multiple wars! Granted not as fast as an ar15 but it would do the job none the less!
Generally the bolt action rifle is not good for self defense. You need a lot, a lot of practice to master the skill, which most people don’t. Also inside house, bolt rifle is just too long. Edge case is not the right recommendation.
@@Alex-jo9ix you must train with everything, the best gun is the one you have when you need it.
That's some pretty fast cycling. Aside from general use, defense is the purpose I've got in mind for my RAR in 556 -- love the 16'' barrel for that purpose.
Have you tried keeping the bolt knob between your thumb and index finger through the entire bolt cycle while using your middle finger to pull the trigger? That's what I'm practicing now. I think that's the basic technique that WW1 rifleman used with their bolts for rapid fire. It is fast, but it's awkward with the eye-piece end of a big scope in the way. Currently trying out a red dot and compact prism scope further down the rail to get around that issue. Also looking to install iron sights at some point.
Thank you! I have practiced this quite a bit and I really have a new appreciation for the bolt action rifle for a defensive weapon. I would have no issue using it. I find that method awkward and I prefer to cycle it the normal way and just practice that a lot. This rifle could probably use a red dot or prism scope to be honest but the scope on 2 power is pretty quick so it’s okay for now!
@@maxhayward2127 Cool. Yeah, the prism I’m using is 2.5x, so that gives it a bit more range than the red dot alone.
Even better, a short barreled Remington 7600 .308 Win pump. With the irons of an illuminated LPVO.
May I recommend that you check out Bloke on the Range? He's like one of UA-cam's bolt gun runners par excellence, and he might have a few tips or more on how to cycle your bolt gun more efficiently. This is both using the "standard" technique as well as the "middle finger"/Walbridge technique.
Citing BotR, he said that it is critical to control the rifle more using the support hand. One of the shooters he had as a guest in one of his videos actually commented that it is a lot like pistol shooting in terms of control.
He also said in one of his video it is critical to concentrate on the rearward and forward stroke of the bolt; the turning is very much secondary. And it seems that the action on this rifle is short enough that you don't need to break from your cheek weld. One of his major tips is to set the end of your shooting cycle as when you have chambered the next round and closed the action.
But other than that, nice shooting. Good accuracy on target, despite the scope's lower magnification at 2x. The more videos I see, the more I would love my hands on a Ruger American. I hope the action is smooth enough eventually that you cycle it at Mad Minute speeds.
Awesome! I’ll have to go check him out! I’ve tried the middle finger style and I felt it was slower with this particular rifle. I’ve had a few of these ruger Americans and I love them especially the ranch versions. All have been plenty accurate for me. Thanks again for all the information, always room for improvement!
Bruther. With that rifle, two to the chest and one to head isn't necessary. It would be better practice to multiple or other targets because a chest hit from 7.62 is stopping a person. It ain't 9mm
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