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Advanced Marksmanship Pushing bolt forward with thumb?

702lineman

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So I've noticed lately at matches some competitors are pushing the bolt forward with thier thumb on back of the bolt then closing the handle. I thought at first maybe it was just a preference, but have seen multiple shooters do it now. Is there a reason for this or just how some people roll?
 
The only gun I've had that required that was a Stiller TAC30 action... drove me nuckin' futz. I can flick the bolt open and closed with my fingers on most of my Salvages, but on that semi-custom action, I had to ride the bolt closed with my thumb on the tail piece or the damn thing would bind up tight :mad:

Maybe others have other reasons for doing it, but if I encounter another gun that 'requires' that, it's heading down the f'ing road, post haste.