The action I most enjoyed shooting was an autoloader. I always shot better and with more confidence using this action. When I realized that I would never have to rush anything if I missed or a bullet was lost to unseen brush (because the next shot would always "be there&quot, I became more deliberate and careful with my shooting.

Over the years this gun began jamming as parts wore out, and a replacement I picked up didn't last long before breaking down. I simply lost confidence in the reliability of the action, and have since switched to levers and pumps. In the thick stuff where I hunt, bolts are inappropriate.

Edited by - Rick Teal on 01/16/2002 22:36:51