Bolt Action: Cock On Open vs Cock On Close
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There's a lot of hot air generated over the relative merits or demerits of cock on open vs cock on close with turnbolt bolt action rifles. But what's the reality?
Spoiler: it depends on what you're doing. Each has advantages and disadvantages.
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