A new (gifted) 458

I for one am rather upset that you’ve inherited this rifle and have yet to share it with us. The pictures man, where are the pictures?!
 
Cock on closing or opening would make no difference when faulty ammunition is used in a rifle that has grit in the chamber. Any action type may have issues under those conditions...doubles and singles included.

Personal choice I prefer cock on opening, you don't feel any difference whereas cock on closing makes it harder to chamber a round...
It makes a big difference. You only have X amount of force that you can apply manually. During normal operation, you have enough force to do both. If that shell doesnt want to come out however, you can have a problem.

Very similar to driving. You only have so much traction available. That is why braking during a turn can cause an accident.
 
A little off topic but cock on closing is generally considered more reliable and, often, faster to operate. The old Lee-Enfield is cock on closing and is widely regarded as the fastest of all bolt actions.
 

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Safari Dave wrote on GUN & TROPHY INSURANCE's profile.
I have been using a "Personal Property" rider on my State Farm homeowner's policy to cover guns when I travel with them.
I have several firearms, but only one is worth over $20K (A Heym double rifle).
Very interested.
Would firearms be covered for damage, as well as, complete loss?
I'll can let the State Farm rider cover my watches...
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krokodil42 wrote on Jager Waffen74's profile.
Good Evening Evert One.
Would like to purchase 16 Ga 2.50 ammo !!
Rattler1 wrote on trperk1's profile.
trperk1, I bought the Kimber Caprivi 375 back in an earlier post. You attached a target with an impressive three rounds touching 100 yards. I took the 2x10 VX5 off and put a VX6 HD Gen 2 1x6x24 Duplex Firedot on the rifle. It's definitely a shooter curious what loads you used for the group. Loving this rifle so fun to shoot. Africa 2026 Mozambique. Buff and PG. Any info appreciated.
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