Push feed vs controlled feed

Push vs controlled

  • Push

    Votes: 73 30.5%

  • Controlled

    Votes: 130 54.4%

  • Unsure

    Votes: 36 15.1%
  • Total voters
    239
All things being equal, controlled. But I also really like Weatherby's actions and they're push feeds, so don't listen to me.
 
I think the whole issue is way to hyped up, I have several of each and choose what rifle to carry by many other factors, this not being one of them.
 
I have a really nice AHR #3 upgraded CZ 550 .375, and a good if somewhat plain Sako Kodiak .375. The Sako is actually much easier and quicker to cycle from the shoulder, and has never had any sort of hiccup feeding. I did install a custom extractor with closer clearance ( holds the rim tighter) to improve the angle of ejection with a scope installed. The controlled round feed CZ by contrast, even though it has been polished and customized by AHR simply doesn't feed as smoothly. It is perfectly reliable, but a wee bit hard to cycle from the shoulder. The Sako is not fully controlling the cartridge until it is almost in the chamber. But I've never short cycled it, so it is "controlled enough" for me.
I find myself liking the idea and classy styling of the CZ, but actually like using the Sako a bit better. Dang. Didn't expect that.
 
This is bound to be a good one. CRF for me, I doubled fed my Sauer Forest takedown 9.3x62 once practicing for close range stopping shots. I thought I’d be immune to it and was the first mess up of the kind I’d had. But push yourself for speed and things happen.

After that I’m a CRF and double guy, but it’s a personal preference thing. I do believe CRF is the superior system, and it’s only real downsides are manufacturing complexity.
 
In 99.9% of situations, both a fine, and I am assuming we're not using our rifles in combat, at least not me! I voted CRF because the grandfather of all the beloved bolt action sporting rifles was created by the greatest rifle designer to walk the dirt of our planet--and he perfected CRF for a reason.
 
Why not both? For example, the Ross rifle is nominally a CRF action, but the extractor design is springy, allowing it to snap over the rims of single fed cartridges.
 
Both have their merits. Ive never had an issue with a push feed. I have both. For varmint rifles i like a push feed as i can single load a round faster and easier in field positions. Crf gets points for dangerous game hunting
 
Don't really matter to me...Only rifle I've had feeding issues with was a CRF. A trip to the warranty people straightened that out...:)

Voted unsure.
 
Most of the time it doesnt make much difference. When you take things to extremes I’ll take the CRF if I want it to work; and the push-feed when I want it to shoot.

Douglas isn’t here to say it; but it’s OK to be bi-feedual.;)
 
Dogleg said:
Most of the time it doesnt make much difference. When you take things to extremes I’ll take the CRF if I want it to work; and the push-feed when I want it to shoot.

Douglas isn’t here to say it; but it’s OK to be bi-feedual.;)
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Yes, I'm bifeedyewalism too.
Kindah miss the krawtchitty ol` cuss.
Might be time to call'im and gitt'im riled ……………………………..:stirthepot2:
 
I have both. I have never had an issue with a push feed. Never had one jam. I feel that the push feed is typically faster to cycle and smoother - your experience may vary. For hunting in North America, I have no issue with push feeds.
 
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