Good Article on Push-Feed vs Controlled-Feed Rifle Bolts -

[WoodieSC]

Thought this might be an interesting read for some here...

https://gundigest.com/rifles/bolt-ac...rm=Read%20More

[Bad Habit]

I read something just like that over 40 years ago- SSDD

[WoodieSC]

I read something just like that over 40 years ago- SSDD

So did I, but I’d bet there are guys here who didn’t realize there were even two different designs.

Hopefully this article will help educate them.

[Sportin' Woodies]

A push reed provides better top end sound and is beginner friendly
A controlled reed allows for better low end sound such as in "taps" but can stick with heavy saliva.

I've used both in my bugle (Rexcraft) and prefer neither