Thread: T/CR22 bolt hold open... why?

Interesting. I guess this comes down to how we use our rifles. I've had the same 10/22 for over 35 years now, right back at the beginning I got into the habit of keeping the mag full all the time, even 1 shot at a rabbit, first thing I do is remove the mag and loaded round, reload the mag and re-insert. I've shot with people who rely on safety catch and not reloading until their mags are empty, but I don't like that technique (and I usually only go out with them once only). Too many times I've come across a group of hares etc and needed every round in my mag., no advantage in ever having a less than full mag in my opinion, and no excuse for carrying a semi auto with one up the spout except in exceptional circumstances. Also my shooting is more along the lines of 'lead in the air' rather than pride in shot placement, all I'm trying to do is pest control, I've seen hares do $2000/night in damage to young tree seedlings so even emptying a full 10rds (or 15rds as it was) at one is a very good investment compared to letting them get away. I guess for other people the bolt hold open might be an advantage, for me, counting to 10 is not a big deal.