by Kaine » 23 Jul 2014, 5:36 am
Whichever you are more comfortable with. Both have calibers for just about any purpose, none really stands out as 'better' because neither truly are. You would do better by having a go with both and see what you find most comfortable. I prefer a lever, because I was taught to shoot with one, I can keep point of aim whilst working the action. But someone who is competent with a pump should be able to do the same.
Do you have any rifles in mind? The only pump action rifles in centrefire that I know of are the Remy 7600/7615, the latter being very overpriced for what it is.
Pros verse cons would vary depending on caliber and rifle.
Typically pumps run off of external mags and levers run off of internal tube mags (except the BLR). DBM are nice because you can quickly load and unload a rifle, but you become reliant upon the mags, if they are empty or not full, well. Tube mags are also good because you can easily top them up (side feed on the receiver), but refilling the whole tube takes time, same for clearing the rifle. With capacities ranging from 5-12 rounds depending on caliber and rifle.
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