Quote:Kyle Lamb recommends aggressively charging the AR15 like a sling shot for the first round, from a bolt-closed starting point with a fresh mag.
I spent time as an enlisted infantryman in the 80's and 90's. I don't remember any training, during my time, that recommended not using the bolt catch for initial charging or reloading. But, during my 20 plus years as an LEO in Alaska, we had it hammered in to us to never use it. Build muscle memory necessary to "slingshot" the bolt and you'll likely perform the same under stress. Running the bolt hard will provide more consistent and reliable feeding and locking. Old habits die hard and I still "slingshot" my bolt. I have not noticed the velocity differences.