I can live with a pop sickle stick but why should I? For $100 I can get a really classy looking bolt release that is hassle free. I got a ton of money in the rifle already....why not make it just a little bit better. Heck I may flute the bolt while its there as well. Got no (live in) wife, kid is grown, just me, my cats and my guns these days. I deserve nice things. I worked my tail off for the money, may as well spend a little. LOL!!