Well Ron, now you made me drag the Garandicon out of the safe and practice Inspect Arms. Rifle is brought to port arms, held with the left hand at the balance point. Right hand, palm up, grasps the operating rod handle with the little finger, and pulls the bolt back. Right hand then returns to grip the rifle at the wrist. This was the way we were taught in the Army (our side). Some things you just never forget!

Dean (the other one)

We were taught to pull the op rod handle with the right little finger to keep from taking skin off your right index finger joint on the windage knob. I know, I have the scars to prove that one!