semi-autos vs bolts
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semi-autos vs bolts
are todays semi-auto rifles as accurate as todays bolt actions????? The old issue was the cartridge seating in a semi-auto wasnt as tight/locked in causing accuracy deficiencies... .who knows the truth.???...SPEAK NOW
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RE: semi-autos vs bolts
Well, the bench rest shooters all use bolt guns. Having said that, the Colt AR-15 is capable of superb accuracy - 1/2 MOA all day long - good enough for the most particular varmint hunter. Have to part with some money to get there from a stock gun. But not quite up to the level of bench rest . . . .
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RE: semi-autos vs bolts
Autos can certainly be accurate rifles but when you look at spending equal money on both types of firearms the bolt will almost always be the more accurate of the two.
Things that make the semi less accurate is the venting of the gas to operate the bolt while the bullet is traveling down the bore, the bolt not locking as tightly, the bolt moving before the bullet leaves the bore, triggers are generally not as good with out spendind money, receivers are generally not as strong, moving parts attached to the barrel, etc... etc...
Things that make the semi less accurate is the venting of the gas to operate the bolt while the bullet is traveling down the bore, the bolt not locking as tightly, the bolt moving before the bullet leaves the bore, triggers are generally not as good with out spendind money, receivers are generally not as strong, moving parts attached to the barrel, etc... etc...
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RE: semi-autos vs bolts
ORIGINAL: heeze gutshot shortee
are todays semi-auto rifles as accurate as todays bolt actions????? The old issue was the cartridge seating in a semi-auto wasnt as tight/locked in causing accuracy deficiencies... .who knows the truth.???...SPEAK NOW
are todays semi-auto rifles as accurate as todays bolt actions????? The old issue was the cartridge seating in a semi-auto wasnt as tight/locked in causing accuracy deficiencies... .who knows the truth.???...SPEAK NOW
#5
RE: semi-autos vs bolts
In hunting conditions you will be accurate enough with your semi auto to do what needs to be done. That is what counts. If you can hit a 5 inch circle at 200 yards you have a gun that will cleanly take big game under almost any circumstances. My stepfather hasa semi .243 and the recoil is so low that he "double taps" most deer, meaning he slides a quick second shot into the vitals right after the first to make sure that he doesn't have to track them far. Its just a thought.
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RE: semi-autos vs bolts
If you are asking about factory hunting rifles, the bolt action is definitely more accurate. If you're wanting a semi-auto for hunting look to the Browning BAR. They are the most accurate for a hunting semi in my opinion.
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RE: semi-autos vs bolts
ORIGINAL: heeze gutshot shortee
superpig.... how about that Benelli R1 critics say the most accurate semi-auto ever made. better than a bolt. howza bout dat??
superpig.... how about that Benelli R1 critics say the most accurate semi-auto ever made. better than a bolt. howza bout dat??
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RE: semi-autos vs bolts
stubblejumper.... any bolt action.... pick em savage, remington, browning, etc. what bolt do you think is best.. brandwise or otherwise
the TIKKA T3 whitetailhunter and the SAKOare great examples of good bolt actions
the TIKKA T3 whitetailhunter and the SAKOare great examples of good bolt actions