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Rifle accuracy comparison
Posted on 8/14/10 at 7:22 pm
Posted on 8/14/10 at 7:22 pm
Bolt action vs.Auto How much of a difference in accuracy between the two?
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Posted on 8/14/10 at 9:20 pm to FightinTiga
Out to what yardage. Most modern rifles bolt or auto will be accurate past what most hunters will push them. Inside 300 yards both are very accurate.
Posted on 8/14/10 at 9:35 pm to FightinTiga
most rifles are more accurate than the users in most cases.
Posted on 8/14/10 at 9:43 pm to FightinTiga
Depends a lot on the quality of the rifle. I know of some nice semi-autos that are more accurate than a crappy bolt action. But in the long run you don't notice until long distances IMO
Posted on 8/14/10 at 9:43 pm to Hermit Crab
quote:+1
most rifles are more accurate than the users in most cases.
Posted on 8/14/10 at 10:15 pm to coloradoBengal
my 7mm bar with the boss thoots a 2 shot group of less than a 1/2 inch@ 100 yards and a 3 shot group of less than 3/4 inch never used a bolt gun have always had an automatic
Posted on 8/15/10 at 2:41 am to ktc22799lsu
very little difference imo. as the other guy said within about 300 yards it is negligible. i've hunted deer with a remington 700 bolt and also browning bar, havent been able to tell a difference on the range.
Posted on 8/15/10 at 8:22 am to FightinTiga
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Bolt action vs.Auto How much of a difference in accuracy between the two?
At typical ranges used for big game hunting the difference isnt significant. For competition or ultra long range applications you'll not find an automatic action out there.
Posted on 8/15/10 at 8:33 am to wiltznucs
My BAR has never given me any accuracy problems
Posted on 8/15/10 at 8:39 am to Norantable
its the second shot accuracy that is the major problem with the auto rifles. also the fact that they have moving parts make them more prone to inaccuracy. yes some people have a gun that shots 1/2" groups at 100yds... whatever, shot the bitch w/o a sandbad and thats where you are going to tell the real difference. most people don't hunt with sandbags. the most important thing you must realize is that is cost money and time to find to right gun/bullet combo. buy several dif rounds and weights and try them all at a range. you will eventually find the right combo, just don't buy a bullet cause jim bob down the way says his browning bar or his 700 shot a .2" group at 300yds with a ballistic tip.
Posted on 8/15/10 at 9:39 am to FightinTiga
Hunting - negligible
Competition shooting - Bolt Action
Competition shooting - Bolt Action
Posted on 8/16/10 at 12:59 pm to FightinTiga
What caliber? In my mind a 'long action' rifle cartridge needs a bolt, other calibers are more suitable for an automatic
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