Joined: Dec 25, 2007 Messages: 631 Location: Estado de Lone Star. The four basic types of rifles: Bolt, Lever, Pump and Semi Auto SUBSCRIBE. Semi autos use a gas system, rechamber based on recoil and basically have more moving parts, which is more that can throw off the ballistics of a given shot. Bolt-action vs semi-auto sniping. Some what of loaded question. mac66, May 25, 2011 #7. az_imuth Member. Mike-Mike Instructor. They may not be thaat accurate-as a bolt action but firepower is far superior to accuracy. The only drawback is that they fire at a slow rate, so they don't work nicely in extremely close quarters combat. M700 . Joined Dec 20, 2008 Messages 14,615 Location Great Falls, MT . Question. They are also often constructed to be more portable, and light. 1 of 3 Go to page. 7. There are a couple types of shotguns that we are going to immediately dismiss for home defense. Load more. In a semi auto some of the energy is expended cycling the action of the gun to chamber the next round resulting in a loss of some of the velocity. Sure they jam a lot more than bolt actions but semi auto's are good for HD, plinking and are just fun to shoot! A semi automatic is not necessary or even desired for hunting unless you're talking about shotguns. Semi-Auto vs Bolt action. I've heard that bsg wants to implement malfunction system so bolt action rifles will be reliable and that's going to be their strong side but that's it? 1; 2; 3; Next. Neither have any muzzle brake or anything special....both are loaded with the same ammo same grade same everything. Unload the action on your semi-auto, and work the action once, vigorously, letting it snap closed. A Western kid by upbringing, I have long been enamored by ultra lightweight, hard-kicking, powerful rifles that you could hike all day with and still make that long cross-canyon shot on an elk. The Bolt Action, or Precision Rifles, tends to be put together better (or are supposed to be). There are a lot less variables with a bolt action. This rifle would be ideal for basic target shooting and hunting for the shooter that has a tight budget and needs a basic 308 rifle for hunting. A bolt lock can make a semi auto rifle every bit as quiet as a bolt action, but there's not much you can do with a bolt to keep from moving your hand, except use it as a single shot. I thought the whole reason for bolt-action vs. semi-auto is that the semi-auto will send the brass flying, whereas with a bolt-action, you can easily catch each bullet yourself. Bobert Bobbington. also.. any opinions on bolt vs semi auto? 0. One guy says "all bolt action rifles kick harder than semi-autos". Somebody who wants a good, basic .308 bolt action rifle for the money. Bolt action rifles are available in almost every caliber made today, and once you choose a caliber, they won’t limit the type of ammo you choose for that caliber. The difference in reliability is not really quantifiable but it is well known and documented. Each individual action is bedded to each individual stock. And barrel length in general. A Guide to the Types of Sporting Rifle Actions. Close. Shotguns have long been a popular choice as home-defense firearms, and there are several reasons that they make sense for that application. Third, most hunters of any knowledge go be the motto "one shot, one kill". In other words the average semi auto velocity was not less than the lowest velocities recorded for a small aggregate of shots out of a bolt action. You should get more velocity from the bolt action. I've said it before and I'll say it again, take a semi and a bolt rifle with equivalent length barrels, both threaded to take the same suppressor. But I want to touch another topic. Thread starter CHRIS MCBRIDE; Start date Sep 23, 2020; Help Support Long Range Hunting : Join the LRH Team or . After they had been perfected for battlefield use, they were then adapted for sporting and hunting use by civilians back home. MK14. I read on magazines that they are designed to reduce the real and felt recoil. I almost always grab the semi when heading out. Posted by. Of all of my rifles, my basic 10/22 w/Tech Sights gets used the most. December 19, 2016 By Skip Knowles. Thread starter CHRIS MCBRIDE; Start date Sep 23, 2020; Help Support Long Range Hunting : Join the LRH Team or . Still, the bolt action rifles are a lot better with shooting somebody in the head from 300 meters. Semi-auto bolt carriers came into being because gun companies and legislators didn’t want the Average Joe to have anything remotely possibly able to be used to make something full auto, so they trimmed the lug off the bottom of the bolt carrier. Sep 23, 2020 #1 C. CHRIS MCBRIDE Well-Known Member. Question. Also, most states have magazine limitations for semis. Bolt action or semi auto snipers ? I disagree, bolt action rifles are a lot accurate that semi auto. Then again that Moscow mission where you have 2 leaders to kill and you shoot one, the second breaks out in a run, you need a semi-auto … These are the single shot, double barrel and bolt action guns. They are different tools for different jobs. Which one you guys use and why? Joined Jul 13, 2019 Messages 49 Location Browns Summit, North Carolina. Bolt-action vs semi-auto sniping. I have been hunting with bolt guns since I was ten years old, but I have also taken big game with semi-auto rifles including an AR in .300 Blackout and a Rock River LAR in .308, both one shot kills. First Prev 2 of 3 Go to page. For anything except for the most casual shooting the semi is the most versatile. A semi-auto only bolt carrier will not properly trip the sear release, rendering the firearm only capable of semi-auto fire. The M21 and M40 are both chambered in the identical 7.62NATO, and both typically fire M118LR rounds. While some shooters can contest the accuracy advantage of the bolt action, no one can argue that the bolt action offers better versatility than the semi-auto. 26 0 0. Both bolt action and semi-automatic rifles share one major thing in common: They began their careers as infantry weapons for militaries. LRH Team Member. Go. Second, bolt actions are normally more accurate vs. semi automatics. Ok, SO I turn the experts for another question that seems dumb to me. More. i would imagine a bolt action would be cheaper too? The reason I feel that both types of rifles are evenly matched has to do with what situation you are finding yourself in and where you are located. 1 year ago. They aren’t. There is an ongoing debate as to whether someone should purchase a semi-automatic rifle or a bolt-action rifle for long-range precision shooting. Home-Defense Shotguns: Pump-Action vs. Semi-Auto. Heavy Metal: … Question. Bolt Action Rifle vs Semi Auto for Infantry Assault Does using bolt action rifle make the grind easier than semi auto? Typically it's not a significant amount of loss from the numbers I have seen. 1; 2; 3; Next. This list includes both bolt action and semi-auto rifles (including AR-22s). I have bolt action, lever action and semi auto 22s. Right now there is no point using bolt action rifles because they have the same damage and ballistics as semi auto rifles. Discussion. 2 BROWNELLS BRN-10. So, a semi auto rifle or a lighter bullet on the bolt action rifle, may help you a lot. I haven’t really tried sniping aside from pso on ak, Hunter, etc. < > Showing 1-6 of 6 comments . Semi auto vs bolt action accuracy. 22 magnum - bolt action vs semi auto 0. 2891 Views. I have a CLE barrel in an ar15 that’s much more precise than my standard Remington 700 .223. Plus you could always use a longer and heavier barrel on ur semi auto and that may increase accuracy. In general what would you say … I have 2 friends arguing the point of recoil. So I understand bolt actions have the ability to be extremely precise and accurate but to what degree exactly? Between the two, the bolt-action design is older and the more traditional option. What I mean by that is the attention to detail put into every piece of the precision bolt action rifle. Semi auto vs bolt action accuracy. I have rimfire levers and a 10//22 … Prince Yamato, Sep 23, 2006 #11. ocabj Member. NES Member. Manco Devil . Rating - 100%. Next Last. Joined: Jan 22, 2003 Messages: 2,383 Location: Riverside, CA. Truly appreciate you watching the videos! The highest recorded velocities came from the bolt action and the lowest came from the semi auto but the speeds varied enough to overlap - that is how slight the differences were. for semi auto i would go with a ruger 10/22 do you guys have any suggestions for a inexpensive bolt .22? My honest opinion is both the semi auto rifle and bolt action rifle in a sniper over watch roll are evenly matched. Bolt action rifles are capable of extreme accuracy while the semi auto guns generally are less accurate. Dealer. Properly maintained semi-auto tifles fail occasionally. u/Punk96. semi auto's all the way. 1. I did see a video of that Springfield looks like a very dangerous piece of equipment for the shooter had a fence to keep your head away from the bolt and flip out sights because you could no longer look down the top sights on the barrel/ receiver or you'd cop a 500fps smack in the face with a Springfield Bolt. Bolt action vs semi auto balance. To preface, I am still fairly new to the game so I apologize if this is a silly question. Sometimes the action noise seems louder than the suppressed shot, as the metallic clank of the semi-auto bolt's travel can be of a different pitch, making it more noticeable to the ear. Close. Re: Bolt Action VS Semi-Auto Sniper Bolt actions are fine until you have to kill the operator of a moving vehicle like a truck or Helicopter, then I want my Semi-auto. At least, not necessarily. Next Last. They are simple and strong, and that makes for less ‘play’ in the action. Sep 24, 2020 #15 FEENIX Well-Known Member. That is the difference in the noise level between the semi and the bolt. We live in times where it’s not impossible to find an accurate, capable and reliable .308 bolt action rifle under 500 dollars. You can check the new Benelli semi auto rifle. The Best Predator Rifle: Bolt-Action vs. AR A Western kid by upbringing, I have long been enamored by ultra lightweight, hard-kicking, powerful rifles. Bolt-action vs. Semi-auto. The chamber tolerances are tighter to accommodate precision ammunition. You will get a lot of different answers if you ask someone if you should have a pump or semi auto shotgun for home defense. 149 Views Share Embed Download In General. 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