What can a bolt do that a semi-auto can't

TSQUARE · Nov 22, 2015

I am NOT a big rifle guy, but I have decided to get one. I want one that is ACCURATE beyond belief, Hits hard as a truck, and can let me go up to and beyond 500 yards and recoils like a 22. So, I know that rifle does not exist, so what is the next best thing? I have been looking and see the Remington 700 in 270 is probably what I am looking for. What is everyone's suggestion?

My main question is, is there a Bolt action rifle that meets my criteria that will be more accurate out to 500 than my 223 wylde free float 16" AR? Am I better off getting a good scope, bipod, and finding the perfect load for my Current AR?

I would like something that will put 5 rounds in under an inch at 100 yards (IF I do MY part)

So, what rifle, what caliber, and what glass?

SMS · Nov 22, 2015

Sub 1/4 MOA? Man, that's gonna be a pricey package no matter what you settle on!

Maybe look at some of the more prominent precision rifle folks like Surgeon and GA Precision?

bsmith918 · Nov 22, 2015

SMS said:
Sub 1/4 MOA? Man, that's gonna be a pricey package no matter what you settle on!

No Joke! This guy is asking for A LOT!

TSQUARE · Nov 22, 2015

I meant to say 1" at 100 yards

nofearfactor · Nov 22, 2015

Late last night on the Sportsman channel (Cox cable) I watched a program where they did comparison tests between bolt gun and a semi. Dont remember the name of the program, sorry.

TSQUARE · Nov 22, 2015

nofearfactor said:
Late last night on the Sportsman channel (Cox cable) I watched a program where they did comparison tests between bolt gun and a semi. Dont remember the name of the program, sorry.

And what was the outcome???

nofearfactor · Nov 22, 2015

It was really late but I think it was an episode of a program called 'Hand guns and defensive weapons', and that portion of the program was near the end and I wasnt paying that much attention as I was busy doing something else while it was on in the background so I dont really remember the outcome of the tests, comparisons, etc, sorry. It may be on again some other time.

dennishoddy · Nov 22, 2015

Almost any bolt gun and any semi in the AR platform will shoot 1" groups at 100 yds. I've got a 16"M4 that will, my 20"Hbar in .243WSSM will as well.
All of my bolt guns will.
I have a .270 in a high end bolt gun. Killed a lot of deer with it as well as steel at 300 yds, but you just don't see people in long range competitions using that caliber. For what reason I don't know. When I read about it, I've never seen anybody give a reasonable explanation. They just say there are better calibers out there for precision long range shooting.
Savage bolt guns with the accu-trigger are very accurate out of the box.
Are you looking for a hunting caliber, or something to punch paper with?
How much is your budget?

TSQUARE · Nov 22, 2015

dennishoddy said:
Almost any bolt gun and any semi in the AR platform will shoot 1" groups at 100 yds. I've got a 16"M4 that will, my 20"Hbar in .243WSSM will as well.
All of my bolt guns will.
I have a .270 in a high end bolt gun. Killed a lot of deer with it as well as steel at 300 yds, but you just don't see people in long range competitions using that caliber. For what reason I don't know. When I read about it, I've never seen anybody give a reasonable explanation. They just say there are better calibers out there for precision long range shooting.
Savage bolt guns with the accu-trigger are very accurate out of the box.
Are you looking for a hunting caliber, or something to punch paper with?

Thanks for the info. I hate to use the term, as some may think it pre-meditated or whatever, but a good "sniper" round. I will not use it to hunt (unless absolutely necessary). More for paper, but if situation calls for, I want it to drop what it hits.

bsmith918 · Nov 22, 2015

Bolt guns can be more accurate due to less moving parts and gas issues, but 500 yards isn't a long enough distance for this to become an issue. You could build an AR with a nice barrel and do what you want without too much trouble.

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