bolt action, semi auto, lever action, single shot???

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trying to settle a big argument at the camp. which is better at 250 to 300 yds, lets just say all 4 rifles are the same caliber and using the same ammo and barrel length, bolt rifles are usually more accurate but I have had lever rifles that shot just as well, this would be for hunting only
 
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Bolt actions typically have the fastest lock time which is highly conducive to better field accuracy. For example a short action Remington 700 has a lock time that is around the order of 3 milliseconds. USMC standard sniper rifle for good reason is the M40 7.62x51mm NATO which is built from a Remington SA 700. So the correct answer should be a bolt action.
 
You left out pump. From a practical point of view, it makes no difference out to 300 yards which action type you use. All can be accurate enough to get the job done. It's worth noting however, that it's easier to get a really nice trigger on a bolt, which definitely aids in marksmanship.

My personal preference is for bolt rifles.
 
6.5x55swm said:
trying to settle a big argument at the camp. which is better at 250 to 300 yds, lets just say all 4 rifles are the same caliber and using the same ammo and barrel length, bolt rifles are usually more accurate but I have had lever rifles that shot just as well, this would be for hunting only
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Problem is, you can't get all things equal, so kinda moot.

That said, for basic hunting purposes, will be much less important.....a kill is a kill, and you don't need to shoot MOA to put meat on the table.

If you were bench resting a couple of those guns, and punching paper, the differences may be more apparent.
 
I say it all comes down to personal preference. Like other have said, all can be equally as accurate.

I will always pick bolt

The best way to solve it is price. Since we established that all are equally accurate which one meets that desired level of accuracy to the price paid? It will be between bolt and maybe single shot. Since bolt has a magazine I say it wins. Lever and semi will battle for last since they cost way more than the other two
 
Depends entirely on what action type the shooter is accustomed too.
I personally shoot all action types....but.....really prefer my pump actions over all others when hunting.
 
Define "better".
Better at what?
You mentioned accuracy then say that they can be similar.
So what criteria for "better "?
Fast follow up. Semi
Softer recoil. Semi.
Easy to clean. Bolt.

You get the idea...
 
6.5x55swm said:
trying to settle a big argument at the camp. which is better at 250 to 300 yds, lets just say all 4 rifles are the same caliber and using the same ammo and barrel length, bolt rifles are usually more accurate but I have had lever rifles that shot just as well, this would be for hunting only
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You'ze fellers need to talk about the weather instead.
 
isn't the lever inaccuracy generally due to the hammer falling, then the primer strike?
that's what I always thought in the ol winnies an such :D

anyway, same same....if I was a #### shot id like something quick,, but il take the sngle
 
I've been in on many of these discussions with the guys I hunted with over the past several years, sometimes they would get a little heated at times especially when a few beers were cracked. Usually we mostly came to the realisation that the guy behind the gun was more important than the type of action.
 
I have had them all and still do but now as I grow old and experienced I have found that I like single shots most.

7 of my last 8 deer where shot with T/C Contender carbines and a T/C Prohunter only one was with a bolt action.
 
Personal preference if you ask me. For my own tastes a one shot is my choice for hunting. Ruger no 1 to be more specific. Although I have a Tikka t3 that I used this year with great results.

As for target shooting, both are equally accurate in my personal experience, although different reload recipes are needed for the two.
 
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