BOLT OR SEMI PROS AND CONS
I'm looking to buy a rifle in 30-06 cal. going to use it for mostly target,some deer huting.I've looked at a Semi-Auto Remington model 742
and a Remington model 700 BDL.What are yalls thoughts?
and a Remington model 700 BDL.What are yalls thoughts?
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The 700 hands down. That is the action most custom rifle makers base their rifles on. The bolt action is more rigid affording greater potential accuracy. The semi action does absorb some recoil, but gives up that advantage in accuracy. The vast majority of deer/elk/moose rifles sold are bolt action. Sniper rifles are mostly bolt action, though some military rifles are semi. In the end, you should probably buy the one you are most comforatable handling and shooting. If you can get the chance to test fire both, that would be a great help in your decision.
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Bolt action, the most accurate action type. The rem 700 is also one of the most accurate out of the box actions as well. I'd go that route.
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Another vote for the 700! 0 -
The Remington Semi-auto rifle is by no means a target rifle, nor is it really the type of rifle u'd spend the day at the range plinking around with. They are primarily designed for hunting, where the most shots fired would be the sighting in process. You will rarely find an MOA shooter when it comes to one. Along with this, u also have the problem of its operation. When u start talking a gas operated semi auto rifle, u start restricting the ammunition u can use in it. The rifle requires a specified amount of gas pressure to operate. U use ammo that doesn't produce the required pressure, and your rifle will not function. U use ammo that produces to much pressure and your bound to damage your rifle.
Honestly if ur looking to go deer hunting and target shooting, in my opinion u might look into two seperate rifles. What type of target shooting do u want to do? If your looking into bench rest target shooting, you'll want a fat barreled rifle which will be very heavy, and u won't want to lug it around in the woods. Where as if your looking into CMP type target shooting, you'll need to be looking into a military type rifle.
Personally between the two rifle's mentioned, I'd choose the Remington 700. I would however try to find a used one without the new safety locks they integrated in the bolts. Have the action trued and rebarreled with a quality match barrel, and rebedded in a nice fitted stock.
Just my IMHO
If I'm wrong please correct me, I won't be offended.
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I would also go with the 700 but have another suggestion. Don't rule out a used gun. If you run into a sporterized 1903 Springfield in nice shape, or rebarreled Mauser 98 action, they make great deer rifles at a generally nice price.
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Lee, What's with the new safety lock on the Rem 700, any problems? 0 -
bk0331, I tried to find a 220 swift without the lock, but couldn't. There are several opinions about it so far. One is that any time you add moving parts to ANY action, you increase the probability of something reducing accuracy. The other is that it won't affect it at all. I have, since using mine with the new lock, determined it won't affect anything. The lock is simply a cam, which is located in the rear of the bolt housing, which twists to snag a notch in the firing pin/spring, trigger engagment area to not allow it's release to fire. It appears to, when not engaged, have absolutely no affect in the operation. I got a 5shot group at .34" with factory ammo, so if it does affect accuracy, I can't see it being that much at all. I was skeptical at first, but it appears my apprehension was unfounded. But that's just my experience with it.
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I've got a Remington 721, and a 760, both in '06. They are both great shooters with factory ammo. My 740 in .280 has to be hand loaded for good accuracy. I'd go with the bolt gun, and I like the older models of Remington, I wouldn't overlook them, unless you want a new gun.
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One option you could consider is a Garand from the CMP. You get a great rifle, albeit a tad heavy for stalking, that you can hunt with and punch paper in the assorted high power matches at a reasonable price. You also get some excellent history. There ain't no rifle that is as much fun to shoot than a Garand. Except for the M-1 Carbine, but that's not a .30-06. Another plan would be a 1903A3 from the CMP. Mind you, if you're not Stateside you're SOL. The evil people at the CMP won't sell to anyone outside the States. There are some qualifications you must meet to be allowed to buy from them as well. One of which is to shoot in their sanctioned matches. Do it. Great fun and great people. There's also some outs to their qual's. Being a vet or a cop is one. Go to www.odcmp.com for the info you need. They sell ammo too. 0
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