why bolt action? why not semi auto?

>>32996126
why manual transmission?
why not automatic?

>>32996141
thats a horrible analogy

>>32996126
precision

>>32996157
so I cant hit a target if my gun isnt a bolt action?

>>32996126
For matching prices, you can get more accurate bolt actions than semi-autos. If you want lots of accuracy and don't care about rate of fire, a bolt action makes more sense- more money left for a good scope and match ammo.

>>32996146
>one requires manual input to function
>one uses added mechanical complexity to function by itself

Seems ok to me

>>32996126

Cost, ease of maintenance.

>>32996126
Less variables = more consistency per shot.
Consistency = accuracy on the grand scheme of things.

>>32996161
>Obstinance

Precision means looking for better MOA, which you can get much more cheaply with a bolt action.

>>32996169
>automatic transmission
>versus getting out of the car and pushing the wheel with your hand

Why not both?
Bolt action is fun and semi-auto is fun.

>>32996126
Respect from grandpa.

My AR-10 can kill a durr just fine and I rarely shoot at ranges to justify 7mm Rem Mag, but I still hunt with my Remington 700.

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>>32996163
>>32996175
>>32996180
>its cheap dude XD
>MSRP is over a grand

>>32996225
How much does a semi-automatic .308 with a comparable MOA cost?

>>32996225
>This is the only bolt action in existence

A sub-MOA full caliber bolt action can be had for $200-400. A semi auto that's sub MOA is going to be a lot more expensive.

There are expansive bolt actions because of certain addition features or just because "lol brand name", like any sub section of guns.

>>32996190
I didn't realize with bolt actions you took the bullet out of the casing and threw it at the target.

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>>32996260

>>32996270
Obviously you don't just throw it. Use a sling man, you'll get much better velocity.

>>32996296
Comparable MOA?

For a scout rifle, the answer, according to Cooper, is weight, accuracy, and reliability

But primarily WEIGHT

>>32996296
>comparable MOA
Now go look up a KAC SR-25

>>32996297
Or, here's a crazy thought, why don't we shoot the bullet with another bullet to make it go faster

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>>32996339
Light gas firearms when?

>>32996313
>>32996330
its the same

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>>32996126
Bolt actions are fun

>>32996330
>>32996260
http://www.gaprecision.net/ga-precision-2016-custom-rifles/ga-precision-gap-10-g2.html

>>32996126
Semi auto might freeze in the snow...with a bolt action you can really force the bolt.

Some times the charging handle on semi autos will shear off.

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>>32996225

>dat msrp

Where can I buy a semi auto .338 LM that shoots sub MOA for $2500?

>>32996712

>the forward assist doesnt exist

>>32996784
b-but forward assists are only good for making jams worse!

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>>32996784
Forward assist this, bitch.

>>32996802
context?

>>32996814
Alaska State Troopers cold weather rifle testing.
Only AKs worked.

>>32996814
cold

>>32996802
>Forward assist had to be used to close the bolt
Clearly the forward assist worked though. Forward assist confirmed valid.

>>32996830
>>32996833
How did they get the guns to freeze so thoroughly? Frozen hammer? Did they immerse the guns in water before freezing them solid or something?

>>32996712
>>32996802
>>32996830
Any gun put in an environment it wasn't built to handle will do poorly. This is a testament to how effective an AK is in the freezing conditions it was designed for. Things like a big ass lever for a selector and rock out mags to give you leverage pulling them out help a lot.

>>32996974
So basically if America ever had to fight Russians in Russia, we'd need to use Russian guns. Thank god for nukes!

>>32996126
>why bolt action?
>why not semi auto?
Because Australia :(

>>32996141
>why manual transmission?
>why not automatic?
Because Australia :)

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>>32996760
mfw I purchased a low serial number (in the 500's)
Ruger GSS direct from Ruger when i still worked there... for about $400

>>32997009
Earth War Rule #1: Do not invade Russia during the winter.

>>32996126
this is why.

https://bearingarms.com/bob-o/2016/07/20/scout-one-rifle-rule/

>>32996126
Cuz it's more accurate and stuff, duh

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>>32996126
>simpler
>more reliable
>easier to clean and take apart
>gives you something to do between shots
>forces you to take your time.
>more accurate if you are shooting long distances (although not as much as fudds would have you believe)

>>32997406
>>more accurate if you are shooting long distances (although not as much as fudds would have you believe)
Much more accurate for the price no matter how you look at it.
You forgot
>suppresses better
by the way.

>>32996830
This is why you do not invade Russia in winter.

>>32996830
note that the sig saurs they wanted to import for the test did not arrive because sig did not package them correctly for import. im betting that if they had an AR variant built for cold weather it would have won.