Are Bolt Actions Inadequate? - Page 2

Redneck Repairs · December 3rd, 2006, 04:49 PM

I live out on the plains of colorado and for me shtf rifle is more bring home the meat than repell boarders , that being said i have about 8 or 10 of them rangeing from ruger 10-22s thro pre 64 mod winchesters . the fal , ars , sks's , and ak's fall somewhere in the middle . Why limit your choices , pick up a couple of cheap identical ones so if one goes down likely you can use it for parts ,select where to start from the most likely need of a rifle , not the most rambo , then start building from there . I really cannot forsee any shtf to hit my area , but i do have some ammo , and storeable food , batterys , tp , ect laid in in case of a couple of months of spotty supply .

Blackeagle · December 3rd, 2006, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by HotGuns

It really a matter of having the right tool for the job. In one case, the semi auto Remington 7400 did the job, in the other case the Remington 700 bolt did it. Both guns adequate for their intended purposes.

Seems like the differences in your stories at least as much to do with how the rifles were (or weren't) scoped than the actions. Sure the 700 might not have been able to make the quick followup shots in the first story, and the 7400 may not have had the long range accuracy needed in the second instance. However, in both cases, the rifle's sighting system prevented the action from ever being an issue.

They're definitely good examples of why you need to tailor your optics (or lack thereof) to the expected shooting situation.

Rob72 · December 4th, 2006, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Blackeagle

They're definitely good examples of why you need to tailor your optics (or lack thereof) to the expected shooting situation.

I keep a 1.5-6x26 Burris EDot on my bolt, for that reason. Spitzer knockdown with red-dot speed, in the yard; "refined targetting" out to 300+, on a good day. A 10 round DBM doesn't hurt, either.

randytulsa2 · December 4th, 2006, 12:53 PM

Thanks for all the responses.

This one is right on the money!

"So, is a bolt action inadequate? It depends what you're preparing for. The best solution may be to go ahead and get both. After all, you know you want another gun. "

I guess I'll be getting that SKS paratrooper (if it's still at the local gun shop) or a Romak (to help make a dent in those 12,000 rounds of 7.62 X 54 ammo I've got).

Thanks again, folks!

gregarat · December 4th, 2006, 02:42 PM

I also vote for the bolt & auto combo.

I have a Kel tec Sub 2000, w/h 2 31rd mags in a "Bug out bag" with my spoting scope, rangefinder. To go along with my bolt action.

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Everyone should own at least 1 mil-surp bolt rifle in .30 something ,
and several hundred rounds of inexpensive surplus ammo

Darn, I dont have a .30 bolt action. My main bolt is .264.

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December 3rd, 2006, 04:49 PM	#11
Redneck Repairs VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 5,141	I live out on the plains of colorado and for me shtf rifle is more bring home the meat than repell boarders , that being said i have about 8 or 10 of them rangeing from ruger 10-22s thro pre 64 mod winchesters . the fal , ars , sks's , and ak's fall somewhere in the middle . Why limit your choices , pick up a couple of cheap identical ones so if one goes down likely you can use it for parts ,select where to start from the most likely need of a rifle , not the most rambo , then start building from there . I really cannot forsee any shtf to hit my area , but i do have some ammo , and storeable food , batterys , tp , ect laid in in case of a couple of months of spotty supply .

December 4th, 2006, 12:53 PM	#14
randytulsa2 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,443	Thanks for all the responses. This one is right on the money! "So, is a bolt action inadequate? It depends what you're preparing for. The best solution may be to go ahead and get both. After all, you know you want another gun. " I guess I'll be getting that SKS paratrooper (if it's still at the local gun shop) or a Romak (to help make a dent in those 12,000 rounds of 7.62 X 54 ammo I've got). Thanks again, folks!