Hunters: Autoloader, Pump or Bolt action?
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holeinthewoods
ANSWERS: 8
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It really depends on the hunt and what you are hunting;) I prefer a pump I can rely on it working in almost any weather conditions;)
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I have used all three and perfer a pump in most instances. It's safer than an autoloader and faster than a bolt action. I have a Remingion 870 I bought in 1961 and a Remington Fieldmaster .22 cal from 1970. Both are still in good shape.
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What, no lever in your poll? LOL All depends on the situation... I shoot bolts mostly for long stuff out on the prairie, even though their technically a slower action than a pump or a semi. But I push bush with a Marlin 45/70 . Don't forget that the 30-30 levergun has taken more deer than any other caliber.
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I prefer to use arrows and a bow, or snares and a throwing knife.
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depends on what you are hunting. if you are going after something that flies then i would recommend an autoloder. for something that is a little ways out there a bolt. depends on if you are trigger happy or not.
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Im all for bolt action, however Brownings BLR rifles are in my oppinion the only thing i would use other than a bolt action, My favorites for Bolt actions are Winchester model 70's, Tikka T3(BEST), and The Weatherby Mk 5. Savage bolt actions are great shooting but i kinda dislike the sloppyness. Pumps are good but the stuff remington puts out now have like synthetic components in the bolt systems. Buy older pumps if you buy and buy a cheap replacement synthetic stock(good rain gun). I know i write lenthy answers but i like to present the point. As for Autoloaders, maybe for things like varmints. Deer with them, prolly not. Semi-auto shotguns are great for pheasents and waterfowl though.
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I've hunted big game all around the world. Always used a bolt. Loaded my own ammunition. Did competition target shooting as a kid, one shot at a time. Bolt .22s. Great teacher. Couldn't imagine shooting big game with anything other than a bolt. If you focus and concentrate, it only takes one shot. Birds are another thing. Ducks, which require steel, call for powerful rounds and autoloaders help soak up some of that recoil. Upland game, a double (O/U). Handguns for plinking and plain fun. That's my preference.
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Depends. If you are expeienced with the weapon and can hit your target reliably, then it is a matter of preference based upon experience with the game you are hunting. If you are one of those people who think rapid fire is a substitute for control and accuracy of your shots, then it doesn't matter because you won't be able to hit your target anyway.
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