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Pistol action Pros and cons
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<blockquote data-quote="dougm" data-source="post: 336967" data-attributes="member: 5372"><p>I prefer the bolt guns when consistant long range accuracy is most important. The drawback for me is that they don't lend themselves to easy off hand shooting if a quick shot is needed.</p><p></p><p>If I'm hunting in the woods, a break open with a 10-12 inch barrel in a large bore is my favorite.</p><p></p><p>If you are going to stay under 300 yards a light weight bolt gun in a midgrip design with a 15 inch barrel isn't too heavy and can be shot off hand if need be. With some practice you can get pretty good out 100 yards on large game. </p><p></p><p>I know a lot of people like the idea of having a repeater, but I don't think you can really come off recoil, work the bolt, and get back on the target for a really "fast" follow up shot. You might be faster than a guy with a single shot, but you will still most likely miss the opportunity for a second shot if it has to be a quick one. I'm not saying it can't be done, just saying that in reality having a single shot isn't really that much of a handicap.</p><p></p><p>I don't care for MOA's due to their grip design and finicky behavior when ejecting certain rounds. When I'm hunting, I want something I can depend on. I had, and I know of several people who have had issues with the consistant ejection of a fired case from a MOA.</p><p></p><p>I think the savage action route is the most cost effective. You can build a complete gun for under a grand if you want to. That gun will shoot too.</p><p>I like the XP's for midgrip designs and if I was doing it all again I'd go custom action and rear grip design.</p><p></p><p>Good luck in your choice</p><p></p><p>Doug</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dougm, post: 336967, member: 5372"] I prefer the bolt guns when consistant long range accuracy is most important. The drawback for me is that they don't lend themselves to easy off hand shooting if a quick shot is needed. If I'm hunting in the woods, a break open with a 10-12 inch barrel in a large bore is my favorite. If you are going to stay under 300 yards a light weight bolt gun in a midgrip design with a 15 inch barrel isn't too heavy and can be shot off hand if need be. With some practice you can get pretty good out 100 yards on large game. I know a lot of people like the idea of having a repeater, but I don't think you can really come off recoil, work the bolt, and get back on the target for a really "fast" follow up shot. You might be faster than a guy with a single shot, but you will still most likely miss the opportunity for a second shot if it has to be a quick one. I'm not saying it can't be done, just saying that in reality having a single shot isn't really that much of a handicap. I don't care for MOA's due to their grip design and finicky behavior when ejecting certain rounds. When I'm hunting, I want something I can depend on. I had, and I know of several people who have had issues with the consistant ejection of a fired case from a MOA. I think the savage action route is the most cost effective. You can build a complete gun for under a grand if you want to. That gun will shoot too. I like the XP's for midgrip designs and if I was doing it all again I'd go custom action and rear grip design. Good luck in your choice Doug [/QUOTE]
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