22LR S/A vs B/A

[adam1 2]

Just out of curiosity for your bunny bashing what do you prefer, bolt action or semi auto and why. I can see the obvious points I.E for the S/A quick shot sucsession but against it the possibility of jams ( do they happen much? ), but what else is there to be taken into account, and please state what you use and if you are tempted to change.

Adam

[dogs-n-natives 1,182]

Good question mate... I started with the bolt action, and soon became very fast at re-loading, but on buying a 10/22 i found it to be quicker still, and much more fun, as long as its kept very clean it will do most of the night without jamming.

For solid reliability id say the bolt action wins, but for sheer speed in hectic situations then id say the semi-auto wins.

[The one 8,503]

I like my bolt action i think its more accurate and im pretty fast with it and i catch the ejected bullets in my hand and pop them in my pocket and i dont think i could do that with a semi auto ?

[Fishslayer 10]

Bolt actions are more accurate, mechanically reliable and easier to clean.

 

They also prevent 'spray-and-pray' syndrome which affects many semiauto shooters.

 

Cheers,

Mark

[waidmann 105]

i opted for ba as the safety issue( one up the spout all the time) is a bit of a problem with me. i think the firing pin safety is more secure( as opposed to trigger safety on most/some sa).

 

spray and pray is something i do not like also,but this is a problem with the shooter and not the rifle imo.

bolt repeating can be fast and without taking it out of alighnment.

i prefer a ba and always have( mauser 98 system has never failed me).

personal preferance i guess.

[Deker 3,478]

Bolt actions are more accurate, mechanically reliable and easier to clean.

 

They also prevent 'spray-and-pray' syndrome which affects many semiauto shooters.

 

Cheers,

Mark

 

pretty much what I was going to say.......

[cyclonebri1 8]

Semi auto has no real advantage other than the fun factor.

 

We all shoot because we like the l shooting lifestyle, not because we think farmers are hard done to,and should be given a helping hand.

 

Bolt action is the way to go if you want a working tool, but many havea semi auto in .22 because it is the only calibre you can get one in?, and when fitted with a 25 shot banana mag we can playaction man/rambo legally.

 

Am I wrong?

 

 

Edited to say it's a very good way to get shut of surplus/dodgy 22 ammo

 

Can I ask if anyone has or has ever had a Heckler and Koch .22 semi auto?, MP5 lookalike if I recall?

 

Bought one many years ago but the deal fell through and I never got the gun. Allways wondered what it would have been like to shoot

Edited September 26, 2009 by cyclonebri1

[Fishslayer 10]

Semi auto has no real advantage other than the fun factor.

 

Can I ask if anyone has or has ever had a Heckler and Koch .22 semi auto?, MP5 lookalike if I recall?

 

Bought one many years ago but the deal fell through and I never got the gun. Allways wondered what it would have been like to shoot

 

You can't dismiss the fun factor!

 

Although what is funner (excuse my colonial english ) is a lever action .22. Anyone who grew up watching 'The Rifleman' can appreciate this!

 

I've shot the H&K MP5 in 9mm and .308 and was underwhelmed. The trigger pull and ergonomics just did not fit me. They have reputations of being excellent assault weapons, but I'm a hunter.

 

Cheers,

Mark

[waidmann 105]

you can get semi auto in most caliber,often used( and frowned upon in germany as" full harvester") on driven boar and deer.

 

the plinking factor of semi auto rifles may well appeal to some,and good on them.i want a rifle that shoots and is safe in every day use ( admitted this is a case of getting used to the weapon.never relying on the safety catch anyway etc). i have had lots of experiance with semi/automatic weapons but find the bolt action preferable.

 

fishslayer,i have used the hk mp5 and found it fun( pulled up a bit,but most do on full auto )

i doubt the 9mm para would be much use as a hunting cal though ( i used it in my walther pistol for boar in thick bush).

i guess in texas you have a more liberal approach to firearms than here all for it!

atb

[harrygrey382 1]

aren't you forgetting lever actions? Very american I know - but if you get a good one accuracy is plenty good enough for 100+ yard rabbiting. Rate of fire is plenty quicker than a bolter, maybe not up to a frantic bit of semi auto trigger pulling, but aimed shots I'd say it'd rival the semi...

[adam1 2]

MMM, a pretty conclusive answer then taking an over view of all the replys thanks all

[Fishslayer 10]

Just to be complete, pump .22s have a high fun factor. I've got an old Remington 572 topped with an equally old cheap Tasco scope. Accuracy is about that of a semiauto. Bitch to clean.

 

If I were to buy a .22 today, it would be a bolt action Marlin 981T.

An advantage, in my eyes, is the tubular magazine. In contrast to detachable box mags, it has a larger capacity and cannot be misplaced.

If they made it in stainless, it would be the perfect .22.

 

Cheers,

Mark

[RicW 67]

Just to be complete, pump .22s have a high fun factor. I've got an old Remington 572 topped with an equally old cheap Tasco scope. Accuracy is about that of a semiauto. Bitch to clean.

 

If I were to buy a .22 today, it would be a bolt action Marlin 981T.

An advantage, in my eyes, is the tubular magazine. In contrast to detachable box mags, it has a larger capacity and cannot be misplaced.

If they made it in stainless, it would be the perfect .22.

 

Cheers,

Mark

 

Mark -

Can you fit a mod with a tubular magazine? Just out of interest?

Ta,

Ric

Edited September 28, 2009 by RicW

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can't think of having much more fun than plinking a rabbit at 100+ yards in the prone position with one shot from a well tuned bolt action.

[Fishslayer 10]

Just to be complete, pump .22s have a high fun factor. I've got an old Remington 572 topped with an equally old cheap Tasco scope. Accuracy is about that of a semiauto. Bitch to clean.

 

If I were to buy a .22 today, it would be a bolt action Marlin 981T.

An advantage, in my eyes, is the tubular magazine. In contrast to detachable box mags, it has a larger capacity and cannot be misplaced.

If they made it in stainless, it would be the perfect .22.

 

Cheers,

Mark

 

Mark -

Can you fit a mod with a tubular magazine? Just out of interest?

Ta,

Ric

 

Ric,

I have no idea.

Moderators are very tightly regulated here (Federal license, background check, $200 fee, etc...) AND are illegal to use when hunting (the exception is non-game animals like predators and hogs).

Cheers,

Mark