Any bolt-action fans?

[martys511]

I'm looking for a mid-range bolt gun that shoots impressively at 400 yards. What’s your must-have for deer hunting? Any lesser-known picks that you’d recommend?

 

[Spikedriver]

Honestly, if you want a gun that's really good at 400 you're gonna have to spend some money. If you buy a Savage Axis it'll be a crap shoot whether or not it shoots that well. If it were up to me I'd probably get a Tikka or a Weatherby.

The honest truth is that under field conditions most of us have no business shooting 400 yards at a deer anyway. Get closer...

 

[BigG]

Hard to beat a Tikka for mid range price gun. Many cartridges will work on deer at four hundred and in. Question is, Can the shooter get the shot placement to do the job.

 

[Old Hickory]

My Ruger American gen 2 Ranch 5.56 fills my needs for varmints.

 

[Marine63]

I have amany bolt guns that are really accurate and a joy to shoot. To name a few, Ruger 77 22-250, Remington 700 223 Heavy, Remington 300 mag, Remington 700 30-06, Savage Axis ll 30-06, Savage Axis 350 Legend, Ruger 77/22 mag, Marlin 783 22mag and several 22's of different manufacturer that are all fun. I also enjoy semi autos but for me personally, bolt action and lever rifles are just the most enjoyable. Shoot straight and have a great day.

 

[Old Hickory]

Keeping your bolt action rifles is a very good idea. Semi action rifles will have problems before a bolt action rifle will. A couple of my semi auto rifles developed problems and I was able to fall back on my bolt actions.