pigeon street Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 will be getting a .22lr later this year if my FEO sayes yes But what is your preferance,bolt action or semi auto? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAULT Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 bolt action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon street Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 bolt action Why? is the BA better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAULT Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 you dont have problems with jammed rounds imho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaedra1106 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Depends what you want it for, if it's a "working" gun then a bolt action is a bit more reliable and easier to clean/service. Semi-Autos vary in quality and some can be a real pain to strip and clean, not saying there's anything wrond with them as I'm getting a GSG-5 SD but that's just for indoor target and plinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon street Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Depends what you want it for, if it's a "working" gun then a bolt action is a bit more reliable and easier to clean/service. Semi-Autos vary in quality and some can be a real pain to strip and clean, not saying there's anything wrond with them as I'm getting a GSG-5 SD but that's just for indoor target and plinking Just for Rabbits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Bolt action More robust, reliable and accurate. Some semis can be made to be quite accurate, if you throw a lot of money at them, a bolt action like a CZ, possibly with a £12 trigger kit, will shoot ragged one hole groups at a surprising range, right out of the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 CZ bolt action, simple gun, bad for bunnies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Bolt action, without hesitation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxon88 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 cz 452 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 (edited) Bolt for sure, but it keeps going through my mind to get a semi as well. God knows why I have never found a need for one, perhaps it's just more fun making your coke can dance with one! Edited February 19, 2011 by Dekers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artschool Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 bolt action. have a look at the sako quad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustem Dave Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 will be getting a .22lr later this year if my FEO sayes yes But what is your preferance,bolt action or semi auto? I had a ruger 10/22 jammed constantley,kept it clean bought several new mags made no difference bought a bolt action instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootthewabbit Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 (edited) Bolt action all the way mate, me mate has a Ruger semi auto(32 shot mag) and is regularly getting jammed! But its fun when there is a few Bunnies about. But a bit like the wild west with all the O'Sheas Edited February 19, 2011 by shootthewabbit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cossygun Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Bolt action for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitloop Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 i have both bolt for bunnys and semi for plinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 +1 with fruit loop, semis are great for using up old ammo, unless you spend A LOT of money eliminating the clatter, and inaccuracy issues. If you are culling live animals, then bolt action everytime. When you have your new rf try as many different types of ammo through it that you can easily get, it will favour one or two brands and will be considerably more accurate with those than all the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 I've had bolt actions in various calibres, and as most of the guys say, if you want a reliable, accurate gun, go for a CZ452 or something like that. BUT... I've now got a Ruger 10/22 semi auto, and it's a lot of fun I think the perception with unreliable semi autos is true to a point, but if you find an ammo that cycles the bolt well (Eley subs are superb in mine), is accurate (Again, Eleys are very good), and you can get a good supply of... That's the key. Remember the likes of Ruger 10/22 are just so easily worked-on. Even for someone like me . A simple 2 or 3 mods, and it will be improved greatly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonstool Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 (edited) I love my 10/22 for rabbits - it's bomb proof >-> rock-n-roll >-> BUT >=> but - some ammo has a wax coating that makes the rounds 'gum up' ... esp. the sub-sonic stuff = simples - wipe it before loading the mag. It's light, short (nice for a vehicle) and if you get the after-marker parts = quiet A fairly cheap 6 x 42 scope is more than good enough for bunnies if you learn to be quiet ! ! I had a ruger 10/22 jammed constantley,kept it clean bought several new mags made no difference bought a bolt action instead Edited February 20, 2011 by pigeonstool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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