I've fired both a bolt-action and a semi-auto, and I have to side with semi-auto. They're fairly accurate, fast(er), and have BIGGER CLIPS. If I have to reaload a bolt-action twice in the time I have to reload a semi once, I'm probably gonna end up dead or worse. Also, one thing I havn'e seen mentioned yet is the fact that although bolt's can hurt. The higher caliber means more stopping power, but why bother if a smaller caliber semi can get the same results?I can fire an SKS all day, as opposed to a hunting rifle which I can only fire for a few hours. Call me soft, but I know my limits. Also green, if we see anything like Reident Evil, then I owe you some boots.

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" A Remington Model 700 bolt action sniper rifle is good for, well, sniping. It has a high caliber round and can pierce the skull pretty well.

For instance, a .22 pistol seems like a horrible choice, due to it's low power and range, but close range, it is perfect. It has just enough power to enter, but not enough to leave, ricocheting around within the skull cavity, shredding the brain. A perfect weapon used by assassins and a useful sidearm to consider. But, it all depends on, as stated before, your situation."

First of all, the Remington 700 comes in a ton of calibers, they all have their uses and abilities.

2nd of all, there is no evidence of this "ricocheting or shredding of the brain". It is far from a perfect weapon, and while its used by Hit men and assassins, its more because its a really easy gun to silence and conceal.

penetration and transfer of energy are your primary concerns, a narrow bullet may go really fast, but it has little weight and has less energy to transfer. Also a big consideration is what the bullet does once it hits, does it go in and out? does it shatter the bones it hits? does it send a wave of shock through the target's tissue?

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the other thing i'd like to point out is there are instances of wood stocks and foregrips starting to smoke because of excessive heat.

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