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If you can only have ONE rifle to fill all your rifle shooting needs, what is your favorite action type

Single Shot
Pump
Lever
Bolt
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tombogan03884

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Favorite Rifle action type
« on: November 18, 2009, 05:50:30 PM »
Like in the pistol question this question should be self explanatory. I like semi auto rifles, but my shot gun is a pump, that way I don't have to worry whether I have light or heavy loads, it feeds them all for a rifle, If I had to choose just one I would probably go with bolt action since there are fewer things that can go wrong.
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Re: Favorite Rifle action type
« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2009, 06:30:35 PM »
Bolt for me as well.  Simple works for me too.  Probably .308 with stock iron sights.  No glass, nothing to need batteries for or break or fog up...  Good for just about anything on this continent.
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Re: Favorite Rifle action type
« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2009, 08:00:19 PM »
I voted bolt too. It's what I started out shooting and what I'm used to, 30.06 open sights.
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Re: Favorite Rifle action type
« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2009, 08:10:52 PM »
I had to go with the Simi Auto. After nearly a 100 years it's a proven design.  8)
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Re: Favorite Rifle action type
« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2009, 09:28:57 PM »
I'm surprised that lever action is not doing better, the only reason I picked bolt over that is price.
There were 3 things that disqualified Semi Auto for me, Price, increased number of parts, and most require magazines that can be lost or damaged. single shot, something like an Encore would be doable,but expensive if you include  multiple barrels (.223, 308, 12Ga. and 45 blackpowder) an SKS for Semi auto, bolt actions come in every rifle caliber you can imagine but I would try to stick with 7.62 X51 or 8MM, Lever action I would choose the Savage model 99 in 308 with the rotary magazine they came out with 110 years ago you are not limited in bullet choice like with a tube magazine.
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Re: Favorite Rifle action type
« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2009, 10:22:40 PM »
Most of my rifles, just like most of my pistols, are semi-auto. I like 'em and they work pretty good.
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Re: Favorite Rifle action type
« Reply #6 on: November 18, 2009, 10:59:56 PM »
My shotguns are all pump action.  My first centerfire rifle was a pre 64 Winchester 94 30-30. It's a classic that I love.  My second centerfire rifle was a Remington Model 7 in .308 with iron sights and a scope.  I prefer to always have iron sights available.  I have had all the actions listed except for a pump centerfire rifle although I have had pump action .22s.  Not really sure which action I like the best.  They all have their place and I guess a lot depends on personal preference and the job at hand. 
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Re: Favorite Rifle action type
« Reply #7 on: November 18, 2009, 11:16:34 PM »
Bolt action......cause that's how I roll.   ;)

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Re: Favorite Rifle action type
« Reply #8 on: November 19, 2009, 07:30:20 AM »
Oddly, I voted for a lever action. If I could only have one rifle, it would be a 30-30 lever action. I've never owned one and don't plan on buying one either. But that's because I CAN have more than one, a bolt .270 for hunting and an AR for SD. If I had to go with just one though, a 30-30 would be quick enough to be reasonable for SD and good enough or hunting on the east coast. Factor in simplicity, low cost, and easily available ammo and its hard to beat.
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Re: Favorite Rifle action type
« Reply #9 on: November 19, 2009, 11:03:51 AM »
Quote from: fightingquaker13 on November 19, 2009, 07:30:20 AM
Oddly, I voted for a lever action. If I could only have one rifle, it would be a 30-30 lever action. I've never owned one and don't plan on buying one either. But that's because I CAN have more than one, a bolt .270 for hunting and an AR for SD. If I had to go with just one though, a 30-30 would be quick enough to be reasonable for SD and good enough or hunting on the east coast. Factor in simplicity, low cost, and easily available ammo and its hard to beat.
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I'm surprised by you FQ, I expected it would be the CAS/SASS guy's singing the leverguns praises.
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