Bolt action or semi-auto for deer

[Alan]

I'm old school, use a bolt action. My buddy uses an AR-10. We argue about it every season. He says quick follow-up shots matter. I say one good shot is all you need. What do you guys actually hunt with?

 

[WIlliams_shoots]

I hunt bolt guns cause they are accurate and one good shot usually settles the argument.

 

[nksmfamjp]

Bolt guns are light, simple and easy in the field. The modern sporting rifle is fine, but at a higher weight and lower performance. The rapid shot capability is rarely usable.

 

[Longwalk]

I hunt with flintlock or percussion longrifles.

 

[Deleted member 30]

Bolt gun here, and they have wood stocks. I'm not into the "black" rifles.

 

[nksmfamjp]

Bolt gun here, and they have wood stocks. I'm not into the "black" rifles.

Do you hunt in Ohio like that? I ask because I have hunted some nasty downpours in Ohio.

 

[Dstegjas]

I agree with the “One shot is all you need” theory. That’s why I hunted with a T/C Contender pistol for over 25 years. A few years ago I switched to a lever action rifle. A Marlin 1894 in 44 magnum. Yes, that does give me a follow up shot if I need it. So far it hasn’t been needed.

 

[Jim Mayo]

Bolt SML

 

[Loader]

I agree with the “One shot is all you need” theory. That’s why I hunted with a T/C Contender pistol for over 25 years. A few years ago I switched to a lever action rifle. A Marlin 1894 in 44 magnum. Yes, that does give me a follow up shot if I need it. So far it hasn’t been needed.

Agreed, as of late, I use a matchlock

 

[Deleted member 30]

Do you hunt in Ohio like that? I ask because I have hunted some nasty downpours in Ohio.

I actually don't use a rifle when i hunt in Ohio (other than varmints) , my Ohio hunting has always been with a bow. Deer gun season in Ohio is a little too crowded for me in the places I've hunted.