orienteeer
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got money in my pocket!!!
most accurate semi-auto or bolt action rifle?
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Most accurate in what price range? Most accurate deer rifle, elk rifle, or varmit rifle? Most accurate target rifle for up to 300 yards, or up to 1,000 yards? Need much more info, and then it really comes down to each persons personal experiences and opinions. You'll never nail down a specific answer.
denton
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How much accuracy do you need?
Out of my little Kel-Tek SU16C, I get 1-1.5" five shot groups at 100. That's plenty for jackrabbits, for coyotes out to 200+ yards, skunks, and breaking small rocks.
Out of my bolt action 223, I get 5/8" groups with indistinguishable results on the aforementioned targets.
My $165 bolt action 30-30 gives 2" groups, and the main difference is that it gives more spectacular results when breaking rocks.
Accuracy is good. But accuracy costs money. If you are target shooting at 600 yards, you may need a bull barrel and you may want to spend the money. If you are not doing something like that, it's just money down the drain and extra weight to carry around. Get something that you'll enjoy using, and use it a lot.
Out of my little Kel-Tek SU16C, I get 1-1.5" five shot groups at 100. That's plenty for jackrabbits, for coyotes out to 200+ yards, skunks, and breaking small rocks.
Out of my bolt action 223, I get 5/8" groups with indistinguishable results on the aforementioned targets.
My $165 bolt action 30-30 gives 2" groups, and the main difference is that it gives more spectacular results when breaking rocks.
Accuracy is good. But accuracy costs money. If you are target shooting at 600 yards, you may need a bull barrel and you may want to spend the money. If you are not doing something like that, it's just money down the drain and extra weight to carry around. Get something that you'll enjoy using, and use it a lot.
Steel Horse Rider
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Most guns are inherently more accurate than their operator.
TenRingGuns.com
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How much you wanna spend? That's where you need to start.
The competition is fierce and most bolt action rifles now are guaranteed to shoot excellent groups (1"+or-) right out of the box.
The competition is fierce and most bolt action rifles now are guaranteed to shoot excellent groups (1"+or-) right out of the box.
GuysModel94
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Steel Horse: Your answer brought a chuckle out of me, gotta love truth and honesty together!!
adelbridge
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It takes a lot of practice to get consistently good and when you get to that level you are going to develop preferences in actions, barrels, calibers, loadings, triggers, optics etc. Bottom line is when you develop the skill set and knowledge base to shoot sub MOA consistently you wont need the original post answered.
There are a handful of bolt action store bought rifles that promise 1 moa or better for less than $700. I have a Remington 7400 that shoots 1 moa with corelokts. Tolerances are so good on most modern bolt guns that you should expect 1 moa or better with or without guarantee. You can buy a Weatherby Vanguard S2 for about $450 with a sub moa guarantee. You could probably pick up a Marlin X7 for $330 and it will shoot MOA. With me I will go out and shoot 40 rounds and when everything comes together I might have 2-3 sub MOA 5 shot groups with factory ammo. You can spend a whole bunch of money but 70% of it come down to practice.
There are a handful of bolt action store bought rifles that promise 1 moa or better for less than $700. I have a Remington 7400 that shoots 1 moa with corelokts. Tolerances are so good on most modern bolt guns that you should expect 1 moa or better with or without guarantee. You can buy a Weatherby Vanguard S2 for about $450 with a sub moa guarantee. You could probably pick up a Marlin X7 for $330 and it will shoot MOA. With me I will go out and shoot 40 rounds and when everything comes together I might have 2-3 sub MOA 5 shot groups with factory ammo. You can spend a whole bunch of money but 70% of it come down to practice.
velvethunter
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With the limited info in your post, I have to assume you are relatively new to shooting, since anyone with experience would know much more info is needed for a recommendation. While the best answer is probably for you to buy a good 22 and go shooting, I assume that's not the advice you seek. So to keep it foolproof for a beginner, go buy a savage lrpv in 223 with a 9 twist, some 69gr federal gold medal, and shoot ...a lot. No muss, no fuss, and if you get to the point that this rifle is not accurate enough for you, you will be the one answering questions, not asking them 
USSR
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Just look at any rifle competition in which both are allowed and speed is not a factor, and you will have your answer.
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NeuseRvrRat
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not sure why folks even bother to reply to threads like these
Art Eatman
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orienteer, start over with some carefully-thought-out ideas as to what is your intended use for any rifle. Give us something we can work with.
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