Well spoken Smith357.

MG357, given today's technology and finances to acquire this precision accuracy, you can find semi-automatic rifles that can easily shoot on par with bolt action rifles to the point that most of these rifles will out shoot the shooters skill level.

Here are some links that may help better answer your bolt vs semi question. Remember that you will always find different opinions out there just as in the age old Ford vs Chevy debate of what is best. Good luck, and remember there are always a snake oil salesman out there to separate you from hard earned money, so do your homework.



Regards,
Brent