Single-shot rifle?

[Northman]

The classical "sniper" in the olden days usually just fired once maybe twice before they moved on. In the modern day "target rich" enviorment high capacity magazines or semi-automatic rifles are preferd.

Just a silly question, would you build a "sniper" rifle ( should I just say Target rifle? ) on a single shot action? And use it as your main rifle?

 

[The Mechanic]

Re: Single-shot rifle?

No. Why? Since you have the ability to, why not take advantage of a magazine?

 

[E3C3H3O3]

Re: Single-shot rifle?

if you are just plinking away at targets, why not

 

[roggom]

Re: Single-shot rifle?

F-class

 

[speedracer]

Re: Single-shot rifle?

I would have to agree with The Mechanic no one ever complained about their rifle having too much capability. However the opposite is often true see Remington 40X B owners.

 

[Shortdraw]

Re: Single-shot rifle?

I have several single shot rifles and it doesn't bother me shooting or hunting. I don't compete in tactical competitions though.

 

[Wannashootit]

Re: Single-shot rifle?

I've always wondered why almost all custom actions for competition are single shot.
Is it because the receiver is more rigid?

 

[mpmilton]

Re: Single-shot rifle?

If it fits your needs then why not? Everyone on the Hide doesn't do the exact same shooting so everyone doesn't need the same exact setup. It's much wiser to build a rifle based on your specific utility rather than whats the most tacticool thing on the Hide.

 

[kraigWY]

Re: Single-shot rifle?

For my Any-sight/any rifle and iron-sight/any rifle 1000 yard matches I build asingle shot Model 70 in 300 WM.

It has a foam where the feeding ramp would be, just lay the round in close the bolt.

I haven't seen a reason for a mag for this rifle, but if you want to, just lay the next round in and let her rip. Its really quite fast. Smoother then a prom queen's thighs.