This question concerns the inherent accuracy between bolt actions and single shots. It would seem that single shots have the edge based on the simplicity of their design. Their are no actions to true, bolts to tweak, magazines to fret about OAL's and the like. Yet, we all might agree that reality doesn't support this. Both action designs seem to have their own demons to deal with. But, due to the simplicity of the single shot, is it easier to fine tune them based on the limited number of issues to resolve? Bolt actions on the other hand, have more "moving parts" and therefore more problems to deal with.
What are your thoughts?
I had four centerfire benchrest rifles, and all were bolt action, single shots.
Never saw one single shot lever gun on the circuit.
In Rimfire bencrest shooting, I have two Martini Mk II's that will hold their own in competition, but, ultimately, the winner's circle will have one of the custom rimfire single shot actions in it. I also have a Suhl 22 RF target rifle that will be very close to the winner's circle, but won't quite make it at the National level.
