semi auto vs bolt

[mbaerg]

Im looking to purchase a precision rifle that I might also take hunting with me once a year..

I'm trying to decide if I want the semi auto GAP 10 (GAprecision.com) or the bolt M24. Both are capable of at least .5 MOA.

Please share with me your opinions on which one you'd prefer to have and why.

Give me some pros and cons.

Thank you!

[CobraRed]

Where are you buying a M24? Or do you just mean a R700 platform, or do you mean the 5R which uses the M24 barrel style?

Also, is the GAP 10 rated at .5moa from GAP? Or it just has shot a .5 before, and thus online forums have deemed it a .5MOA battle rifle?

Because if just the fact that it's been done before makes the standard I'm guessing the 5R is (has been before) a 1/8-1/4moa rifle?

[CobraRed]

Also are we saying $2500-3000 + optics to spend on either, or $2500-3000 vs $1100?

[CK_32]

I personally favor the GAP 10 but from how they look I'm sure they are pretty heavy for hunting. So for that I'd opt for a bolt gun.


But I'd love a GAP10. Been trying to have one built for a few years but keep spending the funds else where.

[NapalmCheese]

If you're really only going to take it out hunting maybe once a year, just pick the one with the action type you prefer shooting.

I've personally found that a light recoiling semi-auto is nice for range shooting because you don't have to 're-settle in' to the rifle after each round; but I'm no award winning sharp shooter, and neither of those aforementioned rifles is light recoiling IMO.

[mbaerg]

Where are you buying a M24? Or do you just mean a R700 platform, or do you mean the 5R which uses the M24 barrel style?

Also, is the GAP 10 rated at .5moa from GAP? Or it just has shot a .5 before, and thus online forums have deemed it a .5MOA battle rifle?

Because if just the fact that it's been done before makes the standard I'm guessing the 5R is (has been before) a 1/8-1/4moa rifle?

Fair enough, I watched a GAP rep shoot the GAP on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoH0IytAFXw.


And 2,500 + optics

[smittty]

Im looking to purchase a precision rifle that I might also take hunting with me once a year..

I'm trying to decide if I want the semi auto GAP 10 (GAprecision.com) or the bolt M24. Both are capable of at least .5 MOA.

Please share with me your opinions on which one you'd prefer to have and why.

Give me some pros and cons.

Thank you!

Both of those guns would be very heavy to carry for hunting. I wouldn't want to carry either if you paid me!

Are you sure you wouldn't want a lighter weight rifle that would carry better for hunting but still perform well at the target range?

[Fjold]

Both of those guns would be very heavy to carry for hunting. I wouldn't want to carry either if you paid me!

Are you sure you wouldn't want a lighter weight rifle that would carry better for hunting but still perform well at the target range?

He's looking for a target rifle that he can take hunting once a year.

[You-Two]

Get the range toy that you think you'll like the most. Get a hunting rifle for your hunting trips. A decent budget hunting rig w/ scope can be had for less than $500. Look at Savage, Marlin, Ruger, etc. You'll appreciate having the right tool for the job.

[mbaerg]

Ok let me be more specific.

Getting an actual m24 is out of my price range.. What I'm most concerned with is having the 5r barreling. I was thinking of maybe getting the rem 5r milspec and adding a couple upgrades including a jewell trigger, over sized bolt knob, muzzle brake, and put a 1k vortex scope on it. Either that or the GAP.

[CK_32]

If your going to build to the caliber of a GAP or try to match it always just go GAP. Each part is fit by a PRO and actually FIT not just screwed and pieced together if you did a home build.

But not everyone like my self has $4k to drop in one sitting. So building may be the only option. But if you can drop that much go full build ready custom. Especially from GAP who knows what they are doing. Not all actually MANY smiths aren't able to do what gap can usually at even more than GAP would cost.


Either way I vote GAP. As for which one I still think bolt gun for your use but the AR is cooler IMO.

[mbaerg]

If your going to build to the caliber of a GAP or try to match it always just go GAP. Each part is fit by a PRO and actually FIT not just screwed and pieced together if you did a home build.

But not everyone like my self has $4k to drop in one sitting. So building may be the only option. But if you can drop that much go full build ready custom. Especially from GAP who knows what they are doing. Not all actually MANY smiths aren't able to do what gap can usually at even more than GAP would cost.


Either way I vote GAP. As for which one I still think bolt gun for your use but the AR is cooler IMO.

Yeah I agree, if Im going to do a build then I should keep my day job and let the experts do the fitting which is what Id be paying for with GAP

[donw]

don't know much about an M24 but i do know you can purchase a Savage model 12 that's VERY capable right out of the box for less than $600.00. and there are more like it available.

generally speaking...the tighter the groups you want, at farther distances...the more you gotta get into yer wallet.

i had a Savage 12, in .308 win. set up for long range target and it weighed in at 14 lbs; not something you'd want to tote around hunting.

[Hairball]

I guess the next obvious question is "what do you intend on hunting" and what area do you normally hunt in. Are we talking short range heavy brush stuff or wide open land for pronghorns type of hunting. The sad truth is, and others may agree, you can either buy a good rifle designed around target shooting or a good hunting rifle designed for limited use but there is seldom a selection that does both equally well. Kind of a game of give and take. Heavier on the range is good for target shooting but no so much hiking across the prairie looking for game. Lighter rifle is good for hunting as you may only be pulling the trigger a few times but can be a real PITA after a full day at the range shooting 100-150 rounds. JMHO, spend the money on the target setup and go lower retail on the hunting rig.

[vliberatore]

JMHO, spend the money on the target setup and go lower retail on the hunting rig.

That's exactly what I did