Intrinsic accuracy; single shot vs repeater

[LHSmith]

Why is it common perception that a stiffer action is better?

Could it be that "back in the day" sleeved XP's were the ones setting all the BR records and very often the action listed in the win column?

 

[bheadboy]

i have a problem being worried about the "flex" in an action and the SCOPE movement, the cartridge is already fired, and the bullet moving, sighting is before the trigger pull

Bob

 

[Dusty Stevens]

They give more area to bed and glue in

 

[Alex Wheeler]

Why is it common perception that a stiffer action is better?

Could it be that "back in the day" sleeved XP's were the ones setting all the BR records and very often the action listed in the win column?

Did the sleeve make the difference?

 

[Dusty Stevens]

It sure gave em a solid bedding area to glue in

 

[Alex Wheeler]

It sure gave em a solid bedding area to glue in

Sure did.

 

[dennisinaz]

Do any disciplines allow repeaters but they are not commonly used?

 

[Sniper338]

Food for thought i havent seen any one mention yet... if a strong action was required why are there action manufacturers making aluminum actions like a kelby action? Obviously a stainless steel action is not always required... even with aluminum actions guys use straight barrel contours on them..

 

[Dusty Stevens]

it holds the trigger in the right position. Gotta be strong enough to do that

 

[LHSmith]

Do any disciplines allow repeaters but they are not commonly used?

Hunter Class Score by rule requires "a magazine.....capable of holding two or more loaded rounds of ammunition." Never seen a HC competitor shoot anything but single shot.

 

[JRS]

Food for thought i havent seen any one mention yet... if a strong action was required why are there action manufacturers making aluminum actions like a kelby action? Obviously a stainless steel action is not always required... even with aluminum actions guys use straight barrel contours on them..

Is there a reason you might think aluminum actions aren't strong?

 

[jbhotrod]

Think about it for a second....

IMO, its not so much the magazine cutout in the action, as it is the magazine cutout in the stock. You could take a worked over R700 repeater, put it in a single shot BR stock, and itrt should have the ability to win with the right barrel and capable shooter.

As someone else said, the chamber job is more important(as is finding a great barrel).