Are semi autos less powerful than a bolt action?

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squirrelsniper

Discussion Starter · Feb 20, 2010 (Edited)

Im sorry i keep asking so many questions about this rifle!I heard that semi autos are less powerful than a bolt action.Is this true?
Browning BAR 7mm Rem Mag.

Edit:Sorry i didnt know.i wont do it again!

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Rubberduck

· #3 · Feb 20, 2010

No they are not less powerful. They do generally have less recoil than a bolt action because they use some of the spent gases to cycle the action.

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