For accuracy a Bolt action wins over a lever action rifle hands down.
But what about reliability, maintainability, ease of use/operation? If you were going into the boonies, couldn't take any cleaning gear, might be there for a while and your rifle would be your main means of acquiring food and protection which would you take, a lever gun or a bolt action? Why?
But what about reliability, maintainability, ease of use/operation? If you were going into the boonies, couldn't take any cleaning gear, might be there for a while and your rifle would be your main means of acquiring food and protection which would you take, a lever gun or a bolt action? Why?