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What is your favorite Bolt action to shoot an AQT with?

Started by Shadow870, October 07, 2026, 05:06:56 PM

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Shadow870

October 07, 2026, 05:06:56 PM
Earlier this year I decided to try and AQT with my Savage 93R in .17HRM. I shot a 234 on the first try and I was amazed at how much fun it was. Since then I have tried with 2 different center fire rifles. A Ruger ranch in .223 (Takes AR mags) and a bergara B-14 in 6.5CM (AICS mags). However, I could not break 200 with either. The Ruger was very difficult to shoot because of how rough the bolt is. The bergara was better, but at .90 a rnd I kind of wanna go back to .223 for now.

Anyway, what center fire bolt actions do you guys like and or recommend I try next. Thanks.
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floydf

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October 07, 2026, 05:43:46 PM Last Edit: October 07, 2026, 05:47:05 PM by floydf
Ruger gen 1 scout (gunsite) in 308.  Right handed rifle shoot left handed, with a forward mounted scope, reach over the top with the left hand to run the bolt.  A blast. 
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DEH

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October 07, 2026, 07:30:10 PM
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codyClemonade

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October 07, 2026, 07:42:31 PM
The only one I've tried with- suppressed Savage Mk II in 22LR at RFKD. Line boss called cease fire (early) while I was still shooting stage 4 because he couldn't hear it going off from ~50ft away.

Catch-10-22

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October 07, 2026, 08:45:09 PM
I have two CZ 455s (22LR) with iron sights that are a fun AQT challenge.

I have qualified multiple times with a 455 Scout with a rear Tech Sight. Hard though and reflected in my scores.

And qualified 200 yard RKD (and Morgan's Shingle several times) with a 455 Military Trainer with stock sights.

Have also qualified multiple times with a Savage MK II with a scope. That is less of a challenge.

Haven't tried with a bolt action Centerfire yet.

Gus

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October 08, 2026, 02:27:04 PM
For rimfire I have an Anschutz Achiever with Walther sights. Have qualified many times with this rifle in 25m and 200 yd KD AQTs.

For centerfire I like my Bergara HMR in .308. This was the rifle I used at my first KD in Talkeetna, AK.

Both are magazine fed, operate very smoothly and are as accurate as you can hold them.

Gus
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