Originally posted by ZeroKills
50. cal cause its a much better gun then a bolt action could ever hope to be.
Actually you will find a bolt action of the same caliber has greater accuracy at distance. This is due in part to the fact that none of the gas pressure is being used to blow back the action. You can dispute this all you like, but I own a ruger mini 14, and a bolt action varmint rifle both fire the .223. In a fire fight certainly I would prefer the mini 14, but for long range shots (like calling coyotes across a field) it doesn't touch the bolt action. Give me a bolt action sniper rifle over a spray and pray any day.