Bolt action vs. semi automatic vs. full automatic

[VonMudra]

You guys do realize that the semi-autos are just as long ranged and accurate as the bolt action, right?  What makes the bolt action 'feel' more accurate is the subconcious fact that you gotta reload after each shot, and duly you take more time setting up the shot.

[Kurb King]

Overall I prefer bolt action, I have better luck hitting targets at long and medium range with a bolt for some reason.  But it depends on the situation, I always feel kind of vulnerable if I have to clear any buildings with only a bold action.

[Sander93]

I personally prefer semi automatic over bolt action because you're not instantly screwed if you miss in close range combat. My favorite rifle would be the M1 Carbine, because I like the thing and it has the qualities of a rifle and submachinegun in one. Same for StG44.

[Alakazou]

I love all, because I try to be polyvalent and I love to play all weapons. But I have some difficulty with the g43, but the m1 is great

[phillip]

Depends on ping.

<100 Any gun will do
100-200 Full Auto
200+ only Piats

[luftwaffe.be]

I have no preference really, although IMHO the current bold rifles fire a bit too fast, making the semi vs bolt advantage marginal ...

Main advantage is it stays in ironsights, so in house clearing or short range they're much better. Their advantage isn't much if any at long range, as intended.

hehe, only noticed it now that you say it

[Steel_Lion_FIN]

Depends on target range, map type and wether i can spawn with the kit.

You guys do realize that the semi-autos are just as long ranged and accurate as the bolt action, right?  What makes the bolt action 'feel' more accurate is the subconcious fact that you gotta reload after each shot, and duly you take more time setting up the shot.

^^this

It also depends on how I'm doing. I try assault kit first, and if it seems that I'm good with it, I keep it. Sten FTW! BUT when it comes to rifle-caliber weapons, I prefer select-fire and bolt-action. Can't hit shit with BAR, but Bren and FG42.. oh boy. If i have to choose between G43 and the Garand, I'll choose the Garand. For some reason I can't hit anything with G43.

[Jobabb Jobabbsen]

Im also alittle surprised why so many like the bolt action type. I like it aswell compared to all full automatic weapons, but the semi automatic is my favorite. G 43 is my favorite, somehow i hit easiest with that. 2nd is Garand, just because semi automatic is alot more practical than bolt action in all cases imo. I dont know why i dont like Carbine, ive gotten the impression its very weak, and i just always choose garand instead and have kinda forgotten it.  Talking about sights i think i rather dislike the SMLE sights, but i think ive learned to use all the sights relativly well.
   Twice ive looted myself a STG, that was an awesome weapon which perhaps could be my favorite. Where do you get the STG , its a pickup kit somewhere ?

[Chariot]

voted bolt-action. The reason: with bolt-action there isnt a quick reload which compells you to aim carefully because if you miss the first shot, your dead or you lose the target. With semi automatic I'm not compelled to aim as carefully and will waste an entire clip without hitting anything.

[Ts4EVER]

The StG44 is very rare and pickup only atm. Might change in the future though

[Chariot]

The StG44 is very rare and pickup only atm. Might change in the future though

Only when the Eastern Front comes along. The Ardennes if your lucky.

[Ts4EVER]

The StG44 is very rare and pickup only atm. Might change in the future though

Only when the Eastern Front comes along. The Ardennes if your lucky.

In the Ardennes it was used in big numbers. You couldn't throw a dead fish in Belgium without hitting some dude with an StG44.

[THeTA0123]

bolt action


Nothing feels as great when you fire a Mauser, lee enfield or an carcano

[Sgt.Radman]

Undecided between bolt-action and semi-auto. Depends which weapons. Italian: Carcano
Brits: Sten, SMLE, No.4
US: M1 Carbine
German: K98 Stg44

[hankypanky]

Click 'options' next to 'new topic' button to post polls.


Edit: I added a poll to your topic.

ty mate I tried searching and found nothing  

I was looking into the semi/bolt action accuracy, and I do realize that they are the same. But the better sights on the bolt action rifles give it a feeling of having more accuracy. 

When it comes to sub-machine guns I feel vulnerable tbh. It has limited range, and the dolphin diving makes me feel cheap.

I'm good/average with every weapon in the game, but the G43 is horrible with me! I can't hit anything with that thing lol.

The BAR is a real killer! It's like a machine gun and rifle in one bundle! I like all the MGs  

I support the K98>G43 movement because I'm shit with the G43