I currently have a semi-auto Remington 30-06 and it is a great gun but I find that my patterns are not as tight as they were with my Winchester 243 bolt action. The 243 was a youth rifle and I haven't used it in years...I am 27 by the way...lol Anyway, I am wanting to purchase another bolt action but I want to know if the bolt action is that much of a flat shooting rifle or if I am just screw-up and can't shoot worth a crap anymore.

I am looking at two rifles right now. A .270 WSM and a 7mm Mag. Any input? I have some money that is burning a hole in my pocket. I was considering getting a new bow, I currently have a brand new bow but after shooting my fathers Mathews Drenalin, I thought about dropping some money on it and selling my Tribute or getting a PSE X-Force and selling the Tribute. Since there is only two weeks left of archery, it doesn't make sense to switch bows now when in all reality, I love my Tribute and can't think of any good reason to switch.

My '06 is a great gun for thick woods and hog hunting but I am looking for a long range gun. My dad bought a 300WSM but that is WAYYYY overkill for our little Florida deer. I love his .270 bolt action but it isn't a WSM and I have never shot a .270 WSM but I hear it is the best as far as step up from its long brother.

Thanks for any input.