I haven' t used my 742 to hunt with in several years mainly because of its weight more than my bolts and with age lighter is better for carrying.The only time I can see that a auto would be better is when dog hunting where rifles are used.I have dropped 2 out of 3or4 running on these hunts more than once in my eariler years,with a Rem 742.and actually have taken my longest shot deer with this 742 infront of the dogs,only because thats what I was using at the time.
I think it is personal choice to what one uses especially here where I hunt either one works for deer.
Don' t really think anyone can get off more aimed shots with a bolt compared to someone that shoots a auto regularly bases though.You could compared to me though because I am older and a lot slower.