Bullsh** I have a 30-06 BAR and I will shoot it against any big game rifle, bolt or not. My BAR shoots 0.43" groups at 100 yds from the bench with my deer loads, 150 gr ballistic tip clocking 2950 fps.That is better than a lot of bolt rifles out there. My buddy has one in .308 and it shoots as well using factory ammo. You give up nothing in a hunting rifle in a BAR. You would have to go into super accurate varmint rifles to see any difference.