Does someone with more bolt action wanna share their thoughts on this?
I'll share a few thoughts on this,
First, remember the very broad range of rifles and calibers in each group means there are almost always exceptions to general statements.
First off, the semi auto's high rate of fire is only an advantage in certain situations, and is of no consequence in others, and can even be a disadvantage if the shooter "shoots faster than he can see" meaning, faster than he can AIM.
Throwing a lot of rounds down range as fast as you can has uses for COMBAT, and matches designed for that, and yes, its fun, but other than that, its not very useful. And, since I'm paying for every round I shoot, to me, that matters some.
Next point, Bolt actions are more versatile. The ammo does not have to be loaded to within a fairly narrow range of specs in order for the gun to operate correctly.
A Semi auto in the same caliber as a bolt gun has more parts. It is more mechanically complex, and therefore has to be at least a bit heavier. Does this matter? That's an individual thing, but it does matter to some people.
As a group, semi autos do not have as good triggers as bolt guns. AS A GROUP. There are exceptions on both sides.
Bolt guns are easily adapted to a wider range of rounds than semi autos. Literally, a bolt gun can run on anything that fits in the action, while a semi needs something that not only fits but must also cycle the action reliably.
I personally have bolt actions ranging from .22LR to .458 Win Mag. My range of caliber choice in semi autos is much more limited.
The semi auto shines when it comes to ammo capacity and rate of fire possible, comparted to the bolt gun. After that it becomes more a matter of specific guns and their features, and which is best suited for what task.