If you are used to a semi-auto, then yes a bolt gun will seem to have more muzzle rise. With a semi-auto, the action cycling will soak up some of the recoil and is possibly giving you less perceived muzzle rise. A bolt gun sends all the recoil forces rearward into your shoulder and with the forend sitting on a bag or bipod it often allows the gun to rise more noticeably than a semi-auto rifle.
Just my observations from the many bolt guns and few s/a's I've had.
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