I have Burris rings for a Tikka T3 base which are basically the same as the Zee rings. My 6.5 CM shoots sub MOA groups. Im looking for ANY rifle with a floor plate, metal, and wood but the only two I find are model 70, and browning. Forearm checkering extends nearly all the way forward, ending just short of another molded-in and recessed sling swivel mount. I am looking to buy a new rifle and Im between the Franchi Momentum Elite and the Weatherby Vanguard MeatEater edition mainly because of availability. Ruger Americans are fantastic. I am about ready to purchase the Springfield Waypoint 2020 in 6.5 prc then, i see the Proof Elevation MTR is offered in a 7prc, as is the Rival in a 7prc Im not sure why Bergarra and other premium manufacturers dont do this but Im sure theres a reason. I\ve been looking at a lot of your reviews and videos and am wondering if 7mm rem mag might be the best option for a cartridge. The stock is cheesy feeling, but nicely shaped and rigid. love the mauser style trigger guard/magazine. If so have they made any notable changes to this model over previous models? Mostly hand carried, thick timber and hills in foul weather. That one is on my radar and Id love to hear your thoughts on it. I have one in 308 and Federal premium 168grain Berger hunter (or hunter hybrid, cant remember now) shoot less than an inch at 100 yards, but now they are hard to find. I have mostly x bolt now and really like them but dont think onyx chassis is made for brownings so thinking the tikka t3x but wanted your opinion. Releasing the floor plate of the 4-round, internal magazine is accomplished via a lever inside the front of the trigger guard. I wish more gun writers would be as informative. Thanks for the content you put out! It truly needs to be able to handle rough handling. A junk dull blue finish, it would have costed them too much to put a decent high gloss bluing on it. In fact, I frequently find myself out shooting with a Sig Cross even when I have much more expensive guns that I could be choosing. It would be a tiny bit more expensive, but really not much. I just cant keep myself from grabbing the Sig Cross. There really isnt much to complain about on a Bergara B-14. I have not seen a semi-auto in 6.5 PRC, should I wait? Keep them coming! (I\m in Denver and could use a road trip). (Great videos by the way!!). I just dont shoot the Weatherby as well as I used to, and even reloading is expensive enough I dont do much plinking with it. Im leaning on leaving my 300 Weatherby for a 300 win mag, and very interested in Seekins. Honestly, you need to review one. Holy Moses, what an incredible rifle. But the chassis is the killer for me. Its a scaled down, lighter weight Sako TRG action with a Sako barrel and trigger. Frankly, I just dont see the value in the Werkman. A shiny one. In this day and age, there is really no reason to not have a removable magazine that you could top load also. Keep up the great work. The stock is not very rigid, the butt pad is too stiff, and the stock geometry is only acceptable. Amway if anyone has one opinions please. In regards to the Howa 1500 I got one in 300 PRC, it had a Houge stock, I installed a Bell & Carlson, put a Konos M30 on top and got a group the size of a 50 cent piece at a 100 yards. I\m looking for a good \all around\ big game hunting rifle (elk, whitetail/mule deer, and antelope mostly). Have you ever tested any Franchi hunting rifles? 1 Image (s) Franchi Momentum Elite 6.5 Creed Realtree Excape 24" TB Burnt Bronze 41606. Hi Gun #: 999725884. There is one drawback to the Tikka T3x Lite. These are deal breakers. Jeremy is TTAG's Deputy Editor, working mostly behind the scenes but, when he attempts to write, he focuses on comprehensive gun & gear reviews. It is still a preferred caliber in Scandinavia for big game. So in general, pick the Tikka T3X Lite if you want a lightweight rifle with a fantastic action, and youre going to be shooting cartridges lighter than a 7mm Rem Mag or .30-06. Store. People say its the most consistent action, but I only sort of agree. Thank you for your great videos especially on moderately priced optics and arms. Going to take the plungedeep. ITs one of hte most versatile calibers since you can load down to 125 gr bullets and turn it into a .243 in recoil to train kids with a light load. On the flip side, a 60-degree throw is often not always, but usually stiffer, and this was the case here. I guess Im looking for an under 2K rifle chambered in a 300 win mag. I would love to see you review a Lithgow la102 from Australia. Ill be curious to see them for myself, but Ive heard good things. Threaded barrel, cerakote barrel, hand painted stock. I watched each individual rifles review from you and the best option under $350, but I would like to hear your feedback from either a new video or just through here about which of the 3 rifles you think is the best in that category since you havent put them head to head in that category. In case anyone is wondering and didnt click the link, its available in 6.5Creedmore. keep on the good work and excuse my poor englis. Affordable? Any tips on bullet weight and powder brand? You mention that you felt the Browning X-Bolt Pro was not a good fit for a heavy recoil gun. Removing the bolt, however, is easier thanks to a release lever located on the side of the action. Also, what about the Bergara MG Lite with their proprietary carbon barrel? Stock: AG Composites Alpine Hunter. The action is a little sticky at the back because its a 2-lug so theres a little play at the back if you arent pushing straight. It shoots as well as some of my full blown custom rifles I have thousands invested in. Hey Jim, big fan of your Youtube channel and I always enjoy watching/reading your content. Franchi Momentum All-Terrain Elite .223 Rem 18" 1:8" Bbl TrueTimber Strata/Midnight Bronze 10+1 Rifle 41751. Pls recommend as I need a rifle under 1500 $ including Scope for shooting upto 600 Yards with cheaper ammo to practice more. Doesnt do it when there is no round in the chamber. Thanks for the videos, they have been great! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Jim great reviews. Its typically priced around $950, but for $100 extra dollars over the $850 budget, you get an adjustable mini chassis. . The muzzle break sends recoil back into the rifle which breaks cheap scopes . XBolt Pro is a good gun but needs a new trigger. Im looking for a 7mm-08 in a left handed model. i will say that if someone ever makes an after market "classic" stock for it, i'll dump the plastic factory one. Hi Jim love your content I was wondering if you had a chance to fire a Benelli lupo I own one and love it also have a Tikka tac t3x a Daniel Defense delta 5 pro a accuracy International at. Its an EXCELLENT do-all caliber. And based on my limited sample size, this budget rifle seems to prefer budget ammo. Thanks. Not a Sako to be seen ? Hi Jim. With attitude like that, you will only buy domestic products and if leftists have their way, none. What matters is on the paper for 550 dollars and a threaded barrel to boot. Im looking for an elk rifle. Iv shot most all Anyway, sorry but I dont have much experience with it. Which leaves Winchester, Weatherby, Tikka/Sako. You havent included Winchester in your reviews. Slim Fit Leather Jackets brings this iconic jacket from animation to reality, especially for all the fans of this video game. Its a push feed which means if you short stroke the bolt you can get a jam that I guarantee will take you half an hour to un-jam. And have heard mostly good things on it, so I kinda think it was mostly a caliber issue for that gun. That\s not a total game changert now there are other choices. Franchi was founded in 1868 in Brescia . Its a good quality scope for shooting out to 300 yards but doesnt have adjustable turrets so if youll want to do some long-distance shooting, order it without a scope. If I were buying a new hunting rifle today and I could drop $2,300, Id pick the Fierce Rogue with a steel action. Problem is , Im not sure it is practical to spend so much on a custom for some folks. Yes if I were going to Alaska where you can run into damp rainy weather for days on end I would either have my Mauser electrolysis nickle plated (it plates even the inside of a receiver and barrel) or if I wanted to get off cheap take a chance on a modern stainless rifle that probably would freeze up in very cold weather with their speed lock mechanisms which are idiotic in a hunting rifle. So small and packable, and Im getting incredible accuracy out of it. Jim, Great content on both the website and on Youtube. Jim love the reviews and the Channel. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. superbly accurate with federal non-typical 150s (second load i tried). And yes, I did get the stainless barrel, but its cerrakoted, so reflection should be minimized. Sure, its the same action and barrel, but its dressed up completely differently, and I think it changes the gun significantly. For my boy. Jim- Have you tested/reviewed any of the Sauer 100 rifles? Watch my review here. There was getting to the point where I found I needed better but thats not how the first few years took off. I preferred the action on the FME a lil bit over the CVA, but I could not get over how every Franchi had stock contact somewhere along the barrel. Premium recoil pad, pic rail, fluted barrel, muzzle breakMOA guaranteed accuracy like the Tikka. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Like I said not sure what you tested it in, but I just wanted to let you know. I want your opinion on there trigger system. So far really like it FYI. BTW unless youre reloading, the vast majority of factory 6.5 Creedmoor is quite a bit faster than the same projectile in 6.555. The sub-$500 version of the CVA Cascade comes with just blued steel. I did achieve the box numbers through hand loading and Magpro powder for the 170 Bergers and Staball 6.5 for the 129 lrx. Adjustable from 2 pounds to 4 pounds, my sample fell right in the middle of that range. So it is not a 700 rem action like the Bergara, So no MDT chassis at this time to match. I might add when I got back to the car even with all that grease and oil on my gun I still sprayed it down with WD40 and again when I got it home and dried everything off. Interested in loading this cartridge. I came over the years to loath short action rifles. The Elite Varmint, introduced last year, should readily . what do you think of it? Overall, I think the best three rifles under $1,000 are the Tikka T3X Lite, the Bergara B-14 Ridge, and the Weatherby Vanguard. Not real excited about paying for a custom build so wondering what you would recommend I consider? It is their lowest entry point to their rifles but looks interesting. Jan 18, 2020 #3 C clockworkgator How may races are there and is idiot one? Some day Ill give one a more fair look. Wondering if you have a reason for this The Tikka T3X Lite comes with an absolutely fantastic action. Like, sure. So happy you out this together as it brings all of your work together and I hope you link to it. I really like the sig cross but I cant decide between 308 or 6.5 Creedmoor, or if I should instead go for a different rifle with chamberings more suitable for my kind of hunting and if so what chamberings and rifles would you suggest. I ended up buying a Bergara Mountain 2.0, which checked all the boxes for me as a hunting rifle. Also, it works great if you quickly manhandle the action. Thank you. Your reviews and articles are very helpful for us folks that dont have a big gun shop within 150 miles! If a person is willing to invest the money; would you recommend the reaper above all else for a do it all hunting rifle? Even on safe, the bolt can be manipulated to chamber or eject a round. The Carbon Predator looks cool, but really just a slight variation on the 110 ultralite. New for 2021: Franchi Momentum Elite Rifle - YouTube Italian? Ive narrowed it down to a Sig Cross in 6.5, a JTAC Screech Owl in 6.5 22 barrel. A friend texted me last week and said he had a $750 budget for a first hunting rifle and asked me what he should buy. I really enjoy your reviews and opinions. Seller: Ammo And Arms. Thank you and keep up the great job! Id pick the CVA Cascade from that group. Nearly every touch-point Ive had with the company shows obvious signs of errors. Since recording the review of the Sig Cross, my copy of the gun did develop the issue with the safety where it doesnt quite go to the correct position. I am finally biting the bullet and having a custom gun made. The Bergara Mountain 2.0, Kimber Mountain Ascent, Bergara Premier, Browning X-Bolt Pro, Seekins Havac, Weatherby Mark V, Fierce Edge, Christensen Ridgeline, and others are all rifles Im familiar with. Ive shot heavier .308s with more felt recoil than this guy. What do you think of the French after some time? Specifically, I am looking at 300 PRC and .28 Nolser, or 300 Weatherby Magnum. I can not find on your website. Can Italian go to a local gun store and buy one (or any firearm) without a government license or permission? If you want an accurate rifle with a threaded barrel and a decent trigger, it doesnt seem like you can go wrong with this one for under $500. At the back of the bolt shroud, the firing pin protrudes to show cocked status (as seen above) and is flush with the rear of the bolt shroud when not cocked. Thank you for your time. I own a Tikka T3 in .300 WSM and love it as my go-to big game hunting rifle. Caliber: .308 Winchester (available in five other calibers, too) All six chamberings available in U.S.-market Momentums come with a threaded barrel. You lost when you bought junk because it will always be low cost junk and you lost when you went to purchase something of quality because the price went way up because you fked around too long before you realized you should have bought quality to begin with when it was still relatively affordable. Ill update the post. It shoots some factory ammo sub moa as advertised but has been and uphill battle to get hand loaded 88grn eldm's to group consistent. Thank you for your time and consideration of this request. Premium recoil pad, pic rail, fluted barrel, muzzle break.MOA guaranteed accuracy like the Tikka. . I was all ready to order the Fierce but I see your post above and now I am on the fence. Never bother with a Winchester M70, because I thought it was old fashion. Also, I think the X-Bolt Pro just isnt bringing enough to the table for doubling the price over a regular X-Bolt. I am looking into ordering a 20 Super Sniper chambered in .308 and was curious to know if you have had any experience with it? Loved this article keep em coming! Yes its more than that modern piece of shit for $300 but I have found other used Mauser sporters including commercially made ones in the $300 dollar range not once but many , many times. So I do still think they have some QC issues to deal with. Have you reviewed the werkman? Im sure a video review by you would certainly help clarify and perhaps sway my views on the Sauer 100s. Weatherby Mark V Weatherby makes a fantastic rifle. . It feels almost as rigid as concrete, and thats a good thing. One thing I always know I need in any rifle, hunting or range, is accuracy. Do you have a suggestion for a backcountry hunting rifle that does well with heavy recoil? Good luck wearing one out with your old ass, you could have the best or worst and it wouldnt matter since its seeing all of a day of use once a season. Why no ones talk about the sakos in the states?? I am looking at loading with heavier grain bullets such as the Berger 30 cal 215 Hybrid or Berger 7mm 180 or 195 Grain bullets. Both good guns, I would worry about Franchi suddenly stopping production of this rifle and parts availability going to zero. Actually, I like it a lot. Really enjoy your advice and reviews on guns and equipment, I appreciate your opinions. Looking past your racism when you buy once and buy quality you never cry about it, your just damn glad you made the right decision because often a lost opportunity is just that, it never comes again in life. The Tikka T3 features a standard box 3 round magazine but certain models come with a 4 round magazine. Since Bergara use a Rem 700 barrel (action and trigger too?) He has managed multiple gun ranges, and has hunted around the world. Have you had a chance to look over or review the Savage Impulse? With plain Jane 55 grain hornady soft points and max listed load of H4895, it shoots 1/4 to 3/8 at 100 yards if I lay off the coffee. can you give me your thoughts on 2023 Backfire LLC, a limited liability company headquartered in Utah, USA. Again one star better than average in this category, but it still leaves plenty of room for improvement. I really don\\\t need an other gun, but what is the best 7mm Mag you suggest? $799.00 Add To Cart For Price. You mentioned the cheap filling stock. The Tikka action is by far the best in this price point because it cycles ammo perfectly, has a silky smooth bolt slide and is manufactured to a high tolerance so every last one I pick up feels just as good as the one next to it. I agree with you. Thoughts? Its a 3-lug design with a decently large extractor and ejector and large locking lugs. My builder said (because of the bad Winchester brass) he would not recommend the 68 Western. stock not sticky yet? Ruger precision is really heavy for hunting, but a cool rifle. Id prefer 7mm-08, but 6.5 is the newest kid on the block. Great comment, Frank. Review: Franchi Momentum Bolt-Action Rifle - RifleShooter I\m in northern Arizona and hunt in everything from dense forest to open desert, shots rarely over 400 yards. Jim. GSG, I always just hunted. I was looking at the Tikka for a while but Im not crazy about the slower twist in .30-06. Its incredibly well built. I purchased a Stockys carbon stock for my Vanguard 6.5 PRC Meateater rifle and was able to shoot a suppressed 5 shot group at 100 yards that measured under 1/2 moa. James I probably wouldnt recommend Fierce Firearms right now. Would like to buy a Tikka Super Varmint barrel and action with MDT chassis but am also considering Bergara UpR. I was disappointed to see that you no longer recommend the Savage 110 ultralight, having watched the original review which just about made up my mind to spend the $1200. It might be Franchi just trying to stay ahead of magazine restrictions in some (less free) parts of the world. Franchi Momentum All-Terrain Elite .308 Win 18" 1:11" Bbl TrueTimber Strata/Midnight Bronze 10+1 Rifle 41750. Also, since I\d prefer to keep it to one gun I was more interested in buying a semi-custom gun and was thinking about getting the Fierce Carbon Rogue. If you want a wood stock, metal parts, and nice bluing, feel free to spend an extra $300 or more on a Ruger Hawkeye or similar. It looks to be right @ the very top of weight class Id like, but with the adjustable stock,shape,look & Carbon Barrel, seems to be right in the wheelhouse of what Id like for my larger caliber (wish they had it in .300 PRC) rifle. The need for fast follow up shots, I know with practice a bolt action is fast, but I also dont want to break my right hand grip on the gun and trigger. Can you review the spring kit for the factory trigger? The trigger is heavy, but thats true on the Browning XBolts as well. YOU SHOULD TEST THE SAKO S20 in 6.5 PRC OR THE SAKO BRANDS. . Fastest/flattest 6.5 using 143 gun ELD-X bullets. If you are looking at that sub $1000 rifle check out the Bergara Wilderness Ridge (Mine was $850). My concern is that with your test, the vanguard with a #2 profile barrel threw shot #5 basically everytime. Dumped lots of Deer, Black Bear and Moose with it. However, if this was not a ringer and indicative of the accuracy to be expected, it would be a great entry level rifle. Trigger pull is most critical for me. So, too, will the rifles 2-position safety allow you to load and unload safely. Savage, Tikka, Browning, Christensen- all offer LH options and should be commended for it. Required fields are marked *. Hunting rifles per say but not many of the new techno rifles. Springfield 2020 Waypoint with a steel barrel, Click here to jump to the section on rifles under $500, Click here to jump to the section on rifles under $850, Click here to jump to the section on rifles under $1,600, Click here to jump to the section on premium rifles, a whole video showing the limitations of the Ruger American, ordering that rifle with a Vortex Crossfire II scope on it, Watch my full review of the Springfield 2020 Waypoint, Guaranteed accuracy of 3/4 MOA. Fierce Reaper I just love it so much. Can't see enough difference to make a difference. Jim, No, naturally I forgot to measure and I didnt keep the targets (estimating with the On Target app based on the dimensions of the ammo box, its about 0.45 MOA). Its just so short, light, and accurate. The reasonwhen Im going to kill an animal, I want to kill it stone deadone well-placed shot. I own 30-06, i own a 300 win mag , now never pull anything out but the 300 win mag , it is a Browning A bolt with the belly clip , has the sweet spot muzzle break ,that takes care of half of the recoil and have the Remington butt pad . Keep the good work buddy on your show. You have my general answer, but below Ill provide more detail and reasoning for those selections, as well as some rifles not to pick. I have been eyeing the ruger go wild.I like the heavier barrel profile. Even though Im happy with my decision, the Ultralite might have been the better way to go. Im down to the Savage 110 Ultralite and the Christensen Ridgeline. You mentioned the seekins havoc, but not in detail. Its that or the ruger American in 6.5. **sorry for posting this comment on another article, but I guess this is the more suitable article for this discussion. Im really interested in the Benelli Lupo, any chance your going to get your hands on one of those? Still, its the 2020 Waypoint in my opinion. I think the rifle is feature rich and might be a real shooter. I reload, so Ive been able to work on the load. 5. Does that make sense from what I\ve mentioned? The only downside I see is the weight at 7 plus pounds if your looking for a ultralight mountain rig. Love your content man, great job building the channel and the webpage. What would you like to know? Sako has major problems with there stocks , I have owned several finnlight 85s and the stock will get sticky , Its not if its when , Sako will not do anything about this issue , They blame it on det in insect spray , I had one still in the box that got sticky and they didnt have an answer for that , You can read about this issue online its everywhere , Browning took care of this problem when they had this issue , I will never buy another sako for this reason , Do your research before buying one. I went with the CVA simply for that reason. TIKKA is proven, Franchi has some good reports.
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