Instead of light gun oil, I wouldwipe gun with a rig rag. Sorry youtube is being such a pain in the ass to you as well. Id probably go with the Weatherby, but both guns will be very accurate. Synthetic as in black plastic, to be clear, not as in carbon fiber or some other fancy stuff. If a person is willing to invest the money; would you recommend the reaper above all else for a do it all hunting rifle? Yes your quite right on that and its sad that the majority of hunters never bother to educate themselves in regards to the plethora of 6.5 mm cartridges invented over the years. What are your thoughts on the Remington Model 700 Alpha One? To my surprise John Mogle responded and told me to send in my gun and they would replace the barrel and fix the problem. Next. The stock is not very rigid, the butt pad is too stiff, and the stock geometry is only acceptable. Hi Jim, Franchi Momentum .300 Win Mag 24" Black / Hunter Gray 4 Rds 41553. Franchi Momentum .308 Win Threaded 22" Bbl Htr Gry BA Rifle 41533. There was getting to the point where I found I needed better but thats not how the first few years took off. Are you still doing a full review on that caliber? Hi Jim, I love your reviews and think you are the best reviewer I have come across. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. Regards kjetil A B Strandengen. People say its the most consistent action, but I only sort of agree. The Vanguard does come in quite a few cartridges, but retail stores will only give them so many spots on the shelves, and since Weatherby is always pushing its own cartridges, its common to not find the chambering youre looking for without special ordering it. Ive never shot one that couldnt achieve a 1 group at 100 yards. In front of the recoil pad, on the bottom of the Momentums shoulder stock, are two molded-in features: a hand groove grip area for holding the stock with ones support hand while shooting from a rest, and a recessed sling swivel mount. Am I wrong in my logic? I want your opinion on there trigger system. And based on my limited sample size, this budget rifle seems to prefer budget ammo. The muzzle break sends recoil back into the rifle which breaks cheap scopes . There are quality inexpensive rifles being made, but if you step up into the $500-$1,000 price range, almost every option will shoot accurately and have more consistent quality control. I might add for a hunting rifle the 6.5 Swede is superior to the 6.5 Screedmore. Thank you. Another group was slightly more evenly distributed but similar in size. I rarely hear manufacturing quality concerns about Weatherby rifles. Jim, There are a few really nice ergonomic details that Franchi has implemented on their stocks. Meet the Franchi Momentum Bolt-Action Rifle. I have been looking at the Browning BAR for years, its a great gun, but I would really like to have an AR format. Ive narrowed it down to a Sig Cross in 6.5, a JTAC Screech Owl in 6.5 22 barrel. In this price range, manufacturers use very loose tolerances and have very poor quality control, so Im careful what I recommend. For some unknown reason it really didnt like Gorillas super nice, match-grade ammo and that entirely unoffensive group above was really horrible by Franchi Momentum standards. and the weathermark? Fierce Rival I really like my Fierce Rival chambered in 6.5 PRC. Hey there Jim. x bolt is about 150 or more expensive. Seller: Ammo And Arms. Im sure the leupold would be better, but for a 700 dollar difference, Ill see how I like the Burris. If not the ultralight, whats the best 7 PRC for around $1500? In regards to the CVA and the Bergara, Im looking at getting one or the other in 7mm Mag. For the record the cheapest gun Ive ever owned is a TC compass in 6.5 Creedmoor and it has shot sub MOA with most factory offerings from day one and consistently shoots sub 1/2 moa with handloads. At present time i run Sakos and Blaser. and not hold up good with the recoil? Suppressors are DEFINITELY the future, so I wouldnt buy a non-threaded barrel anymore. I am not sure, or saying one is better than the other, but that was something that bothered me. It also really liked this 147 grain MEN stuff that I bought in bulk cheap some years ago basically just for semi-auto plinking use. May 7, 2018. Will be used mostly for white tail and hogs in Texas. Wont win any extra points for its weight but seems like a quality affordable and very accurate rifle. I have been considering the Winchester xpr spotter (walnut stock) in 308 Win. I have been looking at the 6.8 western. Kimber Mountain Ascent Subalpine I just dont like the Kimber Mountain Ascent. Although, I think Vlad is optimistic on price, but you can find a deal. Just a few examples of what is out there on the used market so why in the hell would anyone be dumb enough to buy modern made piece of garbage. Ive been a little coy about recommending one specific rifle in this price range because its a tight race. Chambered in .308 Winchester, the author's Franchi Momentum has a 22-inch barrel with a threaded muzzle and a black synthetic stock with a recoil pad and integral sling-swivel studs. I have been trying to get a Waypoint. A very accurate danish produced rifle. Mostly hand carried, thick timber and hills in foul weather. Capacity: 4+1 With attitude like that, you will only buy domestic products and if leftists have their way, none. Why no ones talk about the sakos in the states?? The molded-in checkering is clean and sharp but in no way uncomfortable. Model 70s and tons and tons of various 98 Mauser rifles ranging from converted low cost military guns to commercial Mausers that cost thousands. I\ve hunted since high school age but always small game/birds. I just purchased a Rival this week. Hello Jim, Love the guns review vid on ones under $500 and everything else! Alpha? Boy, so many good 7 mags. Two shots were thrown right out of the group and the barrel was not yet even very warm. I love it. Watch my full review of the Springfield 2020 Waypoint. That limits my choice of rifles. I really wanted a 6.5 PRC for my first hunting rifle but with the ammo limitations Im probably going to get a 6.5 Creedmore instead. Problem is , Im not sure it is practical to spend so much on a custom for some folks. Unsurprisingly, the Momentum is equipped with a synthetic stock. You never mentioned. 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 . Agreed on the MarkV. Action is very heavy and clunky. I went with the CVA simply for that reason. Tikka T3X or Franchi Momentum Elite - ALDEER.COM Aldeer.com Copyright 2001-2022 Aldeer LLP. As an Skandinavian hunter i must say we do have some different taste in rifles, and that is great. Thank you! The stock and barrel is nothing special unless someone could chime in as to why it is different than all the others plastic stocks? I got it in 6.5 creedmoor for deer hunting. Vlad is an asshole in general who needs to go away. Hes not huge. Commissions are earned for links to Brownell's, Amazon, MidwayUSA, GoHunt, OpticsPlanet, Sportsman's Warehouse, and other retailers. Man I really love your reviews! There is one drawback to the Tikka T3x Lite. They do have a more expensive option for a titanium action that is even lighter, but I feel the titanium actions just arent as smooth in the hand. Lets weed out a few rifles I DONT recommend first. Frankly, I just dont see the value in the Werkman. Is the Sako worth the that premium price though? Know it is not a bolt action rifle, but how does the Henry Long Ranger stack up against these options? The forend felt fat and a bit chunky, and the detachable mag looks like it could get in the way when carrying, hunting, using rests, etc. You know Beretta will not support either rifle. They have shot the ruger and no problem but alittle heavy to be packing around the mountain. Overall, if you forced me to pick a winner in this category, Id probably give it to the Springfield 2020 Waypoint. Hear hear. The barrel is cold hammer forged with rifling like the Sako (Tikka). Im a lefty that has to shoot cross over right handed bolts. and Gun Review: Franchi Momentum Rifle in .308 Win, School Security: As a Parent, Hold Your School Officials Accountable, Campus Carry Celebrates Two Years in Texas, Doomsayer Professors Refuse to Comment, Gun Review: Smith & Wesson Model 317 Kit Gun .22LR Revolver, Oh, The Humanity: Latest Polling Shows a Majority of Americans Now Oppose an Assault Weapons Ban, Smith & Wesson Announces the New M&P FPC Pistol Caliber Carbine. Those all sound like good options. As you can see I am a gun collector and have not used my 7 mm Mag. Unless you spend 4-5 G on a custom built left handed. Unlocking the Momentums bolt took more effort than a typical Remington 700. it seems well priced at about 600. I think a majority of Americans know the old saying you just took a paragraph to explain. I am stuck between the tikka t3x and the Bergara b14. Im looking for a great elk rifle/big game in left handed. American Hunter's first reports of it indicated excellent fit and function and accuracy. Can you review the Sako S20 or why havent you done it yet? It is still a preferred caliber in Scandinavia for big game. If youre patient and know what youre doing. I just cant keep myself from grabbing the Sig Cross. I would love to hear you critique rifle makers that offer nothing left handed in their main lines. Its an interesting concept but I prefer a traditional bolt. An innovative modern design with folding buttstock, pistol grip. Hey Jim, Could you add another tier or two? 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. The reason I am more interested in an AR instead of a bolt action is because: I would like to have an adjustable stock for hunting in multi layers of clothing and backpack straps, the need to adjust my length of pull is important. I am looking at it in 243 but cant decide between that and x bolt. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Im looking for a 7mm-08 in a left handed model. I am from Canada- and watching your channel for quite a time. Action is amazing and a really great factory trigger. So Id recommend just paying for it online. We hunt in northern Utah. Id prefer 7mm-08, but 6.5 is the newest kid on the block. Hard to go wrong with it for online prices often below $400. Hi Jim, Along with it is 2-position safety that . There really isnt much to complain about on a Bergara B-14. Id like to know how the Sandman suppressor performed. The reason I like the CVA Cascade over the Ruger American is because it has a much more rigid stock, a better action, and it still comes with a quality barrel. Have to admit I love Henrys, so am trying to take my heart out of the decision with wisdom from someone more experienced like you. Accurate, lightweight, and comfortable with a great trigger, its a solid choice to fill your freezer this season. Watch my review here. Ive got an old 700 that is a beautiful gun and was a great deal but Im taking the plastic stock Savage up in the tree this fall. Remington 700 footprint scope bases, a threaded barrel, and a user-adjustable trigger put the Momentum one star above average here, too. Im really down to the Fierce Carbon Rival vs the Weatherby MarkV Backcountry. Franchi talks up the ergonomics of the Momentum big time on their website. Any thoughts. But the chassis is the killer for me. What do you think? Id be interested in seeing a review of the q fix. Base Price: $789.99: Tax: - In Stock: kygunco.com Buy. Premium recoil pad, pic rail, fluted barrel, muzzle break.MOA guaranteed accuracy like the Tikka. I actually ordered a CVA cascade first, in .308, but changed my mind and returned it and bought the Franchi. Thanks. Removable e Box Magazine (Large Capacity) Love your videos and reviews thanks a ton. And have heard mostly good things on it, so I kinda think it was mostly a caliber issue for that gun. In fact, I did a whole video showing the limitations of the Ruger American. So it is not a 700 rem action like the Bergara, So no MDT chassis at this time to match. Its actually a piece of cake. Nearly every touch-point Ive had with the company shows obvious signs of errors. XPR has a great barrel (mine was very accurate), free floated; pretty smooth bolt/action for price; same trigger as M70; permacote is durable; stock is better than most in price range. Though the tightest of those were from outlets that shoot 3-round groups, for what thats worth (well, its worth a tighter average group size). In our testing, the Weatherby Vanguard shot the most accurately, although the difference between it, the Bergara and the Tikka was so small that I doubt we could call it statistically significant. My personal Ruger American shoots 0.8 groups consistently. I have narrowed my next purchase down to those two. Do you have any information on the Howa, or an opinion on which way I should. I am a big Fierce fan. Have you heard any news about springfield adding additional calibers for it? Just hasnt been available. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Bergara seems to have just come out with a Walnut stock maybe as a result of one of you comparing their stocks to garage floors??? I love that Fierce Reaper but would probably have to sell another nice gun to get it and not sure I quite want to do that. In the video below, I review the Fierce Rogue and show what I like/dislike about the Fierce Rogue. The trigger however appears to be decent and I like the one piece bolt but I think the internal magazine is a deal breaker for me. The scope hasnt moved for years now and I have shot it quite a bit. i have a momentum in .308. stock looks a bit odd, but handles my frame very well. A stock upgrade is also an option, Stockys is producing several different carbon fiber drop-in stocks for the Vanguard/Howa rifle line. I would have to agree that no higher end rifle list should ever not have a Mod 70 or a Sako on it. 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. A fairly vertical pistol grip offers comfortable control from most any shooting position. However, they really dont get enough attention from huntersmostly because they make few attempts to really stand out from the other rifles on the shelf. The controlled-round feed action is great. I enjoy watching your videos but havent found any with this specific manufacture. Most of the videos I see you get two shots touching and a flier on the mod 70. Do you think this is normal business practice ? 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. Plus all the pros of the above B-14 review. Ive never seen Sea Adler anywhere in the US, do you know if theyre imported? If you had 1500-2500 just for one, which make would you drop that cash on? As Im new to the shooting world Im still undecided on a long range target rifle. I have shot the Impulse and wasnt impressed. Premium recoil pad, pic rail, fluted barrel, muzzle breakMOA guaranteed accuracy like the Tikka. I used to not care about if the bolt locked on safe but after a walk in the woods of ND with a Ruger American and the bolt falling out, to not be recovered on the opener, I now only have guns that lock the bolt on safe. Best 5 shot group was .320 so I wouldnt knock the compass for a budget rifle. I knew an unknown secret that they did not know, its called grease and oil. Usage for the rifle would be long distance hobby shooting, but also potentially taking it on everything from whitetail up to moose for a hunt should I ever get in to the sport with my brothers and dad. And contrary to most German rifles today, the barrel is threaded into the reciever (not heat shrunk). Mine shoots 1/2 MOA with handloads, Available in: 6 Creedmoor, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, .308 Win, Available in: 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, .308 Win, 300 Win Mag. Any thoughts? Any information is greatly appreciated. when buying a boltaction rifle to be used for hunting,do you prefer a safety that locks the bolt down,or one that allows you to work the action.I prefer the type that locks the bolt. Also 243win, 270 win, 300 win mag and 30-06. Not sure what caliber you tested the bergara b14 ridge in but, I bought one from Scheels last year in 6.5 prc and it would scratch up the casings, and jam up on the last round. Thoughts? As I completely dislike sporter pencil barrels. The build quality was amazing, and shot sub MOA with factory Norma ammo. This ammo is usually an average accuracy performer for me, but dang did the Franchi shoot it well. Its for my 3 teenage daughters (all first year deer tag draws) . 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. The reason I put the CVA Cascade above the Ruger American is: (1) It has a better action with more reliable feeding, (2) Its stock is more rigid, (3) It doesnt have a super loud safety like the Ruger American, which I found to be tricky to hunt with. I am over 50 now an i have owned and hunted 21 different rifles, that will be all brands from Rem 700, Browning , tikka, several Blasers and Sakos, Heym and some more. Thanks for your thoughts and time! Ive been looking at the varment line in a 6.5 cm. Thanks for any input. It shoots as well as some of my full blown custom rifles I have thousands invested in. I would love to see you review a Lithgow la102 from Australia. I like the action of the Howa better but the Proof barrel on the Savage. I was down to the Ultralite or the Savage High Country and went with the High Country because of this. Keep the vids coming, I look forward to seeing them. Ill use my customized REM 700 in 300 win mag for elk. 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. I recently purchased a Franchi Momentum 300 win mag w/24 in. I have found a lot of draw backs such as a cramped magazine box that when I tried to seat bullets out there was no room in the magazine to do so therefore I had excess bullet jump into the throat of the barrel, especially older barrels with slightly eroded throats and not being able to seat the bullet out sometimes does not give you the best accuracy. Both good guns, I would worry about Franchi suddenly stopping production of this rifle and parts availability going to zero. I wish more gun writers would be as informative. The Tikka T3x has a single-column detachable clip magazine made from a strong fiberglass-reinforced composition. In your opinion, is the Fierce worth the extra you pay or does the Springfield give you more value for the money you spend. However, if this was not a ringer and indicative of the accuracy to be expected, it would be a great entry level rifle. He has managed multiple gun ranges, and has hunted around the world. The Momentum is Franchi's hunting rifle, introduced by the Italian firm in 2018. 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. The rifles are accurate, reliable, and built well. this are what i like long range in a good rifle, with hornady ammo. Christensen MPR The MPR looks fantastic, but I do feel like its a little bit of lipstick on a pig. Might want to hold off a month or so. As a matter of fact these days it usually sucks. In the end I still believe the 7mm RM is more versatile. Which one do you recommend, God-bless you for being a second amendment supporter I will pray for you your wife and your family God-bless, Wow! For my boy. I went ahead and ordered a scope today, I had a leupold vx5 3x15 and sent it back, and today I ordered a Burris Signature HD 3x15, so I will see how they compare. Would you take the Waypoint over the Seekins? Those are cool, but very heavy guns. How may races are there and is idiot one? Can you review the spring kit for the factory trigger? Solid brass bullet ,which I really like. Hello I love your videos and your reviews the only comment I have is that the savage 110 ultralite does not have the accustock. Most of the great rifles youve taken time to make us salivate for do not make left handed models. Savage just came out with a Savage 110 carbon predator. A 60 degree bolt lift that makes second fast shots from the shoulder a complete impossibility. The torque settings have to be exact and should use friction paper in the bottom rings. Thank you for your time and effort. Its like comparing a Kia against a BMW. Hey Jim, I would love to hear your imput on which rifle you prefer between the Ruger American, CVA Cascade, and the Winchester XPR. You mentioned it once but I cant find a video where you review it? It doesnt handle recoil well because of the stock design. Iv shot most all Ill be curious to see them for myself, but Ive heard good things. In the case of the .308 Winchester tested here, its a 22-inch, cold hammer forged barrel with U.S.-standard 5/8-24 threads. Im in love. Thanks for the videos, they have been great! I was very impressed at the response I got from John and can tell you Fierce is a company that stands behind their products. You mention it just once in this string but dont come back to it at all. They are built in the same factory where they produce Mauser and Blaser rifles (all owned by the same company), so I guess quality shouldnt be an issue but unlike Mausers and Blasers, these rifles are far less expensive. Most people hide their plasticky pieces of shit from their friends if their friends are the old foxes who know what a real gun is. The also Cerakote the barrel which lowers the need for oiling the metals on your gun, and protects it in rainy or otherwise wet conditions. Itd make a Backstreet Boy jealous. What is your honest opinion of the CZ 600 In case anyone is wondering and didnt click the link, its available in 6.5Creedmore. I am a huge fan of their 1911s and know they are big into precision rifles. A junk dull blue finish, it would have costed them too much to put a decent high gloss bluing on it. killed three whitetail with it this past season. Thanks so much, you guys are great! Ive seen your comments that fierce rifles have poor fit and finish and that customer service is also poor. Delsin Rowe is the main protagonist and playable character, a young Native-American man who later realizes hes a Conduit with special powers. Hi 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. You havent included Winchester in your reviews. I have been eyeing the ruger go wild.I like the heavier barrel profile. Shot yesterday and shot at 200, 300 and 400 yards, 1/2-3/4 MOA. I was pretty confident in the 110 Ultralight that I found locally for a hair under $1000 but your updates here are making me rethink that. My mossberg patriot shoots like a custom rifle. 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. Also, I am 62 and getting tired of the recoil my 7mm Rem Mag and .270 has, would the 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC or 7mm-08 be a good alternative? I am looking to buy a Savage 110 Timberline in 300 win mag, what is opinion about it ? You dont want fine wood and blued steel in the rain on a hunt. . Full Details. Hey Jim I recently found your stuff and have been doing a deep dive. Great review Twist Rate: 1:11 Hey Jim, 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. Those that do could at least be highlighted. My experience as well Tim! Do you have any experience or thoughts on the JTAC? I own one in a 30-06, with 3 safes full of guns, it is my favourite. Quality control issues, Im about to send it BACK in for a 2nd time for them to figure out why its damn near impossible to open or close the bolt after a few shots. Thank you and keep up the great job! Jan 18, 2020 #3 C clockworkgator Phil. Just how it shot when the time came. I am looking to spend around $1200, and I am between the Savage ultralite and the Howa carbon kratos. I dont own one. This is Franchis first rifle and they want into the market place are keeping the price low. Or is the lighter, cheaper, better looking cva more applicable? 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 I will be hunting suppressed from now on and want to keep my rifle as short as possible. Is it felt more? Some day Ill give one a more fair look. Specifically, I am looking at 300 PRC and .28 Nolser, or 300 Weatherby Magnum. I verified it with factory ammo, Guaranteed 1 MOA accuracy, but probably beats that, Guaranteed 1 MOA. Looking at a Seekins Havak in 300 PRC. There is a nice Bavarian Sako but theres isnt much data on accuracy on the range with a scope. Thanks, I have looked all over and cant find out much about these. Backfire LLC owns and operates this website. I mean, I realize you use supersonic ammunition and would have liked to have heard how home-rolled subsonic ammo performed. The action is a Mauser type like Sako. I know you like the CVA Cascade, but there are 2 things very important to know about those! To wit: 1. Any opinions/guidance would be much appreciated! The Winchester Model 70 should be the rifle you compare all the others too. $1,049.00. Any help deciding? Wish you wouldve done a review on Mauser 18 or sauer 100 as I became interested in those two guns and did ultimately pick up a Mauser this year based on some other reviews. I really like the Springfield waypoint but it is out of my price range but definitely the nicest rifle Ive held!
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