I still think the 2020 Waypoint is just a better gun overall. Instead of light gun oil, I wouldwipe gun with a rig rag. I was looking at the Tikka for a while but Im not crazy about the slower twist in .30-06. Im looking for ANY rifle with a floor plate, metal, and wood but the only two I find are model 70, and browning. Gun #: 999725884. And true to their ads, it is a sub-MOA shooter. Performance is really good. 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 just cant keep myself from grabbing the Sig Cross. The Sig Cross is the rifle that I have consistently used more than any other hunting rifle in my gun vault. Thanks for doing great work. I recently purchased the Momentum Elite in the 6.5 creedmoor and respectfully think an honourable mention for the under $1000 would be appropriate. 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. Customization * * * * Same as you, I wish the offerings were a bit better. Indeed, the Momentums bolt only travels 60 degrees from fully open to fully locked and vice-versa, whereas your typical 2-lug job requires a 90-degree throw. Vlad is typical progtard. Hi Jim, Boy, so many good 7 mags. Granted, I got the better tools for measuring how off what they sold is but theres some applications where cheap is better. 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. There is one drawback to the Tikka T3x Lite. Assuming a commercially-available cartridge (I\m leaning towards .30-06 Springfield), how would the you stack the two up? Style and Appearance * * * * Thanks! At present time i run Sakos and Blaser. A friend of mine was trying to talk me into a Christensen arms Ridgeline FFT but from what you said about their QC in manufacturing I\m not sure I want to risk it. What r your thought for a high end choice up to around the 3k range? $1,299.00. In case anyone is wondering and didnt click the link, its available in 6.5Creedmore. Gunwerks builds great guns, but I just dont see them as being THOUSANDS of dollars better than a Fierce, Weatherby, Seekins, etc. Hornady Precision hunter was working well in mine. Zero quality control issues. I absolutely love the 2020 waypoint! Things happen and every animal is different, but I feel like its my duty to show that respect. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Great review Just my two cents, but would love to hear an honest review of these rifles. But after that, its likely going to be a custom. I would love to get your take or even see a review on it. I mean, I realize you use supersonic ammunition and would have liked to have heard how home-rolled subsonic ammo performed. Scope bases follow the Remington 700 mounting footprint, but the action length does not so only 2-piece R700 bases or separate rings will work. But the biggest difference is that Franchi is hoping to sell rifles, and theyll sell 90, 6.5 Creeds for every 6.555 they sell , quoteBut the biggest difference is that Franchi is hoping to sell rifles, and theyll sell 90, 6.5 Creeds for every 6.555 they sell quote. Really enjoy reading your reviews and opinions! Again a super nice old world crafted gun anyone would be proud to own and show off to friends. Its an EXCELLENT do-all caliber. Just easier to carry in hand, never a sling. 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. 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. Never fired, sold it for 600). #1. Delsin Rowe is the main protagonist and playable character, a young Native-American man who later realizes hes a Conduit with special powers. threaded barrel w/muzzle brake. I also have ignored the Winchester M70 for exactly the reason you mentioned. Synthetic as in black plastic, to be clear, not as in carbon fiber or some other fancy stuff. Action is very heavy and clunky. Seller: Ammo And Arms. I personally prefer the Bergara B-14 Ridge, but they are all good options. Christensen MPR The MPR looks fantastic, but I do feel like its a little bit of lipstick on a pig. The Carbon Predator looks cool, but really just a slight variation on the 110 ultralite. Surprisingly accurate. Just remember one thing the price of the good older stuff keeps going up and up so when you waste your money on junk it never goes up in value as fast as the good stuff so when you do get around to buying something of quality you lost twice not once. Looks great. Im looking for another LR hunting rifle and was seriously looking at Christianson arms but not so much now. All things equal Manual cover also says- Do not use without reading Manual. Any thoughts. Moreover, the firearm boasts an excellent light and smooth trigger. Manse, he actually has a point this time. Its a great rifle for heavier cartridges. Push it flush with the inside of the trigger guard, and . Thats a nice collection. It talks about every calibre Savage Arms is selling in Canada but dont talk about calibre I purchased. One might think that in this price range, youd have a multitude of choices, but in my opinion, there are really only three hunting rifles Id consider. Thank you and keep up the great job! The rifles are accurate, reliable, and built well. I also own a Savage 110 Ultralite in 6.5 PRC- fantastic accuracy, but I just could not warm up to the plasticy stock. 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. Watch my review here. (Great videos by the way!!). Hey Jim, I think your doing an amazing job on bringing us unbiased information all hunting gear not just rifles. 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. Im looking for an elk rifle. Those all sound like good options. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Im thinking a 6 creedmoore with a proof carbon barrel, MDT onyx chassis, timmey trigger but cant decide on the action. Hi Jim. unloaded and 46.7 . Ive been pouring over your channels videos, and a lot of Ron Spomers content (as well as a few others for the past months). Regardless, they should have went with a flush mount magazine like the Axis which, if I may add sells new for a third of the Momentums MSRP in my part of the world. 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. Barrett, AI, etc. It's my 1st long-bolt (actually 2nd, I'd had Win 70 Ultimate Shadow 338 win mag. Though the forend wasnt perfectly centered coming closer to the left side of the barrel than the right side it was stiff enough that causing it to contact the free-floated barrel was difficult and wouldnt happen under most typical use. Im considering a modern Win 70 as well. With attitude like that, you will only buy domestic products and if leftists have their way, none. The Tikka Superlite 7RM is my dedicated high country rifle, weighing in at 7.1 lbs scoped. BTW unless youre reloading, the vast majority of factory 6.5 Creedmoor is quite a bit faster than the same projectile in 6.555. No. Simply depress the rear of it while sliding the bolt out the back of the receiver. Its a crisp, clean, single-stage trigger with no slack or take-up and a nice break. Highly recommended. I found not too long ago a Husqvarna Mauser for $400 bucks in like new condition. I reload, so Ive been able to work on the load. Feeler gauges became shims for my lathe and mill. CVA all the way. They seem to check a lot of the boxes Im looking in a rifle and seem to have a lot of bang for the buck for a rifle just over $500. I cant say I love the idea of a polymer sling mount with a relatively thin wall to it, but its definitely more out-of-the-way than a protruding stud. I decided to go a different direction by changing out the barrel for a 20 inch Proof. I recommend getting this Ruger American Predator in 6.5 Creedmoor if youll be hunting deer-sized game (or smaller than deer), want to have tons of inexpensive ammo options, and if youll also be using it for target shooting. You should always spend your hard earned money on what *you* like, but the Franchi stock strikes me as an example of what the late Chuck Hawks called "Euro trash.". Id love to give one a good in-depth review, but I havent yet. Thats unfortunate because theyre chamberimg it in 7PRC. YOU SHOULD TEST THE SAKO S20 in 6.5 PRC OR THE SAKO BRANDS. Curious to hear your thoughts/experience with it. The 300 win mag barrel twist is a little slow, but if you arent going to handload, it should shoot up the 200 grain bullets in factory Ammo just fine. Jim, Great content on both the website and on Youtube. Great comment, Frank. Id probably go with the Bergara Wilderness Ridge. Also, the very aged sporter stock design doesnt lend itself well to shooting long rangeespecially in such a light rifle. Surprised you didnt mention anything about the Sako 85. Overall * * * * Plus all the pros of the above B-14 review. American Hunter's first reports of it indicated excellent fit and function and accuracy. Most of the great rifles youve taken time to make us salivate for do not make left handed models. Ive been looking at the varment line in a 6.5 cm. I also like the Fierce Reaper and the Sako S20 for heavy-recoiling cartridges. Im giving the Momentum an extra star above average for the polished, fluted bolt and all the checkered ergonomic areas on the stock that fancy it up a bit. What do you think of the Bergara B14 HMR? Beater rifles go until they cant. And a nice walnut stock would have cost them a few more pennies to use. With a century and a half of firearms manufacturing behind it, Italy's Franchi has unveiled its first-ever centrefire hunting rifle, the Momentum. Also would be cool to see you do a semi-custom rifle (Bighorn action, prefit barrel, Ag composites stock, trigger tech, etc.) Jim, would love to hear some feedback on Cooper firearms if you have any input? Honestly, you need to review one. Phil. I have monkey arms so a new stock is in the future for whatever rifle I choose another reason Im trying to keep the price down. However, as Ive owned the Sig Cross for almost a year now, Im surprised by how frequently its the gun I reach for in the safe. Its a good option for light cartridges, but the light weight and stock design dont make for a good match on heavy cartridges. Bergara B14 Hunter? Thank you for your time and effort. 2023 Backfire LLC, a limited liability company headquartered in Utah, USA. I mean, this is one heck of a tight group! I enjoy your videos on YouTube, very informative and you dont pull any punches, I like that. What? Accuracy * * * * * I was about to buy a Christenson Arms rifle but you and a few others have commented about the quality. They are also slippery when wet and ice cold to touch in winter. I am looking for an all purpose dependable rifle to handle more than one role. So how do you choose between them? Is the bergara name worth it? 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??? The torque settings have to be exact and should use friction paper in the bottom rings. FRANCHI MOMENTUM ELITE True Price: $ 816.99. Pls recommend as I need a rifle under 1500 $ including Scope for shooting upto 600 Yards with cheaper ammo to practice more. I load for better, but what would you choose? Unlocking the Momentums bolt took more effort than a typical Remington 700. I purchased Savage Axis II XP- 6.5 Creedmore from Cabelas. As i get older i am now back to 6,555 and 8x57IS and 308win when it come to calibers but that is more related to the hunting i do than the rifles .Love your tube videos and the fact that you have your own opinions an are not afraid to tell everyone about them. enything under 2k. November 29, 2018 By Steve Gash. Commissions are earned for links to Brownell's, Amazon, MidwayUSA, GoHunt, OpticsPlanet, Sportsman's Warehouse, and other retailers. Just hasnt been available. It would be a tiny bit more expensive, but really not much. 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. it seems well priced at about 600. . Im really down to the Fierce Carbon Rival vs the Weatherby MarkV Backcountry. We watch all your videos on YouTube. So, here are my quick thoughts on some of the competition for the best premium factory rifle under $2,500. Theres also the option of ordering that rifle with a Vortex Crossfire II scope on it. Im at a point that I can spend $1500+ for a hunting rifle. Id prefer 7mm-08, but 6.5 is the newest kid on the block. Have you or will you be doing a video on Franchi hunting rifles. Sure, its the same action and barrel, but its dressed up completely differently, and I think it changes the gun significantly. 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. I\m relatively new to the channel & website, and it has quickly become a favorite of mine. Id go with the Sako in that case. Great Content. Ive seen your comments that fierce rifles have poor fit and finish and that customer service is also poor. I think the rifle is feature rich and might be a real shooter. Leave the modern made junk guns to the young and inexperienced people which results in the good stuff out there being more plentiful for us old foxes that know what a quality gun is and what a reliable one is. That said, the polymer quality and stiffness are better than many. Fierce Reaper I just love it so much. . The one I tested was in Badlands camo, and is probably the most common edition I see on store shelves. Yeah, the Reaper is pretty awesome. Any help deciding? Ive shot heavier .308s with more felt recoil than this guy. This ammo is usually an average accuracy performer for me, but dang did the Franchi shoot it well. Tikka T3X Compact Bolt-Action Rifle - Best .308 Lightweight Hunting Rifle. 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. To wit: 1. Thoughts? You might also consider a more traditional 7 Rem Mag or .30-06. It has the accufit system but they did not put it in that rifle I assume its to save weight. I do like the Weatherby rifles as well as Tikkas. 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. I might add for a hunting rifle the 6.5 Swede is superior to the 6.5 Screedmore. Of all the rifles I own, if you just said Grab a rifle and go hunting without any more specifics of where Id be hunting or what Id be hunting, Id grab that rifle. Along with the detail you put into your reviews of new ammo like the 6.5 and now 7 PRC. Thanks for your time Jim, love the channel! Amway if anyone has one opinions please. Franchi lists the Momentum's weight at 6.6 pounds, unloaded and unscoped. I have the 2020 waypoint. Have you heard any news about springfield adding additional calibers for it? Whats your opinion one the tikka t3x upr vs the waypoint 2020? Obviously your not going to buy one move on. Thanks for the videos, they have been great! It is so fun to shoot and is extremely accurate! There lies my hole and question to you. To my surprise John Mogle responded and told me to send in my gun and they would replace the barrel and fix the problem. 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. The trouble Im having wracking my brain over is caliber. With a typical retail price of $549, the Franchi Momentum is a lot of Italian hunting rifle for not a lot of cash. Keep up the good work of educating shooters in a neutral way. Ill use my customized REM 700 in 300 win mag for elk. Ive narrowed it to 3, but just cant quite choose. Remington 700 footprint scope bases, a threaded barrel, and a user-adjustable trigger put the Momentum one star above average here, too. You havent included Winchester in your reviews. Unless you spend 4-5 G on a custom built left handed. Have you considered the recently released rifles introduced by Franchi? Overall Length: 42.3 inches Actually, I like it a lot. The new Elite versions now feature detachable box magazines, Cerakote metal finishes and stocks wearing popular camo patterns. Model 70s and tons and tons of various 98 Mauser rifles ranging from converted low cost military guns to commercial Mausers that cost thousands. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. While I believe theyve succeeded in creating a stock that accommodates many different shooting positions and feels above average in all, it doesnt necessary excel in any of them. Jim, I do have a question that I hope you will address. excellent trigger. My personal Ruger American shoots 0.8 groups consistently. 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. Launched on the March 2018 cover of Guns & Ammo, the Momentum was actually Franchi's first rifle. The sub-$500 version of the CVA Cascade comes with just blued steel. If a close friend asked me what hunting rifle to buy at each price point, these would be my recommendations: If you dont want to read this entire post, jump to the section for rifles in your budget. Again one star better than average in this category, but it still leaves plenty of room for improvement. Not impressed with the plastic trigger guard also because I have broken one on a different rifle and it was a pain in the rear to source. Thanks for any input. TIKKA is proven, Franchi has some good reports. Luckily I was at a store on vacation that let me handle both. Releasing the floor plate of the 4-round, internal magazine is accomplished via a lever inside the front of the trigger guard. It shoots as well as some of my full blown custom rifles I have thousands invested in. Fantastic. Kimber Mountain Ascent Subalpine I just dont like the Kimber Mountain Ascent. Id pick the CVA Cascade from that group. Seekins is another I looked into but judging by the lack of representation in reviews I\m not confident in it either. But I cant understand why offering left handed guns seems impossible to some manufacturers. The redesigned rifle includes all the original features that. The Sig Cross has really become one of my favorite guns to shoot. And the thought of upgrades on a new rifle seems stupid to me. Which takes of the other half of recoil . Meet the Franchi Momentum Bolt-Action Rifle.

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