Your email address will not be published. May 7, 2018. excellent trigger. Thanks! Thanks for doing great work. Bergara is intriguing, but I cant understand why its heavier. I am going to use the rifle for mainly whitetail deer hunting in Wisconsin but I occasionally like once every 5-10 years go out west and hunt pronghorn or elk and have recently tried to hunt moose in Alaska. Thanks. However, if this was not a ringer and indicative of the accuracy to be expected, it would be a great entry level rifle. Myself being a lefty, I have been on the hunt for a good rifle for midwest deer and western hunting in 6.5 PRC. Im considering a modern Win 70 as well. Ive never shot one that couldnt achieve a 1 group at 100 yards. I would definitely buy the Winchester XPR SR version, which means suppressor ready, so you get a threaded barrel. You know Beretta will not support either rifle. I think many of us started on something like that, dads old rifle or grandpas. The Bergara B14 Wilderness with adjustable cheek piece would be a great choice, as well as anything in the Bergara Premier Series. In the video below, I review the Fierce Rogue and show what I like/dislike about the Fierce Rogue. A lot of states dont allow semi-autos for big game hunting so check your regs. keep on the good work and excuse my poor englis. Can you, or have you already, done a review on the Bergara Premier Divide ? Jim love your channel. Any thoughts? Id be interested in seeing a review of the q fix. So, too, will the rifles 2-position safety allow you to load and unload safely. 1 Image (s) Franchi Momentum Elite 6.5 Creed Realtree Excape 24" TB Burnt Bronze 41606. A junk plasticky trigger guard, its enough to make you barf just looking at it. Overall * * * * Would love to hear your review and/or thoughts on military surplus and/or rifles you and friends first started on. Sure, you can have better fit and finish, but it costs more. 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. I also like the Fierce Reaper and the Sako S20 for heavy-recoiling cartridges. GSG, I always just hunted. Would like a rifle that print a sub MOA with factory ammo. I too had nailed it down to the Savage or the Ruger American Rifle. I am a huge fan of their 1911s and know they are big into precision rifles. I can not find on your website. Will be used mostly for white tail and hogs in Texas. I saw your video on the 7mm prc and considered waiting till they came out. There are very few reviews and almost zero information about how the Howa carbon shoots. And dollar for dollar you could never purchase a rifle that guarantees you 1 moa back several years ago for the same relative cost. The stock and barrel is nothing special unless someone could chime in as to why it is different than all the others plastic stocks? Watch my review here. Hi They are reviewing new rifles not old ones. So where are you from originally and where are you now..Im thinking not the US. More velocity with the heavier bullets which by the way do not work so well in the 6.5 Creedmore. Can you review the Sako S20 or why havent you done it yet? Hi Jim, Doesnt do it when there is no round in the chamber. I love to hunt white tail deer in Arkansas. Granted, I got the better tools for measuring how off what they sold is but theres some applications where cheap is better. $699.00. Just easier to carry in hand, never a sling. Torn between CVA cascade or bergara b14 ridge in 7mm-08. Surprisingly accurate. I am looking at it in 243 but cant decide between that and x bolt. Vlad is an asshole in general who needs to go away. I might just know about a new rifle coming in January 2023 that might change your mind, Awesome reviews Jim. I dont see the stock being much different really. They come in the same price bracket as Tikka rifles but from what I have read, unlike the popular T3X rifles, Sauer 100 rifles and the weathermark? (1) The Springfield 2020 Waypoint with a steel barrel, (2) You could wait a few months for the new Bergara B14 Squared Crest to come out, or (3) Get a Sig Cross. 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. I still think the 2020 Waypoint is just a better gun overall. There is a nice Bavarian Sako but theres isnt much data on accuracy on the range with a scope. As a side note, I have a Sako 85 from Cabelas. Question. Love the guns review vid on ones under $500 and everything else! Jim, between the Savage 110 Ultralight and the Weatherby Mark V which would you pick for accuracy? Ive owned a Lupo chambered in 30-06 for several months now. BarrelLength: 22 inches The narrow width put my eye behind the scope nicely but also leaves enough fudge factor for owners who will add an aftermarket cheek piece or wrap. You sound like the new guy that is 25 and has 150 years experience. There are many rifles above the $2k price point. Im holding my breath for the comments section on this post. Going to take the plungedeep. 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. Hello I love your videos and your reviews the only comment I have is that the savage 110 ultralite does not have the accustock. I have been looking at the savage 110 ultralite 6.5 creedmoor. Im well aware that there is stiff competition in the semi-custom rifle category. Id go with the Sako in that case. Keep up the great work. The new Elite versions now feature detachable box magazines, Cerakote metal finishes and stocks wearing popular camo patterns. In this price range, this rifle appears to be a very good value. I would like a 280 Ackley and Fierce only makes it in the Rival. Also 243win, 270 win, 300 win mag and 30-06. Savage, Tikka, Browning, Christensen- all offer LH options and should be commended for it. Franchi designs some very good scatter guns, and this is their first rifle attempt. Swelled and checkered grip areas are molded into both sides of the stock over the internal magazine and again at the beginning of the forearm section. 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. Probably going to be the Waypoint. I am between a Bergara B-14 Hunter and the Weatherby Vanguard. I want to buy a new rifle in 30-06. Jim, You must log in or register to reply here. Best purchase I ever made. 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. Remember the cheap skates that passed up Colt Pythons when they were only $260 bucks and now are 10 times that. Forearm checkering extends nearly all the way forward, ending just short of another molded-in and recessed sling swivel mount. What do you think about the CZ 557 line and the new 600s? There lies my hole and question to you. Some day Ill give one a more fair look. Overall, the rifle is kinda heavy so itd be nice to reduce recoil a bit. My main criteria is staying sub 6 lbs if I can for the rifle only and sub moa guarantee. If I were buying a new hunting rifle today and I could drop $2,300, Id pick the Fierce Rogue with a steel action. Keep the vids coming, I look forward to seeing them. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.6.1.1 (Release build 20180111) Page Time: 0.097s Queries: 14 (0.037s) Memory: 3.1032 MB (Peak: 3.2586 MB) Zlib disabled. And contrary to most German rifles today, the barrel is threaded into the reciever (not heat shrunk). Wondering if you have a reason for this There are a few really nice ergonomic details that Franchi has implemented on their stocks. These are incredible results from a rifle with an MSRP barely over $600! It has the Accufit stock, but not the Accustock with the aluminum rail system. The Weatherby Vanguard comes in several different editions. Love your reviews. I seriously am not sure how you can improve on it. Both good guns, I would worry about Franchi suddenly stopping production of this rifle and parts availability going to zero. The Weatherby Vanguard Meateater edition comes with Cerakote, threaded barrel, stiff stock and a pretty decent 2 stage trigger. 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. It seems to boast a sturdier stock. Hi Jim. Wondering your opinion on those I understand theyre not hunting rifles I just thought you would enjoy those rigles as I do. (Live in northern Alberta.) Threaded barrel for a brake. Keep them coming! You mentioned in your latest live video that youre off the Savage Ultralight these days. My personal favorite elk cartridge is a 7mm Rem Mag. Have you reviewed one yet? Have you or will you be doing a video on Franchi hunting rifles. He recommended a wildcat round, 7 mm SAW. Do you think this is normal business practice ? 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. Heres a link to that rifle in .30-06. They look standard, dont include fluting on the (rather beefy) bolt or the (rather beefy) barrel, the action and barrel are just blued, the trigger is fine but not outstanding, the action is quite smooth but not as smooth as a Tikka. 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. Great info on the ins and outs of shooting and the rifle reviews. Franchi lists the Momentum's weight at 6.6 pounds, unloaded and unscoped. I\m in northern Arizona and hunt in everything from dense forest to open desert, shots rarely over 400 yards. It talks about every calibre Savage Arms is selling in Canada but dont talk about calibre I purchased. Every Weatherby Ive ever shot has been exceptionally accurate and well-built. Any thoughts. Take your pick but you get a super reliable gun and if you ever broke an extractor or firing pin you can change them out right in the field within minutes. I found barrel engraved with 6.5 Creedmore and read manual before use it just feels right. You mentioned it once but I cant find a video where you review it? If you were to build a rifle what action would you use. The Sig Cross is the rifle that I have consistently used more than any other hunting rifle in my gun vault. The build quality was amazing, and shot sub MOA with factory Norma ammo. Benelli Lupo should had definitely made the list Better rifle than most others mentioned in my honest opinion. The action quality, as well as the barrel, produces a very accurate rifle. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. 3. and three-stage safety. 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. You have no opinion worth anything. Cheers. I havent seen you review any CZ rifle, any cause un particular? Man I really love your reviews! Thanks for all of your vids and you helped me get my last two rifles with all the choices. It was made for them as a throw back to the Finbear (now Discontinued) Its chambered in 270. Hey Jim, 2023 Backfire LLC, a limited liability company headquartered in Utah, USA. Thank you for your time. I wanted to get into deer/large game hunting while trying to stick with one gun for all animals (deer to elk) and I live in northeast South Dakota. Magazine Comparison: The Browning X-Bolt features a 4 round detachable polymer rotary magazine. What is your opinion on Gunwerks? The other option is the Springfield 2020 Waypoint. Its a scaled down, lighter weight Sako TRG action with a Sako barrel and trigger. Im looking for an elk rifle. How may races are there and is idiot one? For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. It may not display this or other websites correctly. However, Ruger American rifles are not perfect. 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). Their ammo is INSANELY expensive, so I wouldnt invest in a Weatherby chambering. 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. The Howa is around $200-$300 cheaper than the Savage. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The CVA Cascade is an exceptional rifle for the price. You never mentioned. Any opinion on it? Thanks again and I look forward to future content. Ill use my customized REM 700 in 300 win mag for elk. Im looking for a 7mm-08 in a left handed model. The action is a Mauser type like Sako. Not real excited about paying for a custom build so wondering what you would recommend I consider? Newer is not always better. Unfortunately now I see it for $1700. I havent heard you talk much about the Seekins rifles, any thoughts on them? 2) the 6.5 prc vs the 7 prc ( i have 2 338 win mags i am planning on keeping for elk +), My thoughts? What do you think? 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. Review: Franchi Momentum .308 Winchester. Just how it shot when the time came. Floorplate, spring, and follower tilt out. Have you ever tested any Franchi hunting rifles? 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. If so have they made any notable changes to this model over previous models? Not many have been around since they are new this year. I would pick 7mm Rem Mag since you mentioned long range. Using Burris Zee rings, I just applied a thin layer of silicone sealant inside the rings and remounted the scope. If you want to hunt larger game like elk, then Id recommend getting the same rifle in .30-06 Springfield. Travis Skurray from Australia. My search is with an elk/mule deer hunt in mind. 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. 1) the quality from rifle to rifle A 60 degree bolt lift that makes second fast shots from the shoulder a complete impossibility. Ok I concede your right to a degree but there are tons and tons of older made deer rifles on the market. And a nice walnut stock would have cost them a few more pennies to use. I like the action of the Howa better but the Proof barrel on the Savage. Jim. Hello from Bozeman, MT! 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. At present time i run Sakos and Blaser. It is very expensive. Ive been pouring over your channels videos, and a lot of Ron Spomers content (as well as a few others for the past months). 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??? Required fields are marked *. So I do still think they have some QC issues to deal with. Bergara B14 Hunter? Also, the very aged sporter stock design doesnt lend itself well to shooting long rangeespecially in such a light rifle. The stock looks like a varmint/tactical/long range/hunting compromise, and may do those thing well, its just not what I was looking for. Specifically, I am looking at 300 PRC and .28 Nolser, or 300 Weatherby Magnum. . Sorry its been so long since I have followed up on this, but didnt want to post on this rifle till I had some time with it and straightened out a problem Ive been having with my scope. Plus, it uses an old-school sporter stock that just isnt what todays long-range shooter is looking for. I ended up buying a Bergara Mountain 2.0, which checked all the boxes for me as a hunting rifle. 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. The Sig Cross: Amazing design after some early quality control issues. 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. There really isnt much to complain about on a Bergara B-14. Jim, Great content on both the website and on Youtube. TIKKA is proven, Franchi has some good reports. What ammo are you shooting in your cross? Im a lefty that has to shoot cross over right handed bolts. What is your honest opinion of the CZ 600 So, if those ones should be avoided, what rifles SHOULD hunters consider? And true to their ads, it is a sub-MOA shooter. The gun feels good in hand and the trigger feels great. Italian? Im looking at the Waypoint now. You mentioned the cheap filling stock. It doesnt handle recoil well because of the stock design. Love your videos and reviews thanks a ton. Hi Jim Im trying to click your links to the guns but its not working. 1. can be top loaded, I have been looking at the Browning BAR for years, its a great gun, but I would really like to have an AR format. Good Morning Jim The SIG Cross would be a best second choice. Thanks for your thoughts and time! Obscenely lightweight. Instead of light gun oil, I wouldwipe gun with a rig rag. 99% sure the next rifle is the sig cross but real question is 6.5 cm or .308 I cant decide. Any help deciding? I have been looking at the 6.8 western. To be clear, youll load the rifle from the top, pushing one round at a time down and into the internal magazine, and this function allows you to safely and easily unload the Momentum. 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. 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. I would also love a video on the Winchester model 70 extreme weather! Was very happy with all of it. Overall, if you forced me to pick a winner in this category, Id probably give it to the Springfield 2020 Waypoint. I'll stick with my Tikkas, they make me happy! An XBolt in 6.8 Western may be a great option. Id like to know how the Sandman suppressor performed. **sorry for posting this comment on another article, but I guess this is the more suitable article for this discussion.
franchi momentum elite vs tikka t3
franchi momentum elite vs tikka t3
franchi momentum elite vs tikka t3