Thank you for your great videos especially on moderately priced optics and arms. Jim, any thoughts on the Venture 2 from TC? So, too, will the rifles 2-position safety allow you to load and unload safely. How is it Franchis fault again? My personal favorite elk cartridge is a 7mm Rem Mag. Does that make sense from what I\ve mentioned? Seems like a solid gun for the money and straight pull seems fun. Would love a Tikka, but your notes on them provide the info for not making the cut. Phil. The more you talk the clearer it becomes that youve never held much less used a gun. Any opinion on it? Caliber: .308 Winchester (available in five other calibers, too) If you are looking at that sub $1000 rifle check out the Bergara Wilderness Ridge (Mine was $850). Plus all the pros of the above B-14 review. And a nice walnut stock would have cost them a few more pennies to use. Its incredibly well built. Never spent over $500 before. Thanks for the videos, they have been great! Im not the person I asked the question but I am also looking at one chambered and 308 and another shop down the road has a 30-06. Myself being a lefty, I have been on the hunt for a good rifle for midwest deer and western hunting in 6.5 PRC. Problem is , Im not sure it is practical to spend so much on a custom for some folks. Italians know firearms and so do the Finns. Its an interesting concept but I prefer a traditional bolt. First of all, LOVE all of your video reviews !! 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 have been eyeing the ruger go wild.I like the heavier barrel profile. then I would really like one in one of the 7mm flavors. I figured I could get an AR rifle with Sub MOA accuracy that could maybe hit 2 birds with 1 stone. Then you can go pick up in your local store in just a couple days and do the government paperwork and walk away with it. I still love wood stocks. It doesnt handle recoil well because of the stock design. In this price range, this rifle appears to be a very good value. I would definitely buy the Winchester XPR SR version, which means suppressor ready, so you get a threaded barrel. Also, what about the Bergara MG Lite with their proprietary carbon barrel? Thanks and keep up the great content! With a typical retail price of $549, the Franchi Momentum is a lot of Italian hunting rifle for not a lot of cash. I dont think any mauser action rifles allow you to drop around in because of the claw extractor. Jim, Unfortunately, I cant weigh in on the Sauer 100 yet because I havent tried it. Then I bought an Alaskan 338 Win Mag Laminate in Stainless. Took my buck at 325 shooting Federal Premium 110gr bullets. Same as you, I wish the offerings were a bit better. Actually, I like it a lot. But I cant understand why offering left handed guns seems impossible to some manufacturers. I like the Sig Cross because its lightweight, easily adjustable to fit me or my kids, very accurate, and the short barrel and folding stock make it easily packable for hunts. In depth and honest some of us realize we would be charged a certain premium. I have watched your reviews on both, so maybe your opinion on whether itd be worth the additional money To go with the Waypoint. Delsin Rowe is the main protagonist and playable character, a young Native-American man who later realizes hes a Conduit with special powers. 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. A 60 degree bolt lift that makes second fast shots from the shoulder a complete impossibility. Thanks Jim Harmer, great video and data to follow. Length of Pull: 14 inches (adjustable with spacers) It was raffled, gave winner 450 hoping to thrd and add brake but barrel too thin. To wit: 1. A shiny one. The Tikka T3 features a standard box 3 round magazine but certain models come with a 4 round magazine. Iv shot most all What is your opinion on the Edge vs Rival? Fancy for an affordable rifle, the Franchi Momentum sports a one-piece, fluted bolt. I also like the Fierce Reaper and the Sako S20 for heavy-recoiling cartridges. I am not sure, or saying one is better than the other, but that was something that bothered me. As Im new to the shooting world Im still undecided on a long range target rifle. i would like to buy new as its going to be my first rifle so thought with mod . Fnanchi is most likely the same design since they share ownership. Obviously your not going to buy one move on. They will be on sale at cabelas this next week, and I havent heard that much about them. Hey Jim, love your reviews and videos, just wondering when we might start seeing 7mm PRC rifles becoming more available in stores? Never bother with a Winchester M70, because I thought it was old fashion. The one I tested was in Badlands camo, and is probably the most common edition I see on store shelves. 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. Ive been pouring over your channels videos, and a lot of Ron Spomers content (as well as a few others for the past months). I might just know about a new rifle coming in January 2023 that might change your mind, Awesome reviews Jim. I agree with you 100 percent it is a home run for Springfield!!! 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\m looking for a good \all around\ big game hunting rifle (elk, whitetail/mule deer, and antelope mostly). I have been looking for a carbon barrel rifle in a .308 due to ammo availability. Stock: AG Composites Alpine Hunter. Jim, Have you reviewed the werkman? The sub-$500 version of the CVA Cascade comes with just blued steel. Jim love your channel. This gun is very accurate, has a great bump pad to absorb recoil (unlike most wood rifles) and has a threaded barrel for good measure. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Surprisingly accurate. You mention it just once in this string but dont come back to it at all. Along with it is 2-position safety that . have since restocked it with a B&C M40, and will use it for long range targets and steel. 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. My builder said (because of the bad Winchester brass) he would not recommend the 68 Western. Keep up the good work! 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. HOWEVER, since recording that review Ive also had the opportunity to hunt a good bit. 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. superbly accurate with federal non-typical 150s (second load i tried). A junk dull blue finish, it would have costed them too much to put a decent high gloss bluing on it. 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. The stock is cheesy feeling, but nicely shaped and rigid. It feels almost as rigid as concrete, and thats a good thing. I know I have expediencies it. Available in: 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win, 277 Sig Fury. The Carbon Predator looks cool, but really just a slight variation on the 110 ultralite. Would love to see your review on the Australian built Lithgow if you havent fired one yet I am sure you will be blown away by it in build quality, accuracy and value considering we are paying $900 for rifles worth $350 in America. I would love those see a review of the Benelli Lupo.Ive been shooting mine for little while now and I have to say it is a very accurate hunting rifle with a great ability to conform to just about anybody.Hope to see a review in the near future.Da Butcher. I didnt see a Bergara in your list. 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. Gun #: 999725884. . I have found the majority of shooters have a herd mentality and always believe that the latest is the greatest. 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. The Elite Varmint, introduced last year, should readily . Thanks, Joe. My search is with an elk/mule deer hunt in mind. Hey there Jim. Could you add another tier or two? Next. Going to take the plungedeep. Loved this article keep em coming! I will be hunting suppressed from now on and want to keep my rifle as short as possible. I purchased Savage Axis II XP- 6.5 Creedmore from Cabelas. 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. Can Italian go to a local gun store and buy one (or any firearm) without a government license or permission? $599.99. Have you ever tested any Franchi hunting rifles? Your primary con towards the Weatherby was around the cost of the company\s \boutique\ cartridges. Seller: Ammo And Arms. Both the Momentum Elite and the newer Tikka Veil are . And I need it in a shorter stock. Not real excited about paying for a custom build so wondering what you would recommend I consider? Im considering a modern Win 70 as well. Im at a point that I can spend $1500+ for a hunting rifle. Best 5 shot group was .320 so I wouldnt knock the compass for a budget rifle. Thanks. have you try the weatherby mark v accumark in 300 win mag? Nearly every touch-point Ive had with the company shows obvious signs of errors. I am between a Bergara B-14 Hunter and the Weatherby Vanguard. 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. 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. I\ve hunted since high school age but always small game/birds. Ha! . Jim, Love your channel and have spent most likely 30 plus hours reviewing your videos. Ive never seen Sea Adler anywhere in the US, do you know if theyre imported? Are you still doing a full review on that caliber? So how do you choose between them? Well, I picked up a momentum elite in .308, and absolutely love it so far, still deciding on a scope to go on it, but cant wait to get to shooting it. Those are cool, but very heavy guns. I like the Bergara B-14 ridge. Customization * * * * In the video below, I review the Fierce Rogue and show what I like/dislike about the Fierce Rogue. Why would anyone purchase a rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor when 7mm-08 will do everything the 6.5 can but with a bigger bullet, flatter trajectory, and comparable wind drift at typical hunting ranges? It can be tough to watch all the individual reviews of rifles that I do on Youtube and get a sense for where each rifle stacks up on the Jim Scale, so in this post, Ill give it to you straight. Vald, I love me some harbor freight. It uses the same barrel as the more expensive Bergara B14 rifles, because they are both owned by the same parent company and come out of the same factories in Spain. He recommended a wildcat round, 7 mm SAW. I would have to agree that no higher end rifle list should ever not have a Mod 70 or a Sako on it. TOP DEALS View All Deals. The trigger is heavy, but thats true on the Browning XBolts as well. Any of you guys have any experience with the Burris signature scopes? 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. Would you please review the a CZ 600 Alpha? 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. I have been looking at the 6.8 western. A lot of states dont allow semi-autos for big game hunting so check your regs. Its like saying 300 Blackout isnt as effective as 300 WinMag. Availability might be part of the problem. 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. It and the Fierce Rogue are tight competitors. The Weatherby Vanguard Meateater edition comes with Cerakote, threaded barrel, stiff stock and a pretty decent 2 stage trigger. ISO: 20ga (semi-auto, sxs, and o/u in order of priority), Recommendation for a tarp for my pack - mostly going to use to put quarters on but, FORLOH AllClima Softshell and AllClima Stretch Woven Pant Review. Ill keep one in mind next time Im in the market. Combing the interwebs just now I see other reviews reporting groups from 0.40 to 2 MOA depending on caliber and ammunition brand/load. I\m in northern Arizona and hunt in everything from dense forest to open desert, shots rarely over 400 yards. Ive seen your comments that fierce rifles have poor fit and finish and that customer service is also poor. I hear a lot of people liking the Seekins Havak, but it just hasnt grabbed me. Thank you. I do like the 300wm type power but its been a challenge researching top recommendations. Seems that they manage to work loose occasionally. You mentioned in your latest live video that youre off the Savage Ultralight these days. The Sig Cross: Amazing design after some early quality control issues. It was made for them as a throw back to the Finbear (now Discontinued) Its chambered in 270. Moreover, the firearm boasts an excellent light and smooth trigger. I load for better, but what would you choose? I havent heard you talk much about the Seekins rifles, any thoughts on them? I agree! Excellent in every way but its expensive. Thanks Jim. As you can see I am a gun collector and have not used my 7 mm Mag. Removing the bolt, however, is easier thanks to a release lever located on the side of the action. Watch my review here. All are captive so you wont lose them. Threaded barrel, cerakote barrel, hand painted stock. My concern is that with your test, the vanguard with a #2 profile barrel threw shot #5 basically everytime. Ive tried a lot of others, including Hornady PH (178gr I think) and Hornady Match 168 gr, and they are lucky to shoot 4 inch group with huge point of impact change. Christensen Ridgeline So many people have asked me to review one, and I just cant justify spending $2,000 on one because Ive heard so many reports of inconsistent manufacturing quality. I purchased a 280 AI in a Mark V Weatherby instead. The budget rifle video and cartridge wars are among my fav on YouTube for hunting alone. Just doing a bit of research on the Momentum because the local gun store has a bunch on sale. enough shoulder for secure mounting. 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. I appreciate the blunt honesty. Amway if anyone has one opinions please. I took it back to Scheels and the guys said its the second time someone has brought one back with that issue in a week. Is yours that picky? 99% sure the next rifle is the sig cross but real question is 6.5 cm or .308 I cant decide. We watch all your videos on YouTube. Thank you and keep up the great job! Is it ever gonna happen or should I just buy a 6.5 prc? x bolt is about 150 or more expensive. I was in the market for an affordable hunting rifle this year and you helped me a lot and changed my mind on my first choice. I used to hunt as a kid. Sure, its not always possible. I think you did a good job in your review of 25 hunting rifles at various price points. Mostly hand carried, thick timber and hills in foul weather. BarrelLength: 22 inches Assuming a commercially-available cartridge (I\m leaning towards .30-06 Springfield), how would the you stack the two up? Action is amazing and a really great factory trigger. I'll stick with my Tikkas, they make me happy! The Tikka Superlite 7RM is my dedicated high country rifle, weighing in at 7.1 lbs scoped. Doesnt do it when there is no round in the chamber. Jim, Great content on both the website and on Youtube. 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. How about a Bergara Wilderness Ridge in 7 mag? Im familiar with it, but havent done an official review. enything under 2k. 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! guns.com Buy. 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. TIKKA is proven, Franchi has some good reports. You have my general answer, but below Ill provide more detail and reasoning for those selections, as well as some rifles not to pick. He has managed multiple gun ranges, and has hunted around the world. There really isnt much to complain about on a Bergara B-14. Its a well designed stock, but the fit and finish feels cheesyespecially the checkering pattern they use. Action is very heavy and clunky. Keep up the great work. Purchased an Sig Cross in 6.5 today. 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. Thanks. I would like a 280 Ackley and Fierce only makes it in the Rival. Thanks in advance. Man I really love your reviews! excellent trigger. Thanks for any input. Its decent, but if you can possibly squeeze another $100 into your budget to get a version with Cerakote, get the CRKT version as itll be more durable in the woods. Whats the pros and cons in your opinion? Italy has crazy gun control laws, like most of Europe. it just feels right. Had a question, What are your thoughts/opinion on the Wilson Combat AR10s? Italian? He lives outside of Austin, TX. I do have a question that I hope you will address. Do you have any other recommendations or would you like to sell the Savage? What r your thought for a high end choice up to around the 3k range? XBolt Pro is a good gun but needs a new trigger. Remington 700 footprint scope bases, a threaded barrel, and a user-adjustable trigger put the Momentum one star above average here, too. Ive been kicking around trying out the 28 Nosler just to pick up a bit more performance at 500+ ranges. 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. 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 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). Really enjoy your content! Its an EXCELLENT do-all caliber. However, Ill simply leave this anecdote. 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. I was all ready to order the Fierce but I see your post above and now I am on the fence. Its a scaled down, lighter weight Sako TRG action with a Sako barrel and trigger. It tames the recoil of this 6.6-pound rifle extremely well. Boy, so many good 7 mags. I too had nailed it down to the Savage or the Ruger American Rifle. I enjoy watching your videos but havent found any with this specific manufacture. However, I kill a lot of elk where Im from, and my smaller 6.5s dont produce the knock down effect I had with the Weatherby. Both have NO bolt lock when on safety. If youre going to buy a Ruger American, know there are dozens of different configurations available. As a matter of fact these days it usually sucks. Get one , in 30-06 for the purest experience , and youll be convinced ! Hey jim i was wondering if you have done a review on the savage impulse i found some videos on it but not many that really go indepth on the build quality or how well or not well the action works. So happy you out this together as it brings all of your work together and I hope you link to it. Im in love. I found barrel engraved with 6.5 Creedmore and read manual before use Its just so short, light, and accurate. Just hasnt been available. Best known for making value-priced shotguns, Franchi may well have taken a leap of faith by entering the highly competitive centrefire market. Ive owned a Lupo chambered in 30-06 for several months now. Ill be curious to see them for myself, but Ive heard good things. Available in six calibers, TTAG gave the $609 MSRP .308 Winchester flavor a test drive. John did tell me that they are currently working on a fix for the extractor problem. It truly needs to be able to handle rough handling. What matters is on the paper for 550 dollars and a threaded barrel to boot. Thank you for your time and consideration of this request. Really enjoy your channel and dialogue on your reviews. Ruger Americans are fantastic. Seller: Ammo And Arms. After getting what I believe to be a bad copy of a Ruger American in 308, I am looking to upgrade. I could go for a more grabby grip myself, but the Momentums checkering is certainly sufficient. They are also slippery when wet and ice cold to touch in winter. Style and Appearance * * * * I have a slue of rifles in many calibers 22LR up to 338WM, except the 7mm mag. (I\m in Denver and could use a road trip). Very accurate, handles recoil well, and easily in your price point with room to spare. Are you familiar with this cartridge? My loads averaging 3050 fps with the 162gr eldx. The plasticky stock is Pure junk. What do you think of the Bergara B14 HMR? The rings came with friction paper. How may races are there and is idiot one? Do you still recommend them. If I were buying a new hunting rifle today and I could drop $2,300, Id pick the Fierce Rogue with a steel action. I\ve been perusing the site trying to find it as my rifle should be here today or tomorrow. I heard you mention a good handload that worked well with this 18\ barrel. Curious to hear your thoughts/experience with it. Ive been a little coy about recommending one specific rifle in this price range because its a tight race. I want a lightweight rifle that has mild Recoil with ballistics similar to 270 Winchester but in a short action. So Id recommend just paying for it online. Can you do a in-depth comparison review of the CVA Cascade vs. Ruger American? There are a few really nice ergonomic details that Franchi has implemented on their stocks. There lies my hole and question to you. What are your thoughts on the Remington Model 700 Alpha One? My assumption has been that given the limited rifles and ammos out, the x-bolt with browning ammo would have to work well together right out of the box. And contrary to most German rifles today, the barrel is threaded into the reciever (not heat shrunk). For my boy. I try to ruin stuff like this and am always amazed how much it will take. 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. If so have they made any notable changes to this model over previous models? and the weathermark? Removable e Box Magazine (Large Capacity) Hi Jim. Jim great reviews. Ultimately it still looks and feels like an inexpensive, plastic stock that youd expect to find on a budget hunting rifle. Sorry youtube is being such a pain in the ass to you as well. Watch my review here. 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. Holy Moses, what an incredible rifle. Would this interest you? 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. I know you like the CVA Cascade, but there are 2 things very important to know about those! Push it flush with the inside of the trigger guard, and . Why no ones talk about the sakos in the states?? 1 Image (s) Franchi Momentum Elite 6.5 Creed Realtree Excape 24" TB Burnt Bronze 41606. Franchi Momentum All-Terrain Elite .308 Win 18" 1:11" Bbl TrueTimber Strata/Midnight Bronze 10+1 Rifle 41750. 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. NO, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_control_in_Italy, F Franchi, and Baretta and their ilk. Nor do my groups appear to be outliers for the Momentum. I absolutely love the 2020 waypoint! The torque settings have to be exact and should use friction paper in the bottom rings.
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