I think you did a good job in your review of 25 hunting rifles at various price points. These are deal breakers. Thank you. I agree! Any suggestions would be appreciated. Its very heavy, the straight pull was difficult to work with and made a few of my shots not go off because I didnt quite push it ALL the way forward. Not a Sako to be seen ? Wont win any extra points for its weight but seems like a quality affordable and very accurate rifle. The redesigned rifle includes all the original features that. It seems to boast a sturdier stock. I actually ordered a CVA cascade first, in .308, but changed my mind and returned it and bought the Franchi. Its actually a piece of cake. Jim, You mentioned the seekins havoc, but not in detail. Hi Jim, I am going to buy one last hunting rifle eventually in 7mm or 7 PRC so I am watching CVA XT and Weatherby. John did tell me that they are currently working on a fix for the extractor problem. 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. Keep them coming! Do you know a lot about rifles. Great choices, Andrew. Tikka or Franchi - 24hourcampfire 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. Both have 3 lug bolts with the lugs integral with the rest of the bolt body 3. Would you please review the a CZ 600 Alpha? In case anyone is wondering and didnt click the link, its available in 6.5Creedmore. I recently had a chance to sight it in and run everything over the chronograph . 180 gr Remington tipped core lokt and its in the bullseye out to 400. However, Ruger American rifles are not perfect. Hey Jim I recently found your stuff and have been doing a deep dive. i would like to buy new as its going to be my first rifle so thought with mod . One thing I always know I need in any rifle, hunting or range, is accuracy. It is so fun to shoot and is extremely accurate! I would love to get your take or even see a review on it. You mention that you felt the Browning X-Bolt Pro was not a good fit for a heavy recoil gun. Seems like a lot of bang for the buck. 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. Likely sub-half-MOA. Im surprised it didnt make the list. Again one star better than average in this category, but it still leaves plenty of room for improvement. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Thanks! To this day when I pull that out for fun it still shoots tight groups. One issue that has come up with all three of their guns is having to check and tighten the front and rear action assembly screws. FRANCHI MOMENTUM ELITE 6.5 CREEDMOOR 24" 3RD BOLT RIFLE - REALTREE EXCAPE / BURNT BRONZE True Price: $ 813.69. Using Burris Zee rings, I just applied a thin layer of silicone sealant inside the rings and remounted the scope. In fact, I frequently find myself out shooting with a Sig Cross even when I have much more expensive guns that I could be choosing. Jim, As you can see I am a gun collector and have not used my 7 mm Mag. If you want an accurate rifle with a threaded barrel and a decent trigger, it doesnt seem like you can go wrong with this one for under $500. Really enjoy reading your reviews and opinions! Anyway, sorry but I dont have much experience with it. Im looking for a great elk rifle/big game in left handed. I have been looking at the 6.8 western. My main gun is a Tikka T3 in 30-06. Thanks and keep up the great content! Most of the great rifles youve taken time to make us salivate for do not make left handed models. Pls recommend as I need a rifle under 1500 $ including Scope for shooting upto 600 Yards with cheaper ammo to practice more. I agree with you. Along with the detail you put into your reviews of new ammo like the 6.5 and now 7 PRC. Awesome at this price range. The rifles are accurate, reliable, and built well. Its a great suppressor. A very solid four stars here for the Franchi Momentum bolt-action rifle. I bought a Tikka M550 in 308 while stationed in Germany back in 1984. It was made for them as a throw back to the Finbear (now Discontinued) Its chambered in 270. I have shot the Impulse and wasnt impressed. With attitude like that, you will only buy domestic products and if leftists have their way, none. 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. Since Bergara use a Rem 700 barrel (action and trigger too?) I am really interested in a waypoint. American Hunter's first reports of it indicated excellent fit and function and accuracy. Yes, even if my hunting situation means most shots will be shorter range, I want a rifle that will reach out and make a 250 or 350 yard shot accurately in case it needs to. 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. Havent shot it yet, but well see how it performs. Nearly every touch-point Ive had with the company shows obvious signs of errors. Do you have any other recommendations or would you like to sell the Savage? It may not display this or other websites correctly. Id like to see a comparison between all the weather resistant advertised rifles, quality of weather protection materials, pros and cons of the different coatings or metals. I did achieve the box numbers through hand loading and Magpro powder for the 170 Bergers and Staball 6.5 for the 129 lrx. Now they are North of $400. He missed the entire point of the product to rant about what great deals can be had on old guns. To my surprise John Mogle responded and told me to send in my gun and they would replace the barrel and fix the problem. You know, turning ammo into noise kind of use. Ill keep one in mind next time Im in the market. I know you like the CVA Cascade, but there are 2 things very important to know about those! Appreciate the comment. The reasonwhen Im going to kill an animal, I want to kill it stone deadone well-placed shot. Travis Skurray from Australia. The only downside I see is the weight at 7 plus pounds if your looking for a ultralight mountain rig. 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. I am from Canada- and watching your channel for quite a time. Problem with the Savage 110 ultralight is the plastic magazine. Its not for me. Wondering your opinion on those I understand theyre not hunting rifles I just thought you would enjoy those rigles as I do. Dumb! I understood going into it that it was a boutique and emotionally motivated cartridge choice, but the performance and build quality is excellent. If youre patient and know what youre doing. This gun is for actually hunting in adverse conditions and not worrying about scratching it or damage. Most of the videos I see you get two shots touching and a flier on the mod 70. 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. Bought a vanguard series 2 in 270cant wait to shoot it put a leupold 3x9x50 ..I have 1400.00 in it first expensive gun Ive ever owned.wish me luck, The rifle you are selling that is under $350 thats quiet what caliber is it and who makes it need more information please thank you. Actually, I like it a lot. Length of Pull: 14 inches (adjustable with spacers) Ill update the post. Thank you for your time and effort. (I\m in Denver and could use a road trip). Jim, Ive owed most of the brands youve mention here. Hornady Precision hunter was working well in mine. This is Franchis first rifle and they want into the market place are keeping the price low. 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. It is very expensive. 1 is the Footprint for the Action is proprietary, It is NOT made by Bergara. The one I tested was in Badlands camo, and is probably the most common edition I see on store shelves. Seekins is another I looked into but judging by the lack of representation in reviews I\m not confident in it either. As a matter of fact these days it usually sucks. Winchester Xpr or Franchi Momentum ? In 270. | Rokslide Forum Surprised you didnt mention anything about the Sako 85. What is your opinion on this gun? I personally prefer the Bergara B-14 Ridge, but they are all good options. Its an interesting concept but I prefer a traditional bolt. Went on my first hunt (elk) this October. keep on the good work and excuse my poor englis. Review: Franchi Momentum Bolt-Action Rifle - RifleShooter Barrett, AI, etc. Hi Jim Theres something cool coming. Im looking at the Waypoint now. Fancy for an affordable rifle, the Franchi Momentum sports a one-piece, fluted bolt. Gun Review: Franchi Momentum Rifle in .308 Win Shot yesterday and shot at 200, 300 and 400 yards, 1/2-3/4 MOA. I am looking to buy a Savage 110 Timberline in 300 win mag, what is opinion about it ? Jim, In this day and age, there is really no reason to not have a removable magazine that you could top load also. Did you pick up the Seekins? And yes, I did get the stainless barrel, but its cerrakoted, so reflection should be minimized. I thought of the Waypoint myself but I also like the Sako Finnlight II. Have you had a chance to look over or review the Savage Impulse? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. 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. Iv shot most all In your opinion, is the Fierce worth the extra you pay or does the Springfield give you more value for the money you spend. Seems that they manage to work loose occasionally. Spacers are included for length of pull adjustment. Synthetic as in black plastic, to be clear, not as in carbon fiber or some other fancy stuff. 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 Weatherby Vanguard Meateater edition comes with Cerakote, threaded barrel, stiff stock and a pretty decent 2 stage trigger. Id like to know how the Sandman suppressor performed. A stock upgrade is also an option, Stockys is producing several different carbon fiber drop-in stocks for the Vanguard/Howa rifle line. These are incredible results from a rifle with an MSRP barely over $600! I figured I could get an AR rifle with Sub MOA accuracy that could maybe hit 2 birds with 1 stone. The Bergara Mountain 2.0, Kimber Mountain Ascent, Bergara Premier, Browning X-Bolt Pro, Seekins Havac, Weatherby Mark V, Fierce Edge, Christensen Ridgeline, and others are all rifles Im familiar with. 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. Have you or will you be doing a video on Franchi hunting rifles. What is your opinion on Gunwerks? Glad that rifle is a shooter. Jim. Keep up the good work. If so, what are you impressions of it. 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. As did locking it. enough shoulder for secure mounting. I havent tried the Rage yet, but I have used that same action and stock in different configurations. It weighs a little heavy per the stats, Ill admit but at that price point, its very hard to ignore especially since lightweight after-market chassis can cost as much as the base model B-14, Rem 700, Tikka T3, etc. I am looking for a semi-auto gun for hunting, been looking at the Savage MSR 10 in 6.5 CM and the Smith and Wesson M&P 10 in 6.5 CM (I would really love to see an AR10 in 6.5 PRC). Try that some time with a modern made low budget piece of shit. I have purchased about 12 different rifles in the sub-$500 price point over the last 3 years to test out for this review. I might add for a hunting rifle the 6.5 Swede is superior to the 6.5 Screedmore. Ive been a little coy about recommending one specific rifle in this price range because its a tight race. (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. Sure, its not always possible. Fastest/flattest 6.5 using 143 gun ELD-X bullets. #1. 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. My experience as well Tim! Sorry youtube is being such a pain in the ass to you as well. Can't see enough difference to make a difference. 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. I know there will be a lot of hate because Ive been very frank about my opinions, but I test so many rifles that I just wanted one single post that I keep up to date where I can just say it how I see it without any politically correct crap. Boy, so many good 7 mags. I have the 2020 waypoint. TIKKA is proven, Franchi has some good reports. The Sig Cross: Amazing design after some early quality control issues. Fierce rifles are accurate, built well, look great, come with good triggers, and feed perfectly. High comb, rigid, modern stock lines. Ive been kicking around trying out the 28 Nosler just to pick up a bit more performance at 500+ ranges. Might want to hold off a month or so. 1) the quality from rifle to rifle As of now its my most accurate and favorite rifle. The barrel is cold hammer forged with rifling like the Sako (Tikka). With a typical retail price of $549, the Franchi Momentum is a lot of Italian hunting rifle for not a lot of cash. Both good guns, I would worry about Franchi suddenly stopping production of this rifle and parts availability going to zero. I'll stick with my Tikkas, they make me happy! How about a Bergara Wilderness Ridge in 7 mag? BarrelLength: 22 inches Im sure a video review by you would certainly help clarify and perhaps sway my views on the Sauer 100s. Thanks. I would definitely buy the Winchester XPR SR version, which means suppressor ready, so you get a threaded barrel. 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. Im extremely satisfied with this rifle, for a hunting rifle. Thanks, I have looked all over and cant find out much about these. Savage 110? It appears that Fierce is stretching the truth a bit on weight because mine weighs 6 pounds, 4 1/8 oz and its a short action with 24 6.5mm barrel so it should be about the lightest one they have. My brother and another buddy bought one (223 and 22-250) because mine shot so well and they had similar results. You are using an out of date browser. Jim- Have you tested/reviewed any of the Sauer 100 rifles? Accuracy * * * * * Thanks. Will the new/faster twist rates make a difference to users? I might add when I got back to the car even with all that grease and oil on my gun I still sprayed it down with WD40 and again when I got it home and dried everything off. They are reviewing new rifles not old ones. I looked at the Waypoint locally and thought is was a really nice gun. Made in Italy? I would have to agree that no higher end rifle list should ever not have a Mod 70 or a Sako on it. Can you, or have you already, done a review on the Bergara Premier Divide ? Push it flush with the inside of the trigger guard, and . Hello Jim. Things happen and every animal is different, but I feel like its my duty to show that respect. Thank you! Im looking at my first hunter and precision rifle that I can take to the range once a month and go on 2 or 3 hunting trips per year (pig/deer) mostly in California or surrounding states. What ammo are you shooting in your cross? A shiny one. I dont say that lightly. I really like the Springfield waypoint but it is out of my price range but definitely the nicest rifle Ive held! Its just so short, light, and accurate. My arms are a bit short and most hunting rifles are just too long for me, length of pull wise. Some people get a good one, others get a lemon. . Moreover, the firearm boasts an excellent light and smooth trigger. Agreed on the MarkV. 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. My personal Ruger American shoots 0.8 groups consistently. I can not find on your website. Ruger Americans are fantastic. 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 . Any chance you would do a review on that caliber? I love it. I am looking for a new rifle, and am looking at the Franchi Momentum Elite, was looking for any input by those of you that have one. Really enjoy your channel and dialogue on your reviews. Franchi, a 150-year-old shotgun manufacturer, clearly felt it was high time an affordable Italian hunting rifle hit U.S. shores. 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). So with 6.5CM its sure to take the deers soul. Problem is , Im not sure it is practical to spend so much on a custom for some folks. I mean, I realize you use supersonic ammunition and would have liked to have heard how home-rolled subsonic ammo performed. 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. Jim love the reviews and the Channel. Hey Jim, love your reviews and videos, just wondering when we might start seeing 7mm PRC rifles becoming more available in stores? 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. 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. Im really down to the Fierce Carbon Rival vs the Weatherby MarkV Backcountry. Im looking for ANY rifle with a floor plate, metal, and wood but the only two I find are model 70, and browning. The stock is not very rigid, the butt pad is too stiff, and the stock geometry is only acceptable. Id prefer 7mm-08, but 6.5 is the newest kid on the block. I was down to the Ultralite or the Savage High Country and went with the High Country because of this. Id probably go with the Bergara Wilderness Ridge. Jim, Great content on both the website and on Youtube. So, here are my quick thoughts on some of the competition for the best premium factory rifle under $2,500. A little heavier than the cross but the little feedback Ive seen has been good. If youre going to buy a Ruger American, know there are dozens of different configurations available. Vlad I have no idea who you are but you sure do make a lot of noise and a lot less sense. Would I buy this rifle? Have you ever tested any Franchi hunting rifles? Is it worth it? 2) the 6.5 prc vs the 7 prc ( i have 2 338 win mags i am planning on keeping for elk +), My thoughts? and Just my two cents, but would love to hear an honest review of these rifles. Model 70s and tons and tons of various 98 Mauser rifles ranging from converted low cost military guns to commercial Mausers that cost thousands. What would you like to know? Unless you spend 4-5 G on a custom built left handed. You have entered an incorrect email address! I have played with many of the rifles you have. And youre right about the cost of Weatherby ammo. Never worried much about how my rifle looked either before or after the hunt.