Thanks! Can you review the Sako S20 or why havent you done it yet? Keep them coming! Twist Rate: 1:11 The rings came with friction paper. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. Ill use my customized REM 700 in 300 win mag for elk. They have shot the ruger and no problem but alittle heavy to be packing around the mountain. Good read. The Tikka T3X Lite comes with an absolutely fantastic action. Suppressors are DEFINITELY the future, so I wouldnt buy a non-threaded barrel anymore. I expect to spend a few thousand or more to get what would meet my needs. My personal Ruger American shoots 0.8 groups consistently. Id say Im in the sub-$1,500 range. Ultimately it still looks and feels like an inexpensive, plastic stock that youd expect to find on a budget hunting rifle. I am looking for an all purpose dependable rifle to handle more than one role. LOL. I hear a lot of people liking the Seekins Havak, but it just hasnt grabbed me. A junk injection molded plasticky stock that expands with heat and contracts with cold. Watch my full review of the Springfield 2020 Waypoint. This is Franchis first rifle and they want into the market place are keeping the price low. Franchi Momentum Varmint Elite .224 Valkyrie 24" 1:7 Bbl TrueTimber Prairie/Midnight Bronze 7+1 Rifle 41712. 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. I might add for a hunting rifle the 6.5 Swede is superior to the 6.5 Screedmore. Italians know firearms and so do the Finns. Can you, or have you already, done a review on the Bergara Premier Divide ? 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. Surprised you didnt mention anything about the Sako 85. 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. Bergara B14 Hunter? Your email address will not be published. Ive seen your comments that fierce rifles have poor fit and finish and that customer service is also poor. Remington 700 footprint scope bases, a threaded barrel, and a user-adjustable trigger put the Momentum one star above average here, too. The data-driven nature of the content is extremely helpful. I have a Momentum elite varmint in 224 Valkyrie. I am looking into ordering a 20 Super Sniper chambered in .308 and was curious to know if you have had any experience with it? Travis Skurray from Australia. The Winchester Model 70 should be the rifle you compare all the others too. Base Price: $789.99: Tax: - In Stock: kygunco.com Buy. And contrary to most German rifles today, the barrel is threaded into the reciever (not heat shrunk). They are reviewing new rifles not old ones. The action is a Mauser type like Sako. Id like to see how the Sauer 100 performs. Fit me like a glove. 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. Nothing problematic, but clearly noticeable. Hey Jim, big fan of your Youtube channel and I always enjoy watching/reading your content. Jim, would love to hear some feedback on Cooper firearms if you have any input? As a side note, I have a Sako 85 from Cabelas. Ive narrowed it to 3, but just cant quite choose. If youre patient and know what youre doing. 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 was unaware of the QC issues with the Cross. It shoots as well as some of my full blown custom rifles I have thousands invested in. Helping the Franchi Momentum turn in great groups well, helping the shooter do his or her part better is a wonderful factory trigger. I dont know if wood and metal rifles are extinct but it looks that way in Scheels. I would love to hear you critique rifle makers that offer nothing left handed in their main lines. Vlad is typical progtard. Jim, Love your channel and have spent most likely 30 plus hours reviewing your videos. How is it Franchis fault again? To my surprise John Mogle responded and told me to send in my gun and they would replace the barrel and fix the problem. Hey Jim, They need to get their stuff together first. Jim, Im looking for a 7mm-08 in a left handed model. Now I want another one and to get in to some long range and MAYBE some hunting. Probably going to be the Waypoint. I see that you really like the Savage, but I was wondering if you have shot the Howa? 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. $699.00. Know it is not a bolt action rifle, but how does the Henry Long Ranger stack up against these options? The action quality, as well as the barrel, produces a very accurate rifle. The new Franchi Momentum is darn near an exact copy to the Ruger American. I bought a Tikka M550 in 308 while stationed in Germany back in 1984. I wish more gun writers would be as informative. As of now its my most accurate and favorite rifle. Weatherby Mark V Weatherby makes a fantastic rifle. Looks great. Forearm checkering extends nearly all the way forward, ending just short of another molded-in and recessed sling swivel mount. That limits my choice of rifles. Again one star better than average in this category, but it still leaves plenty of room for improvement. It is still a preferred caliber in Scandinavia for big game. Again a super nice old world crafted gun anyone would be proud to own and show off to friends. 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. It is their lowest entry point to their rifles but looks interesting. Italian? A fairly vertical pistol grip offers comfortable control from most any shooting position. A lot of states dont allow semi-autos for big game hunting so check your regs. I was about to buy a Christenson Arms rifle but you and a few others have commented about the quality. The torque settings have to be exact and should use friction paper in the bottom rings. 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. I recall in a vid you talked about hunting with Mosin Nagans, the Russian 30.06! I havent heard you talk much about the Seekins rifles, any thoughts on them? Hi Jim. I am stuck between the tikka t3x and the Bergara b14. Am I wrong in my logic? Server Time: 2023-01-16 08:20:56 UTC Going to take the plungedeep. I have watched your reviews on both, so maybe your opinion on whether itd be worth the additional money To go with the Waypoint. Id prefer 7mm-08, but 6.5 is the newest kid on the block. Threaded barrel, cerakote barrel, hand painted stock. He lives outside of Austin, TX. I was looking at the Tikka for a while but Im not crazy about the slower twist in .30-06. I figured I could get an AR rifle with Sub MOA accuracy that could maybe hit 2 birds with 1 stone. 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. Ruger Americans are fantastic. The sub-$500 version of the CVA Cascade comes with just blued steel. Even on safe, the bolt can be manipulated to chamber or eject a round. Iv shot most all I too had nailed it down to the Savage or the Ruger American Rifle. The trigger is adjustable like the Tikka. Ive got a lot of autoloader pistol and AR experience, but my only bolt action is an old Mosin Nagant. enything under 2k. In the end I still believe the 7mm RM is more versatile. Ill keep one in mind next time Im in the market. Availability might be part of the problem. Thanks so much, you guys are great! I owned one in .28 Nosler and it was a very poor choice for that heavy-recoiling of a cartridge. Any chance you would do a review on that caliber? Really enjoy your channel and dialogue on your reviews. 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. Whats your opinion one the tikka t3x upr vs the waypoint 2020? I still think the 2020 Waypoint is just a better gun overall. Some day Ill give one a more fair look. I\ve been perusing the site trying to find it as my rifle should be here today or tomorrow. Way sub-MOA. He is a well-known entrepreneur, having started many successful online brands, and lives in St George, Utah. bolt throw. 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 know its very high end but with a replaced hip and knee, I want anchored shots and believe that cartridge is a slight upgrade on the venerable 300WM. Thats a nice collection. Ive fallen in love. I personally prefer the Bergara B-14 Ridge, but they are all good options. Really enjoy reading your reviews and opinions! Newer is not always better. In this price range, this rifle appears to be a very good value. Meet the Franchi Momentum Bolt-Action Rifle. 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. Fastest/flattest 6.5 using 143 gun ELD-X bullets. I have been taking in everyone of ur vids I can find and sincerely appreciate your work and am interested in your take on the Seekins product? Watch my review here. Sure, its not always possible. Loved seeing some rifles I hadnt seen vids on with the Sako and getting your full thoughts. Even though Im happy with my decision, the Ultralite might have been the better way to go. Best known for making value-priced shotguns, Franchi may well have taken a leap of faith by entering the highly competitive centrefire market. To wit: 1. 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. Itd make a Backstreet Boy jealous. Torn between CVA cascade or bergara b14 ridge in 7mm-08. Unfortunately, I cant weigh in on the Sauer 100 yet because I havent tried it. Both good guns, I would worry about Franchi suddenly stopping production of this rifle and parts availability going to zero. 2. have a metal finish at the trigger-guard, Do you have any experience with the Franchi? And youre right about the cost of Weatherby ammo. Have you reviewed one yet? The Weatherby Vanguard threaded, Bergara B14, and Howa Carbon Stalker are all models Im researching more to try to come to a definitive decision. I enjoy your videos on YouTube, very informative and you dont pull any punches, I like that. So far really like it FYI. Agreed on the MarkV. The stock feels like it is created of a very tough polymer. CVA all the way. 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. Manual dont talk about 6.5 Creedmore ! 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. I havent tried the Rage yet, but I have used that same action and stock in different configurations. Yes, it shipped with a knurled thread protector but I immediately lost it when I slapped my Dead Air Sandman Ti on. I looked it up and the barrel profile is exactly the same for bigger calibers. You never mentioned. I have been looking at the 6.8 western. Boy, so many good 7 mags. Beater rifles go until they cant. The Weatherby Vanguard Meateater edition comes with Cerakote, threaded barrel, stiff stock and a pretty decent 2 stage trigger. Im looking for an elk rifle. So, too, will the rifles 2-position safety allow you to load and unload safely. Franchi, a 150-year-old shotgun manufacturer, clearly felt it was high time an affordable Italian hunting rifle hit U.S. shores. What is your opinion on the Edge vs Rival? You made your point. Jim, any thoughts on the Venture 2 from TC? Im well aware that there is stiff competition in the semi-custom rifle category. MSRP:$609 (about $450 retail). I was all ready to order the Fierce but I see your post above and now I am on the fence. The stock is not very rigid, the butt pad is too stiff, and the stock geometry is only acceptable. What do you think of the Bergara B14 HMR? Have you fired the Sako 85 Finnlight? Trigger pull is most critical for me. No. Thanks Jim. Both have cold hammer forged barrels 2. Hello Jim, great article. As a matter of fact these days it usually sucks. 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. Unlocking the Momentums bolt took more effort than a typical Remington 700. Hey Jim, love your reviews and videos, just wondering when we might start seeing 7mm PRC rifles becoming more available in stores? FRANCHI MOMENTUM ELITE 6.5 CREEDMOOR 24" 3RD BOLT RIFLE - REALTREE EXCAPE / BURNT BRONZE True Price: $ 813.69. Yeah, the Reaper is pretty awesome. Ergonomics * * * * My experience as well Tim! There is a nice Bavarian Sako but theres isnt much data on accuracy on the range with a scope. You havent included Winchester in your reviews. I'm looking at it in 300 win mag. Thanks. It is very expensive. I recently purchased the Momentum Elite in the 6.5 creedmoor and respectfully think an honourable mention for the under $1000 would be appropriate. First available in 1936 for Petes sake. I like the straight comb with minimal drop and I found the cheek weld comfortable. I am looking for a 6.5 creedmoor bolt action hunting rifle for our place in north central west Texas. Its an EXCELLENT do-all caliber. I think a majority of Americans know the old saying you just took a paragraph to explain. Would I buy this rifle? Franchi was founded in 1868 in Brescia . Vald, I love me some harbor freight. You are using an out of date browser. 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. Thanks for doing great work. I have purchased about 12 different rifles in the sub-$500 price point over the last 3 years to test out for this review. Lets weed out a few rifles I DONT recommend first. It would also handle bigger calibers MUCH better than the Cross. And like most of the rest of the world for that matter. Hey Jim, I would love to hear your imput on which rifle you prefer between the Ruger American, CVA Cascade, and the Winchester XPR. Performance is really good. My 6.5 CM shoots sub MOA groups. 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. 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 did go looking for the reloading equipment you mentioned and more on acquiring lowers ahead of time, yet unable to find. (Live in northern Alberta.) Ive narrowed it down to a Sig Cross in 6.5, a JTAC Screech Owl in 6.5 22 barrel. 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. Any tips on bullet weight and powder brand? 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. Awesome at this price range. Myself being a lefty, I have been on the hunt for a good rifle for midwest deer and western hunting in 6.5 PRC. PS. The new Elite versions now feature detachable box magazines, Cerakote metal finishes and stocks wearing popular camo patterns. Do you think this is normal business practice ? 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. 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. 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. BTW unless youre reloading, the vast majority of factory 6.5 Creedmoor is quite a bit faster than the same projectile in 6.555. Gunwerks builds great guns, but I just dont see them as being THOUSANDS of dollars better than a Fierce, Weatherby, Seekins, etc. I like the action of the Howa better but the Proof barrel on the Savage. Pretty typical for a synthetic-stocked, budget-oriented hunting rifle. There are very few reviews and almost zero information about how the Howa carbon shoots. Curious to hear your thoughts/experience with it. Love your content man, great job building the channel and the webpage. The Carbon Predator looks cool, but really just a slight variation on the 110 ultralite. This post contains affiliate links to help monetize this site. Hi Jim Im trying to click your links to the guns but its not working. The Sig Cross has really become one of my favorite guns to shoot. If youre going to buy a Ruger American, know there are dozens of different configurations available. Id probably go with the Weatherby, but both guns will be very accurate. Im a lefty that has to shoot cross over right handed bolts. Actually, I like it a lot. So if you are shooting 300 win mag, will it throw inaccurate shots on the 3rd shot (or even the 2nd)? Jim- Have you tested/reviewed any of the Sauer 100 rifles? Keep up the great work. Its a 3-lug design with a decently large extractor and ejector and large locking lugs. Instead of light gun oil, I wouldwipe gun with a rig rag. Would you please review the a CZ 600 Alpha? some of us realize we would be charged a certain premium. a few few hundred cycles smoothed it right up. I can not find on your website. 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. Commissions are earned for links to Brownell's, Amazon, MidwayUSA, GoHunt, OpticsPlanet, Sportsman's Warehouse, and other retailers. Do you still recommend them. can you give me your thoughts on You know Beretta will not support either rifle. Its like saying 300 Blackout isnt as effective as 300 WinMag. Im looking for ANY rifle with a floor plate, metal, and wood but the only two I find are model 70, and browning. 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 Tikka T3X Lite comes with an absolutely fantastic action. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Weighs under 6 lbs. 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. Premium recoil pad, pic rail, fluted barrel, muzzle breakMOA guaranteed accuracy like the Tikka. James I probably wouldnt recommend Fierce Firearms right now. 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). Just curious, have you had a chance to review the Benelli Lupo.
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