BarrelLength: 22 inches What r your thought for a high end choice up to around the 3k range? Tikka T3X Compact Bolt-Action Rifle - Best .308 Lightweight Hunting Rifle. How about a Bergara Wilderness Ridge in 7 mag? Length of Pull: 14 inches (adjustable with spacers) Dumb! 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. Keep the good work buddy on your show. I decided to to send Fierce an email basically telling them how disappointed I was with the tight chamber and extractor design issues and failure. Jim great reviews. What do you think about the CZ 557 line and the new 600s? Hi Jim, I love your reviews and think you are the best reviewer I have come across. My concern is that with your test, the vanguard with a #2 profile barrel threw shot #5 basically everytime. 2023 Backfire LLC, a limited liability company headquartered in Utah, USA. Also, I am 62 and getting tired of the recoil my 7mm Rem Mag and .270 has, would the 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC or 7mm-08 be a good alternative? Ive fallen in love. If I were buying a new hunting rifle today and I could drop $2,300, Id pick the Fierce Rogue with a steel action. Never bother with a Winchester M70, because I thought it was old fashion. (Momentum 2018 followed by the Momentum Elite 2019). To my surprise John Mogle responded and told me to send in my gun and they would replace the barrel and fix the problem. Any tips on bullet weight and powder brand? Thank you and keep up the great job! I have found the majority of shooters have a herd mentality and always believe that the latest is the greatest. It would also handle bigger calibers MUCH better than the Cross. I own a Tikka T3 in .300 WSM and love it as my go-to big game hunting rifle. Looks great. x bolt is about 150 or more expensive. Ill update the post. Fierce Reaper I just love it so much. Italy has crazy gun control laws, like most of Europe. What is your opinion on Gunwerks? I own a 6.5-.300 Wby and reload my own ammo. I do like the 300wm type power but its been a challenge researching top recommendations. First let me say your videos are absolutely fantastic. In my mind, there are only two good options in the sub-$500 price point: (1) The CVA Cascade, and (2) The Ruger American and preferably the Predator version. 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. With them being two different price points, Id be interested in your thoughts on spending the extra amount on the waypoint. Ill keep one in mind next time Im in the market. Franchi Momentum 6.5 Creedmoor 24" Flat Dark Earth Bolt-Action Rifle 41512. Have you heard any news about springfield adding additional calibers for it? 1) the quality from rifle to rifle Overall Length: 42.3 inches 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 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. Just curious, have you had a chance to review the Benelli Lupo. Thanks. Any thoughts? a few few hundred cycles smoothed it right up. Jim, Love your channel and have spent most likely 30 plus hours reviewing your videos. 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. 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. The Tikka T3x has a single-column detachable clip magazine made from a strong fiberglass-reinforced composition. Unfortunately now I see it for $1700. Ill use my customized REM 700 in 300 win mag for elk. So I do still think they have some QC issues to deal with. After reviewing and owning over 40 bolt-action hunting rifles, here are are the best of the best. Hi, I really enjoy your reviews on YouTube. 80lbs maybe. I think the rifle is feature rich and might be a real shooter. Its for my 3 teenage daughters (all first year deer tag draws) . Can't see enough difference to make a difference. Is it felt more? Watch my full review of the Springfield 2020 Waypoint. Any of you guys have any experience with the Burris signature scopes? They will be on sale at cabelas this next week, and I havent heard that much about them. Remington 700 footprint scope bases, a threaded barrel, and a user-adjustable trigger put the Momentum one star above average here, too. The Momentum is Franchi's hunting rifle, introduced by the Italian firm in 2018. I dont know if wood and metal rifles are extinct but it looks that way in Scheels. Do you have any experience or thoughts on the JTAC? On the flip side, a 60-degree throw is often not always, but usually stiffer, and this was the case here. 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. Great choice in a gun. I came over the years to loath short action rifles. Instead of light gun oil, I wouldwipe gun with a rig rag. A little heavier than the cross but the little feedback Ive seen has been good. Hello Jim, Your videos and information are amazing. Hold on to it. My loads averaging 3050 fps with the 162gr eldx. They have shot the ruger and no problem but alittle heavy to be packing around the mountain. Id love to hear your thoughts on a modern option like the Extreme Weather SS MB. I am going to buy one last hunting rifle eventually in 7mm or 7 PRC so I am watching CVA XT and Weatherby. Hello from Bozeman, MT! See also Gluck. Its actually a piece of cake. I wouldnt hesitate to recommend a Weatherby if you find one in a cartridge you like, or if you dont mind shooting Weatherbys overbore cartridges. I got it in 6.5 creedmoor for deer hunting. Are you familiar with this cartridge? Id like to know how the Sandman suppressor performed. Its become a turn off. Price points on the ammo dont put them too far apart when searching on Ammoseek, usually within 5 bucks a box depending upon brand. I am a huge fan of their 1911s and know they are big into precision rifles. Removable e Box Magazine (Large Capacity) Christensen needs to improve its quality control in my opinion. The rings came with friction paper. I really enjoy your reviews and opinions. Great comment, Frank. It was made for them as a throw back to the Finbear (now Discontinued) Its chambered in 270. And dollar for dollar you could never purchase a rifle that guarantees you 1 moa back several years ago for the same relative cost. (Solid review on your part.). 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. Franchi, a 150-year-old shotgun manufacturer, clearly felt it was high time an affordable Italian hunting rifle hit U.S. shores. I do like the Weatherby rifles as well as Tikkas. Does that make sense from what I\ve mentioned? Im looking for a great elk rifle/big game in left handed. Wish I discovered your content sooner and thankful for all your hard work. Is the quality that good? Its like comparing a Kia against a BMW. Curious to hear your thoughts/experience with it. Franchi Momentum All-Terrain Elite .223 Rem 18" 1:8" Bbl TrueTimber Strata/Midnight Bronze 10+1 Rifle 41751. LOL. i will say that if someone ever makes an after market "classic" stock for it, i'll dump the plastic factory one. Thats unfortunate because theyre chamberimg it in 7PRC. Hey Jim I recently found your stuff and have been doing a deep dive. Thank you for your time and consideration of this request. Just hasnt been available. In case anyone is wondering and didnt click the link, its available in 6.5Creedmore. The muzzle break sends recoil back into the rifle which breaks cheap scopes . Like you I love the idea of the cerakote on it and I think a stiffer stock lends itself to shooters well. Probably going to be the Waypoint. Ive been looking at the varment line in a 6.5 cm. When will you be putting the Seekins HAVAK PH2 through its paces? I dont own one. But the chassis is the killer for me. Franchi designs some very good scatter guns, and this is their first rifle attempt. Really enjoy your channel and dialogue on your reviews. I purchased a 280 AI in a Mark V Weatherby instead. You havent included Winchester in your reviews. Franchi talks up the ergonomics of the Momentum big time on their website. Assuming a commercially-available cartridge (I\m leaning towards .30-06 Springfield), how would the you stack the two up? 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. Fantastic. But I cant understand why offering left handed guns seems impossible to some manufacturers. Great to see honest reviews that are very entertaining hope to see many more. $799.00 Add To Cart For Price. 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. Today, though, I would buy a Dead Air Nomad or a CGS Hyperion given the choice of anything on the market. I went ahead and ordered a scope today, I had a leupold vx5 3x15 and sent it back, and today I ordered a Burris Signature HD 3x15, so I will see how they compare. Agreed on the MarkV. Im down to the Savage 110 Ultralite and the Christensen Ridgeline. Boy, so many good 7 mags. Thanks in advance. What would you like to know? Appreciate the comment. No. Might want to hold off a month or so. What is your honest opinion of the CZ 600 It talks about every calibre Savage Arms is selling in Canada but dont talk about calibre I purchased. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Seems that they manage to work loose occasionally. Tikka T3X or Franchi Momentum Elite - ALDEER.COM Aldeer.com Copyright 2001-2022 Aldeer LLP. My builder said (because of the bad Winchester brass) he would not recommend the 68 Western. Thanks for the content you put out! Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Will the new/faster twist rates make a difference to users? Fancy for an affordable rifle, the Franchi Momentum sports a one-piece, fluted bolt. My experience as well Tim! 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 an Skandinavian hunter i must say we do have some different taste in rifles, and that is great. I went with the CVA simply for that reason. Never fired, sold it for 600). Would I buy this rifle? 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. I have been trying to get a Waypoint. Man I really love your reviews! How is it Franchis fault again? If youre patient and know what youre doing. Im going to let it cure for a day or so before testing it, if I still have an issue with slippage or it effects accuracy, I will switch out for new rings. I like the reviews on the CVA but the Bergara is hard to beat, the Terrain Wilderness is the one Im leaning towards. With the Sako 85 you get better wood and more metal, but I would rather buy a Tikka T3. Caliber: .308 Winchester (available in five other calibers, too) Its incredibly well built. So far really like it FYI. Just easier to carry in hand, never a sling. Jim, Ive had three X bolts in 6.8 western in the past 8 months and all shot well but velocities were a good 100 fps or more below what was stated on box on three different brands. It doesnt handle recoil well because of the stock design. Thanks for doing great work. Is it ever gonna happen or should I just buy a 6.5 prc? Both have 3 lug bolts with the lugs integral with the rest of the bolt body 3. Same for Austria and Glock. I have been looking at the 6.8 western. It has the Accufit stock, but not the Accustock with the aluminum rail system. I love it. Are you still doing a full review on that caliber? 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. So how do you choose between them? Love the guns review vid on ones under $500 and everything else! Hi Jim. excellent trigger. The scope hasnt moved for years now and I have shot it quite a bit. Weatherby also makes it in some non Weatherby calibers. Its just tough to get excited about because it has no single stand-out feature. Have you ever tested any Franchi hunting rifles? Advice? What is your opinion on the Edge vs Rival? A hammer fudged junk barrel that was obviously used. Vlad I have no idea who you are but you sure do make a lot of noise and a lot less sense. Franchi lists the Momentum's weight at 6.6 pounds, unloaded and unscoped. The Cross is great for 6.5 Creedmoor or 6.5 PRC, but the stock just isnt suitable for heavy recoiling cartridges. Its that or the ruger American in 6.5. First available in 1936 for Petes sake. How may races are there and is idiot one? Wont win any extra points for its weight but seems like a quality affordable and very accurate rifle. If you want to hunt larger game like elk, then Id recommend getting the same rifle in .30-06 Springfield. Everyone else says so but I figured Id ask. My 2 favorite calibers are 270( I have 6 of them) and 300H&H ( one pre 64 Winchester Model 70 and one Cooper). The action is a Mauser type like Sako. I know they are two different price points, but Id love to see a side by side comparison between the 2020 Waypoint and the Savage 110 Ultra Lite. Again not a spot of rust. I rarely hear manufacturing quality concerns about Weatherby rifles. I stewed over it for a minute but he made me answer, and I said to go with the Tikka T3x Lite. Why I Picked These Three Rifles Over the Competition. Yes and yes. Went on my first hunt (elk) this October. You have probably heard this before but I am not really a hunter, at least not yet. The Sig Cross is the rifle that I have consistently used more than any other hunting rifle in my gun vault. Seller: Ammo And Arms. 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. 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? Bergara B14 Hunter? Have you reviewed one yet? and see how it stacks up next to the high end factory rifles. Problem with the Savage 110 ultralight is the plastic magazine. Ive shot heavier .308s with more felt recoil than this guy. Both the Momentum Elite and the newer Tikka Veil are . 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. And I need it in a shorter stock. The Weatherby Vanguard comes in several different editions. Twist Rate: 1:11 Surprisingly accurate. In depth and honest I think I will try to pick one up next week, in either a .308 or .300. I agree with you 100 percent it is a home run for Springfield!!! Im sold on the 7mm-08 for hunting but am having a hard time deciding/finding a decent rifle chambered in that caliber. Or is the lighter, cheaper, better looking cva more applicable? Nothing problematic, but clearly noticeable. The rings are on a 30mm tube though, which has more surface area pressure from the rings to hold the scope in place. I thought of the Waypoint myself but I also like the Sako Finnlight II. Sign of the times, Im sure you know what Im talking about. I sent my Rival back for repair and after six weeks it came back with the same problem. Yes, it shipped with a knurled thread protector but I immediately lost it when I slapped my Dead Air Sandman Ti on. Franchi Momentum All-Terrain Elite .308 Win 18" 1:11" Bbl TrueTimber Strata/Midnight Bronze 10+1 Rifle 41750. Wow, what a shooter! 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. Again one star better than average in this category, but it still leaves plenty of room for improvement. Jim, any thoughts on the Venture 2 from TC? Trigger pull is most critical for me. I owned one in .28 Nosler and it was a very poor choice for that heavy-recoiling of a cartridge. I can not find on your website. . Ive been a little coy about recommending one specific rifle in this price range because its a tight race. Ultimately it still looks and feels like an inexpensive, plastic stock that youd expect to find on a budget hunting rifle. I think many of us started on something like that, dads old rifle or grandpas. Also would be cool to see you do a semi-custom rifle (Bighorn action, prefit barrel, Ag composites stock, trigger tech, etc.) Thanks so much, you guys are great! I enjoy watching your videos but havent found any with this specific manufacture. Jim, between the Savage 110 Ultralight and the Weatherby Mark V which would you pick for accuracy? Hi Jim Im trying to click your links to the guns but its not working. Its hard to find info anywhere on it. Great rifle. Benelli Lupo should had definitely made the list Better rifle than most others mentioned in my honest opinion. Sako has major problems with there stocks , I have owned several finnlight 85s and the stock will get sticky , Its not if its when , Sako will not do anything about this issue , They blame it on det in insect spray , I had one still in the box that got sticky and they didnt have an answer for that , You can read about this issue online its everywhere , Browning took care of this problem when they had this issue , I will never buy another sako for this reason , Do your research before buying one. I own the X-Bolt in 7mm Magnum and it is fantastic. can you give me your thoughts on Since Bergara use a Rem 700 barrel (action and trigger too?) Trying to decide which roughly $1k or less rifle to get has been no easy task, and I still dont feel that Im close to deciding. I know you like the CVA Cascade, but there are 2 things very important to know about those! Affordable? Feeler gauges became shims for my lathe and mill. BTW unless youre reloading, the vast majority of factory 6.5 Creedmoor is quite a bit faster than the same projectile in 6.555. Would this interest you? Never spent over $500 before. My main gun is a Tikka T3 in 30-06. So if you are shooting 300 win mag, will it throw inaccurate shots on the 3rd shot (or even the 2nd)? RECENTLY SOLD View More Data . Great choices, Andrew. Im sure a video review by you would certainly help clarify and perhaps sway my views on the Sauer 100s. Zero quality control issues. I have the 2020 waypoint. 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. I personally prefer the Bergara B-14 Ridge, but they are all good options. I am not sure, or saying one is better than the other, but that was something that bothered me.