These areas are designed to provide purchase and ergonomic grip options for different shooting positions and styles, such as the five seen above. If I were buying a new hunting rifle today and I could drop $2,300, Id pick the Fierce Rogue with a steel action. You mention it just once in this string but dont come back to it at all. Will be used mostly for white tail and hogs in Texas. Loved seeing some rifles I hadnt seen vids on with the Sako and getting your full thoughts. Unfortunately now I see it for $1700. Jim, based on your reviews and several others, Id really like go with the 6.8 Western. Ive got a lot of autoloader pistol and AR experience, but my only bolt action is an old Mosin Nagant. Seller: Ammo And Arms. 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? There is one drawback to the Tikka T3x Lite. The Momentum loved Armscors 168 grain FMJs, though. 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. Sure, its the same action and barrel, but its dressed up completely differently, and I think it changes the gun significantly. And based on my limited sample size, this budget rifle seems to prefer budget ammo. Its a 3-lug design with a decently large extractor and ejector and large locking lugs. One might think that in this price range, youd have a multitude of choices, but in my opinion, there are really only three hunting rifles Id consider. 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! What do you think about the CZ 557 line and the new 600s? Any opinion on it? You know Beretta will not support either rifle. Sure, its not always possible. Great review. For the record the cheapest gun Ive ever owned is a TC compass in 6.5 Creedmoor and it has shot sub MOA with most factory offerings from day one and consistently shoots sub 1/2 moa with handloads. Thanks! Launched on the March 2018 cover of Guns & Ammo, the Momentum was actually Franchi's first rifle. I\ve been perusing the site trying to find it as my rifle should be here today or tomorrow. I was considering the Sig Cross, but the safe selector issue concerns me. If youre going to buy a Ruger American, know there are dozens of different configurations available. Hi, I really enjoy your reviews on YouTube. Mine shoots 1/2 MOA with handloads, Available in: 6 Creedmoor, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, .308 Win, Available in: 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, .308 Win, 300 Win Mag. Never fired, sold it for 600). All six chamberings available in U.S.-market Momentums come with a threaded barrel. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Thanks, I have looked all over and cant find out much about these. Christensen MPR The MPR looks fantastic, but I do feel like its a little bit of lipstick on a pig. Any thoughts? Thanks for the content you put out! Would I buy this rifle? I was looking at the Tikka for a while but Im not crazy about the slower twist in .30-06. I knew an unknown secret that they did not know, its called grease and oil. They are reviewing new rifles not old ones. Any chance you would do a review on that caliber? For my boy. My main criteria is staying sub 6 lbs if I can for the rifle only and sub moa guarantee. Like you I love the idea of the cerakote on it and I think a stiffer stock lends itself to shooters well. Have you fired the Sako 85 Finnlight? 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. Not much going on here, really, but its simple and it works. I own a Fury in 6.5 Creedmoor that will shoot the smallest 5 shot group you ever seen. If you had a choice between XBolt Pro & Dako finnlight 85 in 300wm what one would you choose. Style and Appearance * * * * Its incredibly well built. You know, turning ammo into noise kind of use. Do you still recommend them. Jim great reviews. I am really interested in a waypoint. Yes and yes. Every Weatherby Ive ever shot has been exceptionally accurate and well-built. I could go for a more grabby grip myself, but the Momentums checkering is certainly sufficient. After reading you, I am going to use them now for hunting. However, if this was not a ringer and indicative of the accuracy to be expected, it would be a great entry level rifle. Hi Jim 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. Thanks. hey jim i have a 2022 ridgeline in 308 it shoots 1/4 to 1/2 moa looked a long time and read many bad reviews butt talked to many people and am very happy with mine thanks. I have watched your reviews on both, so maybe your opinion on whether itd be worth the additional money To go with the Waypoint. And although most of my center fires are Deluxe grade, the aforementioned still holds true. I didnt see a Bergara in your list. Its an interesting concept but I prefer a traditional bolt. Backfire LLC owns and operates this website. Probably going to be the Waypoint. Vlad is typical progtard. Appreciate the comment. Yeah, the Reaper is pretty awesome. But after that, its likely going to be a custom. I\m a big fan of your videos and expertise. Id be interested in seeing a review of the q fix. have you try the weatherby mark v accumark in 300 win mag? Its one of the best 3 out of 8 rifles we tested in this price range. Shut up Vlad. I have narrowed my next purchase down to those two. I am finally biting the bullet and having a custom gun made. 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. 1. can be top loaded, Can you do a in-depth comparison review of the CVA Cascade vs. Ruger American? Im a lefty that has to shoot cross over right handed bolts. Ok I concede your right to a degree but there are tons and tons of older made deer rifles on the market. Definitely the most accurate rifle I have owned right out of the box. Why I Picked These Three Rifles Over the Competition. Vlad is an asshole in general who needs to go away. Hey there Jim. 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 sent my Rival back for repair and after six weeks it came back with the same problem. 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). In case anyone is wondering and didnt click the link, its available in 6.5Creedmore. 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. Going to take the plungedeep. The stock is not very rigid, the butt pad is too stiff, and the stock geometry is only acceptable. The Elite series, added alongside the budget-priced original in 2020, did nothing to diminish those impressions. GSG, I always just hunted. Id love to hear your thoughts on a modern option like the Extreme Weather SS MB. 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. I wish more gun writers would be as informative. The new Elite versions now feature detachable box magazines, Cerakote metal finishes and stocks wearing popular camo patterns. First let me say your videos are absolutely fantastic. that blew my mind that an OOB rifle would have that much contact. Removable e Box Magazine (Large Capacity) I like the cleaner lines without the mag sticking out. Honestly, you need to review one. It truly needs to be able to handle rough handling. Hey Jim, I think your doing an amazing job on bringing us unbiased information all hunting gear not just rifles. With plain Jane 55 grain hornady soft points and max listed load of H4895, it shoots 1/4 to 3/8 at 100 yards if I lay off the coffee. Iv shot most all I have been looking for a carbon barrel rifle in a .308 due to ammo availability. The data-driven nature of the content is extremely helpful. Two shots were thrown right out of the group and the barrel was not yet even very warm. The budget rifle video and cartridge wars are among my fav on YouTube for hunting alone. I want your opinion on there trigger system. It would be a tiny bit more expensive, but really not much. 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. Well yeah man its a larger case. I would love to hear you critique rifle makers that offer nothing left handed in their main lines. Same for Austria and Glock. I like the straight comb with minimal drop and I found the cheek weld comfortable. Yes, thats five rounds as always. Store. Ill keep one in mind next time Im in the market. That limits my choice of rifles. I verified it with factory ammo, Guaranteed 1 MOA accuracy, but probably beats that, Guaranteed 1 MOA. MSRP:$609 (about $450 retail). I just cant keep myself from grabbing the Sig Cross. Try that some time with a modern made low budget piece of shit. Im down to the Savage 110 Ultralite and the Christensen Ridgeline. The action quality, as well as the barrel, produces a very accurate rifle. 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. Franchi, a 150-year-old shotgun manufacturer, clearly felt it was high time an affordable Italian hunting rifle hit U.S. shores. 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. I have found the majority of shooters have a herd mentality and always believe that the latest is the greatest. $1,049.00. I am between a Bergara B-14 Hunter and the Weatherby Vanguard. I enjoy watching your videos but havent found any with this specific manufacture. TIKKA is proven, Franchi has some good reports. Helping the Franchi Momentum turn in great groups well, helping the shooter do his or her part better is a wonderful factory trigger. Cannot find the Federal rounds anymore so Shooting the Hornady Precision Hunter 110s now. Really, the only thing that keeps me from owning more of them is that I can rarely find them in the chamberings I want. Its like the girl you almost dated because you were such good friends and got along with great, but just never could fall in love with. Is the Sako worth the that premium price though? The rings are on a 30mm tube though, which has more surface area pressure from the rings to hold the scope in place. . I'm looking at it in 300 win mag. I have not seen a semi-auto in 6.5 PRC, should I wait? Wondering your opinion on those I understand theyre not hunting rifles I just thought you would enjoy those rigles as I do. I agree with you 100 percent it is a home run for Springfield!!! Fierce Reaper I just love it so much. It's my 1st long-bolt (actually 2nd, I'd had Win 70 Ultimate Shadow 338 win mag. Their ammo is INSANELY expensive, so I wouldnt invest in a Weatherby chambering. Everyone else says so but I figured Id ask. 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. 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. Manual cover also says- Do not use without reading Manual. Availability might be part of the problem. However, Ill simply leave this anecdote. 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. I bought a Tikka M550 in 308 while stationed in Germany back in 1984. 3. and three-stage safety. I\m relatively new to the channel & website, and it has quickly become a favorite of mine. Dont get me wrong. Savage, Tikka, Browning, Christensen- all offer LH options and should be commended for it. Now they are North of $400. Do you think this is normal business practice ? I\ve hunted since high school age but always small game/birds. I have purchased about 12 different rifles in the sub-$500 price point over the last 3 years to test out for this review. It looks like a real great gun. 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 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 at loading with heavier grain bullets such as the Berger 30 cal 215 Hybrid or Berger 7mm 180 or 195 Grain bullets. Your input has influenced some decision Im making for future hunting rifles and calibers. Pretty typical for a synthetic-stocked, budget-oriented hunting rifle. Phil. Ive been kicking around trying out the 28 Nosler just to pick up a bit more performance at 500+ ranges. I went with the CVA simply for that reason. . I do have a question that I hope you will address. Is yours that picky? Notify me of follow-up comments by email. We watch all your videos on YouTube. Combing the interwebs just now I see other reviews reporting groups from 0.40 to 2 MOA depending on caliber and ammunition brand/load. 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. Id pick the CVA Cascade from that group. John did tell me that they are currently working on a fix for the extractor problem. Jan 18, 2020 #3 C clockworkgator x bolt is about 150 or more expensive. It is their lowest entry point to their rifles but looks interesting. Again not a spot of rust. I enjoy your videos on YouTube, very informative and you dont pull any punches, I like that. Also, the very aged sporter stock design doesnt lend itself well to shooting long rangeespecially in such a light rifle. Two of them shoot 270s and one in 25-06. DK. Sure, you can have better fit and finish, but it costs more. Caliber: .308 Winchester (available in five other calibers, too) Fierce is about $400 more and almost a pound heavier. 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. Hey Jim, I would love to hear your imput on which rifle you prefer between the Ruger American, CVA Cascade, and the Winchester XPR. Thanks for doing great work. Performance is really good. Its not for me. What are your thoughts on the Remington Model 700 Alpha One? In the video below, I review the Fierce Rogue and show what I like/dislike about the Fierce Rogue. Its become a turn off. I got mine during their initial recall for $199. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. I am looking to buy a Savage 110 Timberline in 300 win mag, what is opinion about it ? 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. Ive never seen Sea Adler anywhere in the US, do you know if theyre imported? I was about to buy a Christenson Arms rifle but you and a few others have commented about the quality. I try to ruin stuff like this and am always amazed how much it will take. . Thank you! I like the reviews on the CVA but the Bergara is hard to beat, the Terrain Wilderness is the one Im leaning towards. What is your opinion on this gun? Even on safe, the bolt can be manipulated to chamber or eject a round. Have you reviewed one yet? 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. You dont want fine wood and blued steel in the rain on a hunt. Its a scaled down, lighter weight Sako TRG action with a Sako barrel and trigger. My experience as well Tim! 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. Stock: AG Composites Alpine Hunter. Or, even better if your choice cost less. Is the quality that good? I seriously am not sure how you can improve on it. Pls recommend as I need a rifle under 1500 $ including Scope for shooting upto 600 Yards with cheaper ammo to practice more. I rarely hear manufacturing quality concerns about Weatherby rifles. With a century and a half of firearms manufacturing behind it, Italy's Franchi has unveiled its first-ever centrefire hunting rifle, the Momentum. It tames the recoil of this 6.6-pound rifle extremely well. Like I said not sure what you tested it in, but I just wanted to let you know. I like the Bergara B-14 ridge. Although, I think Vlad is optimistic on price, but you can find a deal. Mr. Harmer, I really appreciate your reviews on the Sig Cross and Waypoint. Hello from Bozeman, MT! Holy Moses, what an incredible rifle. Watch my review here. I own a Tikka T3 in .300 WSM and love it as my go-to big game hunting rifle. And true to their ads, it is a sub-MOA shooter. It has the accufit system but they did not put it in that rifle I assume its to save weight. In this price range, manufacturers use very loose tolerances and have very poor quality control, so Im careful what I recommend. Thanks, Joe. 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. and the weathermark? I just took the first shots with the Winchester XPR in 6.8 Western today. Just curious, have you had a chance to review the Benelli Lupo. Most of the videos I see you get two shots touching and a flier on the mod 70. Unfortunately, I cant weigh in on the Sauer 100 yet because I havent tried it. At present time i run Sakos and Blaser. I was very impressed at the response I got from John and can tell you Fierce is a company that stands behind their products. Hello Jim. Regards kjetil A B Strandengen. Keep the vids coming, I look forward to seeing them. Amway if anyone has one opinions please. NO, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_control_in_Italy, F Franchi, and Baretta and their ilk. You never mentioned. The Tikka T3x has a single-column detachable clip magazine made from a strong fiberglass-reinforced composition. I have the weather extreme in 25-05 that I purchased for a Pronghorn hunt topped with a Leupold VX6 HD. And outside chance of a Bergara HMR or sauer 100 Pantera. Using Burris Zee rings, I just applied a thin layer of silicone sealant inside the rings and remounted the scope. Its a crisp, clean, single-stage trigger with no slack or take-up and a nice break. I am from Canada- and watching your channel for quite a time. I was all ready to order the Fierce but I see your post above and now I am on the fence. The Weatherby Vanguard threaded, Bergara B14, and Howa Carbon Stalker are all models Im researching more to try to come to a definitive decision. Weatherby Mark V Weatherby makes a fantastic rifle. I appreciate the blunt honesty. Just doing a bit of research on the Momentum because the local gun store has a bunch on sale. I cannot give a better example than that. Thank you for your time. $699.00. Both have V block bedding blocks (But Ruger's are Y blocks for pillar bedding the action bolts.) Ive killed elk, mule deer and whitetails, with it. 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 dont see the stock being much different really. enough shoulder for secure mounting. excellent trigger. Can you, or have you already, done a review on the Bergara Premier Divide ? Never bother with a Winchester M70, because I thought it was old fashion. 180 gr Remington tipped core lokt and its in the bullseye out to 400. Italians know firearms and so do the Finns.