I had a Waypoint 2020 6.5 PRC on order for a long while- when one finally showed up and I was able to handle it, I just could not warm up to it. I have narrowed my next purchase down to those two. All good options, but Id go with the Cross if youll be using it for any backcountry hunting. Its a Howa 1500 action in their own pretty cool stock. HOWEVER, since recording that review Ive also had the opportunity to hunt a good bit. I really like the trigger feel, but it is a little heavy. JavaScript is disabled. Would like to buy a Tikka Super Varmint barrel and action with MDT chassis but am also considering Bergara UpR. this are what i like long range in a good rifle, with hornady ammo. It tames the recoil of this 6.6-pound rifle extremely well. Trigger pull is most critical for me. You mentioned the seekins havoc, but not in detail. Any chance you would do a review on that caliber? have you try the weatherby mark v accumark in 300 win mag? Its incredibly well built. The budget rifle video and cartridge wars are among my fav on YouTube for hunting alone. Im a lefty that has to shoot cross over right handed bolts. Its like comparing a Kia against a BMW. Also, what about the Bergara MG Lite with their proprietary carbon barrel? Way sub-MOA. Even though Im happy with my decision, the Ultralite might have been the better way to go. 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. Fnanchi is most likely the same design since they share ownership. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. The action quality, as well as the barrel, produces a very accurate rifle. If you are looking at that sub $1000 rifle check out the Bergara Wilderness Ridge (Mine was $850). Id love to give one a good in-depth review, but I havent yet. Winchester Xpr or Franchi Momentum ? In 270. | Rokslide Forum It is still a preferred caliber in Scandinavia for big game. enything under 2k. 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 Really enjoy your channel and dialogue on your reviews. I dont own one. love the mauser style trigger guard/magazine. If not the ultralight, whats the best 7 PRC for around $1500? Along with the detail you put into your reviews of new ammo like the 6.5 and now 7 PRC. I wish more gun writers would be as informative. I was looking at the Tikka for a while but Im not crazy about the slower twist in .30-06. I believe the momentum rifle could easily stack up against the models outlined in the under $500 category. Italy has crazy gun control laws, like most of Europe. Accuracy * * * * * 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. I would really like one in one of the 7mm flavors. One thing I always know I need in any rifle, hunting or range, is accuracy. I rarely hear manufacturing quality concerns about Weatherby rifles. GSG, I always just hunted. Jim. Im really down to the Fierce Carbon Rival vs the Weatherby MarkV Backcountry. Seller: Ammo And Arms. See also Gluck. Springfield 2020 Waypoint with a steel barrel, Click here to jump to the section on rifles under $500, Click here to jump to the section on rifles under $850, Click here to jump to the section on rifles under $1,600, Click here to jump to the section on premium rifles, a whole video showing the limitations of the Ruger American, ordering that rifle with a Vortex Crossfire II scope on it, Watch my full review of the Springfield 2020 Waypoint, Guaranteed accuracy of 3/4 MOA. BTW unless youre reloading, the vast majority of factory 6.5 Creedmoor is quite a bit faster than the same projectile in 6.555. Highly recommended. Its actually a piece of cake. I know you like the CVA Cascade, but there are 2 things very important to know about those! 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. 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. 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. I know I have expediencies it. I recommend getting this Ruger American Predator in 6.5 Creedmoor if youll be hunting deer-sized game (or smaller than deer), want to have tons of inexpensive ammo options, and if youll also be using it for target shooting. Have you considered the recently released rifles introduced by Franchi? I am a huge fan of their 1911s and know they are big into precision rifles. John did tell me that they are currently working on a fix for the extractor problem. As Im new to the shooting world Im still undecided on a long range target rifle. Thank you! As an Skandinavian hunter i must say we do have some different taste in rifles, and that is great. I had a question on my first rifle purchase. Id love to hear your thoughts on a modern option like the Extreme Weather SS MB. I verified it with factory ammo, Guaranteed 1 MOA accuracy, but probably beats that, Guaranteed 1 MOA. Ok I concede your right to a degree but there are tons and tons of older made deer rifles on the market. I purchased Savage Axis II XP- 6.5 Creedmore from Cabelas. I'll stick with my Tikkas, they make me happy! Im really interested in them but can hardly find a proper review of them. A very accurate danish produced rifle. Christensen needs to improve its quality control in my opinion. and the weathermark? If you want to hunt larger game like elk, then Id recommend getting the same rifle in .30-06 Springfield. Thanks for all of your vids and you helped me get my last two rifles with all the choices. It and the Fierce Rogue are tight competitors. I want to buy a new rifle in 30-06. Stock: A carbon version of Bergaras excellent HMR stock. 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. Ive got a line on a used Seekins Havak Element in 6.5 PRC. 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. You have no opinion worth anything. Wish you wouldve done a review on Mauser 18 or sauer 100 as I became interested in those two guns and did ultimately pick up a Mauser this year based on some other reviews. Franchi Momentum .308 Win Threaded 22" Bbl Htr Gry BA Rifle 41533. Paid $230 bucks for it out the door . I love to hunt white tail deer in Arkansas. Great rifle. The Winchester Model 70 should be the rifle you compare all the others too. Hello Jim, Your videos and information are amazing. Christensen MPR The MPR looks fantastic, but I do feel like its a little bit of lipstick on a pig. Do you have any information on the Howa, or an opinion on which way I should. Thanks. 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 had settled on this for my next rifle based on the Weatherguard coating, price and MOA accuracy guarantee but now it seems we may never see them. Surprised you didnt mention anything about the Sako 85. What? Franchi Rifles - EuroOptic.com My concern is that with your test, the vanguard with a #2 profile barrel threw shot #5 basically everytime. I am looking at it in 243 but cant decide between that and x bolt. My mossberg patriot shoots like a custom rifle. You made your point. All things equal guns.com Buy. Would you please review the a CZ 600 Alpha? Alpha? Really, the only thing that keeps me from owning more of them is that I can rarely find them in the chamberings I want. BarrelLength: 22 inches Mine is in 223 for chucks. Weight: 6.6 pounds I can be an affiliate for just about any gun brand, so it doesnt impact my recommendations. That\s not a total game changert now there are other choices. I was about to buy a Christenson Arms rifle but you and a few others have commented about the quality. Hes not huge. Very impressed. There really isnt much to complain about on a Bergara B-14. It is their lowest entry point to their rifles but looks interesting. Overall Length: 42.3 inches I\ve hunted since high school age but always small game/birds. My experience as well Tim! Ive shot heavier .308s with more felt recoil than this guy. (I\m in Denver and could use a road trip). can you give me your thoughts on Im familiar with it, but havent done an official review. 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. The more you talk the clearer it becomes that youve never held much less used a gun. Now they are North of $400. Helping the Franchi Momentum turn in great groups well, helping the shooter do his or her part better is a wonderful factory trigger. Which takes of the other half of recoil . I am looking for an all purpose dependable rifle to handle more than one role. Seekins is another I looked into but judging by the lack of representation in reviews I\m not confident in it either. (Live in northern Alberta.) I got it in 6.5 creedmoor for deer hunting. Available in six calibers, TTAG gave the $609 MSRP .308 Winchester flavor a test drive. Jim, Accurate, lightweight, and comfortable with a great trigger, its a solid choice to fill your freezer this season. Stock: AG Composites Alpine Hunter. $1,049.00. Swelled and checkered grip areas are molded into both sides of the stock over the internal magazine and again at the beginning of the forearm section. My 6.5 CM shoots sub MOA groups. Keep up the good work of educating shooters in a neutral way. As I completely dislike sporter pencil barrels. Along with it is 2-position safety that . I went with the CVA simply for that reason. Hi Jim, I love your reviews and think you are the best reviewer I have come across. Gun #: 999725884. I\m also looking at the Seekins Havak PH2? So where are you from originally and where are you now..Im thinking not the US. Im down to the Savage 110 Ultralite and the Christensen Ridgeline. The build quality was amazing, and shot sub MOA with factory Norma ammo. Yes your quite right on that and its sad that the majority of hunters never bother to educate themselves in regards to the plethora of 6.5 mm cartridges invented over the years. In the video below, I review the Fierce Rogue and show what I like/dislike about the Fierce Rogue. Itd make a Backstreet Boy jealous. I used to hunt as a kid. I can stretch the budget to a Browning if I have to, but the Winchester XPR is more in my price range. 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. 99% sure the next rifle is the sig cross but real question is 6.5 cm or .308 I cant decide. Thanks! Buy FRANCHI MOMENTUM For Sale Price - New and Used - In Stock A junk plasticky trigger guard, its enough to make you barf just looking at it. Unfortunately, I cant weigh in on the Sauer 100 yet because I havent tried it. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Its hard to find info anywhere on it. The data-driven nature of the content is extremely helpful. Or is the lighter, cheaper, better looking cva more applicable? The barrel is cold hammer forged with rifling like the Sako (Tikka). I have the weather extreme in 25-05 that I purchased for a Pronghorn hunt topped with a Leupold VX6 HD. Have you ever tested any Franchi hunting rifles? Mostly hand carried, thick timber and hills in foul weather. If a close friend asked me what hunting rifle to buy at each price point, these would be my recommendations: If you dont want to read this entire post, jump to the section for rifles in your budget. It seems to boast a sturdier stock. Ill update the post. Review: Franchi Momentum Bolt-Action Rifle - RifleShooter Would I buy this rifle? 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. Watch my review here. Premium recoil pad, pic rail, fluted barrel, muzzle breakMOA guaranteed accuracy like the Tikka. Hi Jim, Seems like a lot of bang for the buck. Ha! Ive been kicking around trying out the 28 Nosler just to pick up a bit more performance at 500+ ranges. franchi momentum for sale on GunsAmerica. Buy a franchi mome Delsin Rowe is the main protagonist and playable character, a young Native-American man who later realizes hes a Conduit with special powers. Yeah, the Reaper is pretty awesome. Great deal. They will be on sale at cabelas this next week, and I havent heard that much about them. bolt throw. Looks great. The Sig Cross is the rifle that I have consistently used more than any other hunting rifle in my gun vault. I think in theory controlled feed is better, but they also generally dont feed well (or at all) if you try to feed by dropping one in, rather than mag feeding. Keep up the good work. An XBolt in 6.8 Western may be a great option. 180 gr Remington tipped core lokt and its in the bullseye out to 400. Travis Skurray from Australia. FRANCHI MOMENTUM ELITE 6.5 CREEDMOOR 24" 3RD BOLT RIFLE - REALTREE EXCAPE / BURNT BRONZE True Price: $ 813.69. But 300 WinMag doesnt fit in an AR15 and 6.5 Swede doesnt fit in a short action. I could go for a more grabby grip myself, but the Momentums checkering is certainly sufficient. No. Tikka T3X or Franchi Momentum Elite - ALDEER.COM Those that do could at least be highlighted. The trouble Im having wracking my brain over is caliber. Hi Which leaves Winchester, Weatherby, Tikka/Sako. Two shots were thrown right out of the group and the barrel was not yet even very warm. Available in: 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win, 277 Sig Fury. Good Morning Jim Tikka T3X Compact Bolt-Action Rifle - Best .308 Lightweight Hunting Rifle. 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. 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. The rings are on a 30mm tube though, which has more surface area pressure from the rings to hold the scope in place. Capacity: 4+1 My main gun is a Tikka T3 in 30-06. 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 . Bergara B14 Hunter? The Tikka T3 features a standard box 3 round magazine but certain models come with a 4 round magazine. Overall, if you forced me to pick a winner in this category, Id probably give it to the Springfield 2020 Waypoint. But after that, its likely going to be a custom. You have entered an incorrect email address! I recently purchased a Franchi Momentum 300 win mag w/24 in. Been following your channel for a few years and have loved all the reviews. Appreciate the comment. What about the Winchester Model 70? A fairly vertical pistol grip offers comfortable control from most any shooting position. Seller: Ammo And Arms. The ammo is inexpensive and widely available, the recoil in manageable for most shooters, and the cartridge is unquestionably capable of taking elk cleanly. I am looking for a 6.5 creedmoor bolt action hunting rifle for our place in north central west Texas. 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. The muzzle break sends recoil back into the rifle which breaks cheap scopes . The only downside I see is the weight at 7 plus pounds if your looking for a ultralight mountain rig. I just took the first shots with the Winchester XPR in 6.8 Western today. Again not a spot of rust. Its a 3-lug design with a decently large extractor and ejector and large locking lugs. I havent tried the Rage yet, but I have used that same action and stock in different configurations. 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. Since recording the review of the Sig Cross, my copy of the gun did develop the issue with the safety where it doesnt quite go to the correct position. Jim, How about a Bergara Wilderness Ridge in 7 mag? I was considering the Sig Cross, but the safe selector issue concerns me. The Tikka T3x has a single-column detachable clip magazine made from a strong fiberglass-reinforced composition. Franchi designs some very good scatter guns, and this is their first rifle attempt. 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. 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. Cries racism when pointed out that is an idiot. I still think the 2020 Waypoint is just a better gun overall. Was very happy with all of it. Going to take the plungedeep. Savage, Tikka, Browning, Christensen- all offer LH options and should be commended for it. 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. Jim, any thoughts on the Venture 2 from TC? A lot of older rifles are very superior to these entry level rifles. I figured I could get an AR rifle with Sub MOA accuracy that could maybe hit 2 birds with 1 stone. So far really like it FYI. To wit: 1. Does that make sense from what I\ve mentioned? I saw you also mentioned something coming at Shotshow but did not see if you talked about this yet. 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. First available in 1936 for Petes sake. Hornady Precision hunter was working well in mine. Im looking for a great elk rifle/big game in left handed. 7mm mag, 300 Win mag and 30-06. 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. stock not sticky yet? I have the 2020 waypoint. I know you get requests for reviews a lot but Id be very interested in hearing your thoughts on the CVA Cascade line of bolt action rifles. Great comment, Frank. Just how it shot when the time came. I am a big Fierce fan. I found not too long ago a Husqvarna Mauser for $400 bucks in like new condition. The torque settings have to be exact and should use friction paper in the bottom rings. 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. Any help deciding? With them being two different price points, Id be interested in your thoughts on spending the extra amount on the waypoint. Would this interest you? Overall, I think the best three rifles under $1,000 are the Tikka T3X Lite, the Bergara B-14 Ridge, and the Weatherby Vanguard. Premium recoil pad, pic rail, fluted barrel, muzzle break.MOA guaranteed accuracy like the Tikka. Seems like a solid gun for the money and straight pull seems fun. Hi Jim, They are reviewing new rifles not old ones. 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. But honestly these are not deal-breakers (or at least I think so). Its a well designed stock, but the fit and finish feels cheesyespecially the checkering pattern they use. I dont say that lightly. I also have ignored the Winchester M70 for exactly the reason you mentioned. Sure, its the same action and barrel, but its dressed up completely differently, and I think it changes the gun significantly. #1. I would love to see you review a Lithgow la102 from Australia. As a matter of fact these days it usually sucks. The Howa is around $200-$300 cheaper than the Savage. Thanks Jim. killed three whitetail with it this past season. I cannot give a better example than that. I am looking to buy a Savage 110 Timberline in 300 win mag, what is opinion about it ? I have 13 riffles in calibers from 7mm08 , 270 ( my favorite caliber), 300H&H and 300 WM and 300WSM in Weatherby Mark V and Vanguard, Sako, Tika, Winchester model 70 pre 64 and new one, Kleingunther, Browning Xbolt, Browning medallion, BAR in 270 and 300 WM, 7mmMag in Weatherby Vanguard and Sako composite, Bennelli Lupo in 270. Unlocking the Momentums bolt took more effort than a typical Remington 700. Savage 110? The Elite series, added alongside the budget-priced original in 2020, did nothing to diminish those impressions. 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. Maybe not, but I have been caught in down pores and all the morons that were with me came back to the car with rust on their guns but not me. Im thinking a 6 creedmoore with a proof carbon barrel, MDT onyx chassis, timmey trigger but cant decide on the action. Have you fired the Sako 85 Finnlight? Are you still doing a full review on that caliber? and Overall, it seems like a decent gun for the price. I like the action of the Howa better but the Proof barrel on the Savage. I just bought a Savage Axis II XP in 308 after much research and debate amongst my hunting partners. what do you think of it? I am not sure, or saying one is better than the other, but that was something that bothered me. RECENTLY SOLD View More Data . Why I Picked These Three Rifles Over the Competition. Im looking for a 7mm-08 in a left handed model. Thanks for any input. Try that some time with a modern made low budget piece of shit. How may races are there and is idiot one? 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. I will be hunting suppressed from now on and want to keep my rifle as short as possible. Browning X-Bolt Pro I like the X-Bolt Pro. I came over the years to loath short action rifles. The stock feels really cheesy. I just wish there was a better feeling about the Ridgeline. Dumb! Thanks again and I look forward to future content. Its one of the best 3 out of 8 rifles we tested in this price range. Im in the market for my very first rifle and I have been eying up the Weatherby Vanguard ever since I saw you pick it. Will be used mostly for white tail and hogs in Texas. The Sig Cross has really become one of my favorite guns to shoot. The stock and barrel is nothing special unless someone could chime in as to why it is different than all the others plastic stocks? With a Leupold VX-2 3-9x40 scope mounted on Leupold dual dovetail rings and loaded with a maximum of five rounds of ammunition, the Momentum I tested weighed almost exactly eight poundslight enough to carry on long hikes through steep country but not unpleasant to shoot. You mentioned in your latest live video that youre off the Savage Ultralight these days. A 60 degree bolt lift that makes second fast shots from the shoulder a complete impossibility. The SIG Cross would be a best second choice. unloaded and 46.7 . I didnt see a Bergara in your list. The action is a Mauser type like Sako. I mean, I realize you use supersonic ammunition and would have liked to have heard how home-rolled subsonic ammo performed. It just does everything reasonably well. Ive been eyeing them for a while, but the MPR turned me off from the chassis rifles. Feeler gauges became shims for my lathe and mill. Its short, compact, lightweight, sinfully accurate with my handloads, feeds 100%, and adjustable so it fits me perfectly. You mention that you felt the Browning X-Bolt Pro was not a good fit for a heavy recoil gun. Next. 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. What are your thoughts on the Remington Model 700 Alpha One? Both have V block bedding blocks (But Ruger's are Y blocks for pillar bedding the action bolts.) Cannot find the Federal rounds anymore so Shooting the Hornady Precision Hunter 110s now. Im looking for ANY rifle with a floor plate, metal, and wood but the only two I find are model 70, and browning. 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. As a side note, I have a Sako 85 from Cabelas. FRANCHI MOMENTUM ELITE True Price: $ 816.99. Love you work and your research is unparalleled. To this day when I pull that out for fun it still shoots tight groups. My loads averaging 3050 fps with the 162gr eldx. My 2 favorite calibers are 270( I have 6 of them) and 300H&H ( one pre 64 Winchester Model 70 and one Cooper). Keep the good work buddy on your show. Wondering if you have a reason for this I got mine during their initial recall for $199. I am from Canada- and watching your channel for quite a time. 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. Jim, Great content on both the website and on Youtube. PS. The sub-$500 version of the CVA Cascade comes with just blued steel. Ive narrowed it down to a Sig Cross in 6.5, a JTAC Screech Owl in 6.5 22 barrel. Agreed on the MarkV. Im surprised it didnt make the list. Still, its the 2020 Waypoint in my opinion. Sign of the times, Im sure you know what Im talking about. It is a three lug 60 deg. Server Time: 2023-01-16 08:20:56 UTC Ive got a lot of autoloader pistol and AR experience, but my only bolt action is an old Mosin Nagant. Jeremy strives to collect objective data whenever possible, and looks to write accurate reviews that reflect the true user experience. Overall * * * * Some day Ill give one a more fair look. Hi Jim, Been looking at the franchi momentum has anyone got this rifle ? 2023 Backfire LLC, a limited liability company headquartered in Utah, USA. 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.

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