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. Delsin Rowe is the main protagonist and playable character, a young Native-American man who later realizes hes a Conduit with special powers. I have a Sears gun with an FN Action and a deluxe hand checkered walnut stock (real hand checkering not junk machine cut checkering) in .270 caliber and I paid $300 for it used. I\m relatively new to the channel & website, and it has quickly become a favorite of mine. Vald, I love me some harbor freight. What are your thoughts on the Remington Model 700 Alpha One? Im looking for another LR hunting rifle and was seriously looking at Christianson arms but not so much now. How is it Franchis fault again? Second is the on top the receiver scope mounts are based on Savage Accutrigger not Remington. Available in six calibers, TTAG gave the $609 MSRP .308 Winchester flavor a test drive. Your email address will not be published. I really don\\\t need an other gun, but what is the best 7mm Mag you suggest? Accuracy * * * * * have you try the weatherby mark v accumark in 300 win mag? (The extra mags are also only like $20 which is nice, too.) A junk injection molded plasticky stock that expands with heat and contracts with cold. What is your opinion on the Edge vs Rival? A fine rifle like this is perfect for beating to shit while you learn the other basics. Jim, Ive owed most of the brands youve mention here. Im familiar with it, but havent done an official review. My search is with an elk/mule deer hunt in mind. Weight: 6.6 pounds So far really like it FYI. Ultimately it still looks and feels like an inexpensive, plastic stock that youd expect to find on a budget hunting rifle. Floorplate, spring, and follower tilt out. Loved seeing some rifles I hadnt seen vids on with the Sako and getting your full thoughts. $699.00. Jim, Cries racism when pointed out that is an idiot. 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. Overall, I think the best three rifles under $1,000 are the Tikka T3X Lite, the Bergara B-14 Ridge, and the Weatherby Vanguard. Franchi, a 150-year-old shotgun manufacturer, clearly felt it was high time an affordable Italian hunting rifle hit U.S. shores. 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. Any opinions/guidance would be much appreciated! Im surprised it didnt make the list. Same for Austria and Glock. Thanks. Also, it works great if you quickly manhandle the action. 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! So not sure what went wrong with the patriot, and I dont really use the ATR except for friends to use but it is a hell of an accurate rifle. Can you review the Sako S20 or why havent you done it yet? Gun #: 999725884. I can be an affiliate for just about any gun brand, so it doesnt impact my recommendations. Why I Picked These Three Rifles Over the Competition. I have narrowed my next purchase down to those two. Cheers. 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. Thanks for all of your vids and you helped me get my last two rifles with all the choices. 2) the 6.5 prc vs the 7 prc ( i have 2 338 win mags i am planning on keeping for elk +), My thoughts? To wit: 1. Is the Sako worth the that premium price though? 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. Thanks for doing great work. Interesting comparison. 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. I enjoy your videos on YouTube, very informative and you dont pull any punches, I like that. Its short, compact, lightweight, sinfully accurate with my handloads, feeds 100%, and adjustable so it fits me perfectly. You should always spend your hard earned money on what *you* like, but the Franchi stock strikes me as an example of what the late Chuck Hawks called "Euro trash.". Which takes of the other half of recoil . Plus all the pros of the above B-14 review. I'll stick with my Tikkas, they make me happy! Do you think this is normal business practice ? Assuming a commercially-available cartridge (I\m leaning towards .30-06 Springfield), how would the you stack the two up? November 29, 2018 By Steve Gash. I am looking for a 6.5 creedmoor bolt action hunting rifle for our place in north central west Texas. Hey Jim, I think your doing an amazing job on bringing us unbiased information all hunting gear not just rifles. First of all, LOVE all of your video reviews !! Cannot find the Federal rounds anymore so Shooting the Hornady Precision Hunter 110s now. I have watched your reviews on both, so maybe your opinion on whether itd be worth the additional money To go with the Waypoint. Today, though, I would buy a Dead Air Nomad or a CGS Hyperion given the choice of anything on the market. Unlocking the Momentums bolt took more effort than a typical Remington 700. The budget rifle video and cartridge wars are among my fav on YouTube for hunting alone. All good options, but Id go with the Cross if youll be using it for any backcountry hunting. Spacers are included for length of pull adjustment. I am going to buy one last hunting rifle eventually in 7mm or 7 PRC so I am watching CVA XT and Weatherby. Gun #: 932303293. MSRP:$609 (about $450 retail). FRANCHI MOMENTUM ELITE 6.5 CREEDMOOR 24" 3RD BOLT RIFLE - REALTREE EXCAPE / BURNT BRONZE True Price: $ 813.69. 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. I would love a 300 Win Mag. Franchi Momentum 6.5 Creedmoor 24" Flat Dark Earth Bolt-Action Rifle 41512. I have my moments of trigger snobbery, but if I owned a Momentum I wouldnt spend money seeking a trigger upgrade or smithing work. Thanks Jim. Pretty typical for a synthetic-stocked, budget-oriented hunting rifle. can you give me your thoughts on Alpha? The Tikka T3X Lite comes with an absolutely fantastic action. I reload, so Ive been able to work on the load. You have no opinion worth anything. 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. Keep up the good work. If you had a choice between XBolt Pro & Dako finnlight 85 in 300wm what one would you choose. The data-driven nature of the content is extremely helpful. The redesigned rifle includes all the original features that. Great choice in a gun. HOWEVER, since recording that review Ive also had the opportunity to hunt a good bit. Jim, Specifically, I am looking at 300 PRC and .28 Nolser, or 300 Weatherby Magnum. If youre going to buy a Ruger American, know there are dozens of different configurations available. You never mentioned. Does that make sense from what I\ve mentioned? RECENTLY SOLD View More Data . You made your point. I even bought one Mauser with a shot out barrel knowing it was shot out for $240 dollars complete with scope and had a local gunsmith rebarrel it for me and reblue the whole gun and I had only $600 in it. Very impressed. Would this interest you? Backfire LLC owns and operates this website. Christensen Ridgeline So many people have asked me to review one, and I just cant justify spending $2,000 on one because Ive heard so many reports of inconsistent manufacturing quality. Keep up the good work of educating shooters in a neutral way. 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. My mossberg patriot shoots like a custom rifle. Twist Rate: 1:11 Love you work and your research is unparalleled. If you are looking at that sub $1000 rifle check out the Bergara Wilderness Ridge (Mine was $850). And have heard mostly good things on it, so I kinda think it was mostly a caliber issue for that gun. Is it ever gonna happen or should I just buy a 6.5 prc? You havent included Winchester in your reviews. 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. and My main gun is a Tikka T3 in 30-06. 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. Most of the great rifles youve taken time to make us salivate for do not make left handed models. It shoots some factory ammo sub moa as advertised but has been and uphill battle to get hand loaded 88grn eldm's to group consistent. Try that some time with a modern made low budget piece of shit. love the mauser style trigger guard/magazine. 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. **sorry for posting this comment on another article, but I guess this is the more suitable article for this discussion. Im really down to the Fierce Carbon Rival vs the Weatherby MarkV Backcountry. Surprised you didnt mention anything about the Sako 85. Advice? A very accurate danish produced rifle. The only downsides I have read of it is its screw-on bolt-knob and the fact that you may need a few more tools to disassemble the rifle. Overall * * * * 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. Keep them coming! Id probably go with the Bergara Wilderness Ridge. These areas are designed to provide purchase and ergonomic grip options for different shooting positions and styles, such as the five seen above. An innovative modern design with folding buttstock, pistol grip. I would love to get your take or even see a review on it. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. Hi Jim, I love your reviews and think you are the best reviewer I have come across. Hard to go wrong with it for online prices often below $400. Are you still doing a full review on that caliber? Its way more fun to shoot than the other guns. Magazine Comparison: The Browning X-Bolt features a 4 round detachable polymer rotary magazine. 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. So, too, will the rifles 2-position safety allow you to load and unload safely. I\ve been perusing the site trying to find it as my rifle should be here today or tomorrow. But I cant understand why offering left handed guns seems impossible to some manufacturers. Ill use my customized REM 700 in 300 win mag for elk. $599.99. Unless you spend 4-5 G on a custom built left handed. Actually, I like it a lot. So small and packable, and Im getting incredible accuracy out of it. Jim, between the Savage 110 Ultralight and the Weatherby Mark V which would you pick for accuracy? 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. On the flip side, a 60-degree throw is often not always, but usually stiffer, and this was the case here. Its hard to find info anywhere on it. My concern is that with your test, the vanguard with a #2 profile barrel threw shot #5 basically everytime. Yeah, the Reaper is pretty awesome. I know I have expediencies it. I love it. Thanks for any input. 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 . Have you had any experience with the new fierce rage? I could go for a more grabby grip myself, but the Momentums checkering is certainly sufficient. Ha! It might be Franchi just trying to stay ahead of magazine restrictions in some (less free) parts of the world. Its like saying 300 Blackout isnt as effective as 300 WinMag. I load for better, but what would you choose? The other option is the Springfield 2020 Waypoint. Theres something cool coming. Jim love your channel. I just wish there was a better feeling about the Ridgeline. (weight) I really enjoy your reviews and opinions. Took my buck at 325 shooting Federal Premium 110gr bullets. I have a bunch of ARs and tactical style stuff but sold the only bolt action I had before I ever fired it(Tikka CTR). Combing the interwebs just now I see other reviews reporting groups from 0.40 to 2 MOA depending on caliber and ammunition brand/load. Would love to know your thoughts on the Seekins Precision Havak PH2 rifles. Im giving the Momentum an extra star above average for the polished, fluted bolt and all the checkered ergonomic areas on the stock that fancy it up a bit. Loved this article keep em coming! I mean, I realize you use supersonic ammunition and would have liked to have heard how home-rolled subsonic ammo performed. That said, the polymer quality and stiffness are better than many. I figured I could get an AR rifle with Sub MOA accuracy that could maybe hit 2 birds with 1 stone. My two next rifles will be a Weatherby Mark V and a Sako 85. Jim, based on your reviews and several others, Id really like go with the 6.8 Western. My 6.5 CM shoots sub MOA groups. Slim Fit Leather Jackets brings this iconic jacket from animation to reality, especially for all the fans of this video game. Store. How may races are there and is idiot one? The Weatherby Vanguard Meateater edition comes with Cerakote, threaded barrel, stiff stock and a pretty decent 2 stage trigger. 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. Agreed on the MarkV. Im leaning on leaving my 300 Weatherby for a 300 win mag, and very interested in Seekins. Nor did it entirely love the excellent Hornady Black ammo, putting two rounds through the O that I was aiming at and three in another very tight group some distance away. The stock and barrel is nothing special unless someone could chime in as to why it is different than all the others plastic stocks? Model 70s and tons and tons of various 98 Mauser rifles ranging from converted low cost military guns to commercial Mausers that cost thousands. Interested in loading this cartridge. I think I will try to pick one up next week, in either a .308 or .300. Premium recoil pad, pic rail, fluted barrel, muzzle break.MOA guaranteed accuracy like the Tikka. The Carbon Predator looks cool, but really just a slight variation on the 110 ultralite. Great info on the ins and outs of shooting and the rifle reviews. Feeler gauges became shims for my lathe and mill. There are so many other options to consider, but hopefully, that gives you a solid starting place if youre looking for a premium hunting rifle. I looked at the Tikas as well and for the calibers Im looking at, I just think theyll beat the hell outta my shoulder. More velocity with the heavier bullets which by the way do not work so well in the 6.5 Creedmore. 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. 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. or browning. Sure, its not always possible. All are captive so you wont lose them. 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. I guess Im looking for an under 2K rifle chambered in a 300 win mag. It tames the recoil of this 6.6-pound rifle extremely well. The Sig Cross is the rifle that I have consistently used more than any other hunting rifle in my gun vault. Just hasnt been available. 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. What do you think of the Bergara B14 HMR? And all the great work you do! Do you have any experience or thoughts on the JTAC? Granted, I got the better tools for measuring how off what they sold is but theres some applications where cheap is better. I was considering the Sig Cross, but the safe selector issue concerns me. The Tikka T3X Lite comes with an absolutely fantastic action. Forearm checkering extends nearly all the way forward, ending just short of another molded-in and recessed sling swivel mount. I had a question on my first rifle purchase. 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. Great reviews, but nothing on the Browning AB3? You mention that you felt the Browning X-Bolt Pro was not a good fit for a heavy recoil gun. x bolt is about 150 or more expensive. $799.00 Add To Cart For Price. You mentioned the seekins havoc, but not in detail. The stock looks like a varmint/tactical/long range/hunting compromise, and may do those thing well, its just not what I was looking for. You have my general answer, but below Ill provide more detail and reasoning for those selections, as well as some rifles not to pick. Ive got an old 700 that is a beautiful gun and was a great deal but Im taking the plastic stock Savage up in the tree this fall. Curious to hear your thoughts/experience with it. Same as you, I wish the offerings were a bit better. Ok I concede your right to a degree but there are tons and tons of older made deer rifles on the market. I\m looking for a good \all around\ big game hunting rifle (elk, whitetail/mule deer, and antelope mostly). Yes and yes. I really wanted a 6.5 PRC for my first hunting rifle but with the ammo limitations Im probably going to get a 6.5 Creedmore instead. Manual cover also says- Do not use without reading Manual. 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. I am really interested in a waypoint. See also Gluck. Tikka T3X Compact Bolt-Action Rifle - Best .308 Lightweight Hunting Rifle. And contrary to most German rifles today, the barrel is threaded into the reciever (not heat shrunk). 180 gr Remington tipped core lokt and its in the bullseye out to 400. This post contains affiliate links to help monetize this site. This gun is very accurate, has a great bump pad to absorb recoil (unlike most wood rifles) and has a threaded barrel for good measure. Am I wrong in my logic? Just my two cents, but would love to hear an honest review of these rifles. 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. Get one , in 30-06 for the purest experience , and youll be convinced ! I am a huge fan of their 1911s and know they are big into precision rifles. We watch all your videos on YouTube. Thank you. John did tell me that they are currently working on a fix for the extractor problem. 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. I was very impressed at the response I got from John and can tell you Fierce is a company that stands behind their products. The stock feels really cheesy. unloaded and 46.7 . 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. Hello I love your videos and your reviews the only comment I have is that the savage 110 ultralite does not have the accustock. 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 have been looking for a carbon barrel rifle in a .308 due to ammo availability. Anyway, love the Backfire channel. Its an expensive gun but Ive been hearing good things. 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. bolt turn was a bit rough out of the box. Excellent in every way but its expensive. Hi Jim Ruger Americans are fantastic. I own the X-Bolt in 7mm Magnum and it is fantastic. The only problem with a Springfield 2020 Waypoint is they dont offer it in enough chamberings. Christensen MPR The MPR looks fantastic, but I do feel like its a little bit of lipstick on a pig. I have a Momentum elite varmint in 224 Valkyrie. Was very happy with all of it. Theres also the option of ordering that rifle with a Vortex Crossfire II scope on it. Saving a penny by not buying grease and oil costs you hundreds of dollars in rust repair. And although most of my center fires are Deluxe grade, the aforementioned still holds true. And youre right about the cost of Weatherby ammo. I can not find on your website. Never shot 6.5 but all I hear are good things whats your opinion. My initial impression is that it is a pretty standard budget bolt gun. And yes, I did get the stainless barrel, but its cerrakoted, so reflection should be minimized. What do you think about the CZ 557 line and the new 600s? What about the Winchester Model 70? 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. I dont know if wood and metal rifles are extinct but it looks that way in Scheels. I have played with many of the rifles you have. So Id recommend just paying for it online. enything under 2k. Overall Length: 42.3 inches Fun to read through this after watching all the vids. What is your opinion on this gun? I owned one in .28 Nosler and it was a very poor choice for that heavy-recoiling of a cartridge. If I were buying a new hunting rifle today and I could drop $2,300, Id pick the Fierce Rogue with a steel action. It is their lowest entry point to their rifles but looks interesting. bolt throw. Jim love the reviews and the Channel. Thanks. Love the guns review vid on ones under $500 and everything else! How about a Bergara Wilderness Ridge in 7 mag? In the case of the .308 Winchester tested here, its a 22-inch, cold hammer forged barrel with U.S.-standard 5/8-24 threads. There are quality inexpensive rifles being made, but if you step up into the $500-$1,000 price range, almost every option will shoot accurately and have more consistent quality control. For my boy. Have you ever tested any Franchi hunting rifles? I own a Tikka T3 in .300 WSM and love it as my go-to big game hunting rifle. I want a lightweight rifle that has mild Recoil with ballistics similar to 270 Winchester but in a short action. Fnanchi is most likely the same design since they share ownership. Im extremely satisfied with this rifle, for a hunting rifle. Thanks. I\ve hunted since high school age but always small game/birds. Pls recommend as I need a rifle under 1500 $ including Scope for shooting upto 600 Yards with cheaper ammo to practice more. 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. YOU SHOULD TEST THE SAKO S20 in 6.5 PRC OR THE SAKO BRANDS. The new Franchi Momentum is darn near an exact copy to the Ruger American. I would love to hear your thoughts on the savage impulse big game. I recently had a chance to sight it in and run everything over the chronograph . The trigger is adjustable like the Tikka. Thank you for your time. I have one in 308 and Federal premium 168grain Berger hunter (or hunter hybrid, cant remember now) shoot less than an inch at 100 yards, but now they are hard to find. Jim, Great content on both the website and on Youtube. Amway if anyone has one opinions please. The Elite series, added alongside the budget-priced original in 2020, did nothing to diminish those impressions. I\m a big fan of your videos and expertise. PS. I might just know about a new rifle coming in January 2023 that might change your mind, Awesome reviews Jim. guns.com Buy. Savage 110? Paid $230 bucks for it out the door . Its an EXCELLENT do-all caliber. Launched on the March 2018 cover of Guns & Ammo, the Momentum was actually Franchi's first rifle. The Tikka T3 features a standard box 3 round magazine but certain models come with a 4 round magazine. Franchi Momentum All-Terrain Elite .223 Rem 18" 1:8" Bbl TrueTimber Strata/Midnight Bronze 10+1 Rifle 41751. funny, I was between the FME and the CVA cascade for a 350L. Hear hear. It feels almost as rigid as concrete, and thats a good thing. Savage just came out with a Savage 110 carbon predator. I decided to go a different direction by changing out the barrel for a 20 inch Proof. Wow, what a shooter! But its a great all around gun out to 450 when most hunters can only shoot 250, if that. So where are you from originally and where are you now..Im thinking not the US. Nearly every touch-point Ive had with the company shows obvious signs of errors. 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. At present time i run Sakos and Blaser. Could you add another tier or two? Awesome at this price range. So happy you out this together as it brings all of your work together and I hope you link to it. Thanks. Yes, it shipped with a knurled thread protector but I immediately lost it when I slapped my Dead Air Sandman Ti on. Like you I love the idea of the cerakote on it and I think a stiffer stock lends itself to shooters well. The trigger is heavy, but thats true on the Browning XBolts as well. He lives outside of Austin, TX. Gun Review: Franchi Momentum Rifle in .308 Win, School Security: As a Parent, Hold Your School Officials Accountable, Campus Carry Celebrates Two Years in Texas, Doomsayer Professors Refuse to Comment, Gun Review: Smith & Wesson Model 317 Kit Gun .22LR Revolver, Oh, The Humanity: Latest Polling Shows a Majority of Americans Now Oppose an Assault Weapons Ban, Smith & Wesson Announces the New M&P FPC Pistol Caliber Carbine. I loved the way it shot and felt. Helping the Franchi Momentum turn in great groups well, helping the shooter do his or her part better is a wonderful factory trigger. Would I buy this rifle?
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