Very impressed. Saving a penny by not buying grease and oil costs you hundreds of dollars in rust repair. He lives outside of Austin, TX. Most of the videos I see you get two shots touching and a flier on the mod 70. 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. Gunwerks builds great guns, but I just dont see them as being THOUSANDS of dollars better than a Fierce, Weatherby, Seekins, etc. Looks to me like an Apples to Oranges request. Weight: 6.6 pounds I wanted to get a Bolt Action rifle for hunting and also had always wanted an AR style rifle too. I dont want it to feel pain or the anxiety of dying slowly. Id pick the CVA Cascade from that group. I found accuracy to be okay but not great, feeding was okay but not great, and the design was usable, but not really modern. Watch my review of the MPR here. Im really interested in the Benelli Lupo, any chance your going to get your hands on one of those? Im sure a video review by you would certainly help clarify and perhaps sway my views on the Sauer 100s. Hey Jim! It has become one of my favorite guns. I was all ready to order the Fierce but I see your post above and now I am on the fence. Fierce Reaper I just love it so much. Ill update the post. I like the reviews on the CVA but the Bergara is hard to beat, the Terrain Wilderness is the one Im leaning towards. All good options, but Id go with the Cross if youll be using it for any backcountry hunting. Seller: Ammo And Arms. I have Burris rings for a Tikka T3 base which are basically the same as the Zee rings. Good read. In this price range, this rifle appears to be a very good value. I was about to buy a Christenson Arms rifle but you and a few others have commented about the quality. A very solid four stars here for the Franchi Momentum bolt-action rifle. I am stuck between the tikka t3x and the Bergara b14. Moving back-to-front, things start out with a cushy rubber recoil pad. Could you please do a review on the Sauer 100 stainless xta. I can not find on your website. I have played with many of the rifles you have. Watch my review here. Still, its the 2020 Waypoint in my opinion. Ok I concede your right to a degree but there are tons and tons of older made deer rifles on the market. 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. Love the guns review vid on ones under $500 and everything else! I was considering the Sig Cross, but the safe selector issue concerns me. or browning. Would love to hear your review and/or thoughts on military surplus and/or rifles you and friends first started on. Helping the Franchi Momentum turn in great groups well, helping the shooter do his or her part better is a wonderful factory trigger. Keep up the good work of educating shooters in a neutral way. i will say that if someone ever makes an after market "classic" stock for it, i'll dump the plastic factory one. Two shots were thrown right out of the group and the barrel was not yet even very warm. I have watched your reviews on both, so maybe your opinion on whether itd be worth the additional money To go with the Waypoint. I really like the trigger feel, but it is a little heavy. A lot of states dont allow semi-autos for big game hunting so check your regs. A 60 degree bolt lift that makes second fast shots from the shoulder a complete impossibility. Forearm checkering extends nearly all the way forward, ending just short of another molded-in and recessed sling swivel mount. Just how it shot when the time came. 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. I am looking to buy a new rifle and Im between the Franchi Momentum Elite and the Weatherby Vanguard MeatEater edition mainly because of availability. Sorry its been so long since I have followed up on this, but didnt want to post on this rifle till I had some time with it and straightened out a problem Ive been having with my scope. I dont think any mauser action rifles allow you to drop around in because of the claw extractor. Anyway, love the Backfire channel. superbly accurate with federal non-typical 150s (second load i tried). Very accurate, handles recoil well, and easily in your price point with room to spare. Which leaves Winchester, Weatherby, Tikka/Sako. 1) the quality from rifle to rifle Id love to give one a good in-depth review, but I havent yet. What do you think of the French after some time? Have you fired the Sako 85 Finnlight? I know I have expediencies it. Plus, it uses an old-school sporter stock that just isnt what todays long-range shooter is looking for. Franchi was founded in 1868 in Brescia . The Sig Cross: Amazing design after some early quality control issues. Ive shot it twice and didnt like it either time. I really like the stock design. Capacity: 4+1 Or even at a much higher price range. I havent heard you talk much about the Seekins rifles, any thoughts on them? Also would be cool to see you do a semi-custom rifle (Bighorn action, prefit barrel, Ag composites stock, trigger tech, etc.) Plus all the pros of the above B-14 review. Any opinions/guidance would be much appreciated! This gun is for actually hunting in adverse conditions and not worrying about scratching it or damage. At the back of the bolt shroud, the firing pin protrudes to show cocked status (as seen above) and is flush with the rear of the bolt shroud when not cocked. Yes, thats five rounds as always. My personal favorite elk cartridge is a 7mm Rem Mag. Its a 3-lug design with a decently large extractor and ejector and large locking lugs. This ammo is usually an average accuracy performer for me, but dang did the Franchi shoot it well. Is it felt more? I\ve been looking at a lot of your reviews and videos and am wondering if 7mm rem mag might be the best option for a cartridge. I have a Momentum elite varmint in 224 Valkyrie. Any information is greatly appreciated. I personally prefer the Bergara B-14 Ridge, but they are all good options. Its just tough to get excited about because it has no single stand-out feature. The stock is not very rigid, the butt pad is too stiff, and the stock geometry is only acceptable. As a side note, I have a Sako 85 from Cabelas. Base Price: $789.99: Tax: - In Stock: kygunco.com Buy. Italians know firearms and so do the Finns. With the Sako 85 you get better wood and more metal, but I would rather buy a Tikka T3. I got it in 6.5 creedmoor for deer hunting. (Great videos by the way!!). I\m relatively new to the channel & website, and it has quickly become a favorite of mine. Like you I love the idea of the cerakote on it and I think a stiffer stock lends itself to shooters well. Would I buy this rifle? I seriously am not sure how you can improve on it. Have you had a chance to look over or review the Savage Impulse? Seems like the bergara barrel profile would be better for larger cartridges. MSRP:$609 (about $450 retail). 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! I think a majority of Americans know the old saying you just took a paragraph to explain. My main gun is a Tikka T3 in 30-06. That\s not a total game changert now there are other choices. It shoots as well as some of my full blown custom rifles I have thousands invested in. If you were to build a rifle what action would you use. (weight) On the range, the Franchi Momentum Elite Varmint is a bit larger and heavier compared to some of the thinner and shorter barreled Momentum rifles, coming in at 9 lbs., 6.4 ozs. Unless you spend 4-5 G on a custom built left handed. Problem is , Im not sure it is practical to spend so much on a custom for some folks. The pistol grip is thicker than on many similar stocks, which I appreciate a lot, but at the same time a little more palm swell wouldnt hurt. Im looking for ANY rifle with a floor plate, metal, and wood but the only two I find are model 70, and browning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Can you do a in-depth comparison review of the CVA Cascade vs. Ruger American? Push it flush with the inside of the trigger guard, and . Jim, Love your channel and have spent most likely 30 plus hours reviewing your videos. Thanks for doing great work. **sorry for posting this comment on another article, but I guess this is the more suitable article for this discussion. It is their lowest entry point to their rifles but looks interesting. Any tips on bullet weight and powder brand? Yes and yes. Both the Momentum Elite and the newer Tikka Veil are . Thanks! Keep up the good work! Along with it is 2-position safety that . How us that helping? The Weatherby Vanguard comes in several different editions. 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 . What matters is on the paper for 550 dollars and a threaded barrel to boot. But the chassis is the killer for me. Hard to go wrong with it for online prices often below $400. You sound like the new guy that is 25 and has 150 years experience. I understood going into it that it was a boutique and emotionally motivated cartridge choice, but the performance and build quality is excellent. Id love to hear if the model 70 is still relevant. Unlocking the Momentums bolt took more effort than a typical Remington 700. Bergara B14 Hunter? TIKKA is proven, Franchi has some good reports. Dumb! Likely sub-half-MOA. So where are you from originally and where are you now..Im thinking not the US. The Tikka action is by far the best in this price point because it cycles ammo perfectly, has a silky smooth bolt slide and is manufactured to a high tolerance so every last one I pick up feels just as good as the one next to it. I\m also looking at the Seekins Havak PH2? 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. Never spent over $500 before. Overall, the rifle is kinda heavy so itd be nice to reduce recoil a bit. The need for fast follow up shots, I know with practice a bolt action is fast, but I also dont want to break my right hand grip on the gun and trigger. Keep up the good work! That said, the polymer quality and stiffness are better than many. Shot yesterday and shot at 200, 300 and 400 yards, 1/2-3/4 MOA. There lies my hole and question to you. As of now its my most accurate and favorite rifle. I was really looking at the Waypoint before so would you recommend that now or another? Fierce Rival I really like my Fierce Rival chambered in 6.5 PRC. Definitely the most accurate rifle I have owned right out of the box. Fun to read through this after watching all the vids. Just my two cents, but would love to hear an honest review of these rifles. Get one , in 30-06 for the purest experience , and youll be convinced ! 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. Although, I think Vlad is optimistic on price, but you can find a deal. (The extra mags are also only like $20 which is nice, too.) Hornady Precision hunter was working well in mine. I heard you mention a good handload that worked well with this 18\ barrel. Id like to see how the Sauer 100 performs. I have found a lot of draw backs such as a cramped magazine box that when I tried to seat bullets out there was no room in the magazine to do so therefore I had excess bullet jump into the throat of the barrel, especially older barrels with slightly eroded throats and not being able to seat the bullet out sometimes does not give you the best accuracy. The rings are on a 30mm tube though, which has more surface area pressure from the rings to hold the scope in place. Its the classic , its The One , its stood the test of time , its been around longer than the rest and will still be here long after these other rifles have fallen out of fashion. Trigger: 2-4 lbs, adjustable, single stage 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. Its actually a piece of cake. A junk plasticky trigger guard, its enough to make you barf just looking at it. I enjoy watching your videos but havent found any with this specific manufacture. Seems like a lot of bang for the buck. TOP DEALS View All Deals. We have a complete post on the best rifles under $400 right here. Nearly every touch-point Ive had with the company shows obvious signs of errors. 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. 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. Its way more fun to shoot than the other guns. What? I really like the Springfield waypoint but it is out of my price range but definitely the nicest rifle Ive held! Second is the on top the receiver scope mounts are based on Savage Accutrigger not Remington. love the mauser style trigger guard/magazine. Whats your opinion one the tikka t3x upr vs the waypoint 2020? I\m looking for a good \all around\ big game hunting rifle (elk, whitetail/mule deer, and antelope mostly). Fnanchi is most likely the same design since they share ownership. Its a Howa 1500 action in their own pretty cool stock. Its that or the ruger American in 6.5. I really enjoy your reviews and opinions. Mine is in 223 for chucks. Ill be using it in the Southern Rockies for context. Id go with the Sako in that case. I am finally biting the bullet and having a custom gun made. Great review. You havent included Winchester in your reviews. Floorplate, spring, and follower tilt out. The stock feels like it is created of a very tough polymer. And dollar for dollar you could never purchase a rifle that guarantees you 1 moa back several years ago for the same relative cost. I have fond memories of my Weatherby, but the last few years its spent more time in my gun safe while I pack smaller calibers. An innovative modern design with folding buttstock, pistol grip. Again a super nice old world crafted gun anyone would be proud to own and show off to friends. I think you did a good job in your review of 25 hunting rifles at various price points. Hi Jim, I love your reviews and think you are the best reviewer I have come across. 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 just have to say thank you I really appreciate your unbiased and honest opinions. I just took the first shots with the Winchester XPR in 6.8 Western today. Way sub-MOA. You dont want fine wood and blued steel in the rain on a hunt. Great rifle. The Elite Varmint, introduced last year, should readily . 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. 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. Im really interested in them but can hardly find a proper review of them. Vald, I love me some harbor freight. I have purchased about 12 different rifles in the sub-$500 price point over the last 3 years to test out for this review. Hi Jim Im trying to click your links to the guns but its not working. Also, it works great if you quickly manhandle the action. Ive narrowed it to 3, but just cant quite choose. I was down to the Ultralite or the Savage High Country and went with the High Country because of this. Im at a point that I can spend $1500+ for a hunting rifle. So happy you out this together as it brings all of your work together and I hope you link to it. Its like saying 300 Blackout isnt as effective as 300 WinMag. 2) the 6.5 prc vs the 7 prc ( i have 2 338 win mags i am planning on keeping for elk +), My thoughts? Its very heavy, the straight pull was difficult to work with and made a few of my shots not go off because I didnt quite push it ALL the way forward. I do like the 300wm type power but its been a challenge researching top recommendations. At present time i run Sakos and Blaser. The ammo is inexpensive and widely available, the recoil in manageable for most shooters, and the cartridge is unquestionably capable of taking elk cleanly. Fit me like a glove. Franchi designs some very good scatter guns, and this is their first rifle attempt. Just easier to carry in hand, never a sling. Its a scaled down, lighter weight Sako TRG action with a Sako barrel and trigger. (I\m in Denver and could use a road trip). The Winchester Model 70 should be the rifle you compare all the others too. I would definitely buy the Winchester XPR SR version, which means suppressor ready, so you get a threaded barrel. Hi Jim. what makes it a Bergara? The Weatherby Vanguard threaded, Bergara B14, and Howa Carbon Stalker are all models Im researching more to try to come to a definitive decision. 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. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. How may races are there and is idiot one? So, if those ones should be avoided, what rifles SHOULD hunters consider? Yes, even if my hunting situation means most shots will be shorter range, I want a rifle that will reach out and make a 250 or 350 yard shot accurately in case it needs to. May 7, 2018. One-Piece Picatinny Rail Quick and easy optics mounting. The redesigned rifle includes all the original features that. 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. a few few hundred cycles smoothed it right up. My builder said (because of the bad Winchester brass) he would not recommend the 68 Western. Adjustable from 2 pounds to 4 pounds, my sample fell right in the middle of that range. 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. I would not even try and shoot a moose with the Creedmore but its no problem with the 6.5 Swede with its 1 in 7.8 twist with the 160 grain slugs. Franchi, the well-known maker of fine and affordable shotguns, unveiled an updated bolt gun in its Momentum Elite. Hold on to it. But its a great all around gun out to 450 when most hunters can only shoot 250, if that. Keep up the great work. Jim Harmer is a host of the Backfire Youtube channel. Weatherby also makes it in some non Weatherby calibers. 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. Thanks for the content you put out! Would like a rifle that print a sub MOA with factory ammo. I appreciate the blunt honesty. The one I tested was in Badlands camo, and is probably the most common edition I see on store shelves. If you go slow while trying to be quiet in a hunting situation, it may not feed right. In the end I still believe the 7mm RM is more versatile. Can you, or have you already, done a review on the Bergara Premier Divide ? I havent seen you review any CZ rifle, any cause un particular? Franchi Momentum All-Terrain Elite .308 Win 18" 1:11" Bbl TrueTimber Strata/Midnight Bronze 10+1 Rifle 41750. Thanks for your time Jim, love the channel! Thank you. P.S. Quality control issues, Im about to send it BACK in for a 2nd time for them to figure out why its damn near impossible to open or close the bolt after a few shots. guns.com Buy. It can be tough to watch all the individual reviews of rifles that I do on Youtube and get a sense for where each rifle stacks up on the Jim Scale, so in this post, Ill give it to you straight. I havent tried the Rage yet, but I have used that same action and stock in different configurations. Is there a far better option for the money? It feels almost as rigid as concrete, and thats a good thing. 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. Have you or will you be doing a video on Franchi hunting rifles. Took my buck at 325 shooting Federal Premium 110gr bullets. 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. What do you think about the CZ 557 line and the new 600s? $1,299.00.

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