Have you ever made a review of the Schultz & Larsen rifle? There are many rifles above the $2k price point. I have Burris rings for a Tikka T3 base which are basically the same as the Zee rings. My loads averaging 3050 fps with the 162gr eldx. Accurate, lightweight, and comfortable with a great trigger, its a solid choice to fill your freezer this season. And dollar for dollar you could never purchase a rifle that guarantees you 1 moa back several years ago for the same relative cost. My assumption has been that given the limited rifles and ammos out, the x-bolt with browning ammo would have to work well together right out of the box. 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. You mentioned the cheap filling stock. Kimber Mountain Ascent Subalpine I just dont like the Kimber Mountain Ascent. New for 2021: Franchi Momentum Elite Rifle - YouTube The Sig Cross: Amazing design after some early quality control issues. Id probably go with the Bergara Wilderness Ridge. (The extra mags are also only like $20 which is nice, too.) Synthetic as in black plastic, to be clear, not as in carbon fiber or some other fancy stuff. 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. DK. Made in Italy? or browning. I was very impressed at the response I got from John and can tell you Fierce is a company that stands behind their products. 150 grain federal fusion groups sub 1inch or better every time. But honestly these are not deal-breakers (or at least I think so). What r your thought for a high end choice up to around the 3k range? Or is the lighter, cheaper, better looking cva more applicable? 1) the quality from rifle to rifle Ive got a line on a used Seekins Havak Element in 6.5 PRC. have since restocked it with a B&C M40, and will use it for long range targets and steel. This rifle broke two scopes I highly recommend the Leupold which I have on it now .team this up with the Barnes TTPX BT. I think I will try to pick one up next week, in either a .308 or .300. Im really down to the Fierce Carbon Rival vs the Weatherby MarkV Backcountry. So how do you really feel? In your opinion, is the Fierce worth the extra you pay or does the Springfield give you more value for the money you spend. 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. 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. It would also handle bigger calibers MUCH better than the Cross. Fierce are not perfect but over all compared to everything else on the market there really hard to beat. But its a great all around gun out to 450 when most hunters can only shoot 250, if that. I am looking at it in 243 but cant decide between that and x bolt. Love the guns review vid on ones under $500 and everything else! A 60 degree bolt lift that makes second fast shots from the shoulder a complete impossibility. Watch my review here. Hi Jim, 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. Jim Harmer is a host of the Backfire Youtube channel. What are your thoughts on the Remington Model 700 Alpha One? 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. Ruger Americans are fantastic. The Tikka T3X Lite comes with an absolutely fantastic action. Do you have any information on the Howa, or an opinion on which way I should. Regardless, they should have went with a flush mount magazine like the Axis which, if I may add sells new for a third of the Momentums MSRP in my part of the world. These areas are designed to provide purchase and ergonomic grip options for different shooting positions and styles, such as the five seen above. I have played with many of the rifles you have. If so, what are you impressions of it. 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. Myself being a lefty, I have been on the hunt for a good rifle for midwest deer and western hunting in 6.5 PRC. Hey jim i was wondering if you have done a review on the savage impulse i found some videos on it but not many that really go indepth on the build quality or how well or not well the action works. Keep up the great work. All things equal A lot of states dont allow semi-autos for big game hunting so check your regs. The reason I like the CVA Cascade over the Ruger American is because it has a much more rigid stock, a better action, and it still comes with a quality barrel. So, too, will the rifles 2-position safety allow you to load and unload safely. I enjoy your videos on YouTube, very informative and you dont pull any punches, I like that. I love that Fierce Reaper but would probably have to sell another nice gun to get it and not sure I quite want to do that. The Tikka T3x has a single-column detachable clip magazine made from a strong fiberglass-reinforced composition. So, here are my quick thoughts on some of the competition for the best premium factory rifle under $2,500. My arms are a bit short and most hunting rifles are just too long for me, length of pull wise. Hear hear. Id also like to hear more about the threading on the various barrels and if they are suitable for use with a suppressor i.e. I dont know even they even sell it anymore but about 10-15 years ago my first .308 was a mossberg ATR. Best known for making value-priced shotguns, Franchi may well have taken a leap of faith by entering the highly competitive centrefire market. Shut up Vlad. Delsin Rowe is the main protagonist and playable character, a young Native-American man who later realizes hes a Conduit with special powers. My brother and another buddy bought one (223 and 22-250) because mine shot so well and they had similar results. Unless you spend 4-5 G on a custom built left handed. Launched on the March 2018 cover of Guns & Ammo, the Momentum was actually Franchi's first rifle. YOU SHOULD TEST THE SAKO S20 in 6.5 PRC OR THE SAKO BRANDS. You dont want fine wood and blued steel in the rain on a hunt. Fit me like a glove. People say its the most consistent action, but I only sort of agree. 99% sure the next rifle is the sig cross but real question is 6.5 cm or .308 I cant decide. He recommended a wildcat round, 7 mm SAW. An XBolt in 6.8 Western may be a great option. 1. can be top loaded, The deciding factor for me was the trigger, and that 3 of my buddies shoot the Savage. Tikka T3X or Franchi Momentum Elite - ALDEER.COM Its a Howa 1500 action in their own pretty cool stock. Hi Jim I own a Fury in 6.5 Creedmoor that will shoot the smallest 5 shot group you ever seen. What about the Winchester Model 70? I watched each individual rifles review from you and the best option under $350, but I would like to hear your feedback from either a new video or just through here about which of the 3 rifles you think is the best in that category since you havent put them head to head in that category. 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. The best part of learning how much I love hunting was how little I first put in. Browning X-Bolt Pro I like the X-Bolt Pro. Im considering a modern Win 70 as well. In regards to the CVA and the Bergara, Im looking at getting one or the other in 7mm Mag. The Momentum loved Armscors 168 grain FMJs, though. Affordable? In the end I still believe the 7mm RM is more versatile. 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. A hammer fudged junk barrel that was obviously used. It is their lowest entry point to their rifles but looks interesting. 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. And youre right about the cost of Weatherby ammo. Keep up the good work! Its a good option for light cartridges, but the light weight and stock design dont make for a good match on heavy cartridges. Not much going on here, really, but its simple and it works. (Live in northern Alberta.) And I need it in a shorter stock. The other option is the Springfield 2020 Waypoint. I also have ignored the Winchester M70 for exactly the reason you mentioned. I am not sure, or saying one is better than the other, but that was something that bothered me. Hi Jim, I love your reviews and think you are the best reviewer I have come across. I wanted to get into deer/large game hunting while trying to stick with one gun for all animals (deer to elk) and I live in northeast South Dakota. Same as you, I wish the offerings were a bit better. Just a few examples of what is out there on the used market so why in the hell would anyone be dumb enough to buy modern made piece of garbage. The scope hasnt moved for years now and I have shot it quite a bit. Is it like the other cheap stocks you mentioned (Momentum 2018 followed by the Momentum Elite 2019). My two next rifles will be a Weatherby Mark V and a Sako 85. 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. Franchi talks up the ergonomics of the Momentum big time on their website. Again not a spot of rust. I recently purchased a Franchi Momentum 300 win mag w/24 in. Franchi Momentum .300 Win Mag 24" Black / Hunter Gray 4 Rds 41553. I agree with you. I loved the way it shot and felt. A very solid four stars here for the Franchi Momentum bolt-action rifle. Yes its more than that modern piece of shit for $300 but I have found other used Mauser sporters including commercially made ones in the $300 dollar range not once but many , many times. LOL. I appreciate the blunt honesty. Overall, if you forced me to pick a winner in this category, Id probably give it to the Springfield 2020 Waypoint. that blew my mind that an OOB rifle would have that much contact. Thanks. $1,299.00. Savage just came out with a Savage 110 carbon predator. After reviewing and owning over 40 bolt-action hunting rifles, here are are the best of the best. what makes it a Bergara? Any opinion on it? 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. Loved this article keep em coming! After reading you, I am going to use them now for hunting. And contrary to most German rifles today, the barrel is threaded into the reciever (not heat shrunk). Hey Jim! Been following your channel for a few years and have loved all the reviews. One issue that has come up with all three of their guns is having to check and tighten the front and rear action assembly screws. Pretty typical for a synthetic-stocked, budget-oriented hunting rifle. Not real excited about paying for a custom build so wondering what you would recommend I consider? Plus, it uses an old-school sporter stock that just isnt what todays long-range shooter is looking for. 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. And based on my limited sample size, this budget rifle seems to prefer budget ammo. Hello Jim, I am in the market for a new rifle and have really narrowed it down between the Fierce Rival and the Springfield 2020 Waypoint. So it is not a 700 rem action like the Bergara, So no MDT chassis at this time to match. Thanks, I enjoy watching you on YouTube and its really nice to see your reviews before purchasing guns and related stuff. Have you reviewed one yet? 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. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I also like the Fierce Reaper and the Sako S20 for heavy-recoiling cartridges. How Franchi Redesigned the Momentum Elite - The National Interest XBolt Pro is a good gun but needs a new trigger. Fastest/flattest 6.5 using 143 gun ELD-X bullets. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Actually, I like it a lot. Ive shot heavier .308s with more felt recoil than this guy. I really love your channel. Available in six calibers, TTAG gave the $609 MSRP .308 Winchester flavor a test drive. First let me say your videos are absolutely fantastic. Hello I love your videos and your reviews the only comment I have is that the savage 110 ultralite does not have the accustock. Franchi Momentum Varmint Elite .224 Valkyrie 24" 1:7 Bbl TrueTimber Prairie/Midnight Bronze 7+1 Rifle 41712. All are captive so you wont lose them. and the weathermark? The muzzle break sends recoil back into the rifle which breaks cheap scopes . Moving back-to-front, things start out with a cushy rubber recoil pad. I load for better, but what would you choose? It's my 1st long-bolt (actually 2nd, I'd had Win 70 Ultimate Shadow 338 win mag. Customization * * * * The Elite series, added alongside the budget-priced original in 2020, did nothing to diminish those impressions. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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. You mentioned in your latest live video that youre off the Savage Ultralight these days. 2. have a metal finish at the trigger-guard, My initial impression is that it is a pretty standard budget bolt gun. Browning X-Bolt vs Tikka T3/x - M*CARBO Do you still recommend them. Mr. Harmer, I really appreciate your reviews on the Sig Cross and Waypoint. Took my buck at 325 shooting Federal Premium 110gr bullets. 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. Spacers are included for length of pull adjustment. Its a 3-lug design with a decently large extractor and ejector and large locking lugs. It seems to boast a sturdier stock. I wanted to get a Bolt Action rifle for hunting and also had always wanted an AR style rifle too. May 7, 2018. . Can you, or have you already, done a review on the Bergara Premier Divide ? Jim, I really enjoy your reviews and opinions. The Momentum Elite comes with a detachable box-type magazine that holds three or four cartridges (depending on the caliber) for fast, safe and easy loading and unloading. (I\m in Denver and could use a road trip). Newer is not always better. With the Sako 85 you get better wood and more metal, but I would rather buy a Tikka T3. Id prefer 7mm-08, but 6.5 is the newest kid on the block. Everyone else says so but I figured Id ask. 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. I got it in 6.5 creedmoor for deer hunting. It is a three lug 60 deg. Trigger pull is most critical for me. The also Cerakote the barrel which lowers the need for oiling the metals on your gun, and protects it in rainy or otherwise wet conditions. Hey Jim, love your reviews and videos, just wondering when we might start seeing 7mm PRC rifles becoming more available in stores? I\m relatively new to the channel & website, and it has quickly become a favorite of mine. Will be used for 100-500 yd plinking and occasional deer hunting. Hey there Jim. Going to take the plungedeep. 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. I used to hunt as a kid. Full Details. FRANCHI MOMENTUM ELITE True Price: $ 816.99. Specifically, I am looking at 300 PRC and .28 Nolser, or 300 Weatherby Magnum. Also, I think the X-Bolt Pro just isnt bringing enough to the table for doubling the price over a regular X-Bolt. I am looking to buy a Savage 110 Timberline in 300 win mag, what is opinion about it ? Even though Im happy with my decision, the Ultralite might have been the better way to go. In regards to the Howa 1500 I got one in 300 PRC, it had a Houge stock, I installed a Bell & Carlson, put a Konos M30 on top and got a group the size of a 50 cent piece at a 100 yards. 3. and three-stage safety. Pls recommend as I need a rifle under 1500 $ including Scope for shooting upto 600 Yards with cheaper ammo to practice more. There are a few really nice ergonomic details that Franchi has implemented on their stocks. Amway if anyone has one opinions please. The narrow width put my eye behind the scope nicely but also leaves enough fudge factor for owners who will add an aftermarket cheek piece or wrap. I went with the CVA simply for that reason. I have been looking for a carbon barrel rifle in a .308 due to ammo availability. I am looking for an all purpose dependable rifle to handle more than one role. Gunwerks builds great guns, but I just dont see them as being THOUSANDS of dollars better than a Fierce, Weatherby, Seekins, etc. 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. Capacity: 4+1 Fierce is about $400 more and almost a pound heavier. So far really like it FYI. Jim, between the Savage 110 Ultralight and the Weatherby Mark V which would you pick for accuracy? I just wish there was a better feeling about the Ridgeline. Or, even better if your choice cost less. Italians know firearms and so do the Finns. Is there a far better option for the money? Jim great reviews. I think many of us started on something like that, dads old rifle or grandpas. Sako has major problems with there stocks , I have owned several finnlight 85s and the stock will get sticky , Its not if its when , Sako will not do anything about this issue , They blame it on det in insect spray , I had one still in the box that got sticky and they didnt have an answer for that , You can read about this issue online its everywhere , Browning took care of this problem when they had this issue , I will never buy another sako for this reason , Do your research before buying one. TOP DEALS View All Deals. The Weatherby Vanguard comes in several different editions. If you go slow while trying to be quiet in a hunting situation, it may not feed right. And a nice walnut stock would have cost them a few more pennies to use. Same for Austria and Glock. If you had 1500-2500 just for one, which make would you drop that cash on? Backfire LLC owns and operates this website. Thanks for the info , it will certainly help those with no interest in spending too much to have a good rifle. Id like to see how the Sauer 100 performs. 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. The Winchester Model 70 should be the rifle you compare all the others too. 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. I know I have expediencies it. However, Ill simply leave this anecdote. 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. 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. Two shots were thrown right out of the group and the barrel was not yet even very warm. 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. BarrelLength: 22 inches I\m a big fan of your videos and expertise. A lot of older rifles are very superior to these entry level rifles. Thanks for all of your vids and you helped me get my last two rifles with all the choices. A little heavier than the cross but the little feedback Ive seen has been good. bolt throw. A friend of mine was trying to talk me into a Christensen arms Ridgeline FFT but from what you said about their QC in manufacturing I\m not sure I want to risk it. Looks to me like an Apples to Oranges request. Thanks for such a speedy response. The internal box magazine holds four rounds. I just want an all around deer rifle that is easy to find ammo for. My personal favorite elk cartridge is a 7mm Rem Mag. Jeremy is TTAG's Deputy Editor, working mostly behind the scenes but, when he attempts to write, he focuses on comprehensive gun & gear reviews. I verified it with factory ammo, Guaranteed 1 MOA accuracy, but probably beats that, Guaranteed 1 MOA. I have been looking at the savage 110 ultralite 6.5 creedmoor. Christensen needs to improve its quality control in my opinion. I can stretch the budget to a Browning if I have to, but the Winchester XPR is more in my price range. I preferred the action on the FME a lil bit over the CVA, but I could not get over how every Franchi had stock contact somewhere along the barrel. The trouble Im having wracking my brain over is caliber. Franchi Rifles - EuroOptic.com Base Price: $816.99: Tax: - In Stock: Back in stock . Seems like a solid gun for the money and straight pull seems fun. In todays market, it needs a more modern stock design, carbon barrel, and premium trigger to be worth the price they are asking. Gun review: We test Franchi's first-ever centerfire, the Momentum Alpha? As I completely dislike sporter pencil barrels. 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. My personal Ruger American shoots 0.8 groups consistently. Its an expensive gun but Ive been hearing good things. Its decent, but if you can possibly squeeze another $100 into your budget to get a version with Cerakote, get the CRKT version as itll be more durable in the woods. My search is with an elk/mule deer hunt in mind. Also, the very aged sporter stock design doesnt lend itself well to shooting long rangeespecially in such a light rifle. 1 is the Footprint for the Action is proprietary, It is NOT made by Bergara. Even on safe, the bolt can be manipulated to chamber or eject a round. A junk plasticky trigger guard, its enough to make you barf just looking at it. Yes, thats five rounds as always. Advice? Seller: Ammo And Arms. 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. PS. Bergara is intriguing, but I cant understand why its heavier. 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. Great choice in a gun. Its like saying 300 Blackout isnt as effective as 300 WinMag. 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.
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