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. It is a three lug 60 deg. You mentioned the cheap filling stock. I want a lightweight rifle that has mild Recoil with ballistics similar to 270 Winchester but in a short action. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. Its typically priced around $950, but for $100 extra dollars over the $850 budget, you get an adjustable mini chassis. What is your opinion on the Edge vs Rival? So I do still think they have some QC issues to deal with. Franchi, the well-known maker of fine and affordable shotguns, unveiled an updated bolt gun in its Momentum Elite. Forearm checkering extends nearly all the way forward, ending just short of another molded-in and recessed sling swivel mount. In regards to the CVA and the Bergara, Im looking at getting one or the other in 7mm Mag. If I were buying a new hunting rifle today and I could drop $2,300, Id pick the Fierce Rogue with a steel action. Ergonomics * * * * Assuming a commercially-available cartridge (I\m leaning towards .30-06 Springfield), how would the you stack the two up? Cries racism when pointed out that is an idiot. They are also slippery when wet and ice cold to touch in winter. Simply depress the rear of it while sliding the bolt out the back of the receiver. Both the Momentum Elite and the newer Tikka Veil are . The sub-$500 version of the CVA Cascade comes with just blued steel. I dont see the stock being much different really. Im looking for a 7mm-08 in a left handed model. I verified it with factory ammo, Guaranteed 1 MOA accuracy, but probably beats that, Guaranteed 1 MOA. Pretty typical for a synthetic-stocked, budget-oriented hunting rifle. The budget rifle video and cartridge wars are among my fav on YouTube for hunting alone. Its an expensive gun but Ive been hearing good things. Obviously your not going to buy one move on. Fierce Rival I really like my Fierce Rival chambered in 6.5 PRC. Jim, Love your channel and have spent most likely 30 plus hours reviewing your videos. 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. (I\m in Denver and could use a road trip). 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. Dumped lots of Deer, Black Bear and Moose with it. I too had nailed it down to the Savage or the Ruger American Rifle. Wont win any extra points for its weight but seems like a quality affordable and very accurate rifle. The build quality was amazing, and shot sub MOA with factory Norma ammo. Good read. enough shoulder for secure mounting. Is yours that picky? Thanks! I think you did a good job in your review of 25 hunting rifles at various price points. Thank you for your time and effort. Theres something cool coming. I want to buy a new rifle in 30-06. Its just tough to get excited about because it has no single stand-out feature. 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. Franchi Momentum .300 Win Mag 24" Black / Hunter Gray 4 Rds 41553. Base Price: $816.99: Tax: - In Stock: Back in stock . In fact, I did a whole video showing the limitations of the Ruger American. A very accurate danish produced rifle. 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. The Elite Varmint, introduced last year, should readily . The more you talk the clearer it becomes that youve never held much less used a gun. Any chance you would do a review on that caliber? Your email address will not be published. Ive narrowed it down to a Sig Cross in 6.5, a JTAC Screech Owl in 6.5 22 barrel. The only competitor would be a full custom on the amazing MDT HNT 26 chassis. Or, even better if your choice cost less. Keep up the good work of educating shooters in a neutral way. Have you ever made a review of the Schultz & Larsen rifle? I knew an unknown secret that they did not know, its called grease and oil. 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. Hey Jim, I would love to hear your imput on which rifle you prefer between the Ruger American, CVA Cascade, and the Winchester XPR. Do you have any other recommendations or would you like to sell the Savage? Threaded barrel, cerakote barrel, hand painted stock. I was looking at the Tikka for a while but Im not crazy about the slower twist in .30-06. Thanks and keep up the great content! Moreover, the firearm boasts an excellent light and smooth trigger. I looked at the Waypoint locally and thought is was a really nice gun. Jim, Great content on both the website and on Youtube. I was all ready to order the Fierce but I see your post above and now I am on the fence. Wish I discovered your content sooner and thankful for all your hard work. 80lbs maybe. Thank you and keep up the great job! In this price range, manufacturers use very loose tolerances and have very poor quality control, so Im careful what I recommend. Nothing problematic, but clearly noticeable. With them being two different price points, Id be interested in your thoughts on spending the extra amount on the waypoint. Its not for me. Jim, based on your reviews and several others, Id really like go with the 6.8 Western. 99% sure the next rifle is the sig cross but real question is 6.5 cm or .308 I cant decide. Trigger: 2-4 lbs, adjustable, single stage Loved seeing some rifles I hadnt seen vids on with the Sako and getting your full thoughts. Im well aware that there is stiff competition in the semi-custom rifle category. If so have they made any notable changes to this model over previous models? Overall * * * * 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. Im sold on the 7mm-08 for hunting but am having a hard time deciding/finding a decent rifle chambered in that caliber. The Weatherby Vanguard comes in several different editions. hey jim i have a 2022 ridgeline in 308 it shoots 1/4 to 1/2 moa looked a long time and read many bad reviews butt talked to many people and am very happy with mine thanks. What do you think of the French after some time? Whats the pros and cons in your opinion? keep on the good work and excuse my poor englis. Its great out to about 400. Hello from Bozeman, MT! Synthetic as in black plastic, to be clear, not as in carbon fiber or some other fancy stuff. Could you please do a review on the Sauer 100 stainless xta. 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. Just easier to carry in hand, never a sling. Cheers. Purchased an Sig Cross in 6.5 today. A very solid four stars here for the Franchi Momentum bolt-action rifle. Though the tightest of those were from outlets that shoot 3-round groups, for what thats worth (well, its worth a tighter average group size). TOP DEALS View All Deals. The Weatherby Vanguard Meateater edition comes with Cerakote, threaded barrel, stiff stock and a pretty decent 2 stage trigger. I am from Canada- and watching your channel for quite a time. Yes, thats five rounds as always. The deciding factor for me was the trigger, and that 3 of my buddies shoot the Savage. Kimber Mountain Ascent Subalpine I just dont like the Kimber Mountain Ascent. 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 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. I havent heard you talk much about the Seekins rifles, any thoughts on them? Style and Appearance * * * * 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. Seems like the bergara barrel profile would be better for larger cartridges. Fastest/flattest 6.5 using 143 gun ELD-X bullets. A junk injection molded plasticky stock that expands with heat and contracts with cold. Im surprised it didnt make the list. 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. x bolt is about 150 or more expensive. I have narrowed my next purchase down to those two. Then you can go pick up in your local store in just a couple days and do the government paperwork and walk away with it. Really, the only thing that keeps me from owning more of them is that I can rarely find them in the chamberings I want. it seems well priced at about 600. After reading you, I am going to use them now for hunting. Also, it works great if you quickly manhandle the action. Keep up the great work. Im really interested in them but can hardly find a proper review of them. I know you like the CVA Cascade, but there are 2 things very important to know about those! I would definitely buy the Winchester XPR SR version, which means suppressor ready, so you get a threaded barrel. Jim love your channel. Ive fallen in love. Best 5 shot group was .320 so I wouldnt knock the compass for a budget rifle. Same as you, I wish the offerings were a bit better. What do you think of the weight of the gun compared to some of these lightweight carbon stocks? I found barrel engraved with 6.5 Creedmore and read manual before use Watch my review here. Fun to read through this after watching all the vids. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Moving back-to-front, things start out with a cushy rubber recoil pad. 7mm mag, 300 Win mag and 30-06. I am looking at loading with heavier grain bullets such as the Berger 30 cal 215 Hybrid or Berger 7mm 180 or 195 Grain bullets. Their ammo is INSANELY expensive, so I wouldnt invest in a Weatherby chambering. My 6.5 CM shoots sub MOA groups. You mentioned the seekins havoc, but not in detail. Are you still doing a full review on that caliber? Ok I concede your right to a degree but there are tons and tons of older made deer rifles on the market. Franchi, a 150-year-old shotgun manufacturer, clearly felt it was high time an affordable Italian hunting rifle hit U.S. shores. 1. can be top loaded, I can be an affiliate for just about any gun brand, so it doesnt impact my recommendations. My builder said (because of the bad Winchester brass) he would not recommend the 68 Western. Great rifle. Sure, its the same action and barrel, but its dressed up completely differently, and I think it changes the gun significantly. Hi Jim, I love your reviews and think you are the best reviewer I have come across. 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. See also Gluck. Can you do a in-depth comparison review of the CVA Cascade vs. Ruger American? Anyway, sorry but I dont have much experience with it. Theres also the option of ordering that rifle with a Vortex Crossfire II scope on it. Been following your channel for a few years and have loved all the reviews. I enjoy your videos on YouTube, very informative and you dont pull any punches, I like that. Hi, I really enjoy your reviews on YouTube. I know they are two different price points, but Id love to see a side by side comparison between the 2020 Waypoint and the Savage 110 Ultra Lite. I got mine during their initial recall for $199. Its a good quality scope for shooting out to 300 yards but doesnt have adjustable turrets so if youll want to do some long-distance shooting, order it without a scope. We have a complete post on the best rifles under $400 right here. Love the guns review vid on ones under $500 and everything else! I cannot give a better example than that. Phil. I bought the MarkV Weathermark LT in the .257 WBY. Stock: A carbon version of Bergaras excellent HMR stock. Great choices, Andrew. Jim great reviews. Its a crisp, clean, single-stage trigger with no slack or take-up and a nice break. In case anyone is wondering and didnt click the link, its available in 6.5Creedmore. I think a majority of Americans know the old saying you just took a paragraph to explain. Everyone else says so but I figured Id ask. Agreed on the MarkV. Same for Austria and Glock. And like most of the rest of the world for that matter. What is your opinion on this gun? Going to take the plungedeep. It was made for them as a throw back to the Finbear (now Discontinued) Its chambered in 270. But the chassis is the killer for me. I saw you also mentioned something coming at Shotshow but did not see if you talked about this yet. Excellent in every way but its expensive. I do have a question that I hope you will address. Dumb! Hey there Jim. I just wish there was a better feeling about the Ridgeline. For some unknown reason it really didnt like Gorillas super nice, match-grade ammo and that entirely unoffensive group above was really horrible by Franchi Momentum standards. Also 243win, 270 win, 300 win mag and 30-06. I found not too long ago a Husqvarna Mauser for $400 bucks in like new condition. I came over the years to loath short action rifles. Thanks for such a speedy response. I have been eyeing the ruger go wild.I like the heavier barrel profile. Seekins is another I looked into but judging by the lack of representation in reviews I\m not confident in it either. Looking for a good review of it after months of no Tikkas available locally in 308. Yes and yes. Hey Jim! Best purchase I ever made. Just remember one thing the price of the good older stuff keeps going up and up so when you waste your money on junk it never goes up in value as fast as the good stuff so when you do get around to buying something of quality you lost twice not once. The reasonwhen Im going to kill an animal, I want to kill it stone deadone well-placed shot. Which leaves Winchester, Weatherby, Tikka/Sako. Interesting comparison. And have heard mostly good things on it, so I kinda think it was mostly a caliber issue for that gun. bolt turn was a bit rough out of the box. Thanks in advance. I mean, this is one heck of a tight group! A shiny one. Do you have a suggestion for a backcountry hunting rifle that does well with heavy recoil? Interested in loading this cartridge. Bought a new rifle today.a Franchi | Outdoor Board - TigerDroppings Ive never seen Sea Adler anywhere in the US, do you know if theyre imported? 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. I really like the Springfield waypoint but it is out of my price range but definitely the nicest rifle Ive held! We hunt in northern Utah. 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. Boy, so many good 7 mags. Meet the Franchi Momentum Bolt-Action Rifle. I am looking into ordering a 20 Super Sniper chambered in .308 and was curious to know if you have had any experience with it? 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. As I completely dislike sporter pencil barrels. 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 would really like one in one of the 7mm flavors. TIKKA is proven, Franchi has some good reports. They look standard, dont include fluting on the (rather beefy) bolt or the (rather beefy) barrel, the action and barrel are just blued, the trigger is fine but not outstanding, the action is quite smooth but not as smooth as a Tikka. It would be a tiny bit more expensive, but really not much. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. The redesigned rifle includes all the original features that. I just bought a Savage Axis II XP in 308 after much research and debate amongst my hunting partners. If a person is willing to invest the money; would you recommend the reaper above all else for a do it all hunting rifle? 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. More velocity with the heavier bullets which by the way do not work so well in the 6.5 Creedmore. If youre into Italian and youre into affordable, but you still want some Ferrari performance at the Fiat price, Franchis Momentum delivers the goods. Again one star better than average in this category, but it still leaves plenty of room for improvement. I dont think any mauser action rifles allow you to drop around in because of the claw extractor. Im looking for a great elk rifle/big game in left handed. 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. Great info on the ins and outs of shooting and the rifle reviews. Not a Sako to be seen ? The Weatherby Vanguard threaded, Bergara B14, and Howa Carbon Stalker are all models Im researching more to try to come to a definitive decision. The ammo is inexpensive and widely available, the recoil in manageable for most shooters, and the cartridge is unquestionably capable of taking elk cleanly. Hello I love your videos and your reviews the only comment I have is that the savage 110 ultralite does not have the accustock. It might be Franchi just trying to stay ahead of magazine restrictions in some (less free) parts of the world. I just cant keep myself from grabbing the Sig Cross. The action is butter smooth and the stock has a palm swell the sold me when I first picked the gun up. I really like the stock design. Id pick the CVA Cascade from that group. Watch my full review of the Springfield 2020 Waypoint. Full Details. I'll stick with my Tikkas, they make me happy! **sorry for posting this comment on another article, but I guess this is the more suitable article for this discussion. Franchi Momentum 6.5 Creedmoor 24" Flat Dark Earth Bolt-Action Rifle 41512. Would you take the Waypoint over the Seekins? Hi Jim, I still think the 2020 Waypoint is just a better gun overall. Both good guns, I would worry about Franchi suddenly stopping production of this rifle and parts availability going to zero. It and the Fierce Rogue are tight competitors. 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. And true to their ads, it is a sub-MOA shooter. I have been trying to get a Waypoint. I have the weather extreme in 25-05 that I purchased for a Pronghorn hunt topped with a Leupold VX6 HD. 2. have a metal finish at the trigger-guard, I own a Tikka T3 in .300 WSM and love it as my go-to big game hunting rifle. If not the ultralight, whats the best 7 PRC for around $1500? Overall, the rifle is kinda heavy so itd be nice to reduce recoil a bit. All in 7mm Rem Mag of course . Appreciate the comment. ITs one of hte most versatile calibers since you can load down to 125 gr bullets and turn it into a .243 in recoil to train kids with a light load. Premium recoil pad, pic rail, fluted barrel, muzzle breakMOA guaranteed accuracy like the Tikka. I was very impressed at the response I got from John and can tell you Fierce is a company that stands behind their products. Keep the vids coming, I look forward to seeing them. Yes, it shipped with a knurled thread protector but I immediately lost it when I slapped my Dead Air Sandman Ti on. 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 Weight: 6.6 pounds Its a great rifle for heavier cartridges. I still love wood stocks. I had a question on my first rifle purchase. Ive shot it twice and didnt like it either time. My brother and another buddy bought one (223 and 22-250) because mine shot so well and they had similar results. Also, the very aged sporter stock design doesnt lend itself well to shooting long rangeespecially in such a light rifle. He missed the entire point of the product to rant about what great deals can be had on old guns. So far really like it FYI. What matters is on the paper for 550 dollars and a threaded barrel to boot.
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