Non custom rifles are often a hit or miss affair. 1) the quality from rifle to rifle Great choice in a gun. Most of the videos I see you get two shots touching and a flier on the mod 70. I owned one and sold it. So, here are my quick thoughts on some of the competition for the best premium factory rifle under $2,500. It truly needs to be able to handle rough handling. First let me say your videos are absolutely fantastic. Why I Picked These Three Rifles Over the Competition. I really don\\\t need an other gun, but what is the best 7mm Mag you suggest? I recommend getting this Ruger American Predator in 6.5 Creedmoor if youll be hunting deer-sized game (or smaller than deer), want to have tons of inexpensive ammo options, and if youll also be using it for target shooting. Definitely the most accurate rifle I have owned right out of the box. Both have 3 lug bolts with the lugs integral with the rest of the bolt body 3. How us that helping? Wondering your opinion on those I understand theyre not hunting rifles I just thought you would enjoy those rigles as I do. Italians know firearms and so do the Finns. American Hunter's first reports of it indicated excellent fit and function and accuracy. Of all the rifles I own, if you just said Grab a rifle and go hunting without any more specifics of where Id be hunting or what Id be hunting, Id grab that rifle. I would love to get your take or even see a review on it. Any of you guys have any experience with the Burris signature scopes? Saving a penny by not buying grease and oil costs you hundreds of dollars in rust repair. Like, sure. I like the reviews on the CVA but the Bergara is hard to beat, the Terrain Wilderness is the one Im leaning towards. Seller: Ammo And Arms. The Franchi Momentum Elite Bolt-Action Rifle also has a 1-piece 1913 Picatinny rail that permits flexible accommodation of various aftermarket optics. I understood going into it that it was a boutique and emotionally motivated cartridge choice, but the performance and build quality is excellent. Using Burris Zee rings, I just applied a thin layer of silicone sealant inside the rings and remounted the scope. I was about to buy a Christenson Arms rifle but you and a few others have commented about the quality. Releasing the floor plate of the 4-round, internal magazine is accomplished via a lever inside the front of the trigger guard. 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. I can stretch the budget to a Browning if I have to, but the Winchester XPR is more in my price range. Take your pick but you get a super reliable gun and if you ever broke an extractor or firing pin you can change them out right in the field within minutes. I still think the 2020 Waypoint is just a better gun overall. Its hard to find info anywhere on it. In depth and honest The stock feels like it is created of a very tough polymer. Im familiar with it, but havent done an official review. I decided to go a different direction by changing out the barrel for a 20 inch Proof. Boy, so many good 7 mags. These areas are designed to provide purchase and ergonomic grip options for different shooting positions and styles, such as the five seen above. It has become one of my favorite guns. I am stuck between the tikka t3x and the Bergara b14. Affordable? A 60 degree bolt lift that makes second fast shots from the shoulder a complete impossibility. Ive owned a Lupo chambered in 30-06 for several months now. See also Gluck. YOU SHOULD TEST THE SAKO S20 in 6.5 PRC OR THE SAKO BRANDS. 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. Id love to hear if the model 70 is still relevant. Franchi was founded in 1868 in Brescia . Capacity: 4+1 Bergara seems to have just come out with a Walnut stock maybe as a result of one of you comparing their stocks to garage floors??? Sign of the times, Im sure you know what Im talking about. Well yeah man its a larger case. Keep up the good work of educating shooters in a neutral way. Looks great. If not the ultralight, whats the best 7 PRC for around $1500? It has the accufit system but they did not put it in that rifle I assume its to save weight. I have mostly x bolt now and really like them but dont think onyx chassis is made for brownings so thinking the tikka t3x but wanted your opinion. Great rifle. I just want an all around deer rifle that is easy to find ammo for. I'm looking at it in 300 win mag. Ive got a lot of autoloader pistol and AR experience, but my only bolt action is an old Mosin Nagant. I heard you mention a good handload that worked well with this 18\ barrel. The Weatherby Vanguard threaded, Bergara B14, and Howa Carbon Stalker are all models Im researching more to try to come to a definitive decision. Delsin Rowe is the main protagonist and playable character, a young Native-American man who later realizes hes a Conduit with special powers. Seems that they manage to work loose occasionally. You must log in or register to reply here. Its a well designed stock, but the fit and finish feels cheesyespecially the checkering pattern they use. And yes, I did get the stainless barrel, but its cerrakoted, so reflection should be minimized. I have been taking in everyone of ur vids I can find and sincerely appreciate your work and am interested in your take on the Seekins product? Ha! How Franchi Redesigned the Momentum Elite - The National Interest 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. Best known for making value-priced shotguns, Franchi may well have taken a leap of faith by entering the highly competitive centrefire market. This gun is for actually hunting in adverse conditions and not worrying about scratching it or damage. 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. I have been looking for a carbon barrel rifle in a .308 due to ammo availability. Hey Jim I recently found your stuff and have been doing a deep dive. It would be a tiny bit more expensive, but really not much. under 9 lb 7 mm or 300 w m. Jim, I know you are a fierce fan. Browning X-Bolt Pro I like the X-Bolt Pro. I expect to spend a few thousand or more to get what would meet my needs. 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. Trigger pull is most critical for me. Most of the great rifles youve taken time to make us salivate for do not make left handed models. There is one drawback to the Tikka T3x Lite. They are built in the same factory where they produce Mauser and Blaser rifles (all owned by the same company), so I guess quality shouldnt be an issue but unlike Mausers and Blasers, these rifles are far less expensive. Momentum Elite - Franchi Firearms | Franchi Shotguns and Rifles Today, though, I would buy a Dead Air Nomad or a CGS Hyperion given the choice of anything on the market. i would like to buy new as its going to be my first rifle so thought with mod . Ive narrowed it down to a Sig Cross in 6.5, a JTAC Screech Owl in 6.5 22 barrel. Watch my review here. Bought a new rifle today.a Franchi | Outdoor Board - TigerDroppings Their ammo is INSANELY expensive, so I wouldnt invest in a Weatherby chambering. Glad that rifle is a shooter. 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. Man I really love your reviews! 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. Any thoughts? Does that make sense from what I\ve mentioned? Ill be using it in the Southern Rockies for context. No doubt, it has s lot to offer. Alpha? . 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. Are you still doing a full review on that caliber? I'll stick with my Tikkas, they make me happy! Its a push feed which means if you short stroke the bolt you can get a jam that I guarantee will take you half an hour to un-jam. Thank you for your time and consideration of this request. Usage for the rifle would be long distance hobby shooting, but also potentially taking it on everything from whitetail up to moose for a hunt should I ever get in to the sport with my brothers and dad. Beater rifles go until they cant. Good read. Fnanchi is most likely the same design since they share ownership. I agree with you 100 percent it is a home run for Springfield!!! I would have to agree that no higher end rifle list should ever not have a Mod 70 or a Sako on it. Its a Howa 1500 action in their own pretty cool stock. The new Elite versions now feature detachable box magazines, Cerakote metal finishes and stocks wearing popular camo patterns. Anyway, sorry but I dont have much experience with it. Hi Jim, I bought a Tikka M550 in 308 while stationed in Germany back in 1984. 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. Bought a vanguard series 2 in 270cant wait to shoot it put a leupold 3x9x50 ..I have 1400.00 in it first expensive gun Ive ever owned.wish me luck, The rifle you are selling that is under $350 thats quiet what caliber is it and who makes it need more information please thank you. Probably going to be the Waypoint. The build quality was amazing, and shot sub MOA with factory Norma ammo. Thanks in advance. I was all ready to order the Fierce but I see your post above and now I am on the fence. Gun #: 932303293. Any thoughts. Benelli Lupo should had definitely made the list Better rifle than most others mentioned in my honest opinion. 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. I recently purchased a Franchi Momentum 300 win mag w/24 in. The Elite Varmint, introduced last year, should readily . 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. Vlad I have no idea who you are but you sure do make a lot of noise and a lot less sense. I thought of the Waypoint myself but I also like the Sako Finnlight II. Its that or the ruger American in 6.5. I looked it up and the barrel profile is exactly the same for bigger calibers. Hi, I really enjoy your reviews on YouTube. As I completely dislike sporter pencil barrels. Also, what about the Bergara MG Lite with their proprietary carbon barrel? Its incredibly well built. 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. And although most of my center fires are Deluxe grade, the aforementioned still holds true. Any opinion on it? $699.00. Pls recommend as I need a rifle under 1500 $ including Scope for shooting upto 600 Yards with cheaper ammo to practice more. 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. Was very happy with all of it. How is it Franchis fault again? Have you fired the Sako 85 Finnlight? I own a 6.5-.300 Wby and reload my own ammo. Thanks for all of your vids and you helped me get my last two rifles with all the choices. Its for my 3 teenage daughters (all first year deer tag draws) . I would love to hear your thoughts on the savage impulse big game. I might just know about a new rifle coming in January 2023 that might change your mind, Awesome reviews Jim. Thanks, I enjoy watching you on YouTube and its really nice to see your reviews before purchasing guns and related stuff. All good options, but Id go with the Cross if youll be using it for any backcountry hunting. These are deal breakers. It shoots as well as some of my full blown custom rifles I have thousands invested in. I have purchased about 12 different rifles in the sub-$500 price point over the last 3 years to test out for this review. I want to buy a new rifle in 30-06. And dollar for dollar you could never purchase a rifle that guarantees you 1 moa back several years ago for the same relative cost. Savage 110? Thanks Jim. Im looking at the Waypoint now. Ruger precision is really heavy for hunting, but a cool rifle. With a century and a half of firearms manufacturing behind it, Italy's Franchi has unveiled its first-ever centrefire hunting rifle, the Momentum. 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. Ive been kicking around trying out the 28 Nosler just to pick up a bit more performance at 500+ ranges. Optional Features TSA Recoil Pads TSA recoil pads for LOP adjustment. 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. 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. You have entered an incorrect email address! Fierce Reaper I just love it so much. Jim, any thoughts on the Venture 2 from TC? It's my 1st long-bolt (actually 2nd, I'd had Win 70 Ultimate Shadow 338 win mag. when buying a boltaction rifle to be used for hunting,do you prefer a safety that locks the bolt down,or one that allows you to work the action.I prefer the type that locks the bolt. So I do still think they have some QC issues to deal with. You sound like the new guy that is 25 and has 150 years experience. 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. Although, I think Vlad is optimistic on price, but you can find a deal. I like the straight comb with minimal drop and I found the cheek weld comfortable. Is it like the other cheap stocks you mentioned You have no opinion worth anything. Watch my full review of the Springfield 2020 Waypoint. Overall, it seems like a decent gun for the price. Looking at a Seekins Havak in 300 PRC. I really have enjoyed watching your YouTube channel and reading some of your articles on backfire! I was very impressed at the response I got from John and can tell you Fierce is a company that stands behind their products. 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. Im sure the leupold would be better, but for a 700 dollar difference, Ill see how I like the Burris. I have shot the Impulse and wasnt impressed. Thanks for the content you put out! Same as you, I wish the offerings were a bit better. Im extremely satisfied with this rifle, for a hunting rifle. Weatherby also makes it in some non Weatherby calibers. Im thinking a 6 creedmoore with a proof carbon barrel, MDT onyx chassis, timmey trigger but cant decide on the action. You made your point. Thanks for the info , it will certainly help those with no interest in spending too much to have a good rifle. Advice? I am looking to spend around $1200, and I am between the Savage ultralite and the Howa carbon kratos. I would like something under 6# for $2000 or less with a carbon wrapped barrel. 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. Ultimately it still looks and feels like an inexpensive, plastic stock that youd expect to find on a budget hunting rifle. I found not too long ago a Husqvarna Mauser for $400 bucks in like new condition. They will be on sale at cabelas this next week, and I havent heard that much about them. Have you reviewed the werkman? 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. Its a great rifle for heavier cartridges. I\m also looking at the Seekins Havak PH2? He recommended a wildcat round, 7 mm SAW. I also like the Fierce Reaper and the Sako S20 for heavy-recoiling cartridges. Barrett, AI, etc. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Are you familiar with this cartridge? 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 think the rifle is feature rich and might be a real shooter. 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. My builder said (because of the bad Winchester brass) he would not recommend the 68 Western. Been following your channel for a few years and have loved all the reviews. Gun #: 999725884. Could you add another tier or two? Can you, or have you already, done a review on the Bergara Premier Divide ? The only competitor would be a full custom on the amazing MDT HNT 26 chassis. It just does everything reasonably well. I also have ignored the Winchester M70 for exactly the reason you mentioned. 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. Helping the Franchi Momentum turn in great groups well, helping the shooter do his or her part better is a wonderful factory trigger. and see how it stacks up next to the high end factory rifles. Do you have any information on the Howa, or an opinion on which way I should. 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. TIKKA is proven, Franchi has some good reports. An XBolt in 6.8 Western may be a great option. I really enjoy watching all of your youtube reviews. bolt turn was a bit rough out of the box. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Im looking for a great elk rifle/big game in left handed. Yes, thats five rounds as always. So, too, will the rifles 2-position safety allow you to load and unload safely. The Momentum is Franchi's hunting rifle, introduced by the Italian firm in 2018. I wish more gun writers would be as informative. I like the Sig Cross because its lightweight, easily adjustable to fit me or my kids, very accurate, and the short barrel and folding stock make it easily packable for hunts. Have to admit I love Henrys, so am trying to take my heart out of the decision with wisdom from someone more experienced like you. Not a Sako to be seen ? I was unaware of the QC issues with the Cross. The stock and barrel is nothing special unless someone could chime in as to why it is different than all the others plastic stocks? love the mauser style trigger guard/magazine. A common benefit to a 3-lug design as opposed to a 2-lug design is a shorter bolt throw. Lets weed out a few rifles I DONT recommend first. So far really like it FYI. A very accurate danish produced rifle. I am a big Fierce fan. Winchester Xpr or Franchi Momentum ? In 270. | Rokslide Forum Fantastic. 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.