The Bergara B14 Wilderness with adjustable cheek piece would be a great choice, as well as anything in the Bergara Premier Series. I can not find on your website. Would like to buy a Tikka Super Varmint barrel and action with MDT chassis but am also considering Bergara UpR. I think a majority of Americans know the old saying you just took a paragraph to explain. All in 7mm Rem Mag of course . Could you add another tier or two? So Id recommend just paying for it online. The only competitor would be a full custom on the amazing MDT HNT 26 chassis. I am a huge fan of their 1911s and know they are big into precision rifles. 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. 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. What do you think about the CZ 557 line and the new 600s? Might want to hold off a month or so. $1,299.00. 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. They need to get their stuff together first. PS. I thought of the Waypoint myself but I also like the Sako Finnlight II. And youre right about the cost of Weatherby ammo. New for 2021: Franchi Momentum Elite Rifle - YouTube 0:00 / 1:38 New for 2021: Franchi Momentum Elite Rifle NRApubs 129K subscribers Subscribe 148 24K views 1 year ago American Hunter Executive. 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. Even on safe, the bolt can be manipulated to chamber or eject a round. Bergara B14 Hunter? I could go for a more grabby grip myself, but the Momentums checkering is certainly sufficient. what do you think of it? You never mentioned. So small and packable, and Im getting incredible accuracy out of it. Ive narrowed it down to a Sig Cross in 6.5, a JTAC Screech Owl in 6.5 22 barrel. superbly accurate with federal non-typical 150s (second load i tried). 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. I will be hunting suppressed from now on and want to keep my rifle as short as possible. I know I have expediencies it. Adjustable from 2 pounds to 4 pounds, my sample fell right in the middle of that range. I recently had a chance to sight it in and run everything over the chronograph . Manse, he actually has a point this time. Vlad I have no idea who you are but you sure do make a lot of noise and a lot less sense. Ill use my customized REM 700 in 300 win mag for elk. Would this interest you? Its like comparing a Kia against a BMW. I too had nailed it down to the Savage or the Ruger American Rifle. Sure, you can have better fit and finish, but it costs more. can you give me your thoughts on I might add I have never found any real advantage with a short action rifle either. Glad that rifle is a shooter. My main gun is a Tikka T3 in 30-06. I see that you really like the Savage, but I was wondering if you have shot the Howa? Both the Momentum Elite and the newer Tikka Veil are . 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. Overall, I think the best three rifles under $1,000 are the Tikka T3X Lite, the Bergara B-14 Ridge, and the Weatherby Vanguard. I really don\\\t need an other gun, but what is the best 7mm Mag you suggest? It was made for them as a throw back to the Finbear (now Discontinued) Its chambered in 270. and the weathermark? I am looking for a new rifle, and am looking at the Franchi Momentum Elite, was looking for any input by those of you that have one. Franchi Momentum All-Terrain Elite .308 Win 18" 1:11" Bbl TrueTimber Strata/Midnight Bronze 10+1 Rifle 41750. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. Good read. what makes it a Bergara? Id probably go with the Bergara Wilderness Ridge. Keep up the good work of educating shooters in a neutral way. I\m relatively new to the channel & website, and it has quickly become a favorite of mine. Hi, I really enjoy your reviews on YouTube. i would like to buy new as its going to be my first rifle so thought with mod . Interested in loading this cartridge. Wish I discovered your content sooner and thankful for all your hard work. Thanks. The action quality, as well as the barrel, produces a very accurate rifle. I looked at the Waypoint locally and thought is was a really nice gun. Available in: 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win, 277 Sig Fury. 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. I just bought a Savage Axis II XP in 308 after much research and debate amongst my hunting partners. Obviously your not going to buy one move on. 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. Can Italian go to a local gun store and buy one (or any firearm) without a government license or permission? The Tikka Superlite 7RM is my dedicated high country rifle, weighing in at 7.1 lbs scoped. Love the guns review vid on ones under $500 and everything else! Jim great reviews. 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. If so have they made any notable changes to this model over previous models? (Momentum 2018 followed by the Momentum Elite 2019). 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. As a matter of fact these days it usually sucks. Shot yesterday and shot at 200, 300 and 400 yards, 1/2-3/4 MOA. 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. The barrel is cold hammer forged with rifling like the Sako (Tikka). With a century and a half of firearms manufacturing behind it, Italy's Franchi has unveiled its first-ever centrefire hunting rifle, the Momentum. My two next rifles will be a Weatherby Mark V and a Sako 85. Looking for a good review of it after months of no Tikkas available locally in 308. Its one of the best 3 out of 8 rifles we tested in this price range. Jim love your channel. To this day when I pull that out for fun it still shoots tight groups. I like the straight comb with minimal drop and I found the cheek weld comfortable. Ill be curious to see them for myself, but Ive heard good things. Very impressed. Mr. Harmer, I really appreciate your reviews on the Sig Cross and Waypoint. Love you work and your research is unparalleled. You mentioned it once but I cant find a video where you review it? Manual cover also says- Do not use without reading Manual. 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. Meet the Franchi Momentum Bolt-Action Rifle. These are incredible results from a rifle with an MSRP barely over $600! 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. No. First available in 1936 for Petes sake. In your opinion, is the Fierce worth the extra you pay or does the Springfield give you more value for the money you spend. Curious to hear your thoughts/experience with it. 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. Loved seeing some rifles I hadnt seen vids on with the Sako and getting your full thoughts. 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 am looking into ordering a 20 Super Sniper chambered in .308 and was curious to know if you have had any experience with it? 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. Id like to know how the Sandman suppressor performed. 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 watch all your videos on YouTube. under 9 lb 7 mm or 300 w m. Jim, I know you are a fierce fan. An XBolt in 6.8 Western may be a great option. I agree with you 100 percent it is a home run for Springfield!!! Hi Jim, Its a great suppressor. Do you have any information on the Howa, or an opinion on which way I should. 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. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. 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. No, naturally I forgot to measure and I didnt keep the targets (estimating with the On Target app based on the dimensions of the ammo box, its about 0.45 MOA). I havent heard you talk much about the Seekins rifles, any thoughts on them? You know, turning ammo into noise kind of use. Not many have been around since they are new this year. If a person is willing to invest the money; would you recommend the reaper above all else for a do it all hunting rifle? I loved the way it shot and felt. unloaded and 46.7 . I really like the sig cross but I cant decide between 308 or 6.5 Creedmoor, or if I should instead go for a different rifle with chamberings more suitable for my kind of hunting and if so what chamberings and rifles would you suggest. It is very expensive. What about the Winchester Model 70? Second is the on top the receiver scope mounts are based on Savage Accutrigger not Remington. Thanks. Seems like a lot of bang for the buck. Torn between CVA cascade or bergara b14 ridge in 7mm-08. The stock feels like it is created of a very tough polymer. The stock is among the best I have ever used, its reasonably lightweight, excellent on accuracy, and the manufacturing quality is reliable. 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. Im holding my breath for the comments section on this post. I still think the 2020 Waypoint is just a better gun overall. And a nice walnut stock would have cost them a few more pennies to use. FRANCHI MOMENTUM ELITE True Price: $ 816.99. I also like the Fierce Reaper and the Sako S20 for heavy-recoiling cartridges. Two of them shoot 270s and one in 25-06. We have a complete post on the best rifles under $400 right here. I am looking to spend around $1200, and I am between the Savage ultralite and the Howa carbon kratos. I want your opinion on there trigger system. Thanks. I would like a 280 Ackley and Fierce only makes it in the Rival. Ive shot it twice and didnt like it either time. If not the ultralight, whats the best 7 PRC for around $1500? I have watched your reviews on both, so maybe your opinion on whether itd be worth the additional money To go with the Waypoint. Same for Austria and Glock. Great review. In the video below, I review the Fierce Rogue and show what I like/dislike about the Fierce Rogue. After reading you, I am going to use them now for hunting. It might be Franchi just trying to stay ahead of magazine restrictions in some (less free) parts of the world. Simply depress the rear of it while sliding the bolt out the back of the receiver. The forend felt fat and a bit chunky, and the detachable mag looks like it could get in the way when carrying, hunting, using rests, etc. A fairly vertical pistol grip offers comfortable control from most any shooting position. I just cant keep myself from grabbing the Sig Cross. FRUSTRATING. Weatherby also makes it in some non Weatherby calibers. Its a scaled down, lighter weight Sako TRG action with a Sako barrel and trigger. Required fields are marked *. Thats unfortunate because theyre chamberimg it in 7PRC. My initial impression is that it is a pretty standard budget bolt gun. Seems that they manage to work loose occasionally. The build quality was amazing, and shot sub MOA with factory Norma ammo. Hi Jim, I own one in a 30-06, with 3 safes full of guns, it is my favourite. My 6.5 CM shoots sub MOA groups. Great deal. Gear up as your favorite Delsin Rowe Vest. I wouldnt hesitate to recommend a Weatherby if you find one in a cartridge you like, or if you dont mind shooting Weatherbys overbore cartridges. Awesome at this price range. Best purchase I ever made. 1. can be top loaded, it just feels right. Never bother with a Winchester M70, because I thought it was old fashion. Great rifle. The scope hasnt moved for years now and I have shot it quite a bit. . 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. A lot of states dont allow semi-autos for big game hunting so check your regs. What would you like to know? CVA all the way. 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. Whats the pros and cons in your opinion? Combing the interwebs just now I see other reviews reporting groups from 0.40 to 2 MOA depending on caliber and ammunition brand/load. In this price range, manufacturers use very loose tolerances and have very poor quality control, so Im careful what I recommend. Way sub-MOA. Holy Moses, what an incredible rifle. In the end I still believe the 7mm RM is more versatile. Thanks. Id say Im in the sub-$1,500 range. bolt throw. So if I review it and love my copy, Id be convincing people to buy one and they very likely may not have the same experience. If you had a choice between XBolt Pro & Dako finnlight 85 in 300wm what one would you choose. Took my buck at 325 shooting Federal Premium 110gr bullets. James I probably wouldnt recommend Fierce Firearms right now. 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. I appreciate your knowledge and insight. Weight: 6.6 pounds Not real excited about paying for a custom build so wondering what you would recommend I consider? (Live in northern Alberta.) 80lbs maybe. And although most of my center fires are Deluxe grade, the aforementioned still holds true. Would I buy this 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). Keep up the great work. Ive never shot one that couldnt achieve a 1 group at 100 yards. Today, though, I would buy a Dead Air Nomad or a CGS Hyperion given the choice of anything on the market. The scope I bought is a Sea Adler, 3x9x40. So if you are shooting 300 win mag, will it throw inaccurate shots on the 3rd shot (or even the 2nd)? Performance is really good. It doesnt snag or grab clothes but somehow its still plenty soft and grippy. Appreciate the comment. I heard you mention a good handload that worked well with this 18\ barrel. Love your content man, great job building the channel and the webpage. I purchased Savage Axis II XP- 6.5 Creedmore from Cabelas. 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. 5. Not much going on here, really, but its simple and it works. Jim, would love to hear some feedback on Cooper firearms if you have any input? Fierce rifles are accurate, built well, look great, come with good triggers, and feed perfectly. 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\m looking for a good \all around\ big game hunting rifle (elk, whitetail/mule deer, and antelope mostly). Id love to hear if the model 70 is still relevant. 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. But I cant understand why offering left handed guns seems impossible to some manufacturers. Im looking for a 7mm-08 in a left handed model. some of us realize we would be charged a certain premium. Pls recommend as I need a rifle under 1500 $ including Scope for shooting upto 600 Yards with cheaper ammo to practice more. TIKKA is proven, Franchi has some good reports. I really like the Springfield waypoint but it is out of my price range but definitely the nicest rifle Ive held! Thank you for your great videos especially on moderately priced optics and arms. I rarely hear manufacturing quality concerns about Weatherby rifles. This rifle broke two scopes I highly recommend the Leupold which I have on it now .team this up with the Barnes TTPX BT. Thanks. I was looking at the Tikka for a while but Im not crazy about the slower twist in .30-06. 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. 1 Image (s) Franchi Momentum Elite 6.5 Creed Realtree Excape 24" TB Burnt Bronze 41606. (1) The Springfield 2020 Waypoint with a steel barrel, (2) You could wait a few months for the new Bergara B14 Squared Crest to come out, or (3) Get a Sig Cross. I really love your channel. Im leaning on leaving my 300 Weatherby for a 300 win mag, and very interested in Seekins. Question. Which leaves Winchester, Weatherby, Tikka/Sako. stock not sticky yet? However, Ill simply leave this anecdote. I was all ready to order the Fierce but I see your post above and now I am on the fence. Also, it works great if you quickly manhandle the action. Hey Jim, I think your doing an amazing job on bringing us unbiased information all hunting gear not just rifles. As a side note, I have a Sako 85 from Cabelas. Thanks, I enjoy watching you on YouTube and its really nice to see your reviews before purchasing guns and related stuff. 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. Your reviews and articles are very helpful for us folks that dont have a big gun shop within 150 miles! I am from Canada- and watching your channel for quite a time. 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 Bergara Mountain 2.0, Kimber Mountain Ascent, Bergara Premier, Browning X-Bolt Pro, Seekins Havac, Weatherby Mark V, Fierce Edge, Christensen Ridgeline, and others are all rifles Im familiar with. The deciding factor for me was the trigger, and that 3 of my buddies shoot the Savage. High comb, rigid, modern stock lines. Im not sure why Bergarra and other premium manufacturers dont do this but Im sure theres a reason. He lives outside of Austin, TX. Its a great rifle for heavier cartridges. You mention that you felt the Browning X-Bolt Pro was not a good fit for a heavy recoil gun. Im looking for an elk rifle. The CVA Cascade is an exceptional rifle for the price. Its like saying 300 Blackout isnt as effective as 300 WinMag. Along with it is 2-position safety that . The stock is not very rigid, the butt pad is too stiff, and the stock geometry is only acceptable. Threaded barrel, cerakote barrel, hand painted stock. #1. Agreed on the MarkV. BarrelLength: 22 inches I believe the momentum rifle could easily stack up against the models outlined in the under $500 category. Dont get me wrong. I bought a Tikka M550 in 308 while stationed in Germany back in 1984. 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. Weatherby Mark V Weatherby makes a fantastic rifle. The stock is cheesy feeling, but nicely shaped and rigid. 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. So, here are my quick thoughts on some of the competition for the best premium factory rifle under $2,500. Looking past your racism when you buy once and buy quality you never cry about it, your just damn glad you made the right decision because often a lost opportunity is just that, it never comes again in life. Is it ever gonna happen or should I just buy a 6.5 prc? Franchi talks up the ergonomics of the Momentum big time on their website. I was about to buy a Christenson Arms rifle but you and a few others have commented about the quality. In this price range, this rifle appears to be a very good value. Sign of the times, Im sure you know what Im talking about. We hunt in northern Utah. If you go slow while trying to be quiet in a hunting situation, it may not feed right. I decided to go a different direction by changing out the barrel for a 20 inch Proof. So, too, will the rifles 2-position safety allow you to load and unload safely. The other option is the Springfield 2020 Waypoint. It just does everything reasonably well. Im looking at the Waypoint now. 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. It tames the recoil of this 6.6-pound rifle extremely well. Im really interested in them but can hardly find a proper review of them. 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. 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. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The Elite series, added alongside the budget-priced original in 2020, did nothing to diminish those impressions. So it is not a 700 rem action like the Bergara, So no MDT chassis at this time to match. Im a big fan of Sig pistols and never had an issue with QC. Franchi Momentum 6.5 Creedmoor 24" Flat Dark Earth Bolt-Action Rifle 41512. 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. GSG, I always just hunted. Love your reviews. Wow, what a shooter! Full Details. Zero quality control issues. 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. 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.