What is your opinion on Gunwerks? (Great videos by the way!!). Why would anyone purchase a rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor when 7mm-08 will do everything the 6.5 can but with a bigger bullet, flatter trajectory, and comparable wind drift at typical hunting ranges? Synthetic as in black plastic, to be clear, not as in carbon fiber or some other fancy stuff. Jim love the reviews and the Channel. Is yours that picky? stock not sticky yet? Hunting rifles per say but not many of the new techno rifles. I have a Momentum elite varmint in 224 Valkyrie. I like the action of the Howa better but the Proof barrel on the Savage. Bergara is intriguing, but I cant understand why its heavier. My mossberg patriot shoots like a custom rifle. 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. I havent tried the Rage yet, but I have used that same action and stock in different configurations. Would love a Tikka, but your notes on them provide the info for not making the cut. 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. Thanks, Joe. What ammo are you shooting in your cross? I have been looking for a carbon barrel rifle in a .308 due to ammo availability. I load for better, but what would you choose? I figured I could get an AR rifle with Sub MOA accuracy that could maybe hit 2 birds with 1 stone. Jim, Spacers are included for length of pull adjustment. I just purchased a Rival this week. Have you heard any news about springfield adding additional calibers for it? I guess Im looking for an under 2K rifle chambered in a 300 win mag. Keep up the great work. I have not seen a semi-auto in 6.5 PRC, should I wait? So small and packable, and Im getting incredible accuracy out of it. I\m looking for a good \all around\ big game hunting rifle (elk, whitetail/mule deer, and antelope mostly). And a nice walnut stock would have cost them a few more pennies to use. Jan 18, 2020 #3 C clockworkgator JavaScript is disabled. Jeremy strives to collect objective data whenever possible, and looks to write accurate reviews that reflect the true user experience. 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. However, I kill a lot of elk where Im from, and my smaller 6.5s dont produce the knock down effect I had with the Weatherby. Ive been kicking around trying out the 28 Nosler just to pick up a bit more performance at 500+ ranges. 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. What do you think of the weight of the gun compared to some of these lightweight carbon stocks? Problem with the Savage 110 ultralight is the plastic magazine. He is a well-known entrepreneur, having started many successful online brands, and lives in St George, Utah. keep on the good work and excuse my poor englis. And youre right about the cost of Weatherby ammo. Its a crisp, clean, single-stage trigger with no slack or take-up and a nice break. Thanks Jim Harmer, great video and data to follow. Yeah, the Reaper is pretty awesome. Is it felt more? Jim, between the Savage 110 Ultralight and the Weatherby Mark V which would you pick for accuracy? Available in: 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win, 277 Sig Fury. But honestly these are not deal-breakers (or at least I think so). The Tikka Superlite 7RM is my dedicated high country rifle, weighing in at 7.1 lbs scoped. The rifles are accurate, reliable, and built well. Thanks. Hello Jim, Your videos and information are amazing. Will be used for 100-500 yd plinking and occasional deer hunting. Ive been a little coy about recommending one specific rifle in this price range because its a tight race. If you are looking at that sub $1000 rifle check out the Bergara Wilderness Ridge (Mine was $850). I would love to hear your thoughts on the savage impulse big game. The trigger is adjustable like the Tikka. Any of you guys have any experience with the Burris signature scopes? (weight) It is so fun to shoot and is extremely accurate! Question about the vanguard vs the bergara. Its a scaled down, lighter weight Sako TRG action with a Sako barrel and trigger. Jim love your channel. Accurate, lightweight, and comfortable with a great trigger, its a solid choice to fill your freezer this season. Id go with the Sako in that case. 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. We watch all your videos on YouTube. It appears that Fierce is stretching the truth a bit on weight because mine weighs 6 pounds, 4 1/8 oz and its a short action with 24 6.5mm barrel so it should be about the lightest one they have. funny, I was between the FME and the CVA cascade for a 350L. A very accurate danish produced rifle. Im looking for a 7mm-08 in a left handed model. I would have to agree that no higher end rifle list should ever not have a Mod 70 or a Sako on it. 180 gr Remington tipped core lokt and its in the bullseye out to 400. You have entered an incorrect email address! Thanks for all of your vids and you helped me get my last two rifles with all the choices. Fit me like a glove. Why no ones talk about the sakos in the states?? How us that helping? I was considering the Sig Cross, but the safe selector issue concerns me. Im holding my breath for the comments section on this post. YOU SHOULD TEST THE SAKO S20 in 6.5 PRC OR THE SAKO BRANDS. Shot yesterday and shot at 200, 300 and 400 yards, 1/2-3/4 MOA. I am looking at it in 243 but cant decide between that and x bolt. Ive killed elk, mule deer and whitetails, with it. Its just so short, light, and accurate. You must log in or register to reply here. In case anyone is wondering and didnt click the link, its available in 6.5Creedmore. HOWEVER, since recording that review Ive also had the opportunity to hunt a good bit. Franchi designs some very good scatter guns, and this is their first rifle attempt. That said, the polymer quality and stiffness are better than many. I recently had a chance to sight it in and run everything over the chronograph . At present time i run Sakos and Blaser. 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. Capacity: 4+1 Threaded barrel, cerakote barrel, hand painted stock. In the video below, I review the Fierce Rogue and show what I like/dislike about the Fierce Rogue. Hi Jim, Chambered in .308 Winchester, the author's Franchi Momentum has a 22-inch barrel with a threaded muzzle and a black synthetic stock with a recoil pad and integral sling-swivel studs. I am between a Bergara B-14 Hunter and the Weatherby Vanguard. Like, sure. The ammo is inexpensive and widely available, the recoil in manageable for most shooters, and the cartridge is unquestionably capable of taking elk cleanly. It just does everything reasonably well. You mention it just once in this string but dont come back to it at all. This post contains affiliate links to help monetize this site. Do you think this is normal business practice ? Both the Momentum Elite and the newer Tikka Veil are . Franchi, the well-known maker of fine and affordable shotguns, unveiled an updated bolt gun in its Momentum Elite. In front of the recoil pad, on the bottom of the Momentums shoulder stock, are two molded-in features: a hand groove grip area for holding the stock with ones support hand while shooting from a rest, and a recessed sling swivel mount. Hi Jim, I love your reviews and think you are the best reviewer I have come across. Watch my review here. 2. have a metal finish at the trigger-guard, Another group was slightly more evenly distributed but similar in size. 150 grain federal fusion groups sub 1inch or better every time. 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. I just wish there was a better feeling about the Ridgeline. Then I bought an Alaskan 338 Win Mag Laminate in Stainless. (Solid review on your part.). Love you work and your research is unparalleled. a few few hundred cycles smoothed it right up. I have Burris rings for a Tikka T3 base which are basically the same as the Zee rings. **sorry for posting this comment on another article, but I guess this is the more suitable article for this discussion. I enjoy watching your videos but havent found any with this specific manufacture. The barrel is cold hammer forged with rifling like the Sako (Tikka). I\ve been perusing the site trying to find it as my rifle should be here today or tomorrow. I bought a Tikka M550 in 308 while stationed in Germany back in 1984. Helping the Franchi Momentum turn in great groups well, helping the shooter do his or her part better is a wonderful factory trigger. Its like saying 300 Blackout isnt as effective as 300 WinMag. Appreciate the comment. Both have cold hammer forged barrels 2. They do have a more expensive option for a titanium action that is even lighter, but I feel the titanium actions just arent as smooth in the hand. I see that you really like the Savage, but I was wondering if you have shot the Howa? 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. With them being two different price points, Id be interested in your thoughts on spending the extra amount on the waypoint. No doubt, it has s lot to offer. The Momentum is Franchi's hunting rifle, introduced by the Italian firm in 2018. While I believe theyve succeeded in creating a stock that accommodates many different shooting positions and feels above average in all, it doesnt necessary excel in any of them. 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. Along with the detail you put into your reviews of new ammo like the 6.5 and now 7 PRC. A 60 degree bolt lift that makes second fast shots from the shoulder a complete impossibility. Keep up the good work! 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. Never worried much about how my rifle looked either before or after the hunt. Launched on the March 2018 cover of Guns & Ammo, the Momentum was actually Franchi's first rifle. Any chance you would do a review on that caliber? I think many of us started on something like that, dads old rifle or grandpas. Ive been looking at the varment line in a 6.5 cm. TOP DEALS View All Deals. and the weathermark? . Could you add another tier or two? I went with the CVA simply for that reason. I would love a 300 Win Mag. It would also handle bigger calibers MUCH better than the Cross. With attitude like that, you will only buy domestic products and if leftists have their way, none. love the mauser style trigger guard/magazine. Looks great. And true to their ads, it is a sub-MOA shooter. I want your opinion on there trigger system. Have you fired the Sako 85 Finnlight? Im sold on the 7mm-08 for hunting but am having a hard time deciding/finding a decent rifle chambered in that caliber. Italians know firearms and so do the Finns. It was made for them as a throw back to the Finbear (now Discontinued) Its chambered in 270. BarrelLength: 22 inches The gun feels good in hand and the trigger feels great. Dumb! Gunwerks builds great guns, but I just dont see them as being THOUSANDS of dollars better than a Fierce, Weatherby, Seekins, etc. Both have V block bedding blocks (But Ruger's are Y blocks for pillar bedding the action bolts.) I love to hunt white tail deer in Arkansas. So I do still think they have some QC issues to deal with. And contrary to most German rifles today, the barrel is threaded into the reciever (not heat shrunk). it seems well priced at about 600. TIKKA is proven, Franchi has some good reports. Excellent 3/4 MOA accuracy with Hornady Precision Hunter ammo, QD Flush cups and picatinny embedded in the stock, Available in all the most popular chamberings for custom rifles (including 7 PRC), I personally would have preferred that they went with a more modern vertical grip, I wish there were an arca rail on the bottom of the forend for connecting to a tripod.
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