Never shot 6.5 but all I hear are good things whats your opinion. Those that do could at least be highlighted. Savage just came out with a Savage 110 carbon predator. This gun is very accurate, has a great bump pad to absorb recoil (unlike most wood rifles) and has a threaded barrel for good measure. 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.
The internal box magazine holds four rounds. I know you get requests for reviews a lot but Id be very interested in hearing your thoughts on the CVA Cascade line of bolt action rifles. (I\m in Denver and could use a road trip). All six chamberings available in U.S.-market Momentums come with a threaded barrel. The trigger is heavy, but thats true on the Browning XBolts as well. 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. A hammer fudged junk barrel that was obviously used. There was getting to the point where I found I needed better but thats not how the first few years took off. Jim, Ive owed most of the brands youve mention here. stock not sticky yet? Had a question, What are your thoughts/opinion on the Wilson Combat AR10s? I do like the Weatherby rifles as well as Tikkas. (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. Trigger pull is most critical for me. Really, the only thing that keeps me from owning more of them is that I can rarely find them in the chamberings I want. Glad that rifle is a shooter. As a side note, I have a Sako 85 from Cabelas. Keep the vids coming, I look forward to seeing them. Just doing a bit of research on the Momentum because the local gun store has a bunch on sale. I got it in 6.5 creedmoor for deer hunting. Hey Jim, big fan of your Youtube channel and I always enjoy watching/reading your content. More velocity with the heavier bullets which by the way do not work so well in the 6.5 Creedmore. Two of them shoot 270s and one in 25-06. Price points on the ammo dont put them too far apart when searching on Ammoseek, usually within 5 bucks a box depending upon brand. I decided to to send Fierce an email basically telling them how disappointed I was with the tight chamber and extractor design issues and failure. 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.
franchi momentum for sale on GunsAmerica. Buy a franchi mome You mention that you felt the Browning X-Bolt Pro was not a good fit for a heavy recoil gun. The barrel is cold hammer forged with rifling like the Sako (Tikka). I was unaware of the QC issues with the Cross. Italians know firearms and so do the Finns. So how do you choose between them? Using Burris Zee rings, I just applied a thin layer of silicone sealant inside the rings and remounted the scope. Its not for me. Wish I discovered your content sooner and thankful for all your hard work. Are you familiar with this cartridge? I think in theory controlled feed is better, but they also generally dont feed well (or at all) if you try to feed by dropping one in, rather than mag feeding. It is so fun to shoot and is extremely accurate! A very solid four stars here for the Franchi Momentum bolt-action rifle. Having said that, in this price range, a lot of the decision is matching the rifle to your unique circumstances and preferences. The Sig Cross has really become one of my favorite guns to shoot. 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. Dumped lots of Deer, Black Bear and Moose with it. So if you are shooting 300 win mag, will it throw inaccurate shots on the 3rd shot (or even the 2nd)? I would love to see you review a Lithgow la102 from Australia. Vald, I love me some harbor freight. . Your primary con towards the Weatherby was around the cost of the company\s \boutique\ cartridges. keep on the good work and excuse my poor englis. Hear hear. My search is with an elk/mule deer hunt in mind. Suppressors are DEFINITELY the future, so I wouldnt buy a non-threaded barrel anymore. It is still a preferred caliber in Scandinavia for big game. In depth and honest love the mauser style trigger guard/magazine. Fastest/flattest 6.5 using 143 gun ELD-X bullets. I dont see the stock being much different really. Jim. So it is not a 700 rem action like the Bergara, So no MDT chassis at this time to match. The rifles are accurate, reliable, and built well. Its an EXCELLENT do-all caliber. I verified it with factory ammo, Guaranteed 1 MOA accuracy, but probably beats that, Guaranteed 1 MOA. The stock and barrel is nothing special unless someone could chime in as to why it is different than all the others plastic stocks? They will be on sale at cabelas this next week, and I havent heard that much about them. Thank you. The new Elite versions now feature detachable box magazines, Cerakote metal finishes and stocks wearing popular camo patterns. Just easier to carry in hand, never a sling. enything under 2k. And youre right about the cost of Weatherby ammo. Went on my first hunt (elk) this October. So far really like it FYI. Im thinking a 6 creedmoore with a proof carbon barrel, MDT onyx chassis, timmey trigger but cant decide on the action. They come in the same price bracket as Tikka rifles but from what I have read, unlike the popular T3X rifles, Sauer 100 rifles Can you review the spring kit for the factory trigger? The other option is the Springfield 2020 Waypoint. Ive narrowed it to 3, but just cant quite choose. In regards to the CVA and the Bergara, Im looking at getting one or the other in 7mm Mag. I recently purchased a Franchi Momentum 300 win mag w/24 in. Myself being a lefty, I have been on the hunt for a good rifle for midwest deer and western hunting in 6.5 PRC. I am looking for an all purpose dependable rifle to handle more than one role. HOWEVER, since recording that review Ive also had the opportunity to hunt a good bit. Obscenely lightweight. Optional Features TSA Recoil Pads TSA recoil pads for LOP adjustment. 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. Even though Im happy with my decision, the Ultralite might have been the better way to go. I also like the Fierce Reaper and the Sako S20 for heavy-recoiling cartridges. Watch my full review of the Springfield 2020 Waypoint. Jim love the reviews and the Channel. Hello Jim, great article. I actually ordered a CVA cascade first, in .308, but changed my mind and returned it and bought the Franchi. Along with it is 2-position safety that . Its become a turn off. Yes your quite right on that and its sad that the majority of hunters never bother to educate themselves in regards to the plethora of 6.5 mm cartridges invented over the years. Might want to hold off a month or so. Way sub-MOA. I found not too long ago a Husqvarna Mauser for $400 bucks in like new condition. I didnt see a Bergara in your list. Keep up the great work. Cheers. The Howa is around $200-$300 cheaper than the Savage. 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? Do you know a lot about rifles. In todays market, it needs a more modern stock design, carbon barrel, and premium trigger to be worth the price they are asking. Thanks, I enjoy watching you on YouTube and its really nice to see your reviews before purchasing guns and related stuff. I would have to agree that no higher end rifle list should ever not have a Mod 70 or a Sako on it. If so, what are you impressions of it. Jim, based on your reviews and several others, Id really like go with the 6.8 Western. If not the ultralight, whats the best 7 PRC for around $1500? It doesnt handle recoil well because of the stock design. Any chance you would do a review on that caliber? My mossberg patriot shoots like a custom rifle. Id say Im in the sub-$1,500 range. I have purchased about 12 different rifles in the sub-$500 price point over the last 3 years to test out for this review. You might also consider a more traditional 7 Rem Mag or .30-06. Shot yesterday and shot at 200, 300 and 400 yards, 1/2-3/4 MOA. Cannot find the Federal rounds anymore so Shooting the Hornady Precision Hunter 110s now. 1) the quality from rifle to rifle In the video below, I review the Fierce Rogue and show what I like/dislike about the Fierce Rogue. The Sig Cross: Amazing design after some early quality control issues. 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. Also, it works great if you quickly manhandle the action. I would also love a video on the Winchester model 70 extreme weather! In your opinion, is the Fierce worth the extra you pay or does the Springfield give you more value for the money you spend. The action is butter smooth and the stock has a palm swell the sold me when I first picked the gun up. I still think the 2020 Waypoint is just a better gun overall. Hi Jim I havent heard you talk much about the Seekins rifles, any thoughts on them? It tames the recoil of this 6.6-pound rifle extremely well. 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. Nor did it entirely love the excellent Hornady Black ammo, putting two rounds through the O that I was aiming at and three in another very tight group some distance away. Its great out to about 400. Ergonomics * * * * Its incredibly well built. Length of Pull: 14 inches (adjustable with spacers) 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. 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. Have you fired the Sako 85 Finnlight? A fairly vertical pistol grip offers comfortable control from most any shooting position. Jim, Well yeah man its a larger case. Fnanchi is most likely the same design since they share ownership. killed three whitetail with it this past season. I too had nailed it down to the Savage or the Ruger American Rifle. Shut up Vlad. Manual dont talk about 6.5 Creedmore ! Since Bergara use a Rem 700 barrel (action and trigger too?) I know I have expediencies it. Thank you for your time. Vlad I have no idea who you are but you sure do make a lot of noise and a lot less sense. 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. Everyone else says so but I figured Id ask. It uses the same barrel as the more expensive Bergara B14 rifles, because they are both owned by the same parent company and come out of the same factories in Spain. Its a great rifle for heavier cartridges. Love you work and your research is unparalleled. I have watched your reviews on both, so maybe your opinion on whether itd be worth the additional money To go with the Waypoint. #1. With a Leupold VX-2 3-9x40 scope mounted on Leupold dual dovetail rings and loaded with a maximum of five rounds of ammunition, the Momentum I tested weighed almost exactly eight poundslight enough to carry on long hikes through steep country but not unpleasant to shoot. The build quality was amazing, and shot sub MOA with factory Norma ammo. (Solid review on your part.). The Cross is great for 6.5 Creedmoor or 6.5 PRC, but the stock just isnt suitable for heavy recoiling cartridges. If youre going to buy a Ruger American, know there are dozens of different configurations available. 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. **sorry for posting this comment on another article, but I guess this is the more suitable article for this discussion. Plus, it uses an old-school sporter stock that just isnt what todays long-range shooter is looking for. Can you review the Sako S20 or why havent you done it yet? You have my general answer, but below Ill provide more detail and reasoning for those selections, as well as some rifles not to pick. 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. 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. 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 have narrowed my next purchase down to those two.
Momentum Elite - Franchi Firearms | Franchi Shotguns and Rifles I would love to hear you critique rifle makers that offer nothing left handed in their main lines. excellent trigger. I have shot the Impulse and wasnt impressed. Franchi Momentum .350 Legend Threaded 24" Bbl FDE BA Rifle 41562. I am really interested in a waypoint. 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. An XBolt in 6.8 Western may be a great option. People harp on me for recommending the Weatherby Vanguard because its essentially the same thing as a Howa 1500, but costs more money. The more you talk the clearer it becomes that youve never held much less used a gun. Threaded barrel, cerakote barrel, hand painted stock. I expect to spend a few thousand or more to get what would meet my needs. Id love to give one a good in-depth review, but I havent yet. Fun to read through this after watching all the vids. Great info on the ins and outs of shooting and the rifle reviews. Its an expensive gun but Ive been hearing good things. I would love those see a review of the Benelli Lupo.Ive been shooting mine for little while now and I have to say it is a very accurate hunting rifle with a great ability to conform to just about anybody.Hope to see a review in the near future.Da Butcher. 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. Hi Jim Im trying to click your links to the guns but its not working. To this day when I pull that out for fun it still shoots tight groups. Mostly hand carried, thick timber and hills in foul weather. Its just so short, light, and accurate. I used to hunt as a kid. You never mentioned. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. what makes it a Bergara? 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. So Id recommend just paying for it online. 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. I really love your channel. I just cant keep myself from grabbing the Sig Cross. Full Details. Thank you for your time and effort. These are incredible results from a rifle with an MSRP barely over $600! My personal Ruger American shoots 0.8 groups consistently. Love your videos and reviews thanks a ton. First available in 1936 for Petes sake. You should always spend your hard earned money on what *you* like, but the Franchi stock strikes me as an example of what the late Chuck Hawks called "Euro trash.". Gun #: 999725884. A fine rifle like this is perfect for beating to shit while you learn the other basics. 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. Obviously your not going to buy one move on. I just have to say thank you I really appreciate your unbiased and honest opinions. When will you be putting the Seekins HAVAK PH2 through its paces? No. The Elite Varmint, introduced last year, should readily . . Thanks. It is their lowest entry point to their rifles but looks interesting.