The deciding factor for me was the trigger, and that 3 of my buddies shoot the Savage. 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. Loved seeing some rifles I hadnt seen vids on with the Sako and getting your full thoughts. 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. Im thinking a 6 creedmoore with a proof carbon barrel, MDT onyx chassis, timmey trigger but cant decide on the action. 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. I seriously am not sure how you can improve on it. I love to hunt white tail deer in Arkansas. Ive shot it twice and didnt like it either time. Its that or the ruger American in 6.5. I really enjoy your reviews and opinions. 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. Mine is in 223 for chucks. 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. Theres also no shortage of cartridges that send a 6.5mm bullet at much higher velocities than the Swede so I have to assume by your metric those are all superior to the Swede? Never shot 6.5 but all I hear are good things whats your opinion. Thank you, October 15 2022 Christiansen Arms Traverse, 28 Nos. More velocity with the heavier bullets which by the way do not work so well in the 6.5 Creedmore. Cries racism when pointed out that is an idiot. Id be interested in seeing a review of the q fix. I would love a 300 Win Mag. 1 Image (s) Franchi Momentum Elite 6.5 Creed Realtree Excape 24" TB Burnt Bronze 41606. Which leaves Winchester, Weatherby, Tikka/Sako. Any chance you would do a review on that caliber? I also like the Fierce Reaper and the Sako S20 for heavy-recoiling cartridges. I just have to say thank you I really appreciate your unbiased and honest opinions. Not sure what caliber you tested the bergara b14 ridge in but, I bought one from Scheels last year in 6.5 prc and it would scratch up the casings, and jam up on the last round. The one I tested was in Badlands camo, and is probably the most common edition I see on store shelves. Shut up Vlad. PS. Thanks for doing great work. If not the ultralight, whats the best 7 PRC for around $1500? Overall, I think the best three rifles under $1,000 are the Tikka T3X Lite, the Bergara B-14 Ridge, and the Weatherby Vanguard. Ive got a line on a used Seekins Havak Element in 6.5 PRC. Thanks. I have my moments of trigger snobbery, but if I owned a Momentum I wouldnt spend money seeking a trigger upgrade or smithing work. Springfield 2020 Waypoint with a steel barrel, Click here to jump to the section on rifles under $500, Click here to jump to the section on rifles under $850, Click here to jump to the section on rifles under $1,600, Click here to jump to the section on premium rifles, a whole video showing the limitations of the Ruger American, ordering that rifle with a Vortex Crossfire II scope on it, Watch my full review of the Springfield 2020 Waypoint, Guaranteed accuracy of 3/4 MOA. First let me say your videos are absolutely fantastic. Seems like the bergara barrel profile would be better for larger cartridges. Stock: A carbon version of Bergaras excellent HMR stock. Seller: Ammo And Arms. and the weathermark? I cant say I love the idea of a polymer sling mount with a relatively thin wall to it, but its definitely more out-of-the-way than a protruding stud. Have you or will you be doing a video on Franchi hunting rifles. And the thought of upgrades on a new rifle seems stupid to me. Some people get a good one, others get a lemon. Jim love your channel. An innovative modern design with folding buttstock, pistol grip. That said, the polymer quality and stiffness are better than many. Franchi Momentum Varmint Elite .224 Valkyrie 24" 1:7 Bbl TrueTimber Prairie/Midnight Bronze 7+1 Rifle 41712. Christensen MPR The MPR looks fantastic, but I do feel like its a little bit of lipstick on a pig. Those that do could at least be highlighted. The Weatherby Vanguard Meateater edition comes with Cerakote, threaded barrel, stiff stock and a pretty decent 2 stage trigger. The trigger however appears to be decent and I like the one piece bolt but I think the internal magazine is a deal breaker for me. Appreciate the comment. You mentioned in your latest live video that youre off the Savage Ultralight these days. Any suggestions would be appreciated. There are a few really nice ergonomic details that Franchi has implemented on their stocks. The Weatherby Vanguard threaded, Bergara B14, and Howa Carbon Stalker are all models Im researching more to try to come to a definitive decision. I am a huge fan of their 1911s and know they are big into precision rifles. But the chassis is the killer for me. Any opinion on it? 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. All things equal Have you considered the recently released rifles introduced by Franchi? TIKKA is proven, Franchi has some good reports. I didnt see a Bergara in your list. Im looking for a 7mm-08 in a left handed model. Thanks for such a speedy response. I still think the 2020 Waypoint is just a better gun overall. Is it ever gonna happen or should I just buy a 6.5 prc? So, if those ones should be avoided, what rifles SHOULD hunters consider? Get one , in 30-06 for the purest experience , and youll be convinced ! They need to get their stuff together first. It was made for them as a throw back to the Finbear (now Discontinued) Its chambered in 270. The CVA Cascade is an exceptional rifle for the price. I enjoy your videos on YouTube, very informative and you dont pull any punches, I like that. A 60 degree bolt lift that makes second fast shots from the shoulder a complete impossibility. I am looking at it in 243 but cant decide between that and x bolt. i would like to buy new as its going to be my first rifle so thought with mod . The Howa is around $200-$300 cheaper than the Savage. I guess Im looking for an under 2K rifle chambered in a 300 win mag. 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). It is their lowest entry point to their rifles but looks interesting. 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? Review: Franchi Momentum .308 Winchester. Ill be curious to see them for myself, but Ive heard good things. Travis Skurray from Australia. I try to ruin stuff like this and am always amazed how much it will take. I think many of us started on something like that, dads old rifle or grandpas. 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. 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. Thank you for your time and effort. Having said that, in this price range, a lot of the decision is matching the rifle to your unique circumstances and preferences. It seems to boast a sturdier stock. enything under 2k. There are very few reviews and almost zero information about how the Howa carbon shoots. Pls recommend as I need a rifle under 1500 $ including Scope for shooting upto 600 Yards with cheaper ammo to practice more. Hey Jim! Jim love the reviews and the Channel. You have entered an incorrect email address! BTW unless youre reloading, the vast majority of factory 6.5 Creedmoor is quite a bit faster than the same projectile in 6.555. Combing the interwebs just now I see other reviews reporting groups from 0.40 to 2 MOA depending on caliber and ammunition brand/load. Problem is , Im not sure it is practical to spend so much on a custom for some folks. Agreed on the MarkV. I know there will be a lot of hate because Ive been very frank about my opinions, but I test so many rifles that I just wanted one single post that I keep up to date where I can just say it how I see it without any politically correct crap. Sorry youtube is being such a pain in the ass to you as well. As a side note, I have a Sako 85 from Cabelas. All in 7mm Rem Mag of course . A friend texted me last week and said he had a $750 budget for a first hunting rifle and asked me what he should buy. I thought of the Waypoint myself but I also like the Sako Finnlight II. I have narrowed my next purchase down to those two. The only problem with a Springfield 2020 Waypoint is they dont offer it in enough chamberings. Keep up the good work. In depth and honest Premium recoil pad, pic rail, fluted barrel, muzzle breakMOA guaranteed accuracy like the Tikka. Franchi Momentum All-Terrain Elite .308 Win 18" 1:11" Bbl TrueTimber Strata/Midnight Bronze 10+1 Rifle 41750. Fun to read through this after watching all the vids. Have you reviewed one yet? it seems well priced at about 600. 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. My 6.5 CM shoots sub MOA groups. Now I want another one and to get in to some long range and MAYBE some hunting. Italians know firearms and so do the Finns. I preferred the action on the FME a lil bit over the CVA, but I could not get over how every Franchi had stock contact somewhere along the barrel. At present time i run Sakos and Blaser. I just took the first shots with the Winchester XPR in 6.8 Western today. Franchi, the well-known maker of fine and affordable shotguns, unveiled an updated bolt gun in its Momentum Elite. Now they are North of $400. Is the quality that good? 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 was down to the Ultralite or the Savage High Country and went with the High Country because of this. Since Bergara use a Rem 700 barrel (action and trigger too?) bolt turn was a bit rough out of the box. Im looking at the Waypoint now. Sure, you can have better fit and finish, but it costs more. I have been looking at the savage 110 ultralite 6.5 creedmoor. (Great videos by the way!!). Nothing problematic, but clearly noticeable. Im well aware that there is stiff competition in the semi-custom rifle category. Two of them shoot 270s and one in 25-06. It is still a preferred caliber in Scandinavia for big game. A lot of states dont allow semi-autos for big game hunting so check your regs. Im considering a modern Win 70 as well. Spacers are included for length of pull adjustment. Is it felt more? Its an EXCELLENT do-all caliber. 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. So I do still think they have some QC issues to deal with. Whats your opinion one the tikka t3x upr vs the waypoint 2020? The redesigned rifle includes all the original features that. You have no opinion worth anything. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.6.1.1 (Release build 20180111) Page Time: 0.097s Queries: 14 (0.037s) Memory: 3.1032 MB (Peak: 3.2586 MB) Zlib disabled. 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. Same for Austria and Glock. Its just so short, light, and accurate. 2) the 6.5 prc vs the 7 prc ( i have 2 338 win mags i am planning on keeping for elk +), My thoughts? Likely sub-half-MOA. Why no ones talk about the sakos in the states?? The stock and barrel is nothing special unless someone could chime in as to why it is different than all the others plastic stocks? What do you think? 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. No doubt, it has s lot to offer. Zero quality control issues. Dumb! I just want an all around deer rifle that is easy to find ammo for. I ended up buying a Bergara Mountain 2.0, which checked all the boxes for me as a hunting rifle. 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? How about a Bergara Wilderness Ridge in 7 mag? The more you talk the clearer it becomes that youve never held much less used a gun. I purchased a 280 AI in a Mark V Weatherby instead. 1) the quality from rifle to rifle The plasticky stock is Pure junk. I looked at the Tikas as well and for the calibers Im looking at, I just think theyll beat the hell outta my shoulder. Any of you guys have any experience with the Burris signature scopes? Same as you, I wish the offerings were a bit better. I have played with many of the rifles you have. Stock: AG Composites Alpine Hunter. I personally prefer the Bergara B-14 Ridge, but they are all good options. Threaded barrel, cerakote barrel, hand painted stock. But honestly these are not deal-breakers (or at least I think so). If you go slow while trying to be quiet in a hunting situation, it may not feed right.
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