Benelli Lupo should had definitely made the list Better rifle than most others mentioned in my honest opinion. Ive never shot one that couldnt achieve a 1 group at 100 yards. Since Bergara use a Rem 700 barrel (action and trigger too?) Franchi lists the Momentum's weight at 6.6 pounds, unloaded and unscoped. Most of the videos I see you get two shots touching and a flier on the mod 70. I have been trying to get a Waypoint. I also like the Fierce Reaper and the Sako S20 for heavy-recoiling cartridges. There really isnt much to complain about on a Bergara B-14. Then I bought an Alaskan 338 Win Mag Laminate in Stainless. Italians know firearms and so do the Finns. Any chance you would do a review on that caliber? Id go with the Sako in that case. I am a big Fierce fan. Its like comparing a Kia against a BMW. Like I said not sure what you tested it in, but I just wanted to let you know. Their ammo is INSANELY expensive, so I wouldnt invest in a Weatherby chambering. Great deal. Weatherby Mark V Weatherby makes a fantastic rifle. Again one star better than average in this category, but it still leaves plenty of room for improvement. John did tell me that they are currently working on a fix for the extractor problem. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Hey there Jim. Never fired, sold it for 600). So small and packable, and Im getting incredible accuracy out of it. Paid $230 bucks for it out the door . 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! If youre going to buy a Ruger American, know there are dozens of different configurations available. Its just so short, light, and accurate. People harp on me for recommending the Weatherby Vanguard because its essentially the same thing as a Howa 1500, but costs more money. FRANCHI MOMENTUM ELITE True Price: $ 816.99. The more you talk the clearer it becomes that youve never held much less used a gun. Thank you! 3. and three-stage safety. I would definitely buy the Winchester XPR SR version, which means suppressor ready, so you get a threaded barrel. I\m relatively new to the channel & website, and it has quickly become a favorite of mine. Hi Jim, I love your reviews and think you are the best reviewer I have come across. Trigger: 2-4 lbs, adjustable, single stage Even on safe, the bolt can be manipulated to chamber or eject a round. A hammer fudged junk barrel that was obviously used. What do you think of the French after some time? Specifically, I am looking at 300 PRC and .28 Nolser, or 300 Weatherby Magnum. The rifles are accurate, reliable, and built well. You mentioned the cheap filling stock. Vlad I have no idea who you are but you sure do make a lot of noise and a lot less sense. I dont want it to feel pain or the anxiety of dying slowly. Hey Jim! It and the Fierce Rogue are tight competitors. TOP DEALS View All Deals. Overall * * * * I would love a 300 Win Mag. I want your opinion on there trigger system. Jeremy strives to collect objective data whenever possible, and looks to write accurate reviews that reflect the true user experience. Magazine Comparison: The Browning X-Bolt features a 4 round detachable polymer rotary magazine. Best known for making value-priced shotguns, Franchi may well have taken a leap of faith by entering the highly competitive centrefire market. Cries racism when pointed out that is an idiot. What about the Winchester Model 70? 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. Also, at least in my area, they are readily available which is a huge bonus right now. The Cross is great for 6.5 Creedmoor or 6.5 PRC, but the stock just isnt suitable for heavy recoiling cartridges. It talks about every calibre Savage Arms is selling in Canada but dont talk about calibre I purchased. Do you have any experience or thoughts on the JTAC? DK. I knew an unknown secret that they did not know, its called grease and oil. Franchi is known for making high-quality firearms at affordable prices, and the Momentum Elite is the perfect example of this. Ive been a little coy about recommending one specific rifle in this price range because its a tight race. TIKKA is proven, Franchi has some good reports. I expect to spend a few thousand or more to get what would meet my needs. Very accurate, handles recoil well, and easily in your price point with room to spare. Jim, would love to hear some feedback on Cooper firearms if you have any input? A very accurate danish produced rifle. It is still a preferred caliber in Scandinavia for big game. Synthetic as in black plastic, to be clear, not as in carbon fiber or some other fancy stuff. Gear up as your favorite Delsin Rowe Vest. 5. But honestly these are not deal-breakers (or at least I think so). 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. Do you still recommend them. Im considering a modern Win 70 as well. 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. Available in: 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win, 277 Sig Fury. NO, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_control_in_Italy, F Franchi, and Baretta and their ilk. If youre patient and know what youre doing. Its an expensive gun but Ive been hearing good things. There is a nice Bavarian Sako but theres isnt much data on accuracy on the range with a scope. Ok I concede your right to a degree but there are tons and tons of older made deer rifles on the market. Fit me like a glove. Try that some time with a modern made low budget piece of shit. I stewed over it for a minute but he made me answer, and I said to go with the Tikka T3x Lite. And all the great work you do! People say its the most consistent action, but I only sort of agree. 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. 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. Bergara B14 Hunter? Best purchase I ever made. Thanks. Loved seeing some rifles I hadnt seen vids on with the Sako and getting your full thoughts. Browning X-Bolt Pro I like the X-Bolt Pro. 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. Affordable? Bought a new rifle today.a Franchi | Outdoor Board - TigerDroppings The new Franchi Momentum is darn near an exact copy to the Ruger American. Good read. Thanks, I enjoy watching you on YouTube and its really nice to see your reviews before purchasing guns and related stuff. I have been looking at the savage 110 ultralite 6.5 creedmoor. I use Swaro and Zeiss optics and i use moderators on all of mine. It would also handle bigger calibers MUCH better than the Cross. Removable e Box Magazine (Large Capacity) Seems like a solid gun for the money and straight pull seems fun. The stock and barrel is nothing special unless someone could chime in as to why it is different than all the others plastic stocks? And based on my limited sample size, this budget rifle seems to prefer budget ammo. Why no ones talk about the sakos in the states?? Franchi talks up the ergonomics of the Momentum big time on their website. Im extremely satisfied with this rifle, for a hunting rifle. The only competitor would be a full custom on the amazing MDT HNT 26 chassis. 9 Best Hunting Rifles in 2023: I tested 40 rifles to find the best Franchi Momentum Elite Bolt-Action Rifle: Full Review - Guns and Ammo Keep them coming! Franchi was founded in 1868 in Brescia . Is the quality that good? In my mind, there are only two good options in the sub-$500 price point: (1) The CVA Cascade, and (2) The Ruger American and preferably the Predator version. The Tikka T3x has a single-column detachable clip magazine made from a strong fiberglass-reinforced composition. I was unaware of the QC issues with the Cross. It truly needs to be able to handle rough handling. 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. 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. NRA Gun Of The Week: Franchi USA Momentum Elite Varmint Im really down to the Fierce Carbon Rival vs the Weatherby MarkV Backcountry. Along with the detail you put into your reviews of new ammo like the 6.5 and now 7 PRC. Advice? Ive been kicking around trying out the 28 Nosler just to pick up a bit more performance at 500+ ranges. I was down to the Ultralite or the Savage High Country and went with the High Country because of this. I\m in northern Arizona and hunt in everything from dense forest to open desert, shots rarely over 400 yards. After reviewing and owning over 40 bolt-action hunting rifles, here are are the best of the best. I just cant keep myself from grabbing the Sig Cross. Sign of the times, Im sure you know what Im talking about. Franchi Momentum 300 Win Mag | Hunt Talk They will be on sale at cabelas this next week, and I havent heard that much about them. Bergara is intriguing, but I cant understand why its heavier. Not a Sako to be seen ? 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. Do you have any other recommendations or would you like to sell the Savage? 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. Any suggestions would be appreciated. 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). funny, I was between the FME and the CVA cascade for a 350L. Been looking at the franchi momentum has anyone got this rifle ? Using Burris Zee rings, I just applied a thin layer of silicone sealant inside the rings and remounted the scope. How may races are there and is idiot one? Im really interested in the Benelli Lupo, any chance your going to get your hands on one of those? $1,299.00. Things happen and every animal is different, but I feel like its my duty to show that respect. Also, the very aged sporter stock design doesnt lend itself well to shooting long rangeespecially in such a light rifle. Really enjoy your content! it just feels right. It seems to boast a sturdier stock. $599.99. I didnt see a Bergara in your list. Just doing a bit of research on the Momentum because the local gun store has a bunch on sale. What ammo are you shooting in your cross? Any help deciding? $1,049.00. I like the fact that you backed your reviews with a substantial reason for the review vs nothing to substantiate the review. I had settled on this for my next rifle based on the Weatherguard coating, price and MOA accuracy guarantee but now it seems we may never see them. Seems like a lot of bang for the buck. stock not sticky yet? Stock: AG Composites Alpine Hunter. But the chassis is the killer for me. 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. Unsurprisingly, the Momentum is equipped with a synthetic stock. The barrel is cold hammer forged with rifling like the Sako (Tikka). Fierce is about $400 more and almost a pound heavier. It shoots as well as some of my full blown custom rifles I have thousands invested in. I can not find on your website. I thought of the Waypoint myself but I also like the Sako Finnlight II. The molded-in checkering is clean and sharp but in no way uncomfortable. Ruger precision is really heavy for hunting, but a cool rifle. In this day and age, there is really no reason to not have a removable magazine that you could top load also. I like the action of the Howa better but the Proof barrel on the Savage. You sound like the new guy that is 25 and has 150 years experience. Most of the great rifles youve taken time to make us salivate for do not make left handed models. What do you think about the CZ 557 line and the new 600s? Manse, he actually has a point this time. Fastest/flattest 6.5 using 143 gun ELD-X bullets. 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? 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. Franchi, the well-known maker of fine and affordable shotguns, unveiled an updated bolt gun in its Momentum Elite. First let me say your videos are absolutely fantastic. Looking at a Seekins Havak in 300 PRC. Watch my review here. If you had a choice between XBolt Pro & Dako finnlight 85 in 300wm what one would you choose. I might add for a hunting rifle the 6.5 Swede is superior to the 6.5 Screedmore. PS. Is it felt more? Ill keep one in mind next time Im in the market. The stock feels really cheesy. 150 grain federal fusion groups sub 1inch or better every time. Could you please do a review on the Sauer 100 stainless xta. 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.". Going to take the plungedeep. Dont get me wrong. I have been looking for a carbon barrel rifle in a .308 due to ammo availability. Even though Im happy with my decision, the Ultralite might have been the better way to go. 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. And contrary to most German rifles today, the barrel is threaded into the reciever (not heat shrunk). Hey Jim, big fan of your Youtube channel and I always enjoy watching/reading your content. 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. Franchi Momentum Varmint Elite .224 Valkyrie 24" 1:7 Bbl TrueTimber Prairie/Midnight Bronze 7+1 Rifle 41712. The redesigned rifle includes all the original features that. Solid brass bullet ,which I really like. (Momentum 2018 followed by the Momentum Elite 2019). Its an EXCELLENT do-all caliber. You never mentioned. Cheers. Jim love your channel. I guess Im looking for an under 2K rifle chambered in a 300 win mag. 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. Hunting rifles per say but not many of the new techno rifles. Your email address will not be published. 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). Both have 3 lug bolts with the lugs integral with the rest of the bolt body 3. As a side note, I have a Sako 85 from Cabelas. Keep up the great work. The stock is among the best I have ever used, its reasonably lightweight, excellent on accuracy, and the manufacturing quality is reliable. I think many of us started on something like that, dads old rifle or grandpas. 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. It was raffled, gave winner 450 hoping to thrd and add brake but barrel too thin. Travis Skurray from Australia. Any information is greatly appreciated. Review: Franchi Momentum .308 Winchester - Shooting Times And youre right about the cost of Weatherby ammo. See also Gluck. Took my buck at 325 shooting Federal Premium 110gr bullets. Sure, its not always possible. 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. I do have a question that I hope you will address. I think I will try to pick one up next week, in either a .308 or .300. and My two next rifles will be a Weatherby Mark V and a Sako 85. Have you or will you be doing a video on Franchi hunting rifles. I am going to buy one last hunting rifle eventually in 7mm or 7 PRC so I am watching CVA XT and Weatherby. Great reviews, but nothing on the Browning AB3? Any of you guys have any experience with the Burris signature scopes? Did you pick up the Seekins? 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. I was in the market for an affordable hunting rifle this year and you helped me a lot and changed my mind on my first choice. $799.00 Add To Cart For Price. Obviously your not going to buy one move on. The internal box magazine holds four rounds. Great info on the ins and outs of shooting and the rifle reviews. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. Its like saying 300 Blackout isnt as effective as 300 WinMag. Im sure a video review by you would certainly help clarify and perhaps sway my views on the Sauer 100s. Franchi Momentum All-Terrain Elite .308 Win 18" 1:11" Bbl TrueTimber Strata/Midnight Bronze 10+1 Rifle 41750. Its just tough to get excited about because it has no single stand-out feature. The budget rifle video and cartridge wars are among my fav on YouTube for hunting alone. I found barrel engraved with 6.5 Creedmore and read manual before use 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 for my 3 teenage daughters (all first year deer tag draws) . I saw you also mentioned something coming at Shotshow but did not see if you talked about this yet. I would pick 7mm Rem Mag since you mentioned long range. Thanks. Overall, the rifle is kinda heavy so itd be nice to reduce recoil a bit. I think you did a good job in your review of 25 hunting rifles at various price points. Pls recommend as I need a rifle under 1500 $ including Scope for shooting upto 600 Yards with cheaper ammo to practice more. The Tikka T3X Lite comes with an absolutely fantastic action. Its one of the best 3 out of 8 rifles we tested in this price range. That\s not a total game changert now there are other choices. I enjoy your videos on YouTube, very informative and you dont pull any punches, I like that. I have a Momentum elite varmint in 224 Valkyrie. I\m looking for a good \all around\ big game hunting rifle (elk, whitetail/mule deer, and antelope mostly). 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 havent tried the Rage yet, but I have used that same action and stock in different configurations. 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. Really enjoy your advice and reviews on guns and equipment, I appreciate your opinions. I was about to buy a Christenson Arms rifle but you and a few others have commented about the quality. 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. Hello Jim, great article. I was all ready to order the Fierce but I see your post above and now I am on the fence. Thank you for your great videos especially on moderately priced optics and arms. If a person is willing to invest the money; would you recommend the reaper above all else for a do it all hunting rifle? Anyway, love the Backfire channel. Your reviews and articles are very helpful for us folks that dont have a big gun shop within 150 miles! 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. 2) the 6.5 prc vs the 7 prc ( i have 2 338 win mags i am planning on keeping for elk +), My thoughts?
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