and I agree! Premium recoil pad, pic rail, fluted barrel, muzzle break.MOA guaranteed accuracy like the Tikka. However, as Ive owned the Sig Cross for almost a year now, Im surprised by how frequently its the gun I reach for in the safe. We watch all your videos on YouTube. I ended up buying a Bergara Mountain 2.0, which checked all the boxes for me as a hunting rifle. It doesnt handle recoil well because of the stock design. They seem to check a lot of the boxes Im looking in a rifle and seem to have a lot of bang for the buck for a rifle just over $500. 1 is the Footprint for the Action is proprietary, It is NOT made by Bergara. The narrow width put my eye behind the scope nicely but also leaves enough fudge factor for owners who will add an aftermarket cheek piece or wrap. Your reviews and articles are very helpful for us folks that dont have a big gun shop within 150 miles! Ive shot heavier .308s with more felt recoil than this guy. My search is with an elk/mule deer hunt in mind. Interesting comparison. I can be an affiliate for just about any gun brand, so it doesnt impact my recommendations. Swelled and checkered grip areas are molded into both sides of the stock over the internal magazine and again at the beginning of the forearm section. Sorry its been so long since I have followed up on this, but didnt want to post on this rifle till I had some time with it and straightened out a problem Ive been having with my scope. Bergara seems to have just come out with a Walnut stock maybe as a result of one of you comparing their stocks to garage floors??? I really love your channel. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. or browning. It just does everything reasonably well. The ammo is inexpensive and widely available, the recoil in manageable for most shooters, and the cartridge is unquestionably capable of taking elk cleanly. Weatherby Mark V Weatherby makes a fantastic rifle. The Tikka T3x has a single-column detachable clip magazine made from a strong fiberglass-reinforced composition. 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. Its a crisp, clean, single-stage trigger with no slack or take-up and a nice break. Probably going to be the Waypoint. Same as you, I wish the offerings were a bit better. and see how it stacks up next to the high end factory rifles. It would be a tiny bit more expensive, but really not much. 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. Its not for me. They need to get their stuff together first. Im looking for another LR hunting rifle and was seriously looking at Christianson arms but not so much now. Any chance you would do a review on that caliber? Fun to read through this after watching all the vids. Thanks in advance. A hammer fudged junk barrel that was obviously used. If so have they made any notable changes to this model over previous models? Unsurprisingly, the Momentum is equipped with a synthetic stock. I used to not care about if the bolt locked on safe but after a walk in the woods of ND with a Ruger American and the bolt falling out, to not be recovered on the opener, I now only have guns that lock the bolt on safe. I like the Bergara B-14 ridge. I would also love a video on the Winchester model 70 extreme weather! I just wish there was a better feeling about the Ridgeline. Franchi is known for making high-quality firearms at affordable prices, and the Momentum Elite is the perfect example of this. Since recording the review of the Sig Cross, my copy of the gun did develop the issue with the safety where it doesnt quite go to the correct position. I mean, I realize you use supersonic ammunition and would have liked to have heard how home-rolled subsonic ammo performed. Along with the detail you put into your reviews of new ammo like the 6.5 and now 7 PRC. I did achieve the box numbers through hand loading and Magpro powder for the 170 Bergers and Staball 6.5 for the 129 lrx. Thoughts? I used to hunt as a kid. I really like the trigger feel, but it is a little heavy. 180 gr Remington tipped core lokt and its in the bullseye out to 400. There was getting to the point where I found I needed better but thats not how the first few years took off. 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. I cannot give a better example than that. Its hard to find info anywhere on it. I dont see the stock being much different really. It was raffled, gave winner 450 hoping to thrd and add brake but barrel too thin. I have Burris rings for a Tikka T3 base which are basically the same as the Zee rings. You know Beretta will not support either rifle. Good Morning Jim Any information is greatly appreciated. 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. I am looking for an all purpose dependable rifle to handle more than one role. My brother and another buddy bought one (223 and 22-250) because mine shot so well and they had similar results. Or even at a much higher price range. Buy FRANCHI MOMENTUM For Sale Price - New and Used - In Stock The more you talk the clearer it becomes that youve never held much less used a gun. The Momentum loved Armscors 168 grain FMJs, though. Just doing a bit of research on the Momentum because the local gun store has a bunch on sale. I just took the first shots with the Winchester XPR in 6.8 Western today. It also really liked this 147 grain MEN stuff that I bought in bulk cheap some years ago basically just for semi-auto plinking use. 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. This rifle broke two scopes I highly recommend the Leupold which I have on it now .team this up with the Barnes TTPX BT. Have to admit I love Henrys, so am trying to take my heart out of the decision with wisdom from someone more experienced like you. I havent heard you talk much about the Seekins rifles, any thoughts on them? As a side note, I have a Sako 85 from Cabelas. Fancy for an affordable rifle, the Franchi Momentum sports a one-piece, fluted bolt. 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. I like the fact that you backed your reviews with a substantial reason for the review vs nothing to substantiate the review. I dont want it to feel pain or the anxiety of dying slowly. Keep up the good work. I really like the Springfield waypoint but it is out of my price range but definitely the nicest rifle Ive held! What do you think of the Bergara B14 HMR? Love your reviews. Thanks. (Solid review on your part.). Mostly hand carried, thick timber and hills in foul weather. The pistol grip is thicker than on many similar stocks, which I appreciate a lot, but at the same time a little more palm swell wouldnt hurt. 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. stock not sticky yet? Im going to let it cure for a day or so before testing it, if I still have an issue with slippage or it effects accuracy, I will switch out for new rings. So, too, will the rifles 2-position safety allow you to load and unload safely. Most of the videos I see you get two shots touching and a flier on the mod 70. **sorry for posting this comment on another article, but I guess this is the more suitable article for this discussion. I personally prefer the Bergara B-14 Ridge, but they are all good options. I was about to buy a Christenson Arms rifle but you and a few others have commented about the quality. In fact, I did a whole video showing the limitations of the Ruger American. Dumped lots of Deer, Black Bear and Moose with it. Vlad is typical progtard. Its a well designed stock, but the fit and finish feels cheesyespecially the checkering pattern they use. Any thoughts? My personal favorite elk cartridge is a 7mm Rem Mag. Both have V block bedding blocks (But Ruger's are Y blocks for pillar bedding the action bolts.) Both good guns, I would worry about Franchi suddenly stopping production of this rifle and parts availability going to zero. Again a super nice old world crafted gun anyone would be proud to own and show off to friends. The redesigned rifle includes all the original features that. This post contains affiliate links to help monetize this site. 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. Your email address will not be published. Floorplate, spring, and follower tilt out. Base Price: $789.99: Tax: - In Stock: kygunco.com Buy. All in 7mm Rem Mag of course . The stock feels like it is created of a very tough polymer. Two shots were thrown right out of the group and the barrel was not yet even very warm. As I completely dislike sporter pencil barrels. Would like a rifle that print a sub MOA with factory ammo. Do you still recommend them. With a typical retail price of $549, the Franchi Momentum is a lot of Italian hunting rifle for not a lot of cash. Again one star better than average in this category, but it still leaves plenty of room for improvement. Then you can go pick up in your local store in just a couple days and do the government paperwork and walk away with it. Thanks. For my boy. 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. Action is very heavy and clunky. I reload, so Ive been able to work on the load. . 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? Jim Harmer is a host of the Backfire Youtube channel. Jim, any thoughts on the Venture 2 from TC? If a close friend asked me what hunting rifle to buy at each price point, these would be my recommendations: If you dont want to read this entire post, jump to the section for rifles in your budget. Hi Jim, Thanks. Im at a point that I can spend $1500+ for a hunting rifle. Dont get me wrong. Just hasnt been available. and not hold up good with the recoil? But the chassis is the killer for me. You havent included Winchester in your reviews. Looking at a Seekins Havak in 300 PRC. I appreciate your knowledge and insight. Do you have any experience or thoughts on the JTAC? Is the quality that good? And based on my limited sample size, this budget rifle seems to prefer budget ammo. Seems like a lot of bang for the buck. With attitude like that, you will only buy domestic products and if leftists have their way, none. Both have cold hammer forged barrels 2. No doubt, it has s lot to offer. Assuming a commercially-available cartridge (I\m leaning towards .30-06 Springfield), how would the you stack the two up? 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. Great info on the ins and outs of shooting and the rifle reviews. Style and Appearance * * * * MSRP:$609 (about $450 retail). I have watched your reviews on both, so maybe your opinion on whether itd be worth the additional money To go with the Waypoint. The Carbon Predator looks cool, but really just a slight variation on the 110 ultralite. I purchased Savage Axis II XP- 6.5 Creedmore from Cabelas. How may races are there and is idiot one? Momentum Elite - Franchi Firearms | Franchi Shotguns and Rifles 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. Hello from Bozeman, MT! I was disappointed to see that you no longer recommend the Savage 110 ultralight, having watched the original review which just about made up my mind to spend the $1200. Fierce rifles are accurate, built well, look great, come with good triggers, and feed perfectly. franchi momentum anyone got one? | The Stalking Directory I seriously am not sure how you can improve on it. Hello Jim. Ergonomics * * * * I\m looking for a good \all around\ big game hunting rifle (elk, whitetail/mule deer, and antelope mostly). 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. Best purchase I ever made. under 9 lb 7 mm or 300 w m. Jim, I know you are a fierce fan. Amway if anyone has one opinions please. The controlled-round feed action is great. I have a bunch of ARs and tactical style stuff but sold the only bolt action I had before I ever fired it(Tikka CTR). American Hunter's first reports of it indicated excellent fit and function and accuracy. 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. Im not sure why Bergarra and other premium manufacturers dont do this but Im sure theres a reason. Torn between CVA cascade or bergara b14 ridge in 7mm-08. You never mentioned. Premium recoil pad, pic rail, fluted barrel, muzzle breakMOA guaranteed accuracy like the Tikka. Can you, or have you already, done a review on the Bergara Premier Divide ? One thing I always know I need in any rifle, hunting or range, is accuracy. Thanks Jim Harmer, great video and data to follow. 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. 5. Thanks. 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. Fierce are not perfect but over all compared to everything else on the market there really hard to beat. Im familiar with it, but havent done an official review. Its typically priced around $950, but for $100 extra dollars over the $850 budget, you get an adjustable mini chassis. Synthetic as in black plastic, to be clear, not as in carbon fiber or some other fancy stuff. Thanks for the content you put out! Could you please do a review on the Sauer 100 stainless xta. I am going to use the rifle for mainly whitetail deer hunting in Wisconsin but I occasionally like once every 5-10 years go out west and hunt pronghorn or elk and have recently tried to hunt moose in Alaska. Meet the Franchi Momentum Bolt-Action Rifle. I still love wood stocks. I have been considering the Winchester xpr spotter (walnut stock) in 308 Win. I can not find on your website. Its very heavy, the straight pull was difficult to work with and made a few of my shots not go off because I didnt quite push it ALL the way forward. Ill update the post. Ive been a little coy about recommending one specific rifle in this price range because its a tight race. Im looking at the Waypoint now. I was really looking at the Waypoint before so would you recommend that now or another? 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 stock is not very rigid, the butt pad is too stiff, and the stock geometry is only acceptable. I own a 6.5-.300 Wby and reload my own ammo. Manse, he actually has a point this time. These are incredible results from a rifle with an MSRP barely over $600! The action quality, as well as the barrel, produces a very accurate rifle. November 29, 2018 By Steve Gash. 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\m relatively new to the channel & website, and it has quickly become a favorite of mine. If you had a choice between XBolt Pro & Dako finnlight 85 in 300wm what one would you choose. FRANCHI MOMENTUM ELITE 6.5 CREEDMOOR 24" 3RD BOLT RIFLE - REALTREE EXCAPE / BURNT BRONZE True Price: $ 813.69. Full Details. Jim. Hey jim i was wondering if you have done a review on the savage impulse i found some videos on it but not many that really go indepth on the build quality or how well or not well the action works. This is Franchis first rifle and they want into the market place are keeping the price low. Thank you for your time. My 2 favorite calibers are 270( I have 6 of them) and 300H&H ( one pre 64 Winchester Model 70 and one Cooper). What do you think of the French after some time? It has become one of my favorite guns. The build quality was amazing, and shot sub MOA with factory Norma ammo. 150 grain federal fusion groups sub 1inch or better every time. 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. Second is the on top the receiver scope mounts are based on Savage Accutrigger not Remington. Franchi Momentum .300 Win Mag 24" Black / Hunter Gray 4 Rds 41553. Ive never shot one that couldnt achieve a 1 group at 100 yards. I still think the 2020 Waypoint is just a better gun overall. Specifically, I am looking at 300 PRC and .28 Nolser, or 300 Weatherby Magnum. Though the forend wasnt perfectly centered coming closer to the left side of the barrel than the right side it was stiff enough that causing it to contact the free-floated barrel was difficult and wouldnt happen under most typical use. The Elite series, added alongside the budget-priced original in 2020, did nothing to diminish those impressions. Also would be cool to see you do a semi-custom rifle (Bighorn action, prefit barrel, Ag composites stock, trigger tech, etc.) What do you think? I found accuracy to be okay but not great, feeding was okay but not great, and the design was usable, but not really modern. Watch my review of the MPR here. I might just know about a new rifle coming in January 2023 that might change your mind, Awesome reviews Jim. Can you do a in-depth comparison review of the CVA Cascade vs. Ruger American? They have shot the ruger and no problem but alittle heavy to be packing around the mountain. Remington 700 footprint scope bases, a threaded barrel, and a user-adjustable trigger put the Momentum one star above average here, too. 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. Regardless, they should have went with a flush mount magazine like the Axis which, if I may add sells new for a third of the Momentums MSRP in my part of the world. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. Franchi was founded in 1868 in Brescia . Action is amazing and a really great factory trigger. Simply depress the rear of it while sliding the bolt out the back of the receiver. Watch my review here. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. James I probably wouldnt recommend Fierce Firearms right now. My personal Ruger American shoots 0.8 groups consistently. Jim- Have you tested/reviewed any of the Sauer 100 rifles? Looking for a good review of it after months of no Tikkas available locally in 308. Im sold on the 7mm-08 for hunting but am having a hard time deciding/finding a decent rifle chambered in that caliber. Thanks so much, you guys are great! I am really interested in a waypoint. I want your opinion on there trigger system. Question about the vanguard vs the bergara. i have a momentum in .308. stock looks a bit odd, but handles my frame very well. It would also handle bigger calibers MUCH better than the Cross. Review: Franchi Momentum .308 Winchester - Shooting Times I do have a question that I hope you will address. You mentioned the seekins havoc, but not in detail. Mine is in 223 for chucks. Nor do my groups appear to be outliers for the Momentum. Price points on the ammo dont put them too far apart when searching on Ammoseek, usually within 5 bucks a box depending upon brand. Wish you wouldve done a review on Mauser 18 or sauer 100 as I became interested in those two guns and did ultimately pick up a Mauser this year based on some other reviews. You made your point. 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. The stock feels really cheesy. And dollar for dollar you could never purchase a rifle that guarantees you 1 moa back several years ago for the same relative cost. I dont own one. Having said that, in this price range, a lot of the decision is matching the rifle to your unique circumstances and preferences. enything under 2k. Which leaves Winchester, Weatherby, Tikka/Sako. You mentioned in your latest live video that youre off the Savage Ultralight these days. Anyway, sorry but I dont have much experience with it. The Weatherby Vanguard comes in several different editions. The only downside I see is the weight at 7 plus pounds if your looking for a ultralight mountain rig. Thank you and keep up the great job! I am looking for a 6.5 creedmoor bolt action hunting rifle for our place in north central west Texas. 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. Bought a new rifle today.a Franchi | Outdoor Board - TigerDroppings Phil. Slim Fit Leather Jackets brings this iconic jacket from animation to reality, especially for all the fans of this video game. He lives outside of Austin, TX. I have narrowed my next purchase down to those two. Is it worth it? Keep up the great work. In depth and honest I would love to hear you critique rifle makers that offer nothing left handed in their main lines. Thanks again and I look forward to future content. I rarely hear manufacturing quality concerns about Weatherby rifles. Highly recommended. 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. As Im new to the shooting world Im still undecided on a long range target rifle. Still, its the 2020 Waypoint in my opinion. 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? I guess Im looking for an under 2K rifle chambered in a 300 win mag. Performance is really good. 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. Id go with the Sako in that case. May 7, 2018. The SIG Cross would be a best second choice. If you go slow while trying to be quiet in a hunting situation, it may not feed right. Im considering a modern Win 70 as well. 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. Is there a far better option for the money? 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.
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