Again a super nice old world crafted gun anyone would be proud to own and show off to friends. What are your thoughts on the Remington Model 700 Alpha One? I\ve been perusing the site trying to find it as my rifle should be here today or tomorrow. (weight) So, here are my quick thoughts on some of the competition for the best premium factory rifle under $2,500. Are you familiar with this cartridge? Hi Jim Im trying to click your links to the guns but its not working. Same as you, I wish the offerings were a bit better. The rings are on a 30mm tube though, which has more surface area pressure from the rings to hold the scope in place. Going to take the plungedeep. 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. I want your opinion on there trigger system. Looking for a good review of it after months of no Tikkas available locally in 308. Floorplate, spring, and follower tilt out. Wondering your opinion on those I understand theyre not hunting rifles I just thought you would enjoy those rigles as I do. Could you add another tier or two? I did achieve the box numbers through hand loading and Magpro powder for the 170 Bergers and Staball 6.5 for the 129 lrx. Christensen needs to improve its quality control in my opinion. A very solid four stars here for the Franchi Momentum bolt-action rifle. Thanks for doing great work. Having said that, in this price range, a lot of the decision is matching the rifle to your unique circumstances and preferences. FRUSTRATING. Bergara is intriguing, but I cant understand why its heavier. 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. So Id recommend just paying for it online. It feels almost as rigid as concrete, and thats a good thing. Can Italian go to a local gun store and buy one (or any firearm) without a government license or permission? Love your reviews. I really have enjoyed watching your YouTube channel and reading some of your articles on backfire! Thanks. Not much going on here, really, but its simple and it works. Unsurprisingly, the Momentum is equipped with a synthetic stock. Highly recommended. Model 70s and tons and tons of various 98 Mauser rifles ranging from converted low cost military guns to commercial Mausers that cost thousands. Would love to know your thoughts on the Seekins Precision Havak PH2 rifles. Any opinions/guidance would be much appreciated! 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. Actually, I like it a lot. Is the quality that good? The Momentum is Franchi's hunting rifle, introduced by the Italian firm in 2018. The stock is cheesy feeling, but nicely shaped and rigid. I am about ready to purchase the Springfield Waypoint 2020 in 6.5 prc then, i see the Proof Elevation MTR is offered in a 7prc, as is the Rival in a 7prc I have a slue of rifles in many calibers 22LR up to 338WM, except the 7mm mag. 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. Franchi, the well-known maker of fine and affordable shotguns, unveiled an updated bolt gun in its Momentum Elite. Gear up as your favorite Delsin Rowe Vest. Hi Jim, 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. Good read. Beater rifles go until they cant. Which leaves Winchester, Weatherby, Tikka/Sako. In the video below, I review the Fierce Rogue and show what I like/dislike about the Fierce Rogue. Have you reviewed one yet? Commissions are earned for links to Brownell's, Amazon, MidwayUSA, GoHunt, OpticsPlanet, Sportsman's Warehouse, and other retailers. Manse, he actually has a point this time. With them being two different price points, Id be interested in your thoughts on spending the extra amount on the waypoint. Franchi lists the Momentum's weight at 6.6 pounds, unloaded and unscoped. It has the Accufit stock, but not the Accustock with the aluminum rail system. Trying to decide which roughly $1k or less rifle to get has been no easy task, and I still dont feel that Im close to deciding. Thanks. Feeler gauges became shims for my lathe and mill. I seriously am not sure how you can improve on it. Its for my 3 teenage daughters (all first year deer tag draws) . Along with the detail you put into your reviews of new ammo like the 6.5 and now 7 PRC. I own a Fury in 6.5 Creedmoor that will shoot the smallest 5 shot group you ever seen. I really like the stock design. or browning. 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. I saw you also mentioned something coming at Shotshow but did not see if you talked about this yet. An XBolt in 6.8 Western may be a great option. Just a few examples of what is out there on the used market so why in the hell would anyone be dumb enough to buy modern made piece of garbage. But honestly these are not deal-breakers (or at least I think so). With a century and a half of firearms manufacturing behind it, Italy's Franchi has unveiled its first-ever centrefire hunting rifle, the Momentum. Capacity: 4+1 Thanks for the content you put out! 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. One might think that in this price range, youd have a multitude of choices, but in my opinion, there are really only three hunting rifles Id consider. Its an EXCELLENT do-all caliber. Overall, I think the best three rifles under $1,000 are the Tikka T3X Lite, the Bergara B-14 Ridge, and the Weatherby Vanguard. I owned one in .28 Nosler and it was a very poor choice for that heavy-recoiling of a cartridge. And outside chance of a Bergara HMR or sauer 100 Pantera. Id like to see a comparison between all the weather resistant advertised rifles, quality of weather protection materials, pros and cons of the different coatings or metals. You have my general answer, but below Ill provide more detail and reasoning for those selections, as well as some rifles not to pick. The trigger is adjustable like the Tikka. Again one star better than average in this category, but it still leaves plenty of room for improvement. Thanks, I enjoy watching you on YouTube and its really nice to see your reviews before purchasing guns and related stuff. Watch my review here. Weight: 6.6 pounds Base Price: $789.99: Tax: - In Stock: kygunco.com Buy. Purchased an Sig Cross in 6.5 today. I like the fact that you backed your reviews with a substantial reason for the review vs nothing to substantiate the review. Im looking for ANY rifle with a floor plate, metal, and wood but the only two I find are model 70, and browning. $599.99. Another group was slightly more evenly distributed but similar in size. But the chassis is the killer for me. All six chamberings available in U.S.-market Momentums come with a threaded barrel. 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. Would like a rifle that print a sub MOA with factory ammo. I thought of the Waypoint myself but I also like the Sako Finnlight II. I load for better, but what would you choose? 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). Its short, compact, lightweight, sinfully accurate with my handloads, feeds 100%, and adjustable so it fits me perfectly. Hey Jim, Id be interested in seeing a review of the q fix. Would I buy this rifle? All in 7mm Rem Mag of course . Surprised you didnt mention anything about the Sako 85. I expect to spend a few thousand or more to get what would meet my needs. What r your thought for a high end choice up to around the 3k range? 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. Keep up the good work! A lot of states dont allow semi-autos for big game hunting so check your regs. Any of you guys have any experience with the Burris signature scopes? superbly accurate with federal non-typical 150s (second load i tried). Did you pick up the Seekins? Question about the vanguard vs the bergara. Ive been kicking around trying out the 28 Nosler just to pick up a bit more performance at 500+ ranges. You might also consider a more traditional 7 Rem Mag or .30-06. Its incredibly well built. 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. In fact, I did a whole video showing the limitations of the Ruger American. Is yours that picky? If you want a wood stock, metal parts, and nice bluing, feel free to spend an extra $300 or more on a Ruger Hawkeye or similar. Your reviews and articles are very helpful for us folks that dont have a big gun shop within 150 miles! The deciding factor for me was the trigger, and that 3 of my buddies shoot the Savage. It looks to be right @ the very top of weight class Id like, but with the adjustable stock,shape,look & Carbon Barrel, seems to be right in the wheelhouse of what Id like for my larger caliber (wish they had it in .300 PRC) rifle. No doubt, it has s lot to offer. As you can see I am a gun collector and have not used my 7 mm Mag. You have entered an incorrect email address! I was about to buy a Christenson Arms rifle but you and a few others have commented about the quality. Benelli Lupo should had definitely made the list Better rifle than most others mentioned in my honest opinion. Best known for making value-priced shotguns, Franchi may well have taken a leap of faith by entering the highly competitive centrefire market. Is the Sako worth the that premium price though? 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. And I need it in a shorter stock. Hi Jim, I love your reviews and think you are the best reviewer I have come across. Shot yesterday and shot at 200, 300 and 400 yards, 1/2-3/4 MOA. Both have NO bolt lock when on safety. They look standard, dont include fluting on the (rather beefy) bolt or the (rather beefy) barrel, the action and barrel are just blued, the trigger is fine but not outstanding, the action is quite smooth but not as smooth as a Tikka. Can you review the Sako S20 or why havent you done it yet? As of now its my most accurate and favorite rifle. Ruger precision is really heavy for hunting, but a cool rifle. So it is not a 700 rem action like the Bergara, So no MDT chassis at this time to match. I recommend getting this Ruger American Predator in 6.5 Creedmoor if youll be hunting deer-sized game (or smaller than deer), want to have tons of inexpensive ammo options, and if youll also be using it for target shooting. . guns.com Buy. Most people hide their plasticky pieces of shit from their friends if their friends are the old foxes who know what a real gun is. 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. Its like comparing a Kia against a BMW. Fierce rifles are accurate, built well, look great, come with good triggers, and feed perfectly. Would you take the Waypoint over the Seekins? I\ve been looking at a lot of your reviews and videos and am wondering if 7mm rem mag might be the best option for a cartridge. Jim, between the Savage 110 Ultralight and the Weatherby Mark V which would you pick for accuracy? Backfire LLC owns and operates this website. What is your opinion on this gun? 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. Some people get a good one, others get a lemon. Ruger Americans are fantastic. . Synthetic as in black plastic, to be clear, not as in carbon fiber or some other fancy stuff. They are reviewing new rifles not old ones. In our testing, we had all of the guns chambered alike, but as soon as any of the reviewers shot the Tikka after shooting the other rifles, they all commented that the recoil felt heavier. Have you heard any news about springfield adding additional calibers for it? I looked at the Waypoint locally and thought is was a really nice gun. You are using an out of date browser. They will be on sale at cabelas this next week, and I havent heard that much about them. Any help deciding? John did tell me that they are currently working on a fix for the extractor problem. Action is amazing and a really great factory trigger. 150 grain federal fusion groups sub 1inch or better every time. I would also love a video on the Winchester model 70 extreme weather! My main gun is a Tikka T3 in 30-06. The budget rifle video and cartridge wars are among my fav on YouTube for hunting alone. Jim, Just hasnt been available. Simply depress the rear of it while sliding the bolt out the back of the receiver. Base Price: $816.99: Tax: - In Stock: Back in stock . What matters is on the paper for 550 dollars and a threaded barrel to boot. Keep up the good work. I own one in a 30-06, with 3 safes full of guns, it is my favourite.