I am looking for a semi-auto gun for hunting, been looking at the Savage MSR 10 in 6.5 CM and the Smith and Wesson M&P 10 in 6.5 CM (I would really love to see an AR10 in 6.5 PRC). Really enjoy reading your reviews and opinions! Your primary con towards the Weatherby was around the cost of the company\s \boutique\ cartridges. Way sub-MOA. The Tikka T3x has a single-column detachable clip magazine made from a strong fiberglass-reinforced composition. Thank you for your time and effort. Delsin Rowe is the main protagonist and playable character, a young Native-American man who later realizes hes a Conduit with special powers. Looks to me like an Apples to Oranges request. Your input has influenced some decision Im making for future hunting rifles and calibers. Ok I concede your right to a degree but there are tons and tons of older made deer rifles on the market. YOU SHOULD TEST THE SAKO S20 in 6.5 PRC OR THE SAKO BRANDS. I heard you mention a good handload that worked well with this 18\ barrel. It talks about every calibre Savage Arms is selling in Canada but dont talk about calibre I purchased. Jim, Great content on both the website and on Youtube. How Franchi Redesigned the Momentum Elite - The National Interest Adjustable from 2 pounds to 4 pounds, my sample fell right in the middle of that range. I am finally biting the bullet and having a custom gun made. Id be interested in seeing a review of the q fix. The franchi momentum: a ruger american copy - Long Range Hunting Forum Im in love. Action is very heavy and clunky. I just took the first shots with the Winchester XPR in 6.8 Western today. Thank you! CVA all the way. Buy FRANCHI MOMENTUM For Sale Price - New and Used - In Stock 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 am over 50 now an i have owned and hunted 21 different rifles, that will be all brands from Rem 700, Browning , tikka, several Blasers and Sakos, Heym and some more. and see how it stacks up next to the high end factory rifles. There was getting to the point where I found I needed better but thats not how the first few years took off. and the weathermark? Can you, or have you already, done a review on the Bergara Premier Divide ? The Elite Varmint, introduced last year, should readily . Thanks for the content you put out! Is it felt more? You never mentioned. 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. I know they are two different price points, but Id love to see a side by side comparison between the 2020 Waypoint and the Savage 110 Ultra Lite. Jim, based on your reviews and several others, Id really like go with the 6.8 Western. I like the action of the Howa better but the Proof barrel on the Savage. Manse, he actually has a point this time. 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. It might be Franchi just trying to stay ahead of magazine restrictions in some (less free) parts of the world. Plus all the pros of the above B-14 review. As a side note, I have a Sako 85 from Cabelas. So far really like it FYI. A little heavier than the cross but the little feedback Ive seen has been good. Fantastic. Those are cool, but very heavy guns. Ive got a line on a used Seekins Havak Element in 6.5 PRC. Hello Jim, Your videos and information are amazing. BTW unless youre reloading, the vast majority of factory 6.5 Creedmoor is quite a bit faster than the same projectile in 6.555. 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. And a nice walnut stock would have cost them a few more pennies to use. I appreciate the blunt honesty. The build quality was amazing, and shot sub MOA with factory Norma ammo. 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. If you go slow while trying to be quiet in a hunting situation, it may not feed right. It shoots as well as some of my full blown custom rifles I have thousands invested in. I have been looking at the Browning BAR for years, its a great gun, but I would really like to have an AR format. (Solid review on your part.). However, if this was not a ringer and indicative of the accuracy to be expected, it would be a great entry level rifle. So how do you choose between them? Removable e Box Magazine (Large Capacity) That one is on my radar and Id love to hear your thoughts on it. These are incredible results from a rifle with an MSRP barely over $600! I was very impressed at the response I got from John and can tell you Fierce is a company that stands behind their products. Problem is , Im not sure it is practical to spend so much on a custom for some folks. Looking past your racism when you buy once and buy quality you never cry about it, your just damn glad you made the right decision because often a lost opportunity is just that, it never comes again in life. 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. Required fields are marked *. I just wish there was a better feeling about the Ridgeline. If a person is willing to invest the money; would you recommend the reaper above all else for a do it all hunting rifle? I would also love a video on the Winchester model 70 extreme weather! Id love to hear if the model 70 is still relevant. Although, I think Vlad is optimistic on price, but you can find a deal. Available in six calibers, TTAG gave the $609 MSRP .308 Winchester flavor a test drive. And outside chance of a Bergara HMR or sauer 100 Pantera. Interested in loading this cartridge. I own one in a 30-06, with 3 safes full of guns, it is my favourite. My loads averaging 3050 fps with the 162gr eldx. Available in: 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win, 277 Sig Fury. Im really interested in the Benelli Lupo, any chance your going to get your hands on one of those? . I am looking for a 6.5 creedmoor bolt action hunting rifle for our place in north central west Texas. I would love to get your take or even see a review on it. Id say Im in the sub-$1,500 range. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. Its short, compact, lightweight, sinfully accurate with my handloads, feeds 100%, and adjustable so it fits me perfectly. 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. A stock upgrade is also an option, Stockys is producing several different carbon fiber drop-in stocks for the Vanguard/Howa rifle line. First of all, LOVE all of your video reviews !! Id probably go with the Weatherby, but both guns will be very accurate. Id like to see how the Sauer 100 performs. enough shoulder for secure mounting. Hi Jim, Jim, Ive owed most of the brands youve mention here. Wondering your opinion on those I understand theyre not hunting rifles I just thought you would enjoy those rigles as I do. 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. Caliber: .308 Winchester (available in five other calibers, too) The other option is the Springfield 2020 Waypoint. It would also handle bigger calibers MUCH better than the Cross. A fine rifle like this is perfect for beating to shit while you learn the other basics. You have no opinion worth anything. Thanks. If you just go in the store, they almost never seem to have any good chambering options. My 6.5 CM shoots sub MOA groups. I expect to spend a few thousand or more to get what would meet my needs. I really wanted a 6.5 PRC for my first hunting rifle but with the ammo limitations Im probably going to get a 6.5 Creedmore instead. Vlad is typical progtard. Have you had any experience with the new fierce rage? I would not even try and shoot a moose with the Creedmore but its no problem with the 6.5 Swede with its 1 in 7.8 twist with the 160 grain slugs. Seems like a solid gun for the money and straight pull seems fun. Love your content man, great job building the channel and the webpage. Not real excited about paying for a custom build so wondering what you would recommend I consider? Im holding my breath for the comments section on this post. I dont know if wood and metal rifles are extinct but it looks that way in Scheels. I am looking for an all purpose dependable rifle to handle more than one role. Hi Jim, I reload, so Ive been able to work on the load. Would I buy this rifle? And although most of my center fires are Deluxe grade, the aforementioned still holds true. I came over the years to loath short action rifles. Dumped lots of Deer, Black Bear and Moose with it. Moving back-to-front, things start out with a cushy rubber recoil pad. American Hunter's first reports of it indicated excellent fit and function and accuracy. My 2 favorite calibers are 270( I have 6 of them) and 300H&H ( one pre 64 Winchester Model 70 and one Cooper). enything under 2k. I looked at the Waypoint locally and thought is was a really nice gun. Browning X-Bolt vs Tikka T3/x - M*CARBO I am from Canada- and watching your channel for quite a time. 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. 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 thought of the Waypoint myself but I also like the Sako Finnlight II. My search is with an elk/mule deer hunt in mind. The stock feels like it is created of a very tough polymer. I use Swaro and Zeiss optics and i use moderators on all of mine. There really isnt much to complain about on a Bergara B-14. Push it flush with the inside of the trigger guard, and . Vlad I have no idea who you are but you sure do make a lot of noise and a lot less sense. I do like the 300wm type power but its been a challenge researching top recommendations. Thanks for any input. 1 is the Footprint for the Action is proprietary, It is NOT made by Bergara. You mention it just once in this string but dont come back to it at all. The Franchi Momentum Elite Bolt-Action Rifle also has a 1-piece 1913 Picatinny rail that permits flexible accommodation of various aftermarket optics. Will be used for 100-500 yd plinking and occasional deer hunting. Same for Austria and Glock. Shut up Vlad. 180 gr Remington tipped core lokt and its in the bullseye out to 400. Along with the detail you put into your reviews of new ammo like the 6.5 and now 7 PRC. Trigger: 2-4 lbs, adjustable, single stage Just doing a bit of research on the Momentum because the local gun store has a bunch on sale. Jan 18, 2020 #3 C clockworkgator I would really like one in one of the 7mm flavors. Im looking at my first hunter and precision rifle that I can take to the range once a month and go on 2 or 3 hunting trips per year (pig/deer) mostly in California or surrounding states. So, too, will the rifles 2-position safety allow you to load and unload safely. Thanks for your thoughts and time! As I completely dislike sporter pencil barrels. 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.