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. Shot yesterday and shot at 200, 300 and 400 yards, 1/2-3/4 MOA. Seems like the bergara barrel profile would be better for larger cartridges. He recommended a wildcat round, 7 mm SAW. The one I tested was in Badlands camo, and is probably the most common edition I see on store shelves. I can stretch the budget to a Browning if I have to, but the Winchester XPR is more in my price range. I would love to hear your thoughts on the savage impulse big game. What do you think? This rifle broke two scopes I highly recommend the Leupold which I have on it now .team this up with the Barnes TTPX BT. I looked at the Tikas as well and for the calibers Im looking at, I just think theyll beat the hell outta my shoulder. However, if this was not a ringer and indicative of the accuracy to be expected, it would be a great entry level rifle. Its become a turn off. The only downside I see is the weight at 7 plus pounds if your looking for a ultralight mountain rig. 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. Surprised you didnt mention anything about the Sako 85. A very accurate danish produced rifle. Thanks for the videos, they have been great! Both the Momentum Elite and the newer Tikka Veil are . . Thanks, I enjoy watching you on YouTube and its really nice to see your reviews before purchasing guns and related stuff. The reasonwhen Im going to kill an animal, I want to kill it stone deadone well-placed shot. Have you fired the Sako 85 Finnlight? Looking for a good review of it after months of no Tikkas available locally in 308. 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. Tikka T3X or Franchi Momentum Elite - ALDEER.COM Aldeer.com Copyright 2001-2022 Aldeer LLP. I came over the years to loath short action rifles. Ill be using it in the Southern Rockies for context. Hey Jim I recently found your stuff and have been doing a deep dive. And the thought of upgrades on a new rifle seems stupid to me. I have been trying to get a Waypoint. Do you have any experience or thoughts on the JTAC? I would have to agree that no higher end rifle list should ever not have a Mod 70 or a Sako on it. Jim, Franchi Momentum All-Terrain Elite .308 Win 18" 1:11" Bbl TrueTimber Strata/Midnight Bronze 10+1 Rifle 41750. Same for Austria and Glock. It shoots some factory ammo sub moa as advertised but has been and uphill battle to get hand loaded 88grn eldm's to group consistent. Optional Features TSA Recoil Pads TSA recoil pads for LOP adjustment. You mentioned it once but I cant find a video where you review it? Will be used mostly for white tail and hogs in Texas. Could you add another tier or two? Gun review: We test Franchi's first-ever centerfire, the Momentum Im really down to the Fierce Carbon Rival vs the Weatherby MarkV Backcountry. Gun #: 999725884. And contrary to most German rifles today, the barrel is threaded into the reciever (not heat shrunk). it just feels right. Im surprised it didnt make the list. Keep up the great work. 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. I heard you mention a good handload that worked well with this 18\ barrel. Get one , in 30-06 for the purest experience , and youll be convinced ! Releasing the floor plate of the 4-round, internal magazine is accomplished via a lever inside the front of the trigger guard. I am stuck between the tikka t3x and the Bergara b14. Fantastic. Id say Im in the sub-$1,500 range. Id love to give one a good in-depth review, but I havent yet. The need for fast follow up shots, I know with practice a bolt action is fast, but I also dont want to break my right hand grip on the gun and trigger. Would you take the Waypoint over the Seekins? Also, I am 62 and getting tired of the recoil my 7mm Rem Mag and .270 has, would the 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC or 7mm-08 be a good alternative? These areas are designed to provide purchase and ergonomic grip options for different shooting positions and styles, such as the five seen above. I dont want it to feel pain or the anxiety of dying slowly. Theres also the option of ordering that rifle with a Vortex Crossfire II scope on it. It just does everything reasonably well. To my surprise John Mogle responded and told me to send in my gun and they would replace the barrel and fix the problem. It has the accufit system but they did not put it in that rifle I assume its to save weight. Like I said not sure what you tested it in, but I just wanted to let you know. 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). Wondering your opinion on those I understand theyre not hunting rifles I just thought you would enjoy those rigles as I do. 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. Appreciate the comment. No doubt, it has s lot to offer. Those are cool, but very heavy guns. Jeremy is TTAG's Deputy Editor, working mostly behind the scenes but, when he attempts to write, he focuses on comprehensive gun & gear reviews. You dont want fine wood and blued steel in the rain on a hunt. Base Price: $789.99: Tax: - In Stock: kygunco.com Buy. Style and Appearance * * * * Franchi Momentum .350 Legend Threaded 24" Bbl FDE BA Rifle 41562. Thanks. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. Jeremy strives to collect objective data whenever possible, and looks to write accurate reviews that reflect the true user experience. Performance is really good. Travis Skurray from Australia. It is a three lug 60 deg. Hello Jim. A very solid four stars here for the Franchi Momentum bolt-action rifle. Thank you. Fancy for an affordable rifle, the Franchi Momentum sports a one-piece, fluted bolt. enough shoulder for secure mounting. I have been eyeing the ruger go wild.I like the heavier barrel profile. What are your thought on the Ruger precision? It might be Franchi just trying to stay ahead of magazine restrictions in some (less free) parts of the world. Ive shot heavier .308s with more felt recoil than this guy. Everyone else says so but I figured Id ask. I know you get requests for reviews a lot but Id be very interested in hearing your thoughts on the CVA Cascade line of bolt action rifles. Hello from Bozeman, MT! My 6.5 CM shoots sub MOA groups. Id prefer 7mm-08, but 6.5 is the newest kid on the block. Backfire LLC owns and operates this website. 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? I just cant keep myself from grabbing the Sig Cross. First of all, LOVE all of your video reviews !! I owned one in .28 Nosler and it was a very poor choice for that heavy-recoiling of a cartridge. I also like the Fierce Reaper and the Sako S20 for heavy-recoiling cartridges. There lies my hole and question to you. Love your reviews. A junk dull blue finish, it would have costed them too much to put a decent high gloss bluing on it. Tikka T3X or Franchi Momentum Elite - ALDEER.COM It was made for them as a throw back to the Finbear (now Discontinued) Its chambered in 270. P.S. Granted, I got the better tools for measuring how off what they sold is but theres some applications where cheap is better. I mean, I realize you use supersonic ammunition and would have liked to have heard how home-rolled subsonic ammo performed. I wanted to get a Bolt Action rifle for hunting and also had always wanted an AR style rifle too. Am I wrong in my logic? Have you had any experience with the new fierce rage? Since Bergara use a Rem 700 barrel (action and trigger too?) Im looking for ANY rifle with a floor plate, metal, and wood but the only two I find are model 70, and browning. 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. Hi Jim, I love your reviews and think you are the best reviewer I have come across. Great info on the ins and outs of shooting and the rifle reviews. Its a good option for light cartridges, but the light weight and stock design dont make for a good match on heavy cartridges. So I do still think they have some QC issues to deal with. 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. BarrelLength: 22 inches A hammer fudged junk barrel that was obviously used. Havent shot it yet, but well see how it performs. 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. I bought the MarkV Weathermark LT in the .257 WBY. . Any suggestions would be appreciated. Just doing a bit of research on the Momentum because the local gun store has a bunch on sale. I wouldnt hesitate to recommend a Weatherby if you find one in a cartridge you like, or if you dont mind shooting Weatherbys overbore cartridges. Feeler gauges became shims for my lathe and mill. I actually ordered a CVA cascade first, in .308, but changed my mind and returned it and bought the Franchi. I was very impressed at the response I got from John and can tell you Fierce is a company that stands behind their products. I owned one and sold it. Made in Italy? Even on safe, the bolt can be manipulated to chamber or eject a round. Both have NO bolt lock when on safety. Im well aware that there is stiff competition in the semi-custom rifle category. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 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. Hey Jim, See also Gluck. People harp on me for recommending the Weatherby Vanguard because its essentially the same thing as a Howa 1500, but costs more money. I would love to see you review a Lithgow la102 from Australia. 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. I thought of the Waypoint myself but I also like the Sako Finnlight II. I own a Tikka T3 in .300 WSM and love it as my go-to big game hunting rifle. Cheers. You know Beretta will not support either rifle. franchi momentum anyone got one? | The Stalking Directory I would love to hear you critique rifle makers that offer nothing left handed in their main lines. 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??? Any chance you would do a review on that caliber? Hey Jim, I would love to hear your imput on which rifle you prefer between the Ruger American, CVA Cascade, and the Winchester XPR. You mentioned the seekins havoc, but not in detail. Really, the only thing that keeps me from owning more of them is that I can rarely find them in the chamberings I want. 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. When will you be putting the Seekins HAVAK PH2 through its paces? What is your honest opinion of the CZ 600 Pretty typical for a synthetic-stocked, budget-oriented hunting rifle. The Weatherby Vanguard threaded, Bergara B14, and Howa Carbon Stalker are all models Im researching more to try to come to a definitive decision. Hornady Precision hunter was working well in mine. Or is the lighter, cheaper, better looking cva more applicable? The plasticky stock is Pure junk. Its like comparing a Kia against a BMW. I am a huge fan of their 1911s and know they are big into precision rifles. There are many rifles above the $2k price point. We watch all your videos on YouTube. Would like a rifle that print a sub MOA with factory ammo. For my boy. under 9 lb 7 mm or 300 w m. Jim, I know you are a fierce fan. Its decent, but if you can possibly squeeze another $100 into your budget to get a version with Cerakote, get the CRKT version as itll be more durable in the woods. I\m looking for a good \all around\ big game hunting rifle (elk, whitetail/mule deer, and antelope mostly). Price points on the ammo dont put them too far apart when searching on Ammoseek, usually within 5 bucks a box depending upon brand. Thank you for your time and effort. The redesigned rifle includes all the original features that. 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. Never shot 6.5 but all I hear are good things whats your opinion. Hi Jim, Savage 110? What would you like to know? Spacers are included for length of pull adjustment. Ultimately it still looks and feels like an inexpensive, plastic stock that youd expect to find on a budget hunting rifle. Ive been eyeing them for a while, but the MPR turned me off from the chassis rifles. Thanks. While I believe theyve succeeded in creating a stock that accommodates many different shooting positions and feels above average in all, it doesnt necessary excel in any of them. Both have 3 lug bolts with the lugs integral with the rest of the bolt body 3. 5. John did tell me that they are currently working on a fix for the extractor problem. Id go with the Sako in that case. A junk plasticky trigger guard, its enough to make you barf just looking at it. Then I bought an Alaskan 338 Win Mag Laminate in Stainless. Im looking for a great elk rifle/big game in left handed. Affordable? Also, I think the X-Bolt Pro just isnt bringing enough to the table for doubling the price over a regular X-Bolt. Trigger: 2-4 lbs, adjustable, single stage I watched each individual rifles review from you and the best option under $350, but I would like to hear your feedback from either a new video or just through here about which of the 3 rifles you think is the best in that category since you havent put them head to head in that category.

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