It has the Accufit stock, but not the Accustock with the aluminum rail system. Hunting rifles per say but not many of the new techno rifles. Ive been kicking around trying out the 28 Nosler just to pick up a bit more performance at 500+ ranges. Im looking for another LR hunting rifle and was seriously looking at Christianson arms but not so much now. Have you had any experience with the new fierce rage? Might want to hold off a month or so. And dollar for dollar you could never purchase a rifle that guarantees you 1 moa back several years ago for the same relative cost. Hey there Jim. Both good guns, I would worry about Franchi suddenly stopping production of this rifle and parts availability going to zero. So small and packable, and Im getting incredible accuracy out of it. I havent heard you talk much about the Seekins rifles, any thoughts on them? Pls recommend as I need a rifle under 1500 $ including Scope for shooting upto 600 Yards with cheaper ammo to practice more. Thanks. Wish I discovered your content sooner and thankful for all your hard work. The more you talk the clearer it becomes that youve never held much less used a gun. Franchi is known for making high-quality firearms at affordable prices, and the Momentum Elite is the perfect example of this. I like the action of the Howa better but the Proof barrel on the Savage. Never shot 6.5 but all I hear are good things whats your opinion. For my boy. 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. Fancy for an affordable rifle, the Franchi Momentum sports a one-piece, fluted bolt. Thanks Jim Harmer, great video and data to follow. killed three whitetail with it this past season. An innovative modern design with folding buttstock, pistol grip. I would definitely buy the Winchester XPR SR version, which means suppressor ready, so you get a threaded barrel. MSRP:$609 (about $450 retail). Beater rifles go until they cant. The only problem with a Springfield 2020 Waypoint is they dont offer it in enough chamberings. Can't see enough difference to make a difference. . 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. Its a great suppressor. I have found a lot of draw backs such as a cramped magazine box that when I tried to seat bullets out there was no room in the magazine to do so therefore I had excess bullet jump into the throat of the barrel, especially older barrels with slightly eroded throats and not being able to seat the bullet out sometimes does not give you the best accuracy. The data-driven nature of the content is extremely helpful. All six chamberings available in U.S.-market Momentums come with a threaded barrel. Im looking at the Waypoint now. have since restocked it with a B&C M40, and will use it for long range targets and steel. So if I review it and love my copy, Id be convincing people to buy one and they very likely may not have the same experience. Keep the good work buddy on your show. Have you or will you be doing a video on Franchi hunting rifles. One thing I always know I need in any rifle, hunting or range, is accuracy. Great review. Im surprised it didnt make the list. Manual dont talk about 6.5 Creedmore ! 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. Bergara is intriguing, but I cant understand why its heavier. I too had nailed it down to the Savage or the Ruger American Rifle. I did achieve the box numbers through hand loading and Magpro powder for the 170 Bergers and Staball 6.5 for the 129 lrx. I still think the 2020 Waypoint is just a better gun overall. Seems that they manage to work loose occasionally. The Momentum Elite comes with a detachable box-type magazine that holds three or four cartridges (depending on the caliber) for fast, safe and easy loading and unloading. I own 30-06, i own a 300 win mag , now never pull anything out but the 300 win mag , it is a Browning A bolt with the belly clip , has the sweet spot muzzle break ,that takes care of half of the recoil and have the Remington butt pad . Hey Jim, big fan of your Youtube channel and I always enjoy watching/reading your content. Review: Franchi Momentum Bolt-Action Rifle - RifleShooter Thanks again and I look forward to future content. what do you think of it? As of now its my most accurate and favorite rifle. The Vanguard does come in quite a few cartridges, but retail stores will only give them so many spots on the shelves, and since Weatherby is always pushing its own cartridges, its common to not find the chambering youre looking for without special ordering it. Seller: Ammo And Arms. I recently purchased a Franchi Momentum 300 win mag w/24 in. Nor do my groups appear to be outliers for the Momentum. So it is not a 700 rem action like the Bergara, So no MDT chassis at this time to match. 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. 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. With the Sako 85 you get better wood and more metal, but I would rather buy a Tikka T3. RECENTLY SOLD View More Data . In this day and age, there is really no reason to not have a removable magazine that you could top load also. Esp in 7mm-08. If not the ultralight, whats the best 7 PRC for around $1500? So where are you from originally and where are you now..Im thinking not the US. Love your content man, great job building the channel and the webpage. can you give me your thoughts on I ended up buying a Bergara Mountain 2.0, which checked all the boxes for me as a hunting rifle. I saw you also mentioned something coming at Shotshow but did not see if you talked about this yet. How about a Bergara Wilderness Ridge in 7 mag? Tikka or Franchi - 24hourcampfire Keep up the good work. Thanks. Just my two cents, but would love to hear an honest review of these rifles. Sure, its the same action and barrel, but its dressed up completely differently, and I think it changes the gun significantly. Theres something cool coming. Good luck wearing one out with your old ass, you could have the best or worst and it wouldnt matter since its seeing all of a day of use once a season. Can Italian go to a local gun store and buy one (or any firearm) without a government license or permission? Forearm checkering extends nearly all the way forward, ending just short of another molded-in and recessed sling swivel mount. I agree with you. Have you ever tested any Franchi hunting rifles? I think I will try to pick one up next week, in either a .308 or .300. Thanks, I have looked all over and cant find out much about these. Ive been looking at the varment line in a 6.5 cm. 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. Im down to the Savage 110 Ultralite and the Christensen Ridgeline. Hey Jim, love your reviews and videos, just wondering when we might start seeing 7mm PRC rifles becoming more available in stores? I understood going into it that it was a boutique and emotionally motivated cartridge choice, but the performance and build quality is excellent. Removing the bolt, however, is easier thanks to a release lever located on the side of the action. The Sig Cross has really become one of my favorite guns to shoot. Franchi Momentum All-Terrain Elite .308 Win 18" 1:11" Bbl TrueTimber Strata/Midnight Bronze 10+1 Rifle 41750. To my surprise John Mogle responded and told me to send in my gun and they would replace the barrel and fix the problem. Keep the vids coming, I look forward to seeing them. I dont think any mauser action rifles allow you to drop around in because of the claw extractor. Its a good option for light cartridges, but the light weight and stock design dont make for a good match on heavy cartridges. Hardware: Franchi Momentum Elite Varmint | An Official Journal Of The NRA I have a Sears gun with an FN Action and a deluxe hand checkered walnut stock (real hand checkering not junk machine cut checkering) in .270 caliber and I paid $300 for it used. It talks about every calibre Savage Arms is selling in Canada but dont talk about calibre I purchased. Your email address will not be published. Its a 3-lug design with a decently large extractor and ejector and large locking lugs. 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. HOWEVER, since recording that review Ive also had the opportunity to hunt a good bit. The Winchester Model 70 should be the rifle you compare all the others too. Manual cover also says- Do not use without reading Manual. Christensen MPR The MPR looks fantastic, but I do feel like its a little bit of lipstick on a pig. The stock looks like a varmint/tactical/long range/hunting compromise, and may do those thing well, its just not what I was looking for. Yes and yes. Im looking for ANY rifle with a floor plate, metal, and wood but the only two I find are model 70, and browning. A lot of states dont allow semi-autos for big game hunting so check your regs. The Sig Cross is the rifle that I have consistently used more than any other hunting rifle in my gun vault. Do you still recommend them. Thanks. As Im new to the shooting world Im still undecided on a long range target rifle. Now they are North of $400. The Tikka T3X Lite comes with an absolutely fantastic action. Any chance you would do a review on that caliber? FRANCHI MOMENTUM ELITE True Price: $ 816.99. I dont see the stock being much different really. Also, it works great if you quickly manhandle the action. The Weatherby Vanguard Meateater edition comes with Cerakote, threaded barrel, stiff stock and a pretty decent 2 stage trigger. and the weathermark? Most of the great rifles youve taken time to make us salivate for do not make left handed models. The action is a Mauser type like Sako. Fierce Rival I really like my Fierce Rival chambered in 6.5 PRC. A junk dull blue finish, it would have costed them too much to put a decent high gloss bluing on it. Yes if I were going to Alaska where you can run into damp rainy weather for days on end I would either have my Mauser electrolysis nickle plated (it plates even the inside of a receiver and barrel) or if I wanted to get off cheap take a chance on a modern stainless rifle that probably would freeze up in very cold weather with their speed lock mechanisms which are idiotic in a hunting rifle. Jim great reviews. Do you have any information on the Howa, or an opinion on which way I should. Tikka T3X or Franchi Momentum Elite - ALDEER.COM Aldeer.com Copyright 2001-2022 Aldeer LLP. It is very expensive. You dont want fine wood and blued steel in the rain on a hunt. The reason I put the CVA Cascade above the Ruger American is: (1) It has a better action with more reliable feeding, (2) Its stock is more rigid, (3) It doesnt have a super loud safety like the Ruger American, which I found to be tricky to hunt with. Ive been a little coy about recommending one specific rifle in this price range because its a tight race. I just cant keep myself from grabbing the Sig Cross. Its that or the ruger American in 6.5. Good read. Fnanchi is most likely the same design since they share ownership. Ruger precision is really heavy for hunting, but a cool rifle. You mentioned the cheap filling stock. It weighs a little heavy per the stats, Ill admit but at that price point, its very hard to ignore especially since lightweight after-market chassis can cost as much as the base model B-14, Rem 700, Tikka T3, etc. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Franchi Momentum .308 Win Threaded 22" Bbl Htr Gry BA Rifle 41533. Hi Jim, I love your reviews and think you are the best reviewer I have come across. 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). I just have to say thank you I really appreciate your unbiased and honest opinions. DK. The 300 win mag barrel twist is a little slow, but if you arent going to handload, it should shoot up the 200 grain bullets in factory Ammo just fine. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Sign of the times, Im sure you know what Im talking about. We watch all your videos on YouTube. On the flip side, a 60-degree throw is often not always, but usually stiffer, and this was the case here. And true to their ads, it is a sub-MOA shooter. I am finally biting the bullet and having a custom gun made. Yes, thats five rounds as always. hey jim i have a 2022 ridgeline in 308 it shoots 1/4 to 1/2 moa looked a long time and read many bad reviews butt talked to many people and am very happy with mine thanks. Why I Picked These Three Rifles Over the Competition. Ive seen your comments that fierce rifles have poor fit and finish and that customer service is also poor. I verified it with factory ammo, Guaranteed 1 MOA accuracy, but probably beats that, Guaranteed 1 MOA. The stock feels really cheesy. The rings came with friction paper. Ive never seen Sea Adler anywhere in the US, do you know if theyre imported? I owned one in .28 Nosler and it was a very poor choice for that heavy-recoiling of a cartridge. I decided to go a different direction by changing out the barrel for a 20 inch Proof. Im considering a modern Win 70 as well. $799.00 Add To Cart For Price. The sub-$500 version of the CVA Cascade comes with just blued steel. 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. Glad that rifle is a shooter. Thanks for such a speedy response. They need to get their stuff together first. Removable e Box Magazine (Large Capacity) 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? Hear hear. Definitely the most accurate rifle I have owned right out of the box. These are deal breakers. However, I kill a lot of elk where Im from, and my smaller 6.5s dont produce the knock down effect I had with the Weatherby. In the video below, I review the Fierce Rogue and show what I like/dislike about the Fierce Rogue. Ill update the post. Franchi lists the Momentum's weight at 6.6 pounds, unloaded and unscoped. Would love to know your thoughts on the Seekins Precision Havak PH2 rifles. Just hasnt been available. And all the great work you do! Weight: 6.6 pounds The Elite series, added alongside the budget-priced original in 2020, did nothing to diminish those impressions. Im looking for an elk rifle. and not hold up good with the recoil? Momentum Elite - Franchi Firearms | Franchi Shotguns and Rifles Did you pick up the Seekins? Trigger: 2-4 lbs, adjustable, single stage A 60 degree bolt lift that makes second fast shots from the shoulder a complete impossibility. 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. 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. Ive got a line on a used Seekins Havak Element in 6.5 PRC. Savage just came out with a Savage 110 carbon predator. Is it like the other cheap stocks you mentioned