Fierce Reaper I just love it so much. On the flip side, a 60-degree throw is often not always, but usually stiffer, and this was the case here. Luckily I was at a store on vacation that let me handle both. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.6.1.1 (Release build 20180111) Page Time: 0.097s Queries: 14 (0.037s) Memory: 3.1032 MB (Peak: 3.2586 MB) Zlib disabled. Momentum Elite - Franchi Firearms | Franchi Shotguns and Rifles It seems to boast a sturdier stock. (Momentum 2018 followed by the Momentum Elite 2019). 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. 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. You made your point. Thanks for such a speedy response. The Winchester Model 70 should be the rifle you compare all the others too. Doesnt do it when there is no round in the chamber. Do you have any experience or thoughts on the JTAC? There is one drawback to the Tikka T3x Lite. In fact, I did a whole video showing the limitations of the Ruger American. So if you are shooting 300 win mag, will it throw inaccurate shots on the 3rd shot (or even the 2nd)? 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. Great rifle. Manual dont talk about 6.5 Creedmore ! These areas are designed to provide purchase and ergonomic grip options for different shooting positions and styles, such as the five seen above. I had a question on my first rifle purchase. At present time i run Sakos and Blaser. Launched on the March 2018 cover of Guns & Ammo, the Momentum was actually Franchi's first rifle. I was really looking at the Waypoint before so would you recommend that now or another? Can you review the Sako S20 or why havent you done it yet? Fierce Rival I really like my Fierce Rival chambered in 6.5 PRC. Savage 110? Jim. The Sig Cross: Amazing design after some early quality control issues. Your primary con towards the Weatherby was around the cost of the company\s \boutique\ cartridges. Franchi Momentum All-Terrain Elite .223 Rem 18" 1:8" Bbl TrueTimber Strata/Midnight Bronze 10+1 Rifle 41751. Adjustable from 2 pounds to 4 pounds, my sample fell right in the middle of that range. Beater rifles go until they cant. Gun Review: Franchi Momentum Rifle in .308 Win, School Security: As a Parent, Hold Your School Officials Accountable, Campus Carry Celebrates Two Years in Texas, Doomsayer Professors Refuse to Comment, Gun Review: Smith & Wesson Model 317 Kit Gun .22LR Revolver, Oh, The Humanity: Latest Polling Shows a Majority of Americans Now Oppose an Assault Weapons Ban, Smith & Wesson Announces the New M&P FPC Pistol Caliber Carbine. In fact, I frequently find myself out shooting with a Sig Cross even when I have much more expensive guns that I could be choosing. Thank you. I appreciate the blunt honesty. Would love a Tikka, but your notes on them provide the info for not making the cut. Im considering a modern Win 70 as well. Good Morning Jim 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. Review: Franchi Momentum .308 Winchester - Shooting Times 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. Jan 18, 2020 #3 C clockworkgator I heard you mention a good handload that worked well with this 18\ barrel. I recently had a chance to sight it in and run everything over the chronograph . Hey there Jim. I looked it up and the barrel profile is exactly the same for bigger calibers. Which leaves Winchester, Weatherby, Tikka/Sako. 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. But honestly these are not deal-breakers (or at least I think so). I own the X-Bolt in 7mm Magnum and it is fantastic. Wondering your opinion on those I understand theyre not hunting rifles I just thought you would enjoy those rigles as I do. I looked at the Waypoint locally and thought is was a really nice gun. What r your thought for a high end choice up to around the 3k range? Do you have any other recommendations or would you like to sell the Savage? Hello I love your videos and your reviews the only comment I have is that the savage 110 ultralite does not have the accustock. Or, even better if your choice cost less. The action is a little sticky at the back because its a 2-lug so theres a little play at the back if you arent pushing straight. The sub-$500 version of the CVA Cascade comes with just blued steel. The barrel is cold hammer forged with rifling like the Sako (Tikka). Have you had a chance to look over or review the Savage Impulse? Thank you. Had a question, What are your thoughts/opinion on the Wilson Combat AR10s? 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. You mention it just once in this string but dont come back to it at all. Shut up Vlad. bolt turn was a bit rough out of the box. A fairly vertical pistol grip offers comfortable control from most any shooting position. GSG, I always just hunted. 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. 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 know its very high end but with a replaced hip and knee, I want anchored shots and believe that cartridge is a slight upgrade on the venerable 300WM. Backfire LLC owns and operates this website. I think many of us started on something like that, dads old rifle or grandpas. what do you think of it? Affordable? Seller: Ammo And Arms. But 300 WinMag doesnt fit in an AR15 and 6.5 Swede doesnt fit in a short action. The Tikka action is by far the best in this price point because it cycles ammo perfectly, has a silky smooth bolt slide and is manufactured to a high tolerance so every last one I pick up feels just as good as the one next to it. High comb, rigid, modern stock lines. There lies my hole and question to you. 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 saw you also mentioned something coming at Shotshow but did not see if you talked about this yet. (Solid review on your part.). Keep the good work buddy on your show. 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. Unfortunately, I cant weigh in on the Sauer 100 yet because I havent tried it. Ive been kicking around trying out the 28 Nosler just to pick up a bit more performance at 500+ ranges. Both have 3 lug bolts with the lugs integral with the rest of the bolt body 3. I dont want it to feel pain or the anxiety of dying slowly. The Tikka T3X Lite comes with an absolutely fantastic action. I am finally biting the bullet and having a custom gun made. Wow, what a shooter! Premium recoil pad, pic rail, fluted barrel, muzzle breakMOA guaranteed accuracy like the Tikka. I\m in northern Arizona and hunt in everything from dense forest to open desert, shots rarely over 400 yards. Plus, it uses an old-school sporter stock that just isnt what todays long-range shooter is looking for. Just remember one thing the price of the good older stuff keeps going up and up so when you waste your money on junk it never goes up in value as fast as the good stuff so when you do get around to buying something of quality you lost twice not once. Looks great. There are very few reviews and almost zero information about how the Howa carbon shoots. Franchi Momentum Elite Bolt-Action Rifle: Full Review - Guns and Ammo Keep up the good work! You have no opinion worth anything. **sorry for posting this comment on another article, but I guess this is the more suitable article for this discussion. Im leaning on leaving my 300 Weatherby for a 300 win mag, and very interested in Seekins. I am looking for an all purpose dependable rifle to handle more than one role. Kimber Mountain Ascent Subalpine I just dont like the Kimber Mountain Ascent. 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. My mossberg patriot shoots like a custom rifle. NRA Gun Of The Week: Franchi USA Momentum Elite Varmint I sent my Rival back for repair and after six weeks it came back with the same problem. He recommended a wildcat round, 7 mm SAW. Keep the vids coming, I look forward to seeing them. Also would be cool to see you do a semi-custom rifle (Bighorn action, prefit barrel, Ag composites stock, trigger tech, etc.) Just easier to carry in hand, never a sling. I still love wood stocks. I recently purchased the Momentum Elite in the 6.5 creedmoor and respectfully think an honourable mention for the under $1000 would be appropriate. I used to hunt as a kid. Thanks. Great choice in a gun. In your opinion, is the Fierce worth the extra you pay or does the Springfield give you more value for the money you spend. Today, though, I would buy a Dead Air Nomad or a CGS Hyperion given the choice of anything on the market. Hornady Precision hunter was working well in mine. Have you ever made a review of the Schultz & Larsen rifle? Meet the Franchi Momentum Bolt-Action Rifle. I owned one in .28 Nosler and it was a very poor choice for that heavy-recoiling of a cartridge. We have a complete post on the best rifles under $400 right here. Im familiar with it, but havent done an official review. 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). Id love to give one a good in-depth review, but I havent yet. Could you add another tier or two? Do you think this is normal business practice ? A lot of older rifles are very superior to these entry level rifles. It was made for them as a throw back to the Finbear (now Discontinued) Its chambered in 270. We watch all your videos on YouTube. I have mostly x bolt now and really like them but dont think onyx chassis is made for brownings so thinking the tikka t3x but wanted your opinion. have you try the weatherby mark v accumark in 300 win mag? I recall in a vid you talked about hunting with Mosin Nagans, the Russian 30.06! The one I tested was in Badlands camo, and is probably the most common edition I see on store shelves. That said, the polymer quality and stiffness are better than many. Never shot 6.5 but all I hear are good things whats your opinion. Ive never seen Sea Adler anywhere in the US, do you know if theyre imported? 5. I stewed over it for a minute but he made me answer, and I said to go with the Tikka T3x Lite. I like the fact that you backed your reviews with a substantial reason for the review vs nothing to substantiate the review. Ive shot it twice and didnt like it either time. Ruger precision is really heavy for hunting, but a cool rifle. Just doing a bit of research on the Momentum because the local gun store has a bunch on sale. Watch my review here. I know you like the CVA Cascade, but there are 2 things very important to know about those! Overall, if you forced me to pick a winner in this category, Id probably give it to the Springfield 2020 Waypoint. Theres also no shortage of cartridges that send a 6.5mm bullet at much higher velocities than the Swede so I have to assume by your metric those are all superior to the Swede? Franchi Momentum Rifles on Sale - Buy Now! - SCOPELIST.com Any opinion on it? It is a three lug 60 deg. I was unaware of the QC issues with the Cross. Id prefer 7mm-08, but 6.5 is the newest kid on the block. Ruger Americans are fantastic. How us that helping? There are so many other options to consider, but hopefully, that gives you a solid starting place if youre looking for a premium hunting rifle. Fnanchi is most likely the same design since they share ownership. Those that do could at least be highlighted. I havent seen you review any CZ rifle, any cause un particular? Best purchase I ever made. Ive fallen in love. Im well aware that there is stiff competition in the semi-custom rifle category. Problem is , Im not sure it is practical to spend so much on a custom for some folks. I went ahead and ordered a scope today, I had a leupold vx5 3x15 and sent it back, and today I ordered a Burris Signature HD 3x15, so I will see how they compare. I too had nailed it down to the Savage or the Ruger American Rifle. YOU SHOULD TEST THE SAKO S20 in 6.5 PRC OR THE SAKO BRANDS. Or even at a much higher price range. TOP DEALS View All Deals. And have heard mostly good things on it, so I kinda think it was mostly a caliber issue for that gun. I am looking to buy a Savage 110 Timberline in 300 win mag, what is opinion about it ? I do like the 300wm type power but its been a challenge researching top recommendations. #1. Would love to see your review on the Australian built Lithgow if you havent fired one yet I am sure you will be blown away by it in build quality, accuracy and value considering we are paying $900 for rifles worth $350 in America. 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. It is aggravating that the stock hugs the barrel on one side, but it doesnt contact on mine. I havent heard you talk much about the Seekins rifles, any thoughts on them? Dumb! Nor did it entirely love the excellent Hornady Black ammo, putting two rounds through the O that I was aiming at and three in another very tight group some distance away. Can Italian go to a local gun store and buy one (or any firearm) without a government license or permission? Honestly, you need to review one. Ive been pouring over your channels videos, and a lot of Ron Spomers content (as well as a few others for the past months). So with 6.5CM its sure to take the deers soul. Excellent 3/4 MOA accuracy with Hornady Precision Hunter ammo, QD Flush cups and picatinny embedded in the stock, Available in all the most popular chamberings for custom rifles (including 7 PRC), I personally would have preferred that they went with a more modern vertical grip, I wish there were an arca rail on the bottom of the forend for connecting to a tripod. Thanks. Specifications: Franchi Momentum in .308 Caliber: .308 Winchester (available in five other calibers, too) Capacity: 4+1 Barrel Length: 22 inches Twist Rate: 1:11 Overall Length: 42.3 inches Length of Pull: 14 inches (adjustable with spacers) Trigger: 2-4 lbs, adjustable, single stage Weight: 6.6 pounds MSRP: $609 ( about $450 retail) Fierce is about $400 more and almost a pound heavier. There is a nice Bavarian Sako but theres isnt much data on accuracy on the range with a scope. He lives outside of Austin, TX. Is the Sako worth the that premium price though? My initial impression is that it is a pretty standard budget bolt gun. In our testing, the Weatherby Vanguard shot the most accurately, although the difference between it, the Bergara and the Tikka was so small that I doubt we could call it statistically significant. They come in the same price bracket as Tikka rifles but from what I have read, unlike the popular T3X rifles, Sauer 100 rifles Purchased an Sig Cross in 6.5 today. They will be on sale at cabelas this next week, and I havent heard that much about them. I cannot give a better example than that. I have been looking at the savage 110 ultralite 6.5 creedmoor. And based on my limited sample size, this budget rifle seems to prefer budget ammo. Jim Harmer is a host of the Backfire Youtube channel. Surprisingly accurate. Why no ones talk about the sakos in the states?? Its like comparing a Kia against a BMW. Its one of the best 3 out of 8 rifles we tested in this price range. I did go looking for the reloading equipment you mentioned and more on acquiring lowers ahead of time, yet unable to find. Keep up the good work of educating shooters in a neutral way. Helping the Franchi Momentum turn in great groups well, helping the shooter do his or her part better is a wonderful factory trigger. Thoughts? Im looking for a 7mm-08 in a left handed model. How Franchi Redesigned the Momentum Elite - The National Interest I like the Bergara B-14 ridge. Those are cool, but very heavy guns. 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. Removable e Box Magazine (Large Capacity) Have you had any experience with the new fierce rage? Really enjoy your advice and reviews on guns and equipment, I appreciate your opinions. Your email address will not be published. stock not sticky yet? (I\m in Denver and could use a road trip). Really enjoy your channel and dialogue on your reviews. Franchi, the well-known maker of fine and affordable shotguns, unveiled an updated bolt gun in its Momentum Elite. Can you, or have you already, done a review on the Bergara Premier Divide ? Is there a far better option for the money? Love your videos and reviews thanks a ton. Not a Sako to be seen ? 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. The other option is the Springfield 2020 Waypoint. Vald, I love me some harbor freight. May 7, 2018. XPR has a great barrel (mine was very accurate), free floated; pretty smooth bolt/action for price; same trigger as M70; permacote is durable; stock is better than most in price range. Its an expensive gun but Ive been hearing good things. 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 a person is willing to invest the money; would you recommend the reaper above all else for a do it all hunting rifle? Christensen needs to improve its quality control in my opinion. Is yours that picky? You mention that you felt the Browning X-Bolt Pro was not a good fit for a heavy recoil gun. Id be interested in seeing a review of the q fix. 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. It is so fun to shoot and is extremely accurate! Watch my full review of the Springfield 2020 Waypoint. With attitude like that, you will only buy domestic products and if leftists have their way, none. A hammer fudged junk barrel that was obviously used. I have the weather extreme in 25-05 that I purchased for a Pronghorn hunt topped with a Leupold VX6 HD. Your reviews and articles are very helpful for us folks that dont have a big gun shop within 150 miles! I found barrel engraved with 6.5 Creedmore and read manual before use If I were buying a new hunting rifle today and I could drop $2,300, Id pick the Fierce Rogue with a steel action. Non custom rifles are often a hit or miss affair. It might be Franchi just trying to stay ahead of magazine restrictions in some (less free) parts of the world. that blew my mind that an OOB rifle would have that much contact. The budget rifle video and cartridge wars are among my fav on YouTube for hunting alone. The more you talk the clearer it becomes that youve never held much less used a gun. Jeremy strives to collect objective data whenever possible, and looks to write accurate reviews that reflect the true user experience. After reading you, I am going to use them now for hunting. Keep up the great work. The action quality, as well as the barrel, produces a very accurate rifle. Likely sub-half-MOA. love the mauser style trigger guard/magazine. Really, the only thing that keeps me from owning more of them is that I can rarely find them in the chamberings I want. I would love a 300 Win Mag. I have played with many of the rifles you have. There are a few really nice ergonomic details that Franchi has implemented on their stocks. I want a lightweight rifle that has mild Recoil with ballistics similar to 270 Winchester but in a short action. Its like the girl you almost dated because you were such good friends and got along with great, but just never could fall in love with. I\m also looking at the Seekins Havak PH2? Love you work and your research is unparalleled. Havent shot it yet, but well see how it performs. Love the guns review vid on ones under $500 and everything else! Im sold on the 7mm-08 for hunting but am having a hard time deciding/finding a decent rifle chambered in that caliber. franchi momentum anyone got one? | The Stalking Directory I was about to buy a Christenson Arms rifle but you and a few others have commented about the quality. I have been looking at the 6.8 western. 1. can be top loaded, Accuracy * * * * * As a side note, I have a Sako 85 from Cabelas. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. I found not too long ago a Husqvarna Mauser for $400 bucks in like new condition. 12 Best .308 Rifles Reviewed In 2023 - Survival Gear Shack what makes it a Bergara? 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. After getting what I believe to be a bad copy of a Ruger American in 308, I am looking to upgrade. I dont know if wood and metal rifles are extinct but it looks that way in Scheels. Granted, I got the better tools for measuring how off what they sold is but theres some applications where cheap is better. If youre into Italian and youre into affordable, but you still want some Ferrari performance at the Fiat price, Franchis Momentum delivers the goods. Its typically priced around $950, but for $100 extra dollars over the $850 budget, you get an adjustable mini chassis. I want your opinion on there trigger system. Any chance you would do a review on that caliber? Italians know firearms and so do the Finns.