franchi momentum elite vs tikka t3

Have you ever made a review of the Schultz & Larsen rifle? If you just go in the store, they almost never seem to have any good chambering options. Your primary con towards the Weatherby was around the cost of the company\s \boutique\ cartridges. It and the Fierce Rogue are tight competitors. I load for better, but what would you choose? What ammo are you shooting in your cross? Thanks, I have looked all over and cant find out much about these. Thanks so much, you guys are great! $1,299.00. DK. Ill be using it in the Southern Rockies for context. Franchi Momentum 6.5 Creedmoor 24" Flat Dark Earth Bolt-Action Rifle 41512. Ive been pouring over your channels videos, and a lot of Ron Spomers content (as well as a few others for the past months). I just bought a Savage Axis II XP in 308 after much research and debate amongst my hunting partners. So I do still think they have some QC issues to deal with. Never spent over $500 before. Id love to hear your thoughts on a modern option like the Extreme Weather SS MB. 3. and three-stage safety. In case anyone is wondering and didnt click the link, its available in 6.5Creedmore. Another group was slightly more evenly distributed but similar in size. Was very happy with all of it. Wondering if you have a reason for this I am looking for an all purpose dependable rifle to handle more than one role. (weight) Fierce Reaper I just love it so much. Id be interested in seeing a review of the q fix. A fine rifle like this is perfect for beating to shit while you learn the other basics. Ruger Americans are fantastic. Hello from Bozeman, MT! Its an expensive gun but Ive been hearing good things. However, as Ive owned the Sig Cross for almost a year now, Im surprised by how frequently its the gun I reach for in the safe. Ill use my customized REM 700 in 300 win mag for elk. Gun #: 932303293. You havent included Winchester in your reviews. I like the reviews on the CVA but the Bergara is hard to beat, the Terrain Wilderness is the one Im leaning towards. Regardless, they should have went with a flush mount magazine like the Axis which, if I may add sells new for a third of the Momentums MSRP in my part of the world. Id probably go with the Bergara Wilderness Ridge. Helping the Franchi Momentum turn in great groups well, helping the shooter do his or her part better is a wonderful factory trigger. 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. I like the fact that you backed your reviews with a substantial reason for the review vs nothing to substantiate the review. Removing the bolt, however, is easier thanks to a release lever located on the side of the action. I would pick 7mm Rem Mag since you mentioned long range. In fact, I did a whole video showing the limitations of the Ruger American. Great to see honest reviews that are very entertaining hope to see many more. Would love to hear your review and/or thoughts on military surplus and/or rifles you and friends first started on. $699.00. Im not sure why Bergarra and other premium manufacturers dont do this but Im sure theres a reason. . 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. My builder said (because of the bad Winchester brass) he would not recommend the 68 Western. The Elite Varmint, introduced last year, should readily . (The extra mags are also only like $20 which is nice, too.) Using Burris Zee rings, I just applied a thin layer of silicone sealant inside the rings and remounted the scope. Im leaning on leaving my 300 Weatherby for a 300 win mag, and very interested in Seekins. Great comment, Frank. On the range, the Franchi Momentum Elite Varmint is a bit larger and heavier compared to some of the thinner and shorter barreled Momentum rifles, coming in at 9 lbs., 6.4 ozs. Threaded barrel, cerakote barrel, hand painted stock. You mentioned in your latest live video that youre off the Savage Ultralight these days. As of now its my most accurate and favorite rifle. Hello Jim, Your videos and information are amazing. Plus, it uses an old-school sporter stock that just isnt what todays long-range shooter is looking for. I owned one in .28 Nosler and it was a very poor choice for that heavy-recoiling of a cartridge. Any thoughts. 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. Is yours that picky? 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. Shut up Vlad. The rings are on a 30mm tube though, which has more surface area pressure from the rings to hold the scope in place. There are many rifles above the $2k price point. Franchi Momentum .300 Win Mag 24" Black / Hunter Gray 4 Rds 41553. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. Id prefer 7mm-08, but 6.5 is the newest kid on the block. Watch my review here. Im sure a video review by you would certainly help clarify and perhaps sway my views on the Sauer 100s. Seller: Ammo And Arms. The ammo is inexpensive and widely available, the recoil in manageable for most shooters, and the cartridge is unquestionably capable of taking elk cleanly. What are your thoughts on the Remington Model 700 Alpha One? Thanks for any input. Watch my full review of the Springfield 2020 Waypoint. It might be Franchi just trying to stay ahead of magazine restrictions in some (less free) parts of the world. PS. I have been looking at the savage 110 ultralite 6.5 creedmoor. Wow, what a shooter! It has the accufit system but they did not put it in that rifle I assume its to save weight. I am looking to buy a Savage 110 Timberline in 300 win mag, what is opinion about it ? I would definitely buy the Winchester XPR SR version, which means suppressor ready, so you get a threaded barrel. Keep up the great work. Like I said not sure what you tested it in, but I just wanted to let you know. Problem with the Savage 110 ultralight is the plastic magazine. (I\m in Denver and could use a road trip). Jim Harmer is a host of the Backfire Youtube channel. Thanks. I have been looking at the Browning BAR for years, its a great gun, but I would really like to have an AR format. Thanks! Hello Jim, great article. 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Jeremy is TTAG's Deputy Editor, working mostly behind the scenes but, when he attempts to write, he focuses on comprehensive gun & gear reviews. Why no ones talk about the sakos in the states?? I am not sure, or saying one is better than the other, but that was something that bothered me. If you are looking at that sub $1000 rifle check out the Bergara Wilderness Ridge (Mine was $850). Travis Skurray from Australia. I went with the CVA simply for that reason. I want your opinion on there trigger system. I agree with you 100 percent it is a home run for Springfield!!! Keep the good work buddy on your show. Interesting comparison. It has become one of my favorite guns. Non custom rifles are often a hit or miss affair. 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. Its a Howa 1500 action in their own pretty cool stock. I try to ruin stuff like this and am always amazed how much it will take. See also Gluck. I\ve hunted since high school age but always small game/birds. Went on my first hunt (elk) this October. That one is on my radar and Id love to hear your thoughts on it. The Tikka Superlite 7RM is my dedicated high country rifle, weighing in at 7.1 lbs scoped. Im in love. You sound like the new guy that is 25 and has 150 years experience. In front of the recoil pad, on the bottom of the Momentums shoulder stock, are two molded-in features: a hand groove grip area for holding the stock with ones support hand while shooting from a rest, and a recessed sling swivel mount. Hi Jim, The gun feels good in hand and the trigger feels great. I am looking at it in 243 but cant decide between that and x bolt. 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. I am looking for a new rifle, and am looking at the Franchi Momentum Elite, was looking for any input by those of you that have one. I have been taking in everyone of ur vids I can find and sincerely appreciate your work and am interested in your take on the Seekins product? Purchased an Sig Cross in 6.5 today. Meet the Franchi Momentum Bolt-Action Rifle. Releasing the floor plate of the 4-round, internal magazine is accomplished via a lever inside the front of the trigger guard. 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. 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. Yes, it shipped with a knurled thread protector but I immediately lost it when I slapped my Dead Air Sandman Ti on. That\s not a total game changert now there are other choices. Synthetic as in black plastic, to be clear, not as in carbon fiber or some other fancy stuff. Today, though, I would buy a Dead Air Nomad or a CGS Hyperion given the choice of anything on the market. Agreed on the MarkV. Just my two cents, but would love to hear an honest review of these rifles. Holy Moses, what an incredible rifle. Itd make a Backstreet Boy jealous. Browning X-Bolt Pro I like the X-Bolt Pro. Manse, he actually has a point this time. If a person is willing to invest the money; would you recommend the reaper above all else for a do it all hunting rifle? Two of them shoot 270s and one in 25-06. 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. Keep up the good work! 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. But after that, its likely going to be a custom. Jim great reviews. 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). Seems like a solid gun for the money and straight pull seems fun. I am going to use the rifle for mainly whitetail deer hunting in Wisconsin but I occasionally like once every 5-10 years go out west and hunt pronghorn or elk and have recently tried to hunt moose in Alaska. I got it in 6.5 creedmoor for deer hunting. Jim, Love your channel and have spent most likely 30 plus hours reviewing your videos. And yes, I did get the stainless barrel, but its cerrakoted, so reflection should be minimized. Capacity: 4+1 All good options, but Id go with the Cross if youll be using it for any backcountry hunting. I just cant keep myself from grabbing the Sig Cross. I am stuck between the tikka t3x and the Bergara b14. (Solid review on your part.). A common benefit to a 3-lug design as opposed to a 2-lug design is a shorter bolt throw. Not a Sako to be seen ? Im sold on the 7mm-08 for hunting but am having a hard time deciding/finding a decent rifle chambered in that caliber. Really, the only thing that keeps me from owning more of them is that I can rarely find them in the chamberings I want. So happy you out this together as it brings all of your work together and I hope you link to it. 150 grain federal fusion groups sub 1inch or better every time. BarrelLength: 22 inches All things equal 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. 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. Thanks. Suppressors are DEFINITELY the future, so I wouldnt buy a non-threaded barrel anymore. Hey Jim, Sure, you can have better fit and finish, but it costs more. I just have to say thank you I really appreciate your unbiased and honest opinions. I stewed over it for a minute but he made me answer, and I said to go with the Tikka T3x Lite. 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. It is a three lug 60 deg. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Havent shot it yet, but well see how it performs. Its a well designed stock, but the fit and finish feels cheesyespecially the checkering pattern they use. Theres also the option of ordering that rifle with a Vortex Crossfire II scope on it. Might want to hold off a month or so. If youre patient and know what youre doing. Available in: 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win, 277 Sig Fury. Ive been eyeing them for a while, but the MPR turned me off from the chassis rifles. I dont own one. . Thanks. I saw you also mentioned something coming at Shotshow but did not see if you talked about this yet. I cant say I love the idea of a polymer sling mount with a relatively thin wall to it, but its definitely more out-of-the-way than a protruding stud. Moving back-to-front, things start out with a cushy rubber recoil pad. Not real excited about paying for a custom build so wondering what you would recommend I consider? Some day Ill give one a more fair look. The Carbon Predator looks cool, but really just a slight variation on the 110 ultralite. The Winchester Model 70 should be the rifle you compare all the others too. Thanks. I seriously am not sure how you can improve on it. Trigger: 2-4 lbs, adjustable, single stage Bergara B14 Hunter? Any opinion on it? Twist Rate: 1:11 Did you pick up the Seekins? They are also slippery when wet and ice cold to touch in winter. Great review **sorry for posting this comment on another article, but I guess this is the more suitable article for this discussion. Well, I picked up a momentum elite in .308, and absolutely love it so far, still deciding on a scope to go on it, but cant wait to get to shooting it. Yes its more than that modern piece of shit for $300 but I have found other used Mauser sporters including commercially made ones in the $300 dollar range not once but many , many times. I own a Tikka T3 in .300 WSM and love it as my go-to big game hunting rifle. 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 Model 70s and tons and tons of various 98 Mauser rifles ranging from converted low cost military guns to commercial Mausers that cost thousands. Weighs under 6 lbs. Trigger pull is most critical for me. Kimber Mountain Ascent Subalpine I just dont like the Kimber Mountain Ascent. One-Piece Picatinny Rail Quick and easy optics mounting. Excellent in every way but its expensive. Forearm checkering extends nearly all the way forward, ending just short of another molded-in and recessed sling swivel mount. Took my buck at 325 shooting Federal Premium 110gr bullets. Im giving the Momentum an extra star above average for the polished, fluted bolt and all the checkered ergonomic areas on the stock that fancy it up a bit. I too had nailed it down to the Savage or the Ruger American Rifle. GSG, I always just hunted. Can't see enough difference to make a difference. Hi Jim love your content I was wondering if you had a chance to fire a Benelli lupo I own one and love it also have a Tikka tac t3x a Daniel Defense delta 5 pro a accuracy International at. Granted, I got the better tools for measuring how off what they sold is but theres some applications where cheap is better. 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. Thank you! And youre right about the cost of Weatherby ammo. The trouble Im having wracking my brain over is caliber. It was raffled, gave winner 450 hoping to thrd and add brake but barrel too thin. Love your reviews. Is it like the other cheap stocks you mentioned Fastest/flattest 6.5 using 143 gun ELD-X bullets. Italian? The Bergara Mountain 2.0, Kimber Mountain Ascent, Bergara Premier, Browning X-Bolt Pro, Seekins Havac, Weatherby Mark V, Fierce Edge, Christensen Ridgeline, and others are all rifles Im familiar with. Looks great. Then you can go pick up in your local store in just a couple days and do the government paperwork and walk away with it. My personal Ruger American shoots 0.8 groups consistently. Its great out to about 400. Also, the very aged sporter stock design doesnt lend itself well to shooting long rangeespecially in such a light rifle. Hi Jim, For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Full Details. I would love to hear your thoughts on the savage impulse big game. Thanks and keep up the great content! Get one , in 30-06 for the purest experience , and youll be convinced ! Ive killed elk, mule deer and whitetails, with it. 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. The trigger is adjustable like the Tikka. I can be an affiliate for just about any gun brand, so it doesnt impact my recommendations. bolt turn was a bit rough out of the box. Thank you and keep up the great job! Price points on the ammo dont put them too far apart when searching on Ammoseek, usually within 5 bucks a box depending upon brand. The trigger is heavy, but thats true on the Browning XBolts as well. I have the 2020 waypoint. Would you please review the a CZ 600 Alpha? 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. How us that helping? Im a big fan of Sig pistols and never had an issue with QC. Same as you, I wish the offerings were a bit better. American Hunter's first reports of it indicated excellent fit and function and accuracy. You have no opinion worth anything. It doesnt handle recoil well because of the stock design. Fun to read through this after watching all the vids. I\m also looking at the Seekins Havak PH2? Remember the cheap skates that passed up Colt Pythons when they were only $260 bucks and now are 10 times that. I know there will be a lot of hate because Ive been very frank about my opinions, but I test so many rifles that I just wanted one single post that I keep up to date where I can just say it how I see it without any politically correct crap. These areas are designed to provide purchase and ergonomic grip options for different shooting positions and styles, such as the five seen above. Obscenely lightweight. Interested in loading this cartridge. $699.00. The only downsides I have read of it is its screw-on bolt-knob and the fact that you may need a few more tools to disassemble the rifle. Hi Jim Im trying to click your links to the guns but its not working. 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. Seems like the bergara barrel profile would be better for larger cartridges. Have you fired the Sako 85 Finnlight? 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. I wish more gun writers would be as informative. have since restocked it with a B&C M40, and will use it for long range targets and steel. Id love to hear if the model 70 is still relevant. Again not a spot of rust. The Tikka T3X Lite comes with an absolutely fantastic action. The internal box magazine holds four rounds. My 2 favorite calibers are 270( I have 6 of them) and 300H&H ( one pre 64 Winchester Model 70 and one Cooper). I dont want it to feel pain or the anxiety of dying slowly. The Bergara B14 Wilderness with adjustable cheek piece would be a great choice, as well as anything in the Bergara Premier Series. Not impressed with the plastic trigger guard also because I have broken one on a different rifle and it was a pain in the rear to source. Also would be cool to see you do a semi-custom rifle (Bighorn action, prefit barrel, Ag composites stock, trigger tech, etc.) I really like the sig cross but I cant decide between 308 or 6.5 Creedmoor, or if I should instead go for a different rifle with chamberings more suitable for my kind of hunting and if so what chamberings and rifles would you suggest. I found barrel engraved with 6.5 Creedmore and read manual before use Jim, Great content on both the website and on Youtube. An innovative modern design with folding buttstock, pistol grip. My search is with an elk/mule deer hunt in mind. Do you have any experience or thoughts on the JTAC? Since Bergara use a Rem 700 barrel (action and trigger too?) Is the quality that good? We hunt in northern Utah. It just does everything reasonably well. Ha! First let me say your videos are absolutely fantastic. I want a lightweight rifle that has mild Recoil with ballistics similar to 270 Winchester but in a short action. 2) the 6.5 prc vs the 7 prc ( i have 2 338 win mags i am planning on keeping for elk +), My thoughts? 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. I just dont shoot the Weatherby as well as I used to, and even reloading is expensive enough I dont do much plinking with it. A very accurate danish produced rifle. Never bother with a Winchester M70, because I thought it was old fashion. I would really like one in one of the 7mm flavors. Like you I love the idea of the cerakote on it and I think a stiffer stock lends itself to shooters well. 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. Slim Fit Leather Jackets brings this iconic jacket from animation to reality, especially for all the fans of this video game. The action is a Mauser type like Sako. How may races are there and is idiot one? Im at a point that I can spend $1500+ for a hunting rifle. To be clear, youll load the rifle from the top, pushing one round at a time down and into the internal magazine, and this function allows you to safely and easily unload the Momentum. Your reviews and articles are very helpful for us folks that dont have a big gun shop within 150 miles! November 29, 2018 By Steve Gash. James I probably wouldnt recommend Fierce Firearms right now. 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. Would you take the Waypoint over the Seekins? It shoots as well as some of my full blown custom rifles I have thousands invested in. Great choices, Andrew. Since recording the review of the Sig Cross, my copy of the gun did develop the issue with the safety where it doesnt quite go to the correct position. I really like the stock design. 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. I see that you really like the Savage, but I was wondering if you have shot the Howa? Great review. Everyone else says so but I figured Id ask. 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. Its a great suppressor. Thanks Jim Harmer, great video and data to follow. Unlocking the Momentums bolt took more effort than a typical Remington 700. x bolt is about 150 or more expensive. Thanks, Joe. My 6.5 CM shoots sub MOA groups. It appears that Fierce is stretching the truth a bit on weight because mine weighs 6 pounds, 4 1/8 oz and its a short action with 24 6.5mm barrel so it should be about the lightest one they have. Boy, so many good 7 mags. Even though Im happy with my decision, the Ultralite might have been the better way to go. Can you review the spring kit for the factory trigger? Fierce rifles are accurate, built well, look great, come with good triggers, and feed perfectly. The data-driven nature of the content is extremely helpful.

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