I agree with you. Manual dont talk about 6.5 Creedmore ! One thing I always know I need in any rifle, hunting or range, is accuracy. Good read. Feeler gauges became shims for my lathe and mill. And yes, I did get the stainless barrel, but its cerrakoted, so reflection should be minimized. Two of them shoot 270s and one in 25-06. 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. After getting what I believe to be a bad copy of a Ruger American in 308, I am looking to upgrade. Sorry its been so long since I have followed up on this, but didnt want to post on this rifle till I had some time with it and straightened out a problem Ive been having with my scope. 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. 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. I have 13 riffles in calibers from 7mm08 , 270 ( my favorite caliber), 300H&H and 300 WM and 300WSM in Weatherby Mark V and Vanguard, Sako, Tika, Winchester model 70 pre 64 and new one, Kleingunther, Browning Xbolt, Browning medallion, BAR in 270 and 300 WM, 7mmMag in Weatherby Vanguard and Sako composite, Bennelli Lupo in 270. Interesting comparison. As of now its my most accurate and favorite rifle. The Sig Cross is the rifle that I have consistently used more than any other hunting rifle in my gun vault. 5. I dont own one. Jeremy is TTAG's Deputy Editor, working mostly behind the scenes but, when he attempts to write, he focuses on comprehensive gun & gear reviews. Its a scaled down, lighter weight Sako TRG action with a Sako barrel and trigger. And dollar for dollar you could never purchase a rifle that guarantees you 1 moa back several years ago for the same relative cost. Im at a point that I can spend $1500+ for a hunting rifle. And outside chance of a Bergara HMR or sauer 100 Pantera. Thank you for your time. I would love to hear your thoughts on the savage impulse big game. He is a well-known entrepreneur, having started many successful online brands, and lives in St George, Utah. Delsin Rowe is the main protagonist and playable character, a young Native-American man who later realizes hes a Conduit with special powers. Browning X-Bolt Pro I like the X-Bolt Pro. I recently had a chance to sight it in and run everything over the chronograph . First let me say your videos are absolutely fantastic. 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. I have my moments of trigger snobbery, but if I owned a Momentum I wouldnt spend money seeking a trigger upgrade or smithing work. Im not the person I asked the question but I am also looking at one chambered and 308 and another shop down the road has a 30-06. I like the cleaner lines without the mag sticking out. Moving back-to-front, things start out with a cushy rubber recoil pad. Its short, compact, lightweight, sinfully accurate with my handloads, feeds 100%, and adjustable so it fits me perfectly. My loads averaging 3050 fps with the 162gr eldx. Since Bergara use a Rem 700 barrel (action and trigger too?) Performance is really good. But honestly these are not deal-breakers (or at least I think so). But 300 WinMag doesnt fit in an AR15 and 6.5 Swede doesnt fit in a short action. A friend of mine was trying to talk me into a Christensen arms Ridgeline FFT but from what you said about their QC in manufacturing I\m not sure I want to risk it. 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. So where are you from originally and where are you now..Im thinking not the US. I recall in a vid you talked about hunting with Mosin Nagans, the Russian 30.06! 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. Push it flush with the inside of the trigger guard, and . Travis Skurray from Australia. . I would love to hear you critique rifle makers that offer nothing left handed in their main lines. I did achieve the box numbers through hand loading and Magpro powder for the 170 Bergers and Staball 6.5 for the 129 lrx. (weight) Now they are North of $400. How us that helping? What are your thoughts on the Remington Model 700 Alpha One? A very accurate danish produced rifle. Combing the interwebs just now I see other reviews reporting groups from 0.40 to 2 MOA depending on caliber and ammunition brand/load. Thanks. But I cant understand why offering left handed guns seems impossible to some manufacturers. **sorry for posting this comment on another article, but I guess this is the more suitable article for this discussion. I got mine during their initial recall for $199. The Tikka T3X Lite comes with an absolutely fantastic action. 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. Great to see honest reviews that are very entertaining hope to see many more. Most of the videos I see you get two shots touching and a flier on the mod 70. Manual cover also says- Do not use without reading Manual. You mentioned the seekins havoc, but not in detail. I am looking into ordering a 20 Super Sniper chambered in .308 and was curious to know if you have had any experience with it? Its just so short, light, and accurate. Hey jim i was wondering if you have done a review on the savage impulse i found some videos on it but not many that really go indepth on the build quality or how well or not well the action works. Mostly hand carried, thick timber and hills in foul weather. Its a well designed stock, but the fit and finish feels cheesyespecially the checkering pattern they use. He missed the entire point of the product to rant about what great deals can be had on old guns. What is your honest opinion of the CZ 600 Theres something cool coming. A fairly vertical pistol grip offers comfortable control from most any shooting position. November 29, 2018 By Steve Gash. Im looking at the Waypoint now. Franchi, a 150-year-old shotgun manufacturer, clearly felt it was high time an affordable Italian hunting rifle hit U.S. shores. They come in the same price bracket as Tikka rifles but from what I have read, unlike the popular T3X rifles, Sauer 100 rifles Newer is not always better. I might add I have never found any real advantage with a short action rifle either. It just does everything reasonably well. Question. It is a three lug 60 deg. Launched on the March 2018 cover of Guns & Ammo, the Momentum was actually Franchi's first rifle. Hey Jim, your videos are great not only on rifles, but optics too. I have narrowed my next purchase down to those two. Just curious, have you had a chance to review the Benelli Lupo. Ive got a lot of autoloader pistol and AR experience, but my only bolt action is an old Mosin Nagant. 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. . Yes, even if my hunting situation means most shots will be shorter range, I want a rifle that will reach out and make a 250 or 350 yard shot accurately in case it needs to. Hear hear. With a Leupold VX-2 3-9x40 scope mounted on Leupold dual dovetail rings and loaded with a maximum of five rounds of ammunition, the Momentum I tested weighed almost exactly eight poundslight enough to carry on long hikes through steep country but not unpleasant to shoot. Non custom rifles are often a hit or miss affair. I\m a big fan of your videos and expertise. unloaded and 46.7 . As an Skandinavian hunter i must say we do have some different taste in rifles, and that is great. Would love to hear your review and/or thoughts on military surplus and/or rifles you and friends first started on. And the thought of upgrades on a new rifle seems stupid to me. 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. killed three whitetail with it this past season. I would love those see a review of the Benelli Lupo.Ive been shooting mine for little while now and I have to say it is a very accurate hunting rifle with a great ability to conform to just about anybody.Hope to see a review in the near future.Da Butcher. One issue that has come up with all three of their guns is having to check and tighten the front and rear action assembly screws. I havent heard you talk much about the Seekins rifles, any thoughts on them? So, here are my quick thoughts on some of the competition for the best premium factory rifle under $2,500. My initial impression is that it is a pretty standard budget bolt gun. Thank you! Wondering if you have a reason for this Doesnt do it when there is no round in the chamber. Tikka T3X Compact Bolt-Action Rifle - Best .308 Lightweight Hunting Rifle. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The trouble Im having wracking my brain over is caliber. Ive seen your comments that fierce rifles have poor fit and finish and that customer service is also poor. I want your opinion on there trigger system. 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. Probably going to be the Waypoint. I have not seen a semi-auto in 6.5 PRC, should I wait? Sign of the times, Im sure you know what Im talking about. I like the Bergara B-14 ridge. Jim love the reviews and the Channel. Id go with the Sako in that case. And based on my limited sample size, this budget rifle seems to prefer budget ammo. Have you had a chance to look over or review the Savage Impulse? It truly needs to be able to handle rough handling. Holy Moses, what an incredible rifle. Keep up the great work. So in general, pick the Tikka T3X Lite if you want a lightweight rifle with a fantastic action, and youre going to be shooting cartridges lighter than a 7mm Rem Mag or .30-06. Going to take the plungedeep. I did go looking for the reloading equipment you mentioned and more on acquiring lowers ahead of time, yet unable to find. Surprisingly accurate. Looks to me like an Apples to Oranges request. These areas are designed to provide purchase and ergonomic grip options for different shooting positions and styles, such as the five seen above. Hi Jim, Savage 110? Your email address will not be published. With plain Jane 55 grain hornady soft points and max listed load of H4895, it shoots 1/4 to 3/8 at 100 yards if I lay off the coffee. Its a push feed which means if you short stroke the bolt you can get a jam that I guarantee will take you half an hour to un-jam. Pls recommend as I need a rifle under 1500 $ including Scope for shooting upto 600 Yards with cheaper ammo to practice more. Not sure what caliber you tested the bergara b14 ridge in but, I bought one from Scheels last year in 6.5 prc and it would scratch up the casings, and jam up on the last round. There are many rifles above the $2k price point. Hard to go wrong with it for online prices often below $400. Thank you for your great videos especially on moderately priced optics and arms. some of us realize we would be charged a certain premium. Made in Italy? Today, though, I would buy a Dead Air Nomad or a CGS Hyperion given the choice of anything on the market. Spacers are included for length of pull adjustment. Wow, what a shooter! What ammo are you shooting in your cross? Overall * * * * Never shot 6.5 but all I hear are good things whats your opinion. Obscenely lightweight. High comb, rigid, modern stock lines.
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