Never spent over $500 before. Hard to go wrong with it for online prices often below $400. Or even at a much higher price range. Just my two cents, but would love to hear an honest review of these rifles. Weatherby also makes it in some non Weatherby calibers. 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. Thanks for all of your vids and you helped me get my last two rifles with all the choices. Scope bases follow the Remington 700 mounting footprint, but the action length does not so only 2-piece R700 bases or separate rings will work. Thanks. I\ve been perusing the site trying to find it as my rifle should be here today or tomorrow. Spacers are included for length of pull adjustment. Thanks for your time Jim, love the channel! Ive shot heavier .308s with more felt recoil than this guy. Trigger pull is most critical for me. Ok I concede your right to a degree but there are tons and tons of older made deer rifles on the market. 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. Granted, I got the better tools for measuring how off what they sold is but theres some applications where cheap is better. Unless you spend 4-5 G on a custom built left handed. Would love to know your thoughts on the Seekins Precision Havak PH2 rifles. Gunwerks builds great guns, but I just dont see them as being THOUSANDS of dollars better than a Fierce, Weatherby, Seekins, etc. Im really interested in the Benelli Lupo, any chance your going to get your hands on one of those? excellent trigger. 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? As of now its my most accurate and favorite rifle. Thank you. Havent shot it yet, but well see how it performs. The Weatherby Vanguard Meateater edition comes with Cerakote, threaded barrel, stiff stock and a pretty decent 2 stage trigger. I know I have expediencies it. Your primary con towards the Weatherby was around the cost of the company\s \boutique\ cartridges. For my boy. I dont know even they even sell it anymore but about 10-15 years ago my first .308 was a mossberg ATR. Just curious, have you had a chance to review the Benelli Lupo. I really like the stock design. I\m looking for a good \all around\ big game hunting rifle (elk, whitetail/mule deer, and antelope mostly). If you want to hunt larger game like elk, then Id recommend getting the same rifle in .30-06 Springfield. Dumb! Can you, or have you already, done a review on the Bergara Premier Divide ? The stock and barrel is nothing special unless someone could chime in as to why it is different than all the others plastic stocks? Today, though, I would buy a Dead Air Nomad or a CGS Hyperion given the choice of anything on the market. Really enjoy your channel and dialogue on your reviews. I really love your channel. Watch my review here. Hello from Bozeman, MT! Jeremy is TTAG's Deputy Editor, working mostly behind the scenes but, when he attempts to write, he focuses on comprehensive gun & gear reviews. $1,049.00. Ive got a line on a used Seekins Havak Element in 6.5 PRC. Yes, it shipped with a knurled thread protector but I immediately lost it when I slapped my Dead Air Sandman Ti on. However, if this was not a ringer and indicative of the accuracy to be expected, it would be a great entry level rifle. The reason I like the CVA Cascade over the Ruger American is because it has a much more rigid stock, a better action, and it still comes with a quality barrel. I am looking at it in 243 but cant decide between that and x bolt. Fastest/flattest 6.5 using 143 gun ELD-X bullets. Although, I think Vlad is optimistic on price, but you can find a deal. 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. Looking at a Seekins Havak in 300 PRC. Franchi Momentum 6.5 Creedmoor 24" Flat Dark Earth Bolt-Action Rifle 41512. No doubt, it has s lot to offer. What about the Winchester Model 70? love the mauser style trigger guard/magazine. 3. and three-stage safety. 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. A fine rifle like this is perfect for beating to shit while you learn the other basics. Wish I discovered your content sooner and thankful for all your hard work. Their ammo is INSANELY expensive, so I wouldnt invest in a Weatherby chambering. Thanks, Joe. Keep up the great work. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The only problem with a Springfield 2020 Waypoint is they dont offer it in enough chamberings. Do you think this is normal business practice ? Im sold on the 7mm-08 for hunting but am having a hard time deciding/finding a decent rifle chambered in that caliber. I figured I could get an AR rifle with Sub MOA accuracy that could maybe hit 2 birds with 1 stone. What would you like to know? I have watched your reviews on both, so maybe your opinion on whether itd be worth the additional money To go with the Waypoint. Ill be curious to see them for myself, but Ive heard good things. Hey Jim, I think your doing an amazing job on bringing us unbiased information all hunting gear not just rifles. 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. Im surprised it didnt make the list. Hi, I really enjoy your reviews on YouTube. Also, what about the Bergara MG Lite with their proprietary carbon barrel? The Tikka T3X Lite comes with an absolutely fantastic action. Interested in loading this cartridge. I looked at the Tikas as well and for the calibers Im looking at, I just think theyll beat the hell outta my shoulder. I have been trying to get a Waypoint. I had a question on my first rifle purchase. Did you pick up the Seekins? I am looking at loading with heavier grain bullets such as the Berger 30 cal 215 Hybrid or Berger 7mm 180 or 195 Grain bullets. Its an EXCELLENT do-all caliber. The stock feels like it is created of a very tough polymer. Ive been looking at the varment line in a 6.5 cm. Franchi Momentum All-Terrain Elite .308 Win 18" 1:11" Bbl TrueTimber Strata/Midnight Bronze 10+1 Rifle 41750. Its like saying 300 Blackout isnt as effective as 300 WinMag. Fnanchi is most likely the same design since they share ownership. Interesting comparison. Premium recoil pad, pic rail, fluted barrel, muzzle break.MOA guaranteed accuracy like the Tikka. Looks like a good buy. In fact, I did a whole video showing the limitations of the Ruger American. Also 243win, 270 win, 300 win mag and 30-06. That one is on my radar and Id love to hear your thoughts on it. I reload, so Ive been able to work on the load. Hi Jim A lot of states dont allow semi-autos for big game hunting so check your regs. I dont own one. Know it is not a bolt action rifle, but how does the Henry Long Ranger stack up against these options? There was getting to the point where I found I needed better but thats not how the first few years took off. Its a well designed stock, but the fit and finish feels cheesyespecially the checkering pattern they use. Ive fallen in love. It looks to be right @ the very top of weight class Id like, but with the adjustable stock,shape,look & Carbon Barrel, seems to be right in the wheelhouse of what Id like for my larger caliber (wish they had it in .300 PRC) rifle. I heard you mention a good handload that worked well with this 18\ barrel. enything under 2k. I did achieve the box numbers through hand loading and Magpro powder for the 170 Bergers and Staball 6.5 for the 129 lrx. Ive got a lot of autoloader pistol and AR experience, but my only bolt action is an old Mosin Nagant. I did go looking for the reloading equipment you mentioned and more on acquiring lowers ahead of time, yet unable to find. Bergara is intriguing, but I cant understand why its heavier. As a matter of fact these days it usually sucks. I appreciate your knowledge and insight. We have a complete post on the best rifles under $400 right here. Id love to give one a good in-depth review, but I havent yet. It tames the recoil of this 6.6-pound rifle extremely well. Take your pick but you get a super reliable gun and if you ever broke an extractor or firing pin you can change them out right in the field within minutes. My search is with an elk/mule deer hunt in mind. Yes, thats five rounds as always. American Hunter's first reports of it indicated excellent fit and function and accuracy. Nothing problematic, but clearly noticeable. Delsin Rowe is the main protagonist and playable character, a young Native-American man who later realizes hes a Conduit with special powers. I purchased Savage Axis II XP- 6.5 Creedmore from Cabelas. Agreed on the MarkV. I have been looking at the Browning BAR for years, its a great gun, but I would really like to have an AR format. Im at a point that I can spend $1500+ for a hunting rifle. 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. Will the new/faster twist rates make a difference to users? 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. 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. After reviewing and owning over 40 bolt-action hunting rifles, here are are the best of the best. My arms are a bit short and most hunting rifles are just too long for me, length of pull wise. Same for Austria and Glock. What do you think of the Bergara B14 HMR? 1 is the Footprint for the Action is proprietary, It is NOT made by Bergara. Im a lefty that has to shoot cross over right handed bolts. Again one star better than average in this category, but it still leaves plenty of room for improvement. My loads averaging 3050 fps with the 162gr eldx. I am stuck between the tikka t3x and the Bergara b14. 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? and Hey Jim, big fan of your Youtube channel and I always enjoy watching/reading your content. 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. Fantastic. Keep them coming! I use Swaro and Zeiss optics and i use moderators on all of mine. I am a big Fierce fan. I purchased a Stockys carbon stock for my Vanguard 6.5 PRC Meateater rifle and was able to shoot a suppressed 5 shot group at 100 yards that measured under 1/2 moa. Jim, Ive had three X bolts in 6.8 western in the past 8 months and all shot well but velocities were a good 100 fps or more below what was stated on box on three different brands. Vald, I love me some harbor freight. Bought a vanguard series 2 in 270cant wait to shoot it put a leupold 3x9x50 ..I have 1400.00 in it first expensive gun Ive ever owned.wish me luck, The rifle you are selling that is under $350 thats quiet what caliber is it and who makes it need more information please thank you. Thanks. Really enjoy your advice and reviews on guns and equipment, I appreciate your opinions. There is a nice Bavarian Sako but theres isnt much data on accuracy on the range with a scope. Are you still doing a full review on that caliber? Ive been a little coy about recommending one specific rifle in this price range because its a tight race. Hello Jim, Your videos and information are amazing. The stock is among the best I have ever used, its reasonably lightweight, excellent on accuracy, and the manufacturing quality is reliable. 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. The SIG Cross would be a best second choice. I am looking to spend around $1200, and I am between the Savage ultralite and the Howa carbon kratos. And although most of my center fires are Deluxe grade, the aforementioned still holds true. Have you ever made a review of the Schultz & Larsen rifle? Best known for making value-priced shotguns, Franchi may well have taken a leap of faith by entering the highly competitive centrefire market. Plus, it uses an old-school sporter stock that just isnt what todays long-range shooter is looking for. The Tikka T3X Lite comes with an absolutely fantastic action. Thanks. I have found the majority of shooters have a herd mentality and always believe that the latest is the greatest. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The Carbon Predator looks cool, but really just a slight variation on the 110 ultralite. But its a great all around gun out to 450 when most hunters can only shoot 250, if that. I still think the 2020 Waypoint is just a better gun overall. I would love to hear you critique rifle makers that offer nothing left handed in their main lines. Fierce are not perfect but over all compared to everything else on the market there really hard to beat. have you try the weatherby mark v accumark in 300 win mag? 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. Also would be cool to see you do a semi-custom rifle (Bighorn action, prefit barrel, Ag composites stock, trigger tech, etc.) (The extra mags are also only like $20 which is nice, too.) I would love a 300 Win Mag. Does that make sense from what I\ve mentioned? In your opinion, is the Fierce worth the extra you pay or does the Springfield give you more value for the money you spend. Overall, if you forced me to pick a winner in this category, Id probably give it to the Springfield 2020 Waypoint. Id love to hear if the model 70 is still relevant. Thoughts? I came over the years to loath short action rifles. There are a few really nice ergonomic details that Franchi has implemented on their stocks. Never fired, sold it for 600). Thanks! Appreciate the comment. There really isnt much to complain about on a Bergara B-14. Its a great rifle for heavier cartridges. Its a 3-lug design with a decently large extractor and ejector and large locking lugs. Shot yesterday and shot at 200, 300 and 400 yards, 1/2-3/4 MOA. Can't see enough difference to make a difference. I\m a big fan of your videos and expertise. John did tell me that they are currently working on a fix for the extractor problem. Do you have any other recommendations or would you like to sell the Savage? Thank you for your time. I just have to say thank you I really appreciate your unbiased and honest opinions. stock not sticky yet? Its become a turn off. Your input has influenced some decision Im making for future hunting rifles and calibers. Why I Picked These Three Rifles Over the Competition. Accuracy * * * * * The rings are on a 30mm tube though, which has more surface area pressure from the rings to hold the scope in place. 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. I have played with many of the rifles you have. superbly accurate with federal non-typical 150s (second load i tried). DK. 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. Both the Momentum Elite and the newer Tikka Veil are . I am really interested in a waypoint. I own one in a 30-06, with 3 safes full of guns, it is my favourite. Its an expensive gun but Ive been hearing good things. that blew my mind that an OOB rifle would have that much contact. But honestly these are not deal-breakers (or at least I think so). The sub-$500 version of the CVA Cascade comes with just blued steel. My initial impression is that it is a pretty standard budget bolt gun. I know you like the CVA Cascade, but there are 2 things very important to know about those! I really like the trigger feel, but it is a little heavy. I was looking at the Tikka for a while but Im not crazy about the slower twist in .30-06. Weatherby Mark V Weatherby makes a fantastic rifle. Fierce is about $400 more and almost a pound heavier. ISO: 20ga (semi-auto, sxs, and o/u in order of priority), Recommendation for a tarp for my pack - mostly going to use to put quarters on but, FORLOH AllClima Softshell and AllClima Stretch Woven Pant Review. I dont see the stock being much different really. Have you ever tested any Franchi hunting rifles? Like I said not sure what you tested it in, but I just wanted to let you know. A shiny one. Usage for the rifle would be long distance hobby shooting, but also potentially taking it on everything from whitetail up to moose for a hunt should I ever get in to the sport with my brothers and dad. The Sig Cross has really become one of my favorite guns to shoot. Full Details. As an Skandinavian hunter i must say we do have some different taste in rifles, and that is great. It has the Accufit stock, but not the Accustock with the aluminum rail system. I have the weather extreme in 25-05 that I purchased for a Pronghorn hunt topped with a Leupold VX6 HD. There lies my hole and question to you. Availability might be part of the problem. Releasing the floor plate of the 4-round, internal magazine is accomplished via a lever inside the front of the trigger guard. Try that some time with a modern made low budget piece of shit. My builder said (because of the bad Winchester brass) he would not recommend the 68 Western. What is your honest opinion of the CZ 600 I rarely hear manufacturing quality concerns about Weatherby rifles. Im well aware that there is stiff competition in the semi-custom rifle category. Sako has major problems with there stocks , I have owned several finnlight 85s and the stock will get sticky , Its not if its when , Sako will not do anything about this issue , They blame it on det in insect spray , I had one still in the box that got sticky and they didnt have an answer for that , You can read about this issue online its everywhere , Browning took care of this problem when they had this issue , I will never buy another sako for this reason , Do your research before buying one. Ive killed elk, mule deer and whitetails, with it. Beater rifles go until they cant. 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. Id prefer 7mm-08, but 6.5 is the newest kid on the block. Its just so short, light, and accurate. Do you have any experience or thoughts on the JTAC? Would you please review the a CZ 600 Alpha? . What do you think of the French after some time? The redesigned rifle includes all the original features that. 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.
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