You lost when you bought junk because it will always be low cost junk and you lost when you went to purchase something of quality because the price went way up because you fked around too long before you realized you should have bought quality to begin with when it was still relatively affordable. Im sure a video review by you would certainly help clarify and perhaps sway my views on the Sauer 100s. The ammo is inexpensive and widely available, the recoil in manageable for most shooters, and the cartridge is unquestionably capable of taking elk cleanly. Seller: Ammo And Arms. Best 5 shot group was .320 so I wouldnt knock the compass for a budget rifle. Good read. ITs one of hte most versatile calibers since you can load down to 125 gr bullets and turn it into a .243 in recoil to train kids with a light load. Its not for me. Jim, Love your channel and have spent most likely 30 plus hours reviewing your videos. Thoughts? 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. I have a slue of rifles in many calibers 22LR up to 338WM, except the 7mm mag. Any opinions/guidance would be much appreciated! have since restocked it with a B&C M40, and will use it for long range targets and steel. Your email address will not be published. Paid $230 bucks for it out the door . 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. Hi Jim, The internal box magazine holds four rounds. As a side note, I have a Sako 85 from Cabelas. Problem is , Im not sure it is practical to spend so much on a custom for some folks. Its an interesting concept but I prefer a traditional bolt. Try that some time with a modern made low budget piece of shit. YOU SHOULD TEST THE SAKO S20 in 6.5 PRC OR THE SAKO BRANDS. Vlad is an asshole in general who needs to go away. Ha! But the biggest difference is that Franchi is hoping to sell rifles, and theyll sell 90, 6.5 Creeds for every 6.555 they sell , quoteBut the biggest difference is that Franchi is hoping to sell rifles, and theyll sell 90, 6.5 Creeds for every 6.555 they sell quote. Hey there Jim. Never spent over $500 before. Wow, what a shooter! Its for my 3 teenage daughters (all first year deer tag draws) . I am going to buy one last hunting rifle eventually in 7mm or 7 PRC so I am watching CVA XT and Weatherby. If so have they made any notable changes to this model over previous models? Ive owned a Lupo chambered in 30-06 for several months now. The muzzle break sends recoil back into the rifle which breaks cheap scopes . 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. It was made for them as a throw back to the Finbear (now Discontinued) Its chambered in 270. 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. 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. The data-driven nature of the content is extremely helpful. The barrel is cold hammer forged with rifling like the Sako (Tikka). No, naturally I forgot to measure and I didnt keep the targets (estimating with the On Target app based on the dimensions of the ammo box, its about 0.45 MOA). Question about the vanguard vs the bergara. With the Sako 85 you get better wood and more metal, but I would rather buy a Tikka T3. Really enjoy reading your reviews and opinions! And all the great work you do! Again a super nice old world crafted gun anyone would be proud to own and show off to friends. High comb, rigid, modern stock lines. Have you considered the recently released rifles introduced by Franchi? The scope hasnt moved for years now and I have shot it quite a bit. There is one drawback to the Tikka T3x Lite. Weight: 6.6 pounds Specifically, I am looking at 300 PRC and .28 Nolser, or 300 Weatherby Magnum. 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. Affordable? 3. and three-stage safety. 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 would also love a video on the Winchester model 70 extreme weather! The scope I bought is a Sea Adler, 3x9x40. Those are cool, but very heavy guns. Jim love your channel. I looked it up and the barrel profile is exactly the same for bigger calibers. 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. x bolt is about 150 or more expensive. I got it in 6.5 creedmoor for deer hunting. You mentioned the cheap filling stock. 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. Id pick the CVA Cascade from that group. Id probably go with the Bergara Wilderness Ridge. Jim, Is the bergara name worth it? Hello Jim, Again one star better than average in this category, but it still leaves plenty of room for improvement. The stock is among the best I have ever used, its reasonably lightweight, excellent on accuracy, and the manufacturing quality is reliable. I do have a question that I hope you will address. I really like the Springfield waypoint but it is out of my price range but definitely the nicest rifle Ive held! Also, I am 62 and getting tired of the recoil my 7mm Rem Mag and .270 has, would the 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC or 7mm-08 be a good alternative? a few few hundred cycles smoothed it right up. Also 243win, 270 win, 300 win mag and 30-06. What do you think of the French after some time? . Id like to see how the Sauer 100 performs. Gun #: 999725884. I seriously am not sure how you can improve on it. Like you I love the idea of the cerakote on it and I think a stiffer stock lends itself to shooters well. and see how it stacks up next to the high end factory rifles. Jim, I think you misspoke about the Ultralite. Its like saying 300 Blackout isnt as effective as 300 WinMag. 2. have a metal finish at the trigger-guard, Sign of the times, Im sure you know what Im talking about. The sub-$500 version of the CVA Cascade comes with just blued steel. Every Weatherby Ive ever shot has been exceptionally accurate and well-built. I think a majority of Americans know the old saying you just took a paragraph to explain. In this price range, this rifle appears to be a very good value. Jim love the reviews and the Channel. Remember the cheap skates that passed up Colt Pythons when they were only $260 bucks and now are 10 times that. Is yours that picky? 150 grain federal fusion groups sub 1inch or better every time. I own one in a 30-06, with 3 safes full of guns, it is my favourite. Took my buck at 325 shooting Federal Premium 110gr bullets. Hi, I really enjoy your reviews on YouTube. Removing the bolt, however, is easier thanks to a release lever located on the side of the action. 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. So not sure what went wrong with the patriot, and I dont really use the ATR except for friends to use but it is a hell of an accurate rifle. 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. 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. Frankly, I just dont see the value in the Werkman. There really isnt much to complain about on a Bergara B-14. 2023 Backfire LLC, a limited liability company headquartered in Utah, USA. Great Content. Accurate, lightweight, and comfortable with a great trigger, its a solid choice to fill your freezer this season. Have you reviewed the werkman? To this day when I pull that out for fun it still shoots tight groups. Dumb! As did locking it. CVA all the way. Like I said not sure what you tested it in, but I just wanted to let you know. 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. 180 gr Remington tipped core lokt and its in the bullseye out to 400. I knew an unknown secret that they did not know, its called grease and oil. I was about to buy a Christenson Arms rifle but you and a few others have commented about the quality. Today, though, I would buy a Dead Air Nomad or a CGS Hyperion given the choice of anything on the market. Im down to the Savage 110 Ultralite and the Christensen Ridgeline. Push it flush with the inside of the trigger guard, and . Unless you spend 4-5 G on a custom built left handed. These areas are designed to provide purchase and ergonomic grip options for different shooting positions and styles, such as the five seen above. Will be used for 100-500 yd plinking and occasional deer hunting. Can you, or have you already, done a review on the Bergara Premier Divide ? Whats your opinion one the tikka t3x upr vs the waypoint 2020? Could you add another tier or two? i would like to buy new as its going to be my first rifle so thought with mod . COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. I havent heard you talk much about the Seekins rifles, any thoughts on them? My initial impression is that it is a pretty standard budget bolt gun. Problem with the Savage 110 ultralight is the plastic magazine. I am looking for a semi-auto gun for hunting, been looking at the Savage MSR 10 in 6.5 CM and the Smith and Wesson M&P 10 in 6.5 CM (I would really love to see an AR10 in 6.5 PRC). Looks to me like an Apples to Oranges request. You mention it just once in this string but dont come back to it at all. He has managed multiple gun ranges, and has hunted around the world. My experience as well Tim! All six chamberings available in U.S.-market Momentums come with a threaded barrel. Thanks, I have looked all over and cant find out much about these. What do you think? 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. This gun is for actually hunting in adverse conditions and not worrying about scratching it or damage. It doesnt handle recoil well because of the stock design. Its an expensive gun but Ive been hearing good things. I found not too long ago a Husqvarna Mauser for $400 bucks in like new condition.