franchi momentum elite vs tikka t3

So if you are shooting 300 win mag, will it throw inaccurate shots on the 3rd shot (or even the 2nd)? Franchi Momentum Varmint Elite .224 Valkyrie 24" 1:7 Bbl TrueTimber Prairie/Midnight Bronze 7+1 Rifle 41712. Honestly, you need to review one. I might just know about a new rifle coming in January 2023 that might change your mind, Awesome reviews Jim. How is it Franchis fault again? Jan 18, 2020 #3 C clockworkgator Loved seeing some rifles I hadnt seen vids on with the Sako and getting your full thoughts. The new Franchi Momentum is darn near an exact copy to the Ruger American. The Tikka T3X Lite comes with an absolutely fantastic action. Remember the cheap skates that passed up Colt Pythons when they were only $260 bucks and now are 10 times that. Any of you guys have any experience with the Burris signature scopes? Launched on the March 2018 cover of Guns & Ammo, the Momentum was actually Franchi's first rifle. Keep up the good work! that blew my mind that an OOB rifle would have that much contact. With a typical retail price of $549, the Franchi Momentum is a lot of Italian hunting rifle for not a lot of cash. I dont want it to feel pain or the anxiety of dying slowly. So happy you out this together as it brings all of your work together and I hope you link to it. 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. Italian? Again one star better than average in this category, but it still leaves plenty of room for improvement. You mentioned the cheap filling stock. There are many rifles above the $2k price point. Did you pick up the Seekins? I had a Waypoint 2020 6.5 PRC on order for a long while- when one finally showed up and I was able to handle it, I just could not warm up to it. I havent tried the Rage yet, but I have used that same action and stock in different configurations. Those that do could at least be highlighted. The Winchester Model 70 should be the rifle you compare all the others too. 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. I have a Momentum elite varmint in 224 Valkyrie. The rings are on a 30mm tube though, which has more surface area pressure from the rings to hold the scope in place. FRANCHI MOMENTUM ELITE True Price: $ 816.99. Anyway, sorry but I dont have much experience with it. Also, it works great if you quickly manhandle the action. Hi Jim, Im considering a modern Win 70 as well. Now I want another one and to get in to some long range and MAYBE some hunting. Ive been kicking around trying out the 28 Nosler just to pick up a bit more performance at 500+ ranges. 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 The action quality, as well as the barrel, produces a very accurate rifle. Tikka T3X Compact Bolt-Action Rifle - Best .308 Lightweight Hunting Rifle. After reading you, I am going to use them now for hunting. Franchi, a 150-year-old shotgun manufacturer, clearly felt it was high time an affordable Italian hunting rifle hit U.S. shores. I try to ruin stuff like this and am always amazed how much it will take. Im a lefty that has to shoot cross over right handed bolts. Im leaning on leaving my 300 Weatherby for a 300 win mag, and very interested in Seekins. And like most of the rest of the world for that matter. Ill keep one in mind next time Im in the market. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. I\m also looking at the Seekins Havak PH2? Yes, it shipped with a knurled thread protector but I immediately lost it when I slapped my Dead Air Sandman Ti on. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. I\m a big fan of your videos and expertise. Thanks, Joe. 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. Is it ever gonna happen or should I just buy a 6.5 prc? It has the Accufit stock, but not the Accustock with the aluminum rail system. Keep up the good work! Heres a link to that rifle in .30-06. For some unknown reason it really didnt like Gorillas super nice, match-grade ammo and that entirely unoffensive group above was really horrible by Franchi Momentum standards. Not a Sako to be seen ? To this day when I pull that out for fun it still shoots tight groups. The reason I am more interested in an AR instead of a bolt action is because: I would like to have an adjustable stock for hunting in multi layers of clothing and backpack straps, the need to adjust my length of pull is important. I might add when I got back to the car even with all that grease and oil on my gun I still sprayed it down with WD40 and again when I got it home and dried everything off. High comb, rigid, modern stock lines. I think in theory controlled feed is better, but they also generally dont feed well (or at all) if you try to feed by dropping one in, rather than mag feeding. Wondering if you have a reason for this Jim, based on your reviews and several others, Id really like go with the 6.8 Western. It's my 1st long-bolt (actually 2nd, I'd had Win 70 Ultimate Shadow 338 win mag. Is it felt more? Thanks. Ill be curious to see them for myself, but Ive heard good things. Amway if anyone has one opinions please. Feeler gauges became shims for my lathe and mill. I used to hunt as a kid. The Vanguard does come in quite a few cartridges, but retail stores will only give them so many spots on the shelves, and since Weatherby is always pushing its own cartridges, its common to not find the chambering youre looking for without special ordering it. Jeremy strives to collect objective data whenever possible, and looks to write accurate reviews that reflect the true user experience. 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? Thanks for all of your vids and you helped me get my last two rifles with all the choices. 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. Id say Im in the sub-$1,500 range. 1 Image (s) Franchi Momentum Elite 6.5 Creed Realtree Excape 24" TB Burnt Bronze 41606. Could you please do a review on the Sauer 100 stainless xta. If you are looking at that sub $1000 rifle check out the Bergara Wilderness Ridge (Mine was $850). I found barrel engraved with 6.5 Creedmore and read manual before use That limits my choice of rifles. I would definitely buy the Winchester XPR SR version, which means suppressor ready, so you get a threaded barrel. Your primary con towards the Weatherby was around the cost of the company\s \boutique\ cartridges. I bought the MarkV Weathermark LT in the .257 WBY. I hear a lot of people liking the Seekins Havak, but it just hasnt grabbed me. Ill be using it in the Southern Rockies for context. Unsurprisingly, the Momentum is equipped with a synthetic stock. Just my two cents, but would love to hear an honest review of these rifles. Im holding my breath for the comments section on this post. Any opinion on it? Is the Sako worth the that premium price though? Its a 3-lug design with a decently large extractor and ejector and large locking lugs. From afar it looks pretty standard, but it does set itself apart in a few ways. The trouble Im having wracking my brain over is caliber. You know Beretta will not support either rifle. 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. Thanks Jim Harmer, great video and data to follow. Overall Length: 42.3 inches 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. In your opinion, is the Fierce worth the extra you pay or does the Springfield give you more value for the money you spend. Is it worth it? It is a three lug 60 deg. I ended up buying a Bergara Mountain 2.0, which checked all the boxes for me as a hunting rifle. You know, turning ammo into noise kind of use. Assuming a commercially-available cartridge (I\m leaning towards .30-06 Springfield), how would the you stack the two up? Seems like a solid gun for the money and straight pull seems fun. 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. Try that some time with a modern made low budget piece of shit. One thing I always know I need in any rifle, hunting or range, is accuracy. Both have cold hammer forged barrels 2. I would not even try and shoot a moose with the Creedmore but its no problem with the 6.5 Swede with its 1 in 7.8 twist with the 160 grain slugs. Shut up Vlad. And outside chance of a Bergara HMR or sauer 100 Pantera. You have probably heard this before but I am not really a hunter, at least not yet. Hard to go wrong with it for online prices often below $400. Seekins is another I looked into but judging by the lack of representation in reviews I\m not confident in it either. The Cross is great for 6.5 Creedmoor or 6.5 PRC, but the stock just isnt suitable for heavy recoiling cartridges. 1. can be top loaded, They come in the same price bracket as Tikka rifles but from what I have read, unlike the popular T3X rifles, Sauer 100 rifles keep on the good work and excuse my poor englis. Hold on to it. Since Bergara use a Rem 700 barrel (action and trigger too?) Combing the interwebs just now I see other reviews reporting groups from 0.40 to 2 MOA depending on caliber and ammunition brand/load. In this day and age, there is really no reason to not have a removable magazine that you could top load also. Thanks. I have one in 308 and Federal premium 168grain Berger hunter (or hunter hybrid, cant remember now) shoot less than an inch at 100 yards, but now they are hard to find. Never spent over $500 before. Have you fired the Sako 85 Finnlight? With them being two different price points, Id be interested in your thoughts on spending the extra amount on the waypoint. I have monkey arms so a new stock is in the future for whatever rifle I choose another reason Im trying to keep the price down. Though the forend wasnt perfectly centered coming closer to the left side of the barrel than the right side it was stiff enough that causing it to contact the free-floated barrel was difficult and wouldnt happen under most typical use. 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. The Tikka T3X Lite comes with an absolutely fantastic action. Can you review the Sako S20 or why havent you done it yet? Great to see honest reviews that are very entertaining hope to see many more. Thank you for your time and consideration of this request. I havent heard you talk much about the Seekins rifles, any thoughts on them? Base Price: $789.99: Tax: - In Stock: kygunco.com Buy. My arms are a bit short and most hunting rifles are just too long for me, length of pull wise. I found not too long ago a Husqvarna Mauser for $400 bucks in like new condition. 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. I have shot the Impulse and wasnt impressed. The Franchi Momentum Elite Bolt-Action Rifle also has a 1-piece 1913 Picatinny rail that permits flexible accommodation of various aftermarket optics. Thanks in advance. Is the bergara name worth it? Fancy for an affordable rifle, the Franchi Momentum sports a one-piece, fluted bolt. Solid brass bullet ,which I really like. Its hard to find info anywhere on it. Its a well designed stock, but the fit and finish feels cheesyespecially the checkering pattern they use. Server Time: 2023-01-16 08:20:56 UTC 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. Seller: Ammo And Arms. Still, its the 2020 Waypoint in my opinion. I sent my Rival back for repair and after six weeks it came back with the same problem. The Howa is around $200-$300 cheaper than the Savage. Bergara is intriguing, but I cant understand why its heavier. Im looking at the Waypoint now. The Tikka Superlite 7RM is my dedicated high country rifle, weighing in at 7.1 lbs scoped. Again not a spot of rust. I want to buy a new rifle in 30-06. I appreciate your knowledge and insight. Jim, Great content on both the website and on Youtube. Thank you for your time. 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. I am finally biting the bullet and having a custom gun made. Keep up the great work. PS. 5. Keep up the good work. I have been looking at the savage 110 ultralite 6.5 creedmoor. i will say that if someone ever makes an after market "classic" stock for it, i'll dump the plastic factory one. Im looking for an elk rifle. May 7, 2018. Jim love the reviews and the Channel. Can you do a in-depth comparison review of the CVA Cascade vs. Ruger American? Hello Jim. The new Elite versions now feature detachable box magazines, Cerakote metal finishes and stocks wearing popular camo patterns. CVA all the way. Ive been a little coy about recommending one specific rifle in this price range because its a tight race. Hey Jim, I like the straight comb with minimal drop and I found the cheek weld comfortable. I really like the stock design. Plus all the pros of the above B-14 review. I looked at the Tikas as well and for the calibers Im looking at, I just think theyll beat the hell outta my shoulder. have since restocked it with a B&C M40, and will use it for long range targets and steel. The pistol grip is thicker than on many similar stocks, which I appreciate a lot, but at the same time a little more palm swell wouldnt hurt. Thanks Jim. This is Franchis first rifle and they want into the market place are keeping the price low. What ammo are you shooting in your cross? I own a Tikka T3 in .300 WSM and love it as my go-to big game hunting rifle. Hello from Bozeman, MT! The Weatherby Vanguard Meateater edition comes with Cerakote, threaded barrel, stiff stock and a pretty decent 2 stage trigger. I saw you also mentioned something coming at Shotshow but did not see if you talked about this yet. Its an expensive gun but Ive been hearing good things. and Obscenely lightweight. You havent included Winchester in your reviews. 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. I agree! Thanks for the info , it will certainly help those with no interest in spending too much to have a good rifle. a few few hundred cycles smoothed it right up. 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. Hi Jim. If you want to hunt larger game like elk, then Id recommend getting the same rifle in .30-06 Springfield. Christensen Ridgeline So many people have asked me to review one, and I just cant justify spending $2,000 on one because Ive heard so many reports of inconsistent manufacturing quality. At the back of the bolt shroud, the firing pin protrudes to show cocked status (as seen above) and is flush with the rear of the bolt shroud when not cocked. I load for better, but what would you choose? November 29, 2018 By Steve Gash. Overall, it seems like a decent gun for the price. #1. Love you work and your research is unparalleled. Also, what about the Bergara MG Lite with their proprietary carbon barrel? I guess Im looking for an under 2K rifle chambered in a 300 win mag. Best known for making value-priced shotguns, Franchi may well have taken a leap of faith by entering the highly competitive centrefire market. However, if this was not a ringer and indicative of the accuracy to be expected, it would be a great entry level rifle. I would like a 280 Ackley and Fierce only makes it in the Rival. 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. Anyway, love the Backfire channel. Thank you for your great videos especially on moderately priced optics and arms. Definitely the most accurate rifle I have owned right out of the box. Jim, any thoughts on the Venture 2 from TC? Probably going to be the Waypoint. It and the Fierce Rogue are tight competitors. Boy, so many good 7 mags. Interesting comparison. Push it flush with the inside of the trigger guard, and . I havent seen you review any CZ rifle, any cause un particular? I would like something under 6# for $2000 or less with a carbon wrapped barrel. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I just bought a Savage Axis II XP in 308 after much research and debate amongst my hunting partners. 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 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. 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. excellent trigger. Its like saying 300 Blackout isnt as effective as 300 WinMag. You have my general answer, but below Ill provide more detail and reasoning for those selections, as well as some rifles not to pick. An innovative modern design with folding buttstock, pistol grip. Would love to hear your review and/or thoughts on military surplus and/or rifles you and friends first started on. Franchi Momentum .300 Win Mag 24" Black / Hunter Gray 4 Rds 41553. And dollar for dollar you could never purchase a rifle that guarantees you 1 moa back several years ago for the same relative cost. I am looking for a 6.5 creedmoor bolt action hunting rifle for our place in north central west Texas. Ultimately it still looks and feels like an inexpensive, plastic stock that youd expect to find on a budget hunting rifle. Watch my full review of the Springfield 2020 Waypoint. There are quality inexpensive rifles being made, but if you step up into the $500-$1,000 price range, almost every option will shoot accurately and have more consistent quality control. Some people get a good one, others get a lemon. Both have V block bedding blocks (But Ruger's are Y blocks for pillar bedding the action bolts.) Shot yesterday and shot at 200, 300 and 400 yards, 1/2-3/4 MOA. I verified it with factory ammo, Guaranteed 1 MOA accuracy, but probably beats that, Guaranteed 1 MOA. Quality control issues, Im about to send it BACK in for a 2nd time for them to figure out why its damn near impossible to open or close the bolt after a few shots. Pls recommend as I need a rifle under 1500 $ including Scope for shooting upto 600 Yards with cheaper ammo to practice more. Hi, I really enjoy your reviews on YouTube. Franchi was founded in 1868 in Brescia . Just hasnt been available. Holy Moses, what an incredible rifle. I am looking to spend around $1200, and I am between the Savage ultralite and the Howa carbon kratos.

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