franchi momentum elite vs tikka t3

I was very impressed at the response I got from John and can tell you Fierce is a company that stands behind their products. Ive killed elk, mule deer and whitetails, with it. Looks to me like an Apples to Oranges request. So it is not a 700 rem action like the Bergara, So no MDT chassis at this time to match. 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 personally prefer the Bergara B-14 Ridge, but they are all good options. Ill update the post. Thanks, Joe. The SIG Cross would be a best second choice. I am stuck between the tikka t3x and the Bergara b14. 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. Excellent in every way but its expensive. Floorplate, spring, and follower tilt out. Id be interested in seeing a review of the q fix. I was looking at the Tikka for a while but Im not crazy about the slower twist in .30-06. Sign of the times, Im sure you know what Im talking about. I owned one and sold it. I appreciate the blunt honesty. Not much going on here, really, but its simple and it works. We have a complete post on the best rifles under $400 right here. Gunwerks builds great guns, but I just dont see them as being THOUSANDS of dollars better than a Fierce, Weatherby, Seekins, etc. And have heard mostly good things on it, so I kinda think it was mostly a caliber issue for that gun. So with 6.5CM its sure to take the deers soul. What matters is on the paper for 550 dollars and a threaded barrel to boot. Im really interested in them but can hardly find a proper review of them. Have you fired the Sako 85 Finnlight? Might want to hold off a month or so. Keep up the great work. I am looking for a 6.5 creedmoor bolt action hunting rifle for our place in north central west Texas. Your email address will not be published. Im looking for ANY rifle with a floor plate, metal, and wood but the only two I find are model 70, and browning. 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. I have played with many of the rifles you have. Great info on the ins and outs of shooting and the rifle reviews. Everyone else says so but I figured Id ask. 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. Hey Jim, Moreover, the firearm boasts an excellent light and smooth trigger. Hey Jim, $699.00. The Winchester Model 70 should be the rifle you compare all the others too. After reading you, I am going to use them now for hunting. Wondering if you have a reason for this I like the Bergara B-14 ridge. That\s not a total game changert now there are other choices. Watch my review here. P.S. I might add I have never found any real advantage with a short action rifle either. Is it like the other cheap stocks you mentioned I'll stick with my Tikkas, they make me happy! Both have NO bolt lock when on safety. I wish more gun writers would be as informative. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. I rarely hear manufacturing quality concerns about Weatherby rifles. No. The new Franchi Momentum is darn near an exact copy to the Ruger American. 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. Ive narrowed it down to a Sig Cross in 6.5, a JTAC Screech Owl in 6.5 22 barrel. Havent shot it yet, but well see how it performs. Best known for making value-priced shotguns, Franchi may well have taken a leap of faith by entering the highly competitive centrefire market. I mean, this is one heck of a tight group! Hi Jim The gun feels good in hand and the trigger feels great. I could go for a more grabby grip myself, but the Momentums checkering is certainly sufficient. . **sorry for posting this comment on another article, but I guess this is the more suitable article for this discussion. This post contains affiliate links to help monetize this site. Not many have been around since they are new this year. I have watched your reviews on both, so maybe your opinion on whether itd be worth the additional money To go with the Waypoint. I think a majority of Americans know the old saying you just took a paragraph to explain. (Solid review on your part.). I see that you really like the Savage, but I was wondering if you have shot the Howa? Is it worth it? Hi Can you do a in-depth comparison review of the CVA Cascade vs. Ruger American? 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. Thanks. Fierce are not perfect but over all compared to everything else on the market there really hard to beat. And contrary to most German rifles today, the barrel is threaded into the reciever (not heat shrunk). For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Id probably go with the Bergara Wilderness Ridge. Yeah, the Reaper is pretty awesome. The reasonwhen Im going to kill an animal, I want to kill it stone deadone well-placed shot. I too had nailed it down to the Savage or the Ruger American Rifle. Hold on to it. First available in 1936 for Petes sake. Gun #: 932303293. If you had 1500-2500 just for one, which make would you drop that cash on? It and the Fierce Rogue are tight competitors. Any chance you would do a review on that caliber? Same as you, I wish the offerings were a bit better. I am looking to buy a new rifle and Im between the Franchi Momentum Elite and the Weatherby Vanguard MeatEater edition mainly because of availability. I did achieve the box numbers through hand loading and Magpro powder for the 170 Bergers and Staball 6.5 for the 129 lrx. Unfortunately, I cant weigh in on the Sauer 100 yet because I havent tried it. Seems that they manage to work loose occasionally. Ive been eyeing them for a while, but the MPR turned me off from the chassis rifles. All are captive so you wont lose them. Thanks! Feeler gauges became shims for my lathe and mill. And true to their ads, it is a sub-MOA shooter. FRANCHI MOMENTUM ELITE 6.5 CREEDMOOR 24" 3RD BOLT RIFLE - REALTREE EXCAPE / BURNT BRONZE True Price: $ 813.69. Thank you! There are a few really nice ergonomic details that Franchi has implemented on their stocks. Ive been kicking around trying out the 28 Nosler just to pick up a bit more performance at 500+ ranges. Keep the good work buddy on your show. So small and packable, and Im getting incredible accuracy out of it. What are your thoughts on the Remington Model 700 Alpha One? I would really like one in one of the 7mm flavors. I love it. A friend texted me last week and said he had a $750 budget for a first hunting rifle and asked me what he should buy. And I need it in a shorter stock. Moving back-to-front, things start out with a cushy rubber recoil pad. Its incredibly well built. Really enjoy your channel and dialogue on your reviews. . 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. 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. PS. I just bought a Savage Axis II XP in 308 after much research and debate amongst my hunting partners. Looks like a good buy. But honestly these are not deal-breakers (or at least I think so). I would love a 300 Win Mag. This is Franchis first rifle and they want into the market place are keeping the price low. Price points on the ammo dont put them too far apart when searching on Ammoseek, usually within 5 bucks a box depending upon brand. BTW unless youre reloading, the vast majority of factory 6.5 Creedmoor is quite a bit faster than the same projectile in 6.555. Its way more fun to shoot than the other guns. I love to hunt white tail deer in Arkansas. 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. unloaded and 46.7 . My assumption has been that given the limited rifles and ammos out, the x-bolt with browning ammo would have to work well together right out of the box. Threaded barrel for a brake. Optional Features TSA Recoil Pads TSA recoil pads for LOP adjustment. Does that make sense from what I\ve mentioned? Have you ever tested any Franchi hunting rifles? The Weatherby Vanguard Meateater edition comes with Cerakote, threaded barrel, stiff stock and a pretty decent 2 stage trigger. Shot yesterday and shot at 200, 300 and 400 yards, 1/2-3/4 MOA. Christensen needs to improve its quality control in my opinion. So, too, will the rifles 2-position safety allow you to load and unload safely. Can you, or have you already, done a review on the Bergara Premier Divide ? 1. can be top loaded, A 60 degree bolt lift that makes second fast shots from the shoulder a complete impossibility. My mossberg patriot shoots like a custom rifle. i will say that if someone ever makes an after market "classic" stock for it, i'll dump the plastic factory one. Italy has crazy gun control laws, like most of Europe. Its a 3-lug design with a decently large extractor and ejector and large locking lugs. Im leaning on leaving my 300 Weatherby for a 300 win mag, and very interested in Seekins. TIKKA is proven, Franchi has some good reports. We hunt in northern Utah. It was made for them as a throw back to the Finbear (now Discontinued) Its chambered in 270. I expect to spend a few thousand or more to get what would meet my needs. Cannot find the Federal rounds anymore so Shooting the Hornady Precision Hunter 110s now. 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. They look standard, dont include fluting on the (rather beefy) bolt or the (rather beefy) barrel, the action and barrel are just blued, the trigger is fine but not outstanding, the action is quite smooth but not as smooth as a Tikka. Again one star better than average in this category, but it still leaves plenty of room for improvement. Hello Jim, Your videos and information are amazing. Interested in loading this cartridge. Jim, The Weatherby Vanguard threaded, Bergara B14, and Howa Carbon Stalker are all models Im researching more to try to come to a definitive decision. Great rifle. You must log in or register to reply here. 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? Unfortunately now I see it for $1700. Most of the videos I see you get two shots touching and a flier on the mod 70. 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. Franchi is known for making high-quality firearms at affordable prices, and the Momentum Elite is the perfect example of this. 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. Actually, I like it a lot. If you want to hunt larger game like elk, then Id recommend getting the same rifle in .30-06 Springfield. Plus, it uses an old-school sporter stock that just isnt what todays long-range shooter is looking for. Was very happy with all of it. Threaded barrel, cerakote barrel, hand painted stock. Just hasnt been available. 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. I would definitely buy the Winchester XPR SR version, which means suppressor ready, so you get a threaded barrel. Though the tightest of those were from outlets that shoot 3-round groups, for what thats worth (well, its worth a tighter average group size). Just a few examples of what is out there on the used market so why in the hell would anyone be dumb enough to buy modern made piece of garbage. Cheers. The torque settings have to be exact and should use friction paper in the bottom rings. Fastest/flattest 6.5 using 143 gun ELD-X bullets. Like I said not sure what you tested it in, but I just wanted to let you know. a few few hundred cycles smoothed it right up. Hello Jim. I decided to go a different direction by changing out the barrel for a 20 inch Proof. $1,299.00. I have been looking at the Browning BAR for years, its a great gun, but I would really like to have an AR format. Keep up the good work! 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. The Howa is around $200-$300 cheaper than the Savage. Weighs under 6 lbs. Its become a turn off. Id probably go with the Weatherby, but both guns will be very accurate. Would like a rifle that print a sub MOA with factory ammo. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Had a question, What are your thoughts/opinion on the Wilson Combat AR10s? Things happen and every animal is different, but I feel like its my duty to show that respect. 2) the 6.5 prc vs the 7 prc ( i have 2 338 win mags i am planning on keeping for elk +), My thoughts? Watch my review here. What are your thought on the Ruger precision? i would like to buy new as its going to be my first rifle so thought with mod . Do you have any experience with the Franchi? 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. The other option is the Springfield 2020 Waypoint. Or even at a much higher price range. I have been looking at the 6.8 western. How about a Bergara Wilderness Ridge in 7 mag? For the record the cheapest gun Ive ever owned is a TC compass in 6.5 Creedmoor and it has shot sub MOA with most factory offerings from day one and consistently shoots sub 1/2 moa with handloads.