Thanks, Joe. 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. 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. I have narrowed my next purchase down to those two. Both have NO bolt lock when on safety. It has become one of my favorite guns. LOL. A 60 degree bolt lift that makes second fast shots from the shoulder a complete impossibility. Seems like the bergara barrel profile would be better for larger cartridges. Franchi lists the Momentum's weight at 6.6 pounds, unloaded and unscoped. Im going to let it cure for a day or so before testing it, if I still have an issue with slippage or it effects accuracy, I will switch out for new rings. Ive narrowed it down to a Sig Cross in 6.5, a JTAC Screech Owl in 6.5 22 barrel. I guess Im looking for an under 2K rifle chambered in a 300 win mag. I can be an affiliate for just about any gun brand, so it doesnt impact my recommendations. What r your thought for a high end choice up to around the 3k range? It truly needs to be able to handle rough handling. I was considering the Sig Cross, but the safe selector issue concerns me. With them being two different price points, Id be interested in your thoughts on spending the extra amount on the waypoint. A lot of states dont allow semi-autos for big game hunting so check your regs. Would like to buy a Tikka Super Varmint barrel and action with MDT chassis but am also considering Bergara UpR. Review: Franchi Momentum .308 Winchester - Shooting Times 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. Overall * * * * 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. My experience as well Tim! My personal Ruger American shoots 0.8 groups consistently. Lets weed out a few rifles I DONT recommend first. Your email address will not be published. Also, it works great if you quickly manhandle the action. Unlocking the Momentums bolt took more effort than a typical Remington 700. The Tikka T3x has a single-column detachable clip magazine made from a strong fiberglass-reinforced composition. Id love to hear if the model 70 is still relevant. 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. Your input has influenced some decision Im making for future hunting rifles and calibers. 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). Ive never seen Sea Adler anywhere in the US, do you know if theyre imported? Yes please, there is a major lack of opinions out there on the LUPO. I would definitely buy the Winchester XPR SR version, which means suppressor ready, so you get a threaded barrel. You havent included Winchester in your reviews. Base Price: $816.99: Tax: - In Stock: Back in stock . The only downside I see is the weight at 7 plus pounds if your looking for a ultralight mountain rig. Weighs under 6 lbs. Thanks again and I look forward to future content. 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. You must log in or register to reply here. That\s not a total game changert now there are other choices. Well, I picked up a momentum elite in .308, and absolutely love it so far, still deciding on a scope to go on it, but cant wait to get to shooting it. Overall Length: 42.3 inches I didnt see a Bergara in your list. I like the reviews on the CVA but the Bergara is hard to beat, the Terrain Wilderness is the one Im leaning towards. More velocity with the heavier bullets which by the way do not work so well in the 6.5 Creedmore. I hear a lot of people liking the Seekins Havak, but it just hasnt grabbed me. I have a bunch of ARs and tactical style stuff but sold the only bolt action I had before I ever fired it(Tikka CTR). Keep the vids coming, I look forward to seeing them. 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 reload, so Ive been able to work on the load. Do you have any experience with the Franchi? Italy has crazy gun control laws, like most of Europe. First available in 1936 for Petes sake. I was looking at the Tikka for a while but Im not crazy about the slower twist in .30-06. The rings came with friction paper. The Weatherby Vanguard comes in several different editions. Its a crisp, clean, single-stage trigger with no slack or take-up and a nice break. Magazine Comparison: The Browning X-Bolt features a 4 round detachable polymer rotary magazine. If you had a choice between XBolt Pro & Dako finnlight 85 in 300wm what one would you choose. 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. If you were to build a rifle what action would you use. Hi, I really enjoy your reviews on YouTube. Love your videos and reviews thanks a ton. Sorry youtube is being such a pain in the ass to you as well. Franchi Momentum .300 Win Mag 24" Black / Hunter Gray 4 Rds 41553. I also like the Fierce Reaper and the Sako S20 for heavy-recoiling cartridges. Manual dont talk about 6.5 Creedmore ! CVA all the way. Ive shot it twice and didnt like it either time. Frankly, I just dont see the value in the Werkman. The Tikka T3X Lite comes with an absolutely fantastic action. It might be Franchi just trying to stay ahead of magazine restrictions in some (less free) parts of the world. Bergara is intriguing, but I cant understand why its heavier. Buy FRANCHI MOMENTUM For Sale Price - New and Used - In Stock In regards to the Howa 1500 I got one in 300 PRC, it had a Houge stock, I installed a Bell & Carlson, put a Konos M30 on top and got a group the size of a 50 cent piece at a 100 yards. One thing I always know I need in any rifle, hunting or range, is accuracy. Maybe not, but I have been caught in down pores and all the morons that were with me came back to the car with rust on their guns but not me. You know, turning ammo into noise kind of use. Any thoughts? I am from Canada- and watching your channel for quite a time. Today, though, I would buy a Dead Air Nomad or a CGS Hyperion given the choice of anything on the market. Can you review the Sako S20 or why havent you done it yet? Franchi Momentum .308 Win Threaded 22" Bbl Htr Gry BA Rifle 41533. In the case of the .308 Winchester tested here, its a 22-inch, cold hammer forged barrel with U.S.-standard 5/8-24 threads. Ive owned a Lupo chambered in 30-06 for several months now. Server Time: 2023-01-16 08:20:56 UTC Its a Howa 1500 action in their own pretty cool stock. Hello from Bozeman, MT! Any chance you would do a review on that caliber? 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. A junk dull blue finish, it would have costed them too much to put a decent high gloss bluing on it. Hey there Jim. I dont think any mauser action rifles allow you to drop around in because of the claw extractor. But I cant understand why offering left handed guns seems impossible to some manufacturers. I purchased Savage Axis II XP- 6.5 Creedmore from Cabelas. Esp in 7mm-08. Not real excited about paying for a custom build so wondering what you would recommend I consider? franchi momentum anyone got one? | The Stalking Directory Id love to give one a good in-depth review, but I havent yet. Instead of light gun oil, I wouldwipe gun with a rig rag. Stock: A carbon version of Bergaras excellent HMR stock. That limits my choice of rifles. And all the great work you do! The one I tested was in Badlands camo, and is probably the most common edition I see on store shelves. If youre patient and know what youre doing. What would you like to know? If you want a wood stock, metal parts, and nice bluing, feel free to spend an extra $300 or more on a Ruger Hawkeye or similar. I have been looking at the Browning BAR for years, its a great gun, but I would really like to have an AR format. 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. The only problem with a Springfield 2020 Waypoint is they dont offer it in enough chamberings. Both have 3 lug bolts with the lugs integral with the rest of the bolt body 3. I looked it up and the barrel profile is exactly the same for bigger calibers. In regards to the CVA and the Bergara, Im looking at getting one or the other in 7mm Mag. 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. NRA Gun Of The Week: Franchi USA Momentum Elite Varmint Jim, 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. But its a great all around gun out to 450 when most hunters can only shoot 250, if that. Same as you, I wish the offerings were a bit better. I am really interested in a waypoint. Why no ones talk about the sakos in the states?? I am over 50 now an i have owned and hunted 21 different rifles, that will be all brands from Rem 700, Browning , tikka, several Blasers and Sakos, Heym and some more. I really have enjoyed watching your YouTube channel and reading some of your articles on backfire! or browning. Along with it is 2-position safety that . 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. NO, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_control_in_Italy, F Franchi, and Baretta and their ilk. I still think the 2020 Waypoint is just a better gun overall. Gun #: 932303293. It looks like a real great gun. Remember the cheap skates that passed up Colt Pythons when they were only $260 bucks and now are 10 times that.