Battle of the Sub-$700 Rifles: Who wins?

[@noammobro]

Did research on rifles under $1k that I could buy for my first hunting rifle about a year ago or so. All roads lead me to CVA. Then I started looking at videos on YT about the CVA Cascade. Backfire did a review on it that helped me confirm my choice too. I bought a 6.5 CM and have been really happy with it so far. All my friends have shot it at the range and they love the factory trigger. I've gotten compliments on how nice it looks too in the CRKT Blued/Killik K2 Camo pattern I chose. I'm happy to see that it was one of the rifles that came out on top in this video! I knew I made the right decision!

[@Rico11b]

Nice video once again. It's a real shame that the cost of these rifles has doubled in the last 3 years. Their quality didn't double, or even half again improve.

[@eduardoolaechea]

That's because the dollar has devaluated throughout the last couple of years. It has nothing to do with those rifles' quality.

[@cbsbass4142]

@@eduardoolaechea Biden.

[@eduardoolaechea]

@@cbsbass4142 right

[@skypilot805]

As much as no one likes Biden, he has little to do with it. Thank the Federal Reserve, for taking us off the gold standard and devaluing the Dollar for about 90 years now. The US Dollar isn't going to last much longer, and we may see hyperinflation in the near future.

[@zerotodeal]

It's a shame the price of eggs more than doubled

[@johnkaraphillis754]

Good video. Hopefully a $1500 and under review is in the future. Sad to see Ruger’s reputation dwindle over the years. The ‘77 and No. 1 were great rifles with quality and accuracy.

[@hedge7743]

My 77 and my Hawkeye are my favorite hunting rifles that I own!

[@anthonygerber8261]

I don't want to jinx it but the Ruger MPR AR556 runs well. Same with the 10/22. Idk about their bolt guns though.

[@wesleyg848]

They’re higher end rifles are still gtg. You buy a budget rifle ( American) from them and you’re going to get budget results.

[@jaydunbar7538]

Ruger American is still a marvelous rifle at its price point, it’s not that the Ruger reputation is dwindling it’s that other have introduced budget rifles of similar quality as competition. Every one of these rifles shown is better then what was available 30 years ago for an entire months salary instead of just a few days to a week worth like they are now.

[@DJUwU]

Rugers reputation is still the best economy gun brand. Quality is great for the price…unbeatable most of the time actually… It’s just…you can’t compare budget to mid tier/top tier…cause there’s only so much you can manufacture with $300

[@ianscottlewis]

Great video. I have to question the "no Savage" - while I agree that their blued rifles leave questions, however they do offer other barrel finishes. A number of models under $700US. They are known to be accurate, lots of great features ( accutrigger, accustock, accufit) and a very solid aftermarket. Not trying to be a Debbie Downer, but I don't think it's fair to judge Savage Arms on their entry level Axxis. I believe the Savage Model 110 Storm is sub$700 US (I'm in Canada, so they all cost more here) Great video but I'd love to see Savage get a fair shake

[@Brodawg_95]

That is true

[@hopshlooken]

CVA just keeps getting better over the decades. Great video. Thanks for your hard work. Much appreciated.

[@keithprinn720]

love to see this compared to slightly more expensive rifles like tikka and bergaras

[@c.r.rg9529]

Yes and they use bergara barrels

[@gk5891]

Yes, I like BPI Products. Both CVA and Bergara branded. $699.99 Bergara B14. $599.99 CVA Cascade. $499.99 Franchi Momentum $399.99 (After $100 Rebate) CZ 600 Alpha Honorable Mention $295 Springfield 1903A3 22" Douglas Barrel in .35 Whelen Plain uncheckered Griffin and Howe pattern Walnut Stock. Redfield Aperture Sight The last option was just so cool compared to a Savage Axis I had to include it, many old rifles like this lingering in local pawnshops.

[@MadAColt]

Those that do not own a Cascade do not know what they're missing. It's a wonderful piece that punches above its weight in almost all categories.

[@hedge7743]

I'm really curious about this one. Some of the other CVA bolt actions were really bad. Can you tell me what they did differently on the Cascade? Thanks!

[@lancekrystoff9619]

@@hedge7743CVA has never made a bolt action rifle prior to the Cascade. Perhaps you’re thinking of Thompson Center? Regardless the CVA Cascade is probably one of the best rifles on the market at its price point. Possibly the best.

[@stevenmueller7712]

I just bought one today in 300 winmag

[@lancekrystoff9619]

@@stevenmueller7712 They’re a great rifle for the money. I think you’ll be satisfied.

[@jmgates09]

My cva 6.5 prc shoots lights out no complaints

[@mountainmantravels927]

I just picked up the Begara B14 Hunter in 308 last weekend. It's my first personally owned rifle.

[@jeffreydohl6036]

I really enjoy these videos. I do want to make one statement that hopefully you will like for your viewers. I bought a used Mossberg Patriot in 300WinMag. It kicks like a mule. I will eventually put a Muzzle Brake on it. Anyway, I've been working up a load using Nosler 210gr. Accubond LR. With a different bullets and powder combination, I could get a much better group. With this combination I am getting .730 groups at 100 yards. In any of my guns factory or my custom built, I've always had problems getting tight groups with the Accubonds. Ballistic Tips, Berger or Sierra, I have no problem getting at least .500" out of them. I may switch it up in the Mossberg Patriot just to see what I can do. This is a very nice rifle for the money and works amazing. Hope it helps anyone who's curious about it. Thanks, Jeff D.

[@kaidgorringe120]

The cva cascade has a bergara barrel that's threaded and generally much cheaper than the true bergara. Great gun

[@jlyons6778]

A comparison of the Howa, Ruger American and rem 700 in .223 would be good. They’re the 3 most common “budget” rifles(under $1000AUD) in Australia, love the reviews very in depth

[@alanhow3575]

Yep, for some reason 1lb of extra weight means the world to them. Slung well I don’t have an issue with my .308.

[@lk9456]

I’ve had all 3 tho the rem was a 300 wm Id say if I had to pick between the 223’s I’d take the howa closely followed by a sharp stick, followed by go fishing, and if I had to take the ruger I’d sell it like I did And the ruger was twice as much as the howa

[@hedge7743]

I think you nailed the "Average American" price point on this one! Yes, i do know people with 1K+ rifles, but they are the minority. (I only own one) Thanks for adding the Howa disclaimer! I would take one and suggest one in a heartbeat. Thanks, Jim!

[@Drgunzo616]

Yeah the Howa 1500 is great. Just picked up a full dip in .308. for me the weight isn't a concern because I'm going to use it mainly for target shooting. But I am also in the market for a smaller caliber. CVA Cascade was at the top of my list and this review helps solidify that decision over some of the other offerings.

[@jaydunbar7538]

I got a vanguard in part for that extra pound, it’s for hunting and is in 7 rem mag so didn’t want it to be to light. I’d like it to be enjoyable enough to shoot that it’s not a struggle to put in the appropriate trigger time to be on my A game for my elk hunts.

[@billwell9266]

Love my Franchi in .243. Used it last 2 deer seasons and got a wall mounter both years ... must be a lucky gun!

[@colegaultney6115]

This is a follow up to my previous review of the Mauser M18. After refinish ING the barrel and stiffening the stock I sighted it in today. I was amazed at the accuracy of this rifle. This rifle makes me look like an expert. Mauser you need to improve the externals but the accuracy and trigger are excellent I will be keeping this rifle!!

[@williamgoldston5803]

I bought a CVA cascade for my son in law. I was so impressed with it I bought myself one in the short barrel 308 win Model. It is great.

[@kellyrick4365]

I have a Bergara HMR B-14 I just love. The thing is a tack driver. Thanks for your commitment!!!

[@heterodox3487]

Outstanding review, appreciate your hard work and $. Right now Mauser M18 rifles are listed over $900 everywhere I looked. Now that's some serious inflation!

[@brett7794]

Glad I bought mine 2 years ago $450 brand new lol 😅

[@heterodox3487]

​@@brett7794👍I ended up with a Cascade XT under $700 shipped because of this video. No complaints

[@lcalexander5070]

just purchased mine...$1250- Australia

[@ryanpointer2703]

Dude my CVA is absolute amazing! I’m pulling 2 moa at 300 yards! It’s an incredible quality rifle and the trigger is the best for the price period! You’ll never want to return a CVA cascade!!

[@heterodox3487]

Caliber and cartridge would be useful info!

[@redrock425]

6 inches at 300yd isn't that great 🤔

[@jimedick9496]

@@redrock425 I don’t think he understands how MOA works. I think he’s talking about 2 inch groups at 300 yards. I own a CVA Cascade in 6.5 PRC. It’s truly a tack driver and I can consistently hit under MOA at 1000 yards. I have several rifles that are more expensive than the $600 I spent on the CVA, yet it out performs all of them. Granted, the CVA is chambered for the 6.5, and that cartridge is made for accuracy.

[@AKben1775]

I have a CVA Cascade in 300WM, super happy with it. Great breakdown video.

[@GF2007-j3j]

I recently bought a Howa 1500, fitted to a GRS Fenris stock. Haven't been unhappy for a minute. Took it hunting this year (Karoo,South Africa) and was very satisfied.

[@markgeissler5101]

Great video with lots of data. I can’t imagine how long it took to accumulate all this data. Thank you. It’s unfortunate there wasn’t a Savage 110 in the mix. They make some rifles at this price point. But, oh well. Great work!

[@brandiwynter]

I agree, that's what I was looking for. Unfortunately, all the stainless versions are over the price limit by a fair bit and he DQ'd the non-stainless versions for rust issues. I'm curious if it's only the Axis series that rust or all of them? The Savage 110 Desert Tactical sure looks good at just a pinch over $700.

[@hedge7743]

​@brandi wynter In my experience it is just the Axis. The 110's and 111's are solid.

[@brandiwynter]

@@hedge7743 My first hunting rifle was a Savage 116 FCSS "Weather Warrior" .30-06 which I eventually sold and bought the exact same rifle with the new (at the time) Accu-stock. Now they have the Accu-fit stock but the guns are too pricey these days for me to upgrade again. I've always owned the stainless steel versions. I'm definitely a Savage fan girl.

[@peterthiessen4573]

@@brandiwynter i have the 110 tactical in 6.5 cm and i haven’t had any issues with rust on it. To be fair i live and shoot in a super dry climate. It is a good shooter for sure. Also it has mine has extremely light trigger out of the box which i love. The main issue I’ve had with it is having to replace the extractor spring and ball bearing

[@brandonherth2978]

I’ve never had a rust issue with any Axis I’ve owned (4 now).

[@tylersimmons3505]

I think the new Remington rifles should get a shot. I recently purchased the new ADL, and I can say at least for my rifle, it is MUCH improved over the 2007-2022 Remington.

[@hedge7743]

Good to hear that!

[@reganjeremiah08]

Thanks Jim. I have a Ruger American Ranch that has served me well (6 deer harvested), but from the factory the action was rough. Did some amateur gunsmithing on it which really helped but shouldn’t have been necessary. I’ll recommend my sons consider the Mauser and CVA.

[@RemedyTalon]

Just ordered a Tikka t3x stainless in 6.5cm based on your "under $750" video which I will be building up for long range target shooting. Thankyou for these videos

[@benf8487]

Howa 1500/ Weatherby Vangaurd have got to me my favorite in this category. Most Howa 1500's come with a threaded barrel and come in shorter configurations which edges them out for me.

[@maddmatt02]

Got my 1500 scoped (cheap nikko sterling but it works) in 6.5prc a few months back for 398 bucks. Jumped 200 bucks a few days later but so far I love this thing.

[@bradleytyrrell4417]

Bloody great video champion.. the bergara b14 in some modles has a threaded muzzle and the price is only $50-$150 more than the hunter... here in Australia

[@kevinsulak4258]

Using factory ammo I got 1.25 MOA with my mossberg patriots with the vortex crossfires that came on them. After upgrading the scope I consistently shoot .75 to 1.0 MOA at 100 yards. I have the gun in both 30-06 and 308. May be hit and miss on gun quality, could be I just found the ammo my guns like, but I seem to have gotten two different quality ones. I have had the 30-06 for almost 3 years and the 308 for a year.

[@PbpLOL25]

How about a sub $1500 or $1200 video? I think that’s the sweet spot where you can get really good quality stuff but not break the bank.

[@SqueakyWheelMakesNoise]

Good video with great information. I subbed. Love the smile while you showing off these cool rifles.

[@barackmycat9448]

That`s the way to do a comparison review. My only complaint with Ruger (All Rugers) is the shitty triggers. CVA for the win!

[@cidmontenegro8225]

'kid came back with a 4 and I said wheres the other 96%?' LMAO

[@mire2801]

I love my CVA Cascade. I have the same one as your test model, and it shoots -7-.8 MOA. I couldn't be happier. 😏 Thanks for your great video.

[@jonquirk9582]

I'm surprised there's no savage 110. I know you had a bad switchback. But over all the 110 is a stellar rifle for the under 750 price

[@Ben-ry1py]

Awesome stuff! thanks so much for all the work you do for us! I'm a little sad that my go wild didn't do better, but I'm glad lower priced rifles are so dang good!

[@zzznor1137]

Just sanded down the magazine lip on my ruger American and it’s run perfect ever since. A less than 5 minute fix isn’t too bad for the price of the rifle.

[@jakevaquera4921]

love this video! in the future it’s be cool to see a compare on premium hunting rifles( fierce, CA, seekins etc…) i also understand they’re very expensive

[@jakevaquera4921]

or even more reviews on fierce arms. not a lot of people review them on youtube.

[@customS197Roush]

I love my Mauser M18 in 308. I bought it back in 2018 when they were first available, it had no sub models, only came in about 5 calibers, and didn't have a threaded barrel. I bought a Mossberg Patriot Revere in 300 WM when I moved to Alaska a few years ago thinking it would replace my Mauser. But the accuracy at even 100 yards doesn't even come close to my Mauser. So I still use my M18 for large game I thought I'd use my Patriot for because I'd rather have that reliable shot placement over the more powerful cartridge.

[@garye3502]

Das Original! Wunderbar! I bought mine in .30-06 and I love it. Great rifle.

[@atomyk13]

I have a CVA Cascade in 350L and it is always a joy to shoot

[@jonathanmitchell3733]

That mauser is really a nice little rifle. I’ve had mine on two hunts already. Looking forward to this years springbuck hunt

[@mikes8915]

Spring buck hunt! where do you live ?

[@peterrobinson5438]

​@@mikes8915That will be South Africa

[@mikes8915]

Damn lucky we only get 2 weeks in November to deer hunt. Also I didn't know you guys could have guns

[@jonathanmitchell3733]

I missed the one springbuck I got a shot on, but got two blesbuck instead. The wind was crazy. We can hunt whole year round on private game fenced farms, and other places it’s about 4 months hunting season.

[@chandler7130]

the first rifle i bought was a standard ruger american about 10 years ago if not more, and i have had 0 issues with it. i have used it a ton and have had a pellet gun scope on it the whole time. i get sub .5 moa at 100 yards. prolly my most accurate and reliable rifle still today. no upgrades. only thing i can say that is a negative is that during hunting season it can rust quite fast if you don’t take care of it when it’s cold and wet outside.

[@chandler7130]

guess quality control might be the issue for some. i might have gotten their best of the bunch while others can get crappy rifles. they are very cheap so that might be how they cut on cost

[@MasterWitchDoctor]

I gave my brother a Mauser M18 chambered in 30.06 and he loves it. Its dead accurate and with the Vortex scope I put on it that gun shoots as well as the Remington 700 I had. I have a Howa 1500 chambered in .308 and much like the Mauser it too shoots really well. I put the same Vortex scope on it as my brothers 30.06 which is a pretty good combo for under $1500.00.

[@lawrencegale370]

What about the Browning AB3? I got the Hunter model with a walnut stock for just over $500. Shoots MOA, pretty lightweight and is much better built than the plastic junk like the Savage or Ruger. Browning doesn't sell throw-away rifles. Also the Sauer 100 comes with a wooden stock and has the same build as the Mauser 18 but a lot better finish.

[@rakpe]

Here in Europe we don't use suppressors and staff like that cos they are mostly illegal in EU...Bergara is my favorite ,and next one to buy. I'm thinking being the Spanish rifle and made for EU they didn't bother to put treds on it.

[@tankfighter2767]

I learned from handloading if you want more accuracy ammo is the most important I got a like new savage 110 and it just couldn't group like my husqvarna could, I took up handloading and now at 100 yards with the same gun I can put shots threw the same hole

[@BrokenAnvilIndustries]

"...happy he got a 4 on a test" made me spit hot coffee on myself. 😂

[@nataliedeyton6829]

If I’m not mistaken all the CVA guns use bergara barrels

[@cbsbass4142]

When I last checked Kimber's not even offering a Walnut Stock anymore, but still want too much. for the few styles they have left. I just started buying used Savage 110s and Stevens 200s with old style slotted lock nuts and ordering new barrels for them, then slapping on Timney triggers. I try to get blind magazines then I don't have to worry about cheap plastic magazines. I kinda like the Bergara B-14 Timber (only for the Walnut) but would not consider any of the rest you have there. DO not want a threaded muzzle, but to each his own. If I can't build my old Savages, I'll just hold out for the Winchester Model 70 Featherweights. Or order a semi-custom MkVII from Shaw.

[@Bergara65]

I’ve been very happy with my CVA cascade in 7mm REM Mag.

[@jasonparker5746]

The best gun channel on KZbin! Love the hands on reviews!

[@RogerC.Townsend]

I have a CVA Cascade in 350 Legend that get sub moa groups at 100 yards shooting Winchester 150 grain extreme point ammo.

[@colegaultney6115]

Bought m18 in 6.5 pprc and love it. Very accurate . Also bought CVA Cascade in 308. Hated 150 grain ammo. Only 165 grain federal sierra match was accurate.. Finally tried Remington corelock tipped in 165 and viola half minute groups

[@glaubermoreno5640]

We’re you at Boulder City range in NV?

[@22bikerbob]

Rustoleum spray paint works great on a Savage Axis barrell. Add a netting sleeve and use the camo color after the initial coat/ not removing the netting until it dries adds a good cosmetic touch& the rust problem is over.

[@22bikerbob]

More accurate rifle cheap.

[@rossbagley2734]

Bergara b14 comes factory threaded in New Zealand! Mine did

[@srsatlaf4730]

This review is very pertinent and on point for the majority of shooters.

[@jameslyman2230]

The cascade does not have a quality mag. It may feed, but I have personally seen how loading one up made the bottom fall out of the plastic mag.

[@jake9705]

Always appreciate you and your wife's hard work making these videos! 🥳🥳🥳

[@belt1974123]

I would not call the lack of threads a real downside on the Bergara. Would be nice but not a real deal stopper for most hunters imo. Some people just like a high quality, affordable, and simple rifle. No frills.

[@striderwolf687]

Well done, well done. This will be such a big vid and helpful to many like the old one was. It helped me buy my next hunting rifle!!!

[@jamesroberts-kv1xy]

Great review man! Would love to see a review on the browning ab3 hunter in .308

[@texpatriot8462]

I figured CVA did something like buy the rights to the ThmpsonnCentdr design and update it. Looking at it more closely, I note that it has the "open" top ejection port of more traditional rifles. Very impressed and if I was in the market, I would look hard at their offering.

[@lobster8009]

Im quite happy with my Mauser M18 Waldjagd edition. I dont think they sell it in the States but its a M18 with an improoved trigger and a 51cm semi weight barrel. It is heavy and the weight distribution is pretty off but thats all i can citicise for a gun in this price bracket. Also comes with a nice deep green stock. To bad it rarely sees daylight since i got my be all, end all hunting rifle the Blaser R8 Ultimate. The R8 is nice and light with 52cm standard weight barrel and it shoots 0.25moa all day. Straight pull, insanely ergonomic stock. Highly recommended.

[@babyjoker0312]

Im happy with a Ruger American or a Cva Cascade!

[@Bubblyhiccups]

700 for a rifle seems crazy. I remember when savage axis was 200 bucks. A Remington 700 sps tactical was 500 at most. ar15s are cheaper than bolt guns which makes absolutely no sense at all.

[@richiefutrell6247]

Tikka must have just barely been over that $700 price tag.

[@linkchen8245]

I was wondering, tikka can kill them all

[@stoutstazofknoweledg]

Tikkas are like 850 bro

[@MJA5]

I have a Tikka CTR I bought for $649 like four years ago. Kinda hard to find those short-barreled Tikkas nowadays

[@joshtrauger3088]

He wanted it to be a competition

[@JohnWest-yc9ol]

Most tikkas I see around where I live is usually 900 to 1000

[@brians2733]

I have been looking for a .350 legend for hunting in Ohio. Thanks for confirming my research. Also, would love to see the Sauer XT 100 included in these tests.

[@davebaker7985]

Found one in Ohio at fin feather fur not too long ago, had the cascade and cascade xt in 350 legend, great shooter. And it likes the Winchester rounds, who_tee_who has a video of 350 legend rounds different brands on the cascade

[@waylananders3514]

I have a savage 110 in the 350 legand like he said in the video winchester ammo is not very good but I get a .75 inch group at 100 with hornady whitetail and. 80 with the Barnes vortex

[@usafret4709]

Own 3 CVA Cascades. Absolute tack drivers. 308, 6.5CR and 7mm-08. With handloads, getting .5 MOA groups. Also, removing the space (short guy), this rifle fits me like no other I have shot.

[@garyk76]

I figured the cva rifles would shot good just for the simple fact they have bergara barrel's

[@usafret4709]

@@garyk76 Exactly and the trigger feels the same. Have owned both.

[@jic1]

@@garyk76 And are made in Bergara, Spain, and are owned by the same parent company. I can't find anything that *definitively* says 'CVA Cascades are made by Bergara', but you can make a pretty convincing circumstantial case that they are.

[@stonecastleberry9030]

@USAF Ret Apparently cva discontinued the 7mm-08. After months of research I finally decided on a cva cascade 7mm-08 to find out they don't make them anymore and I can't find one anywhere. That's my luck.

[@usafret4709]

@@stonecastleberry9030 I got mine on GunBroker. Only bidder for around $450. It was the black stock and blued barrel. Threw a horrible paint job on it, but it still shoots good. I see you can't find them anymore. I guess I may have gotten the last one.

[@garyglenn5233]

I'd have to go with the Mauser. I used to have two Real German made K98s in 8×57 that took a lot of deer. I sure wish that I still had them seeing that I paid $79.00 each and now they're several hundred dollars, and that's even if you can find one for sale.

[@garye3502]

I have a K98 and a M18. Love em both!

[@themooreclan1220]

in my 243 mouser m18, the bolt has a problem with winchester ammo, it wont grab the spent cartridge or when it does it drops half way, it rarely rejects, hornady is prefect

[@jeff0nyschuk670]

I've got Remington 783 in 223rem and Tikka T3 in 204r and Ruger American in 22-250..😅 Happy with all of them 😊

[@RayRay-zc2ed]

Where are the 22-250’s with threaded barrels and 1:12 twist!?

[@divanfourie1374]

I bought a bergara sporter a month ago and hit has a threaded barrel isn't the newer models coming out with threaded barrels ?

[@ssimossimo576]

Also the older ones and they are now cerakoted

[@timothystogner464]

I’ve got a bergara Hunter in 7 mm 08 which has a threaded barrel. Is it just some models?

[@jasonnull2248]

I called that, that’s cool. I don’t own a CVA but that could change in the future.

[@byroncole-w5y]

Great video. Really enjoy watching your channel. You gave the Bergara B14 Hunter an A+. Glad yours shoots good. I purchased one in 22-250 that won’t shoot anywhere near a 1 inch group. Sent it back to Bergara and they say nothing wrong with rifle. I have tried Hornady factory ammo as well as different hand loads with different grain bullets. I now have an expensive piece of wall decor

[@sapperROSS]

You sure it's not you?

[@ssimossimo576]

So you are either shooting ammo that the rifle doesn't like or you are not shooting it well, easy

[@byroncole-w5y]

Since my other 2 rifles shoot less than a .3 inch group not all me

[@ssimossimo576]

@@byroncole-w5y so why bergara didn't replace it if a sniper like you can't make it group 🤔

[@danreisenauer9713]

Some of the basic Savage 110 models might fit in this group, better than an Axis.

[@jacksonthomas9311]

I like it. 👍. I think a weatherby vanguard should be included in this test though! I believe it would rank right near the top!

[@g3attack]

I bought a Savage model 10 Police for 300 bucks in 2018. Love this thing!!

[@IRishbuck58]

I own two cva scouts .Cva is making great products. Great Video

[@imafreakinhistorian2169]

Better take that number on up to 1K , or maybe even $1200 Least you could get a howa, or a vanguard, maybe even a steyr or two .

[@camsam2525]

Hey, Backfire! I can’t tell you how much I alleviate the work you put into your videos, and the incredible knowledge and testimony you offer! That being said, I’ve got a questioning was hoping you’d see and be able to answer. With your help, I’ve come to be torn between buying the CVA Cascade and the Weatherby Vanguard. They each one head to head competitions from your comparison contests and I’m wondering, which would you suggest between the two? Seems impossible to choose. I’m looking thinking specifically 30-06, if that matters towards your judgement. Thanks for the hours of great videos I’ve reached this week after discovering you!

[@thgochenaur1989]

CVA Cascade and Mauser M18 against Tikka T3x, Savage 110, and Weatherby Vanguard would be a hard comparison. I think you can find variants of them all under $700.

[@trentroberdeau6399]

@@justinparks9081 yep, he ignores Bergara shitty actions and tree stand heavy. Lol

[@ssimossimo576]

@@trentroberdeau6399 bergara shitty action? Why? It's known to be one of the best actions on the market for factory rifles.. Tikka fanboys are so scared about bergara taking the place as far as the go to rifle for the average hunter that they become funny at times 😂 after that their beloved tikkas wouldn't be as great as it looks now. The b14 hunter 308 weights 3.1 and the tikka t3xlite weights 2.9. You can't carry 200 grams more, that's what a smartphone weights.. if so, go to train a bit man, so you can bring maybe also a botte of water in your dynamic stalking hunts, if you have ever hunted

[@ssimossimo576]

@@justinparks9081 what do you mean by "outperformes" specifically? Cause in accuracy usually B14s outperform tikkas and the reliability is totally comparable, as is the trigger. Tikka has a shitty stock and plastic shit everywhere so.. it's basically a decent action bolted to crap. Additionally, if you get a lemon (and it happens as you can see from the hundreds of threads about t3x lite issues on line) tikka won't do anything, while bergara has a great customer service. Tikkas are also the worst as far as recoil among all the hunting rifles i have shot, and i have shot many.

[@heterodox3487]

I doubt you will find a M18 under $800 today

[@dennisholle1005]

Great review, thanks for the information!

[@stevesargent3228]

I have a Savage Axis in .308. It is the first and only rifle I purchased. My son and I went to the range to shoot it. I had previously sighted it in. On this trip he fired 4 shots at 100 yards. Maybe a minute or two between the shots. We then moved to 200 yards. When the range went hot, he started shooting. The first two rounds I think were good then they started going all over the place. After 6 or 7 rounds, I wouldn't think the barrel would be dirty enough to cause that. I figured the barrel was getting to hot. This was in Arizona and it was probably 100 degrees out. Should this gun be able to fire several shots in a row without heat impacting accuracy or do you think it is a dirty barrel issue or both?

[@nuckyduk15]

Just IMAGINE if the Patriot actually shot well. When taking price into consideration, it would be at the very top of the sub 700 rifles. *Sigh*

[@parkerriley918]

You should try the Sauer 100 as well. Priced at about the same as the mauser

[@jonseopa1913]

I would’ve liked to have seen a Browning AB3 added to the test.

[@KyleHarrisonRedacted]

agreed

[@kodywoodward]

"Aren't you missing like 96%?" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@theoutdoorslife]

What rifle do you recommend for a 350 legend and or a 450 bushmaster

[@Kinbo72steanneNB]

You do really well at this. Never stop bud

[@galenhisler396]

I don't understand weight being a factor i carried a pre 64 mod 70 in 270 with iron mounts redfield low profile scope, I'm 56 . I like the bergara

[@ssimossimo576]

Yeah the b14 is in a totally dofferent quality category. That said, the weight, as long as it's reasonable, it's a totally personal preference thing. This "test" is a joke. Also trying reliability cycling live ammo, ejecting live ammo, is a joke. That's not what the rifle is made for. wtf

[@hilltopper600]

Best review on the net! Merry Christmas

[@clayed3311]

“It’s so intimidating can I do it again!” 😂

[@nebraskaman8247]

Do you have a review of the CZ center fire rifles? They have a decently priced wood version, although couldn’t find much review wise online.

[@octavianparvu8304]

Sauer 100 is almost identical with the Mauser M18....same factory but you can get it in different better soft touch stocks

[@srt10jim]

I bought a savage 308 camo with scope for 299.00 at bass pro shop and I love it!

[@Martin-outdoors]

Savage axis 2 iv had for a while shoots great and hard to beat for price.

[@glaubermoreno5640]

Gotta touch on the Sauer 100 and Howa M1500

[@thesilverpreacher316]

You should try a browning ab 3

[@bigd835]

kinda pitiful how far remington and winchester have fallen. time and bankruptcy passed them by. The bergara and mauser really look great, I need to check out that CVA. Mossberg has been getting a bad rap on accuracy for years. you would think they would fix that by now.