Selecting a Push Feed Hunting Rifle

The best attributes of a push-feed hunting rifle

[@Sparky-ee2fr]

I'm a very active shooter and hunter, although not a gunsmith by any means. But I can tell you after watching hundreds of rifle videos, this is by far, THE BEST VIDEO I've ever watched explaining the differences of various rifle bolts and their main parts. Very well done sir. Excellent! Highly recommended.

[@Bunduki]

Having been a Armour in my younger days & still spending alot of time in the bush as a conservation hunter. This episode on the pros & cons of push feed rifles is outstanding. Well done D D . Very informative & precise information, keep up the good work. Good & safe Shooting , take care.

[@ruge48]

Great video. Most of my big game rifles are mausers, or non detachable magazine. Though recently I happened to get new rifles with detachables magazines and based on an experience with my Brno 22lr when I was a youngster I lost the magazine while crossing a fence. I noticed the loss about 200 meters from the fence. I could retract my way and was lucky to find the magazine which was near the fence in a feeding grass field. This Model 2 Brno has a button which easely allowed the ejection of the magazine. Since then I have I always try to have an extra magazine for all my rifles with detachable magazines.

[@danielthomas9871]

The biggest thing that draws me towards hinged floor plate magazines is simple - one less thing to lose!

[@williamfeldner9356]

Just purchased a Sako 90 hunter push feed.. Absolutely one of the best rifles I have ever owned, and that number exceeds about 70 over the years…….

[@ulysses8859]

This video will help a lot of new hunters on choosing a rifle. In your previous videos on rifles it helped me make my decision on the choice of rifle I not only wanted but needed and this video just supports the information on making a wise decision. I also learned something new about other rifles. Thanks DD very thoughtful video.

[@paulsimmons5726]

The best push feed I've ever used was a Winchester 70 Black Shadow from the late 90's, smooth as butter! Those rifle's prices are usually pretty decent when you see them.

[@seboudog]

Great video! I will watch it a few times to digest everything presented. I'm certainly learning much through your videos - Thank you for producing them.

[@candelariosanchez273]

Same here

[@G19Jeeper]

Absolutely great point. Had countless newer 700’s over the last few years and most have extraction issues. One was sent back twice for a stretched bolt face related to a failure of the extractor. I swore them off for a while but seem to keep going back for custom builds lol

[@j.dalemorgan2975]

Learned a lot from this video. Well done and thanks for the info.

[@deej9367]

I can hear the remington fan boys screams echoing through the country side

[@G19Jeeper]

Any real fan boy knows their weakness and spends the money to get a M16 extractor installed.

[@ashmerch2558]

Remington had some Seriously impressive rifles through the 60's into the mid 70's, the early model 700's are fantastic

[@borkwoof696]

Remington used to make some really interesting rifles. Not so much anymore...

[@REDNECKROOTS]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 nice ❤

[@REDNECKROOTS]

The new Remington 700 seems to address all it's past shortcomings, except there trying to charge 1700$ for the good ones now. Stupid bastards are gonna go outa biz again except this time it will be because they actually built a good rifle that they insanely inflated the cost of. Nobody w a half a brain w pay that for a rem700. Not when a weatherby mark v hunter can be had for 1500$ .

[@scalethemachine]

Thanks for all these videos. I have learned so much, and it's been amazing to have all this knowledge in one place. It would have taken me years to learn this on my own from other sources.

[@texaspapa9445]

Great video. Thanks to you I am buying a Browning X Bolt after seeing this video

[@Keolus1]

If I remember right three lug bolts tend to be stiffer not from more surface area of the lugs, but because the bolt requires more torque to cock the cam which has to be milled at a greater angle. Many three lug designs now use double cams to compensate for this, which is why they are easier to operate.

[@sladesmith5651]

I have inspected many pushfeed rifles (Savage, tc compass, Tikka, etc. And hands down in my opinion, the Howas/weatherby vanguards are the Top drawer pushfeed.. I have two Howas, and am going to get a Winchester model 70..

[@davidortiz173]

I learned more in that video than all the other gun KZbinrs combined! Thank you desert dog you're the best!

[@aaronwilcox6417]

Thanks for this video. I used to be an pushfeed accuracy only type person and that fine and all, but when I got to my 40's I now prefer mechanical reliability and the Mauser 98 style actions. Making that worse is that im left handed. Little choices. For this reason ive picked up Ruger Hawkeyes and have been really satisfied. Ive had cheap NEF single shots and Remington push feed rifles freeze up on me in freezing rain and a broken extractor from the factory. Ended up with Sako type and M-16 extractors milled into the bolt as a fix. Now I just use that large Ruger/Mauser type extractor and haven't had issues. It really sucks when you out hunting and can't open a bolt to feed your rifle so you have to build a small fire to warm it up. My Ruger scout rifle didn't present me with any issues and it keeps working in horrible weather and conditions. Another failure ive had in push feeds were the feed rails allowing two cartridges to jump up into the breech. For these reasons I really don't think push feed is the optimum choice.

[@trevorgomez3343]

Browning X-Bolt rifles baby, 3 locking lugs and a 60° bolt throw!

[@edwardabrams4972]

They are one of the top 4 push feeds! Been collecting 60+ years and hundreds of rifles and found Brownings, Vanguards, Tikka’s and Ruger M77 are some of the best with the least amount of problems in the average priced rifles!

[@shanemooney37]

Always very informative!!!👍

[@luvtahandload7692]

Agree with everything you said. Most of my pushfeeds are older, when I didn't know any better, or they're not really intended for hunting.

[@candelariosanchez273]

Very informative like always thanks for taking time to make great videos!👍

[@steveharvey6421]

I learned something thanks. I would also mention Rem 700s have poor bolt stops. The best days of Remington are in the rear view mirror. A long time ago, Midway sold gun cleaning device that looked a lot like a go-no go chamber plug. All my guns would extract it except for all of my Rem 700s.

[@markcooper4096]

Great video loved the the info 👍

[@beardoggin8963]

11:35 I am really glad you brought that point up. Ultimately what made my mind up to buy a new Model 70 over a cheaper bolt action was having the 3 position safety that locked the bolt. Oh and the fact that the model 70 doesn’t have a flimsy plastic magazine!

[@rre9121]

I don't know anything about anything related to hunting, but it's really gratifying when I realize I made a good choice before I knew better.

[@Mitchel141]

My choice was a sako 85 brown bear in 500 jeffery! Can't wait to take a buff with it next year, just got my reloading dies for it and already picked up 50 rounds of norma 570gr PH for it :) Might get a 375 h&h to go with it as your videos have warmed me up to that cartraige

[@haroldmilroy4489]

Absolutely excellent video. Great information. One point I’d like to add when it comes to safeties is that the Ruger 77 style goes one further by mechanically looking the firing pin.

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

If you look at the title of this video, it states "push feed" rifles. I believe that the 77s made after 1991 (mk2 and Hawkeye) are controlled round feed rifles. All controlled round feed rifles on the market block the firing pin as a function of the safety.

[@haroldmilroy4489]

@@desertdogoutdoors1113 I realize what the heading of your video states. I am merely commenting on the segment where you discuss the merits of controlled round safeties vs push feed safeties. You are again correct when it comes to the Ruger 77 / Hawkeye push vs CRF feed versions. Having had a number of both variations, I wondered why when it appeared to me that all Ruger had to in order to have the first version a CRF rifle was to remove the bottom lip on the bolt face. I don't pretend a smith so there might have been more to this. Getting back to my comment - what I'm stating is that to my knowledge and I certainly stand to be corrected, I know of no other CRF rifle who's three position safety pivots around and fits into a recess in the firing pin mechanically locking in "safe" position. Whether you or any other shooter feels that's a good feature is up to each person to decide. I'm not arguing with you in fact, if you read my comment, you'll see I think your video is a great.

[@ashmerch2558]

Excellent Content as always, Im always leaning towards my Model 70 in 300 Win Mag , I have had since i was a "Kid" (15 y/o, now 28 y/o )... that said... nothing I have ever had has been as beautiful as my Sako 85 Bavarian Carbine. I do love it.. but they are extremely pricey, atleast for me, saved up for over a year for it, I have never seen a problem in my 85, I have put about 320rds through it at this point. off topic : I really like that Leupold hat, I am a 3rd generation Leupold devotee. my grandfather had one on his model 70, my father on his model 70 and Savage 99 and me on my model 70 and Sako 85, I was considering a Swarovski or a Zeiss, but they were difficult to source locally and Leupold has only ever given me excellence

[@edwardabrams4972]

Love my Sako’s I have a carbine in 30-06 with a break and limb saver pad and for hunting it’s one of my favorite! It’s a Finbear from the 70’s. Sako makes the best non control feed guns for hunting!

[@gloriab9361]

I have Sako and CZ. Weatherby. Cooper single. Henry and Browning and I just bought a Remington not even thinking about this. It’s a small light rifle in 260. Oh well. I bought it because it was so light and small compared to a 416 rigby or 378 weatherby etc. You live around 13 miles from me and love the big African calibers too. I sit here and wonder how many around us have some of the same. It’s magical. Maybe there is a 505 Gibbs right down the street. Ha.

[@YellowHammer26]

Great video. I own several different rifles in various calibers that I really like, but the one I have come to love above the others is my browning x bolt hunter in 308. I primarily hunt whitetails and occasionally as I will be in about 2 weeks mule deer. Thanks again for your video.

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

I'm posting an x-Bolt video tomorrow

[@user-mn5tg6vz1j]

Excellent information !!!

[@ralphlivingston762]

Back in 1990 I purchased a Winchester 70XTR in 300 H&H for an elk hunt. This bolt is push feed with a slot in the bolt face for an ejector. It has the 3 position safety typical of model 70's and with the tapered 300 H&H cartridge the operation is more than 95 percent "Krag" smooth. The XTR is no longer manufactured but this is a great rifle to look for on the used gun market.

[@patrickgallagher4344]

I have one in a 308! Smoothest bolt I’ve ever operated! Very accurate for not having a free floated barrel to.

[@ralphlivingston762]

@@patrickgallagher4344 As I've said before, the only action that is smoother is the Krag

[@kurtmyers9740]

Great Review!

[@Nick-wn1xw]

I wouldn’t be concerned about a sliding extractor weakening the action especially since controlled round feed rifles have one lug bigger than the other but man you are so right about dirt with them. Not easy to clean it out either. The Sako style or M16style like Weatherby uses is just like you said-the best of the lot. I would have no issue using my Vanguard in .375H&H for dangerous game. Would be nice to see those push feed actions combined with the blade ejector like the Sako 85.

[@nathanadams8207]

Great video Winchester Brother 🤠

[@alexisbenetatos1611]

I have a Winchester model 70 Featherweight push feed rifle I bought back in 1995 brand new and it’s great. Never had a problem

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

Those are decent rifles. Have a few myself.

[@johnstansak7867]

I absolutely love your channel and content, and I won’t deny the virtues of a good controlled feed action. I own a few. I also own top end push feed custom rifles. With that said, Thompson Center bolt action rifles are not trash. My TC Compass 30-06 shoots $20 150 gr Corelokt and Power Shok cartridges MOA or less. It hasn’t failed to feed, extract and eject in over 500 rounds. I am not saying that my Compass would be my choice of arms if being charged by an animal, but I’ll shoot hog, deer, coyote, and elk every chance I can get with it and not think twice. These rifles fill a niche and certainly not on the trash heap.

[@Gideom007]

Excellent video

[@jorgenrangen348]

Excellent video - about detachable magazines: I agree with you 100%, however, in a lot of areas hunters refuse to use fixed box magazines. The most common reason is that local regulations require rifles to be unloaded in vehicles - and a lot of them want to simply drop the mag, and get back in. (Or pop a loaded mag in and blast out the window of the truck - unfortunately and disgustingly common in my area.) A LGS owner I was good friends with wouldnt bring in hinged floorplate models as they wouldnt sell. Thanks again for your great content!

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

We have to unload every time we enter a vehicle. It takes literally 2 seconds to open the floorplate and dump the cartridges in my hand. Just as fast as a detachable magazine IMO. I believe many "new hunters", who have never used a classic rifle, don't understand the benefits of a simple hinged floorplate. I agree, the types that shoot out the window of their truck are disgusting.

[@Drivapete]

Great video, my push feed preference is the Weatherby Vanguard 2. My controlled round feed preferences are the 98 Mauser VZ24 and a 1903 Springfield. All are smooth as butter!

[@ruge48]

you have to obtain a Argentine Modeñl 1909, and if you are a reloader and the rifle has a acceptable barrel try the original 7.65x54 caliber. Excellent and nothing to envy of the 30-06, but lacking the profusion of bulletsweights that allows that excelent calibre to be a world around calibre

[@Drivapete]

@@ruge48 The only 'foreign' cartridge I have experience with is the 9.3x62 custom built on a Savage 111 by Jes reboring in Oregon. Simply don't know how I got along without discovering this wonderfully capable caliber all these years. Since discovering, I have taken 2 of my 9 elk with this rifle with amazing results. I never realized how good ( and effective ) European cartridges were.

[@hillbillyscholar8126]

Only thing I would add is in reference to bolt lugs; they must bear evenly on their mating surface. It does not matter what system is used if the lockup does not properly support the closed breech.

[@scottscheuerman6170]

I do own a few model 70 Winchester in push feed and also some 700 Remington rifles as well as control round feed model 70 rifles and CZ 550 I do think a good bolt gun is more reliable for the most part than semi automatic rifles when it comes to feeding and extraction

[@mrkniffelpin1853]

Nice overview! I was wondering if you, any of your subs, or someone you have come across in your travels, have an opinions/experiences with the Steyr 3+1 safety?(it offers the functionality of a 3 position switch with the added option of decocking the firing mechanism) It incorporates a rotary switch that is made of plastic, I have found this safety mechanism operates pretty slick, and positively.

[@hettro-cv6082]

Very interesting video!

[@gilfaver362]

Terrific.

[@woodsman132]

Right on the money.

[@gennerobootz6490]

When it comes to push feed I’ll only use Sako and browning

[@masterpiecetools131]

On safeties, there is a new system, you mentioned one of the rifles with it earlier - the R8 has it. It is the system where the "safety" compresses or decompresses the firing pin spring. This seems like an advantage. But I do no know if there are any downsides. It is a little more difficult to press forward than a safety.

[@borischertkovsky9239]

Great video, thank you! I would also review different ways, how bolt handle attached to bolt body. Time ego I dropped rem700 bolt on concrete floor and handle broke, because it was brazed. Not good!

[@donaldanderson3249]

And this is why I love my Winchester and ruger rifles

[@falba1492]

I think it’s interesting Browning and Sako, stand out in your preference for push feed rifles. There is a Vietnam Vet at my local gun store, he was a sniper during Vietnam. He even paid to have his M21 shipped home after his service. Point being, Browning and Sako are also his go to list for push feed rifles. For exactly the reasons you just mentioned.

[@luvtahandload7692]

Ok Frank I'll try replying to this post. The first time was over on Hunt Simple but since he kinda quit maybe his vids don't take any further comments. Ron Shirk Shooting Supplies Lebanon, PA 717-272-5671 [e-mail]

[@falba1492]

@@luvtahandload7692 - Thank you. I just made it to their web site, and it says the 375‘s are on back order. I tried giving them a call but I didn’t see your message after 5 PM, so they are closed.

[@luvtahandload7692]

@@falba1492 Maybe their inventory info wasn't updated since I ordered mine about 3 weeks ago. Bummer. The guy told me this morning that they had one left but come to think of it that's what they told me 3 weeks ago. They are an old school company. Hand-written invoices and everything.

[@falba1492]

@@luvtahandload7692 - In any event, I’ll call them tomorrow morning. I might get lucky. I super appreciate you help on this.

[@nightwave3782]

Hinged Floor plate beats detachable box magazines on a bolt action rifle any day of the week. Especially hunting rifles

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

Absolutely.

[@pseudopetrus]

Remington just went down hill!

[@borkwoof696]

Really a shame. They made some very interesting rifles back in the day

[@willrowell3218]

@@silverback7659 I'd love to agree with you but the 700 SPS I own from 2016 is ehh quality at best, and considering they just went bankrupt again, hopefully the new owner will pull them out

[@daveaver2804]

Remington has been divided between different bidders. Hopefully they incorporate some real engineering hunters for their new rifle/shotgun division.

[@willrowell3218]

@@daveaver2804 I'm rooting for Remington and Marlin to make a strong comeback. I'd love to have a 700 CDL or BDL in 7mm-08 or Rem Mag. I have confidence in Ruger to pull a about face with Marlin and bring back that brand. Hopefully Remington will too.

[@pseudopetrus]

@@daveaver2804 I see the demise of Remington as a good thing for sport shooters. I was shopping for a new Marlin (Remlin) and was shocked by the poor workmanship that was so easily seen on a visual inspection, which can mean only one thing, Remington did not care about quality control.

[@leeadams5941]

If your talking push feed, IMHO, only one to go to. Yes a little expensive but you dont go out and buy a new rifle every day. Weatherby can not be beat for strength and dependability.

[@headcarter4656]

I don't dout anything you say but I have never had a probably with the extractor on my rem 700 rifles. Now my rifles are in 243,308and 3006. I also mostly use factory ammo like corelokt and power point.

[@Bill-el3gk]

When trying out my cousins new Tikka T3 in (30-06 SS/Laminate) this year I found it shot great, bolt was extremely smooth, and it felt like a really solid quality rifle. After we were done shooting and he put his rifle back in the truck I happened to look down and see a magazine spring and follower laying on the ground. Sure enough the bottom of the single stack plastic magazine was only attached with 4 small plastic pegs (about the same diameter as a pens ink tube) molded into the magazine which had given way and left the mag spring, follower and bottom of the mag lost in the grass. If I had not noticed this he would not have known is rifle was no longer functional or if this had happed while hunting his rifle would be an immediate single shot. Sadly, this quality rifle is really not trustworthy or reliable at all with this cheep magazine system.

[@pg1633]

Those Tikka magazines are extremely durable and reliable unless you stomp on them. I have several hundred rds through my .270 tikka and the magazine has never failed. I think your was an anomaly.

[@falba1492]

DD, what do you think about the Weatherby MK V’s? Especially the long magnum actions, with the 9 lug design. I’ve been told they feed smoother than the Sako’s, but I’ve never handled one.

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

The MK V's are quality rifles. There is debate over whether or not a bunch of "tiny" lugs are actually stronger than two "huge" lugs. I have heard actual engineers spout proclamations for both schools of thought. The "smooth" feel of the MK V is likely from the hand-fitting and attention to detail; much like our beloved pre-64 M70's and many custom actions.

[@falba1492]

Do you know about the extractor issues on the Sako 85? On the magnum calibers, especially 338 and larger, the cartridge is extracted at a very steep angle, and crashes into the scope. In turn the cartridge has a tendency of falling back into the open chamber and jamming the action. I was going to purchase a used Kodiak in 375 H&H, until the owner demoed the rifle at the range for me. After a little research, turns out Sako knows about the issue, but their solution is to use “higher scope mounts”. That’s total bullshit if you ask me. I own several Tikkas and Sakos, but none in magnum calibers.

[@ashtonjanke3860]

It’s because the ejector is on the bottom of the case head and on a angle

[@MrJegjr]

What are your thoughts of the newer version of CZ's control round feed and lockable magazine that they have incorporated in the new 600 platform? Thanks for your opium and commentary

[@AustrianJager]

How do you call the extractor of STEYR rifles, like the SSG 69?

[@alex4713m]

Hello Desert Dog, im watching your videos since i started hunting myself and i have to admit im fairly new to this spare-time activity. i dont have a great deal of experience regarding shooting or rifles either, but i love the Blaser R8 (yes, there may be "better" rifles out there - im just a huge fan). since im quite convinced the opinions your share with us (your viewers) are based on experience and NOT sponsorship(or pushing sales in any form for a specific company) i would love to hear your honest opinion, form the viewpoint of a hunter and gunsmith, one the Blaser R8 (if you happen to have one). sincere regards from Austria. Alex. Ps.: please excuse my english grammar, im not really used to speaking or writing in english

[@jayyancey4538]

I have a beautiful Rem 700 in 350 Rem mag. Does anyone have a recommendation on a gunsmith to send the bolt to in order to have a proper extractor installed? Thanks!

[@jameswilson3468]

Wish you would of included the Bergara B14 in your review. Bought one in January in 7mm-08 and I'm very disappointed in the accuracy tried 10 different factory loads and none shot under 2.5 inch. Talk to Bergara and they said to try Hornady Custom Lite 120 gr SST which shot about 1 in but who wants to shoot 120 gr lite loads in a 7mm-08 not me. So I sent the rifle in waiting for a response.

[@edwardabrams4972]

Bergara are just over priced Remington actions!

[@Matt-to3jo]

The only push feed rifle I hunt with is a Remington 721 300 H&H. The extractor does worry me.

[@philipfreeman72]

Do you have a vid on single shot rifles ?

[@salbriganti4880]

Great Video. What are your thoughts on the Browning A-Bolt ?

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

I was never a fan of the A-Bolt's poor extractor design, lack of bolt-lock override, trigger, stock contour, and the AB1/AB2 funky hybrid swinging magazine. The X-bolt is a huge improvement IMO.

[@brianwilson4861]

I've had an A-bolt in 7mm rem mag for around 38 years. I've deer hunted with it around 38 seasons. Never has if failed to feed, fire, extract, or eject. I love the hinged floor plate with the attached removable magazine. It's so much easier to load and unload. I don't mind the two position safety. You can't check a 1911 without taking it off safe. It's no different.

[@borkwoof696]

Do you have any experience with Mauser‘s M12? It seems to be a very nice rifle

[@deej9367]

I own one in 300wm with wood furniture. It's a great rifle for the money. I got it barely used with 4 mags. A good thing because they want your first born for them.

[@Nick-wn1xw]

I owned two. Broke an extractor with a mildly stuck cartridge. Customer service was excellent though to fix it. Accurate and smooth though.

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

I have handled a few, but never put one through the paces. I am hearing mixed reviews on quality.

[@borkwoof696]

@@deej9367 I have noticed that with a lot of European rifle makers replacement magazines can be quite expensive

[@babalouboogeyman7119]

Ak-47 and m16 both are pushfeeds and when you hunt with those you're usually hunting that can shoot back soo yeah

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

They are also heavier, less accurate, and far less reliable than any bolt gun.

[@aklaunch]

Pissing people off with cold hard facts

[@danielrobey1759]

I’m certainly not going to discount what he’s saying about extractors but I’ve shot a lot of different rifles and I reload for about 30 different rifles and I’ve never had an extractor problem, even with my 700’s. If you pay attention he continually states that problems occur when things get really dirty. I personally wouldn’t set out for any hunt without at least an old toothbrush and a needle oiler of clp and some qtips and I’d clean the action each day at the end of the day. 5 minutes and you’re ready for the next day…

[@jameswilliams5513]

They’re all good rifles. The rifle debate is almost as dumb as the Ford vs Chevy debate. These videos are geared towards the big hunts. Big and dangerous game. In that aspect I agree with every comment on here. But what most high end gun owners don’t understand is that if you’re just an average whitetail hunter all these points, although great, don’t necessarily apply. If you’re walking a mile through average eastern mountains or around farm land to get into a tree stand than there is no difference between the model 70 and a marlin 336. As a matter of fact when I’m still hunting and walking our logging roads, I often carry my topper 410 with a slug. The point is the build quality and expense are important to a certain extent. I’ve become a fan of savage here lately, actually the axis. Which is their base line economy rifle. Between what I own and what family members own, we have dang near all the rifles and I’ve shot and hunted with them all. They all do the job for what we do. So I agree that there are probably a certain few that will go to Africa or out west in the Rockies. But they all shoot and they all put meat on the table.

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

If you're walking a mile to climb into a tree stand during whitetail season, you are correct. Quality doesn't matter as much. Most hunting out west is something entirely different than that.

[@jameswilliams5513]

@@desertdogoutdoors1113 I want to say I hope you didn’t find any disrespect in my comment. I absolutely love your videos. You put out real information and not some BS from a mommas basement chat room.

[@leomortimer2565]

can the browning x-bolt be converted to hinge floor plate?

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

no

[@trevorgomez3343]

No, but the magazines are excellent quality and the rounds come out butter smooth! The magazines are darn near as strong as a hockey puck!

[@martinfernandez5005]

I wanted to know what you think of the 6.8 Western as a large game such as Elk using 165 accubond LR

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

Don't fall for the hype. At hunting distances, the old 7mm Rem Mag with a 168gr Accubond LR will perform better than the 6.8 Western (with the 165gr ABLR), and have the same amount of recoil. The reviews you are seeing are PAID reviews.

[@fedup3582]

@@desertdogoutdoors1113 I have not decided if the 6.8 western is good or bad yet. I do not own one, have not seriously thought about getting one. I am just curious and want to learn. You state that the 7mm rem mag with 168 gr accubond LR will out perform the 6.8 western with 165 accubond LR. could you explain in more detail how and why?

[@fedup3582]

@@desertdogoutdoors1113 I doubt I will ever get a 6.8 western or even manage to replace the 7mm rem mag model 70 supergrade I used to have, that badly warped its stock, but I still miss. I have recently picked up a pre 64 model 70 in 300 H&H. I am still rounding up ammo and haven't shot it yet but hope it shoots as well as my other pre 64 in 257 Roberts. I don't really have a need for a 300 mag and already have a 300 WSM model 70, that I haven't used in years, but the 300 H&H isn't so much overkill like a 300 RUM, and its just fun to hunt with class, history, and nostalgia. The way my age and health is going, I don't know about the future of my hunting though, but I'm not giving up yet.

[@lavanice]

X bolt pro 6.8 western and Weatherby mark V hunter 280AI . I can close eye and take them anytime over Tikka t3x 7mm or Savage ultralight 30-06 . Honestly all 4 will do same under 400 yards hunting. But we always need reason to buy another

[@kurtbogle2973]

Push feed? Wouldn't you rather have a bolt action ? Like a Remington 700? Lol

[@terrymcclendon2277]

use your talent and knowledge , bodington dont have anything on you!!!! publish a book!! you are awesome!! take my advice!!

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

Thank you for the compliment. In reality though, Mr Boddington has more experience in a typical 5-year stretch of his life than I will ever have in my lifetime. He is a humble man, very ethical, and a great ambassador of the lifestyle. If my channel appeals to you more, it's probably because I don't have to make sponsors happy!

[@terrymcclendon2277]

@@desertdogoutdoors1113 you are correct about the sponsorship , bodington does have morr experience after all thats what he's paid to do! but through youtube I myself have seen more of your vids in a year than I have seen boddingtons in a lifetime ! and your are educated and very informative about every subject you speak of !!! keep up the awesome work and good hunting!!

[@dangerousfreedom4965]

So what’s your favorite rifle?

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

A controlled round-feed model 70.

[@jimb8904]

I. Just. Had. To. Notice. The. Outstanding. Figure. On. One rifle... I. Think. It. would. Be. Called...fiddleback... it's. Aboulutely. Gorgeous.. have. A. Nice. A. Nice. day...

[@Truesettingsun]

Too many ads 👎

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

Complain to KZbin. I don't "put" adds in my videos.