Still a great pump gun even though it is mostly plastic, kzfaq.infoUgkxh4su9YgU1tWmjikirWcKJbjsFLEU62Bc but with care it will last a long time. It would be neat if Crosman would make a commemorative version of this with real wood stock, but of course it would weigh more and cost more, but hey, it would be cool. The included scope is more of a toy, but it does work for backyard plinking. I prefer to use pellets for greater accuracy, but BBs are just as good for plinking. This is not a Red Ryder folks; fully pumped it is 3 times the power of a Red Ryder and can be dangerous if not handled properly. Be safe out there.
@tomlarue6543 жыл бұрын
On your mossberg, pull the action out of the stock. Take a 5/8 spark plug socket, wrap some sand paper around it and gently sand the inside of the stock to knock down any high spots on in the stock. I saw this on Tommy Rivers channel. The barrel is heating up and no longer free floating. I did this and it works.
@nickf80282 жыл бұрын
Tell Mossberg. If I have to do anything it shouldn't be on the shelf.
@nokachi3339 Жыл бұрын
@@nickf8028 Don't buy a rifle for under $400 then
@gwbrush33 жыл бұрын
I like this video; informative, straight to the point, no meaningless blather or musical interludes. Well done.
@thomaslinton64463 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Great points! Glad to see you guys back making videos!
@stephenballard37592 жыл бұрын
As far as I know as a filthy casual, I can agree with everything you said about the guns. However, I could happily shoot Core-Lokt ammo the rest of my life and not feel handicapped. When I was little you could buy it at any store that had so much as a little fishing tackle in a corner, even gas stations. Always had 30-30, .308. 30-06, .270, and .243, at least, and some .22 Thunderbolt.
@leifhoklin26812 жыл бұрын
It’s good in the deer woods. There’s better options for open country game.
@catlin-vn1sh10 ай бұрын
I had great luck with the core lokt out of my weatherby 30/06. Hard to find them now. Shooting nosler which are excellent as well.
@joshlampe34582 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love my TC compass, have it in .223. It's an absolute tack driver. Bought a Boyd's At One and it's the budget king after a mandatory trigger job that includes replacing the spring. A little work, and you're putting a lot of money (comparatively) into upgrades, but after mods it would whoop ass in the best under $500. It wouldn't even be close.
@fakerfake13 жыл бұрын
This is great info! Thanks for all the hard work and honesty that you put into your videos! Do you think you could do a review on safes at some point? I know that you primarily review guns, but being able to store them is also important and I would love to hear your honest opinion on safe options!
@joshbrown51413 жыл бұрын
I agree 100% about the Savage Axis. Mine has never been in the rain only out hunting a few times mostly to the range after every trip has been cleaned and oiled up and some how has rust spots on the barrel, bolt, and bolt face. That said it does hold a special place to me as that the first rifle I got and love shooting it in .243 Win and is the same rifle that got me into reloading. If it wasnt for some of those reasons I would sell it for something else probably. Great video really enjoyed the honest reviews.
@leesanders51542 жыл бұрын
For what it's worth, I got a Winchester XPR chambered in .308 back in 2017 ($380) and it's been nothing but great. Amazing trigger, very accurate and never a misfire or ejection problem. Its weight is balanced, and wow the trigger is one of the best I've ever used regardless of rifle price.
@brokenarrow6491 Жыл бұрын
Same here. I got the 350 legend in the walnut and like it a lot. Great trigger.
@pickngrining Жыл бұрын
270. And I love it. Trigger is amazing!
@TheColosiss Жыл бұрын
The XPR is shockingly similar to the Browning A bolt. The only difference I saw was the bases for ring due to a slight difference in receiver cuts. They XPR rifles are amazingly high quality for the price.
@garnettwhite5523 Жыл бұрын
Love my xpr hunter vias cerakote 300 wm. Never had 1 problem with it yet.
@Roberta_Esposito7 ай бұрын
30-06 model here, excellent
@squib30832 жыл бұрын
Appreciate your candid perspective and sharing your experiences.
@justinolson63862 жыл бұрын
I’ve had the same Remington 700 SPS for about 10 years. In the last five years I’ve gotten much more into firearms and specifically shooting longer ranges. Due to a recall several years ago I sent the rifle back for a trigger issue that was a result of too much material. I did not have any issues personally but I was definitely not going to chance it. As I delved further into the long range shooting, I got more into the ammo aspect and have also begun doing a little bit of reloading. As soon as I began shooting hand loads through the Remington I began having extraction issues. After consulting with several friends that are much further down the reloading road than I am, we discovered the culprit to be that of primary extraction, problems that Remington has suffered since Remington hasn’t really been Remington. The hand loads that were being put through the rifle were WELL below published max. I have also reached out to Remington about a warranty repair and received no response. It is sad to see the reputation falling away after so many years of being the industry standard. Great video!
@TELEFUNKENU474582 жыл бұрын
A few years back my brother saved his pennies and bought himself a brand new BAR in .308. He didnt buy it at a big box store. Tim had constant feed/extraction issues regardless of the ammo he used., whether round nose or Spitzer. Not all the time, but just often enough to piss a guy off. Took it to an old retired gunsmith now passed away, After some inspection they realized that the axis of the bore was just slightly out center with the barrel itself by a couple of thousands of an inch or so. Called Browning,and got no response...... Finally the woman informs him that "they only warranty their guns to work, not work well. Not a defect in materials or workmanship! How much do you think it would have cost browning to send him another barrel? They dont care because they dont have to. I think CZ makes a very good gun for the money, Otherwise I would continue to scour the pawn shops and find the fine old guns traded in by all the grandsons that dont know or appreciate what a "really good gun" looks like. Earnest Hemingway wrote about that very topic. Look it up sometime. Might change your perspective. Gun collecting is a lifetime endeavor. Happy hunting Justin!
@syitiger90722 жыл бұрын
I just bought a timny trigger
@validx52963 жыл бұрын
I bought a brand new 308 700. It wasn't in my possession for not even 24 hours and started rusting worse than the savage you had. I got it traded for a model 70. I grew up on remington, I hope that they can be saved
@barneystinson27813 жыл бұрын
Man I keep hearing these stories. I got an 870 last year and haven't really had any problems with it at all
@SM-zz4gx3 жыл бұрын
The 700 I bought seven years ago was the same deal, hadn't even gotten it out if the box after taking it home and evywhere I had touched it in the store was a rusty little fingerprint. Between that and its tendency to tumble bullets, I didn't keep it very long: replaced it with a Tikka T3 Lite.
@wagstag893 жыл бұрын
Yeah Remingtons finish is crap in many cases now. I have an 870 that I bought around 2007 and even though it's been reliable it will rust like crazy in no time. The old Wingmasters were great but like most other Remington firearms they've fallen behind in quality. It's a shame because they used to produce great guns at good prices but they've just given up and been left in the dust by so many other companies. I grew up around Remington and Marlin firearms and Remington even managed to ruin Marlin after they bought them. I have high hopes that Ruger will save the Marlin name now that they're making them
@rickeycooley91393 жыл бұрын
I can’t say anything on the 700 rem, but I own two model sevens and their both shooters. For what it’s worth, one is 308 , the other is 260 rem. RC
@kyle189343 жыл бұрын
@@SM-zz4gx I have a tikka t3 and it works wonders. Very accurate and light for hiking while on the hunt. Although it deals a swift and vicious kick when shooting it
@marcmartinez8015 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this review. Literally every single rifle I’ve looked into buying you just solved for me. I was never sure which one was the right one because not enough con reviews are out there. 👏🏻 thanks again. May have to go check out the browning
@gregparret872 жыл бұрын
Thank you! As a small shop FFL you provide videos I can give clients a reference too. Super good information and great reviews.
@stevencline10413 жыл бұрын
I have a Savage 110 from 1982, it spent 20 years in a safe before I inherited it and has less rust.
@MP-kl5ej3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately I would have to agree with your statement on the rust on the Savage Axis. I have a Savage 110 Tactical in 6.5 Creedmoor that shoots lights out, but after 1 night of coyote hunting where a slight fog developed towards the end of the night, by the next morning my Barrel was rusted out. After researching how to get rust off a barrel I was able to take it off, but I would agree that the Blueing that Savage is doing on their rifles is very sub-par.
@bygodfreeman3 жыл бұрын
Thats why mine isn`t worthy of external cleaning. Just the barrel, and bolt.
@dinsixiengmay97813 жыл бұрын
Rattle can paint just should work👍
@crispusattucks60943 жыл бұрын
Wonder if it’s a recent issue? My axis has seen some crap and no rust anywhere.
@Bubakarrr3 жыл бұрын
@@crispusattucks6094 no rust on axis either but its only been with me in the woods a few times in the rain. Fingers crossed it stays rust free
@baird3293 жыл бұрын
I wipe my Axis with a Hoppes silicone rag to prevent rust. It has worked so far. I've thought about getting it cerakoted to make it where I don't need to wipe it down every time I pull it from the safe.
@babarama2833 жыл бұрын
I bought a stainless Sako 75 in 30-06 years ago and never looked back!
@wesleyhobbs93 жыл бұрын
I also appreciate your honesty. I agree with almost everything you said on those rifles. I a lot of companies are taking shortcuts and using cheap metals and cheap parts, while slapping together a gun that looks nice but isn’t all that great and doesn’t perform all that well. My advice has been to many many people over the years, especially the last 15 years, save a little longer and a little harder and get something a level or two higher than what you had originally planned. It will last you a lot longer and you will have a lot less issues. In the long run you will enjoy it more as well. As far as the Kimber rifle goes, I agree with everything you said except the fluted barrel. I don’t know what kind of darrell material they use and I’ve never handled that Specific rifle, but there are many rifles that have fluted barrels that you can easily runoff 5 to 8 shots in a pretty decent time. To cite your gun in order practice and then let the barrel cool for 10 minutes. That should not be an issue with most guns
@whiteyfisk9769 Жыл бұрын
Its absolutely pathetic that anything under 1000 bucks is absolute garbage anymore...unless its a Tikka lol, those are amazing still thank God. Its sad to say but stay away from modern American made guns, theyre absolute pump and dump consoomer garbage much like most of our culture and society anymore
@wesleyhobbs9 Жыл бұрын
@@whiteyfisk9769 I couldn’t agree with you more. You’re spot on with your comment! Even just looking at some of the rifles in the stores under $1000, absolute garbage with very little workmanship. Yes there are people that are looking for this price point and don’t care about how the rifle is built or how it functions, so they don’t care. However, in my opinion if you’re going to spend seven or $800 on an average to low grade rifle that will have problems or probably fall apart at some point in time, you might as well spend another three to $700 and get something a hell of a lot better that will last a lot longer. Thanks for the reply :-) I agree with everything you said
@rex89583 жыл бұрын
I knew before I clicked the mossberg was on here 😂
@notsofast603 жыл бұрын
This was a very valuable review for me. Thank you for this.
@Meh-hr7gq2 жыл бұрын
Really like this channel. Honest as the day is long.
@mernyr2 жыл бұрын
I was legit about to get a Remington 700 until I saw this. I’ve heard the stories about their quality and I’d shot a buddy of mines 700 which was chambered in .300 win mag and it was solid but I realized he got his 10-15+ years ago. I’m trying to get into hunting, and want a good rifle for both practice and that I can carry on trips. Thanks for the honesty, you just saved me $700+.
@coolray992 жыл бұрын
Get a Weatherby Vanguard, Tikka, or Bergara
@jonquirk95822 жыл бұрын
Remington is garbage post 2010. Save your money
@Brandenuzis Жыл бұрын
The new Remingtons are straight dog shit. I had a 700 tactical 243 and you wouldn’t be able to hit a broadside barn with it. Probably worse than any mossberg I’d recommend a bergara or a browning X bolt
@willdeg1063 жыл бұрын
On Remington, I’m just glad marlin is in better hands now.
@c3mac553 жыл бұрын
This and that I grabbed my 30-30 before Remington got their hands on production. Now if Ruger would just re-release the no. 1B in stainless 30-06 with the grey laminate stock!!
@joelmorgan18713 жыл бұрын
I unfortunately got a remlin 45-70, with the rear sight height adjustment maxed out it shoots 2 feet low at 40yards. My buddy get an sbl with the front sight mounted on the side of the barrel. Guess they decided a quality control dept was a waste of money.
@sbranham863 жыл бұрын
@@joelmorgan1871 my 1895 remlin was the exact same at 50 yards though
@joelmorgan18713 жыл бұрын
@@sbranham86 I was disappointed, 40 yards is as far as I can shoot accurately with it, I tried out my friends henry and that rifle shoots properly, little bit more money but until ruger starts making marlins and mfg their parts a Henry big boy in 45-70 is gonna be my next purchase
@c3mac553 жыл бұрын
@@joelmorgan1871, fine choice in the Henry. The after-market for Marlin's is insane now and that's coming from someone who enjoys old Fenders.
@justinflud34153 жыл бұрын
After watching your reviews on the cheaper rifles, I decided to clean and go through my cab gun. It's a savage model 11 in 7mm-08. You guys said you had some feeding issues, well I noticed something after a cleaning session. I loaded the max into the mag (4 rounds) and upon installing the magazine I noticed I could not get the rear of my magazine to set flush. So I opened the bolt and applied pressure from the top so I wouldn't have a live round in the chamber and the rear of the magazine would be flush with the stock. I'm thinking if the magazine isn't seated properly, that might cause a feeding problem. Just what I noticed, if you have any questions or want more information, message me if that's an option on here. Just feed back,I really like what you guys are doing and keep up the good work
@erikjensen65032 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the honest reviews! The good the bad and the ugly!
@mentorofarisia3712 жыл бұрын
This channel, and Hickok45, are my two favorites for honest opinions. And although I like Hickok more, I think this channel is the best for useful information and honesty.
@daniellavoie83793 жыл бұрын
I just finished reloading 6.5 Creedmoor Lapua brass and Sierra 140 gr Gameking for the SIG Cross. I look forward to your review to compare with my experience. Cheers!
@masonbrantley96462 жыл бұрын
My savage did the same thing after hunting in the rain. My browning a-bolt has been in rain several times and looks perfect. It’s also way older and still looks better.
@yungsinna36782 жыл бұрын
Man I had a savage too and i kept it clean it never had rust but I had other issues with it now I got a browning xbolt and it’s a great gun
@dgpaintandbudlight76432 жыл бұрын
I got 2 so far and im looking for more savage model 110 rifles very great gun no issues in rain or nothing the savage axis is a walmart brand cheap materials are gonna rust 🤣
@michaelkraus41353 жыл бұрын
Great Reviews ! please DO MORE !
@tonysmith54652 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video friend. Great work. Keep up the good job. Thanks a lot. SC Navy vet.
@rustyshackleford36493 жыл бұрын
An early production Ruger tang safety is probably the best value for the money in a used hunting rifle. Nice bluing, simple but nice walnut stock, stout action, adjustable trigger, and the early tangs shoot well in my experience.
@theonesickman2 жыл бұрын
I really like my MK2 as well. Bolt closed lock is comforting in dense brush.
@danno18003 жыл бұрын
I admire you for telling it like it is! Thanks - much appreciated…I have subscribed.
@paintrane11792 жыл бұрын
I watched the first 24 seconds of your video and immediately hit the subscribe button. Don't ever sell out and don't ever stop being honest!!!
@richwilcox95642 жыл бұрын
Love my T/C Compass (.243 win) & my T/C Venture (25-06). Affordable, accurate & comfortable to shoot. I did upgrade both triggers w/ Mcarbo’s. Very disappointed that the Mossberg was a flop. Thanks for all the work you do. Keep em coming.
@CodyPatrick553 жыл бұрын
I had a Mossberg ATR Night train, the predecessor to the MVP line. It’s the only gun I’ve ever sold. No regrets about getting rid of it.
@80krauser3 жыл бұрын
Same, missed two deer on two consecutive days in pretty much the same spot.
@TheOutdoorGeneralist3 жыл бұрын
1) As for the 6.5 gas gun...you guys need to give reloading a try! Even through the shortage, I've been able to find components to load 6.5 Creed for around $0.70/rnd. 2) It almost made me weep seeing you destroy that T/C Compass lol. I don't remember what caliber yours was chambered in, but its too bad it didn't group well for you. Yes it's cheap and doesn't have the fit and finish of a $1K rifle, but most of them shoot excellently, my particular example shooting sub-MOA all day long. I only wish that I'd bought more of them in different calibers when they were cheap. I did end up replacing the stock with a Boyd's, but it was to get a shorter length of pull for my diminutive wife. The factory stock was fairly well-built and had very little flex. Add a $35 trigger kit and you have what I think is the best rifle under $500. Looking forward to those upcoming reviews!
@noclass2gun3422 жыл бұрын
As someone who recreationally shoots 338 lapua, 35 bucks a mag is rookie numbers
@wingednomad84232 жыл бұрын
Where are you finding brass? I just picked up a 6.5 prc and already have buyers remorse because I can't find ammo or reloading supplies.
@TheOutdoorGeneralist2 жыл бұрын
WingedNomad Starline mostly
@thecheapshot10652 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the honesty. When building your channel it's so hard to do I know I've come into conflict myself and whether or not I wanted to be honest about the state of black hound optics and the moves the company is making which regrettably negatively impact the consumer because I really want to get a similar sponsorship that I had with black hound through other manufacturers in that I say give me good quality equipment to review and you will get good reviews now I would never base an entire product line on one item but I am happy to share the experiences that I had with that one item to prepare consumers for what they could potentially come in contact with. Everybody's 11 everybody manufactures something that falls to the extreme of one end of the quality control spectrum of the other to me what makes a quality product is how readily willing the company is to make the situation right. And by right I don't mean going out of their way to overly satisfy the customer but to go out of their way to quickly and accurately correct the problem the customer has come into contact with. I don't expect you to upgrade my scope because the one I got has a bad day after but I would like you to send me a replacement that you hand checked yourself and then be willing to overnight it to minimize the inconvenience that I might be experiencing
@JuanVargas-tl5dj Жыл бұрын
Love your videos man
@alanmcconnaughey26983 жыл бұрын
A review of the Benelli Lupo would be cool. Great channel!
@JW-fq1pp2 жыл бұрын
So that was interesting about the Thompson Center Compass. I have a lefty TC Dimension chambered in .308. It cost in the neighborhood of $650 and I had thought to buy a couple of additional barrels in different calibers for it but never did. TC didn't produce them for very long, I think people were mostly put off by their looks. Its very ergonomically designed, and as accurate as one could want. I did take it to a gunsmith to thread the barrel for a muzzle brake, which helped a lot with accuracy and follow up shots. Its my favorite bolt action, but now I'm very stingy with the ammo so I'm not shooting it much.
@samjurden34102 жыл бұрын
I bought a Remington 700 American hunter 2019 in 6.5 CM it's a great rifle. It has a Bellen Carlson stock & shoots very good. It shoots different Bullet weight to the same point of aim. It was more money than some of the more plan 700 Your making great videos keep it up. Thanks Sam
@Keefybudz2 жыл бұрын
Thanks ! This is a much needed much appreciated video. You're right not alot do this but is as equally valuable
@loweralabamahomesteading46613 жыл бұрын
I would love to see yall review the mauser m18
@raymondeaton56922 жыл бұрын
I have a 700 with a walnut stock I bought about two years ago. It was new in the box but I'm not sure when it was made. It is a very well made rifle and accuracy with off the shelf ammo is amazing. I can't believe that everything Remington made over the last twenty years is poor quality.
@dylanrathgeber41972 жыл бұрын
I picked up a 700 bdl not long ago and I'm repunching holes at 100 yards in the first 10 shots, bought this to replace an older 700 bdl that performed the same, love these guns
@deansigman60992 жыл бұрын
I picked up a Remington 870 and had it out for some skeet shooting. Took it home, cleaned it and put it in the safe. 3 weeks later the barrel was rusting up. Sold it and got a Mossberg 500.
@MrMalicious52 жыл бұрын
Remington had periods where their rifles were excellent and others where they are trash. They really have to be approached on a case by case basis.
@terrymcclendon22772 жыл бұрын
I have not to this day ever shot a bad Remington 700 and I have them from the 80s til now all tack drivers !
@jmebig30442 жыл бұрын
This guy’s take is 100% correct about Remington. I had a rem 700 that was awesome though it didn’t stay awesome. Had another that won’t shoot for crap even with hand loads. My buddy has a 700 that’s older, and it’s one of the best shooting guns I’ve ever seen.
@Nello3532 жыл бұрын
Bought a Compass 3 yrs ago ,gave it a trigger job ,changed the stock to a Boyd,s thumbhole and it shoots just great.Enjoy your videos
@kirkkronenberger8772 жыл бұрын
Excellent info, thank you
@win300mag13 жыл бұрын
Loved my 700s but after some serious issues I’ve had with recent SPS models, I went with Bergara and I’ve been very pleased.
@rexhamilton63813 жыл бұрын
Same here
@todsimpkins89083 жыл бұрын
love my Bergara. Its what Remington SOULD be.
@packerjh23 жыл бұрын
Problem is you bought sps
@petersquatch3 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah I see that mossberg 😂. I used to want one. Got a Weatherby Vanguard Meat Eater Edition (7mm RM) instead, I love it so much.
@imafreakinhistorian21693 жыл бұрын
Good Call !
@ChristopherBrusa3 жыл бұрын
Great choice. 👍🏻
@c3mac553 жыл бұрын
If you want a smaller, handier version of the same rifle check out the Howa ranchland compact. It's a camp fave due to being reliable, accurate and comfortable for a wide range of shooters. The detachable mag kit shaves some weight and makes loading/unloading much easier.
@exothermal.sprocket3 жыл бұрын
I'm jonesing for a Wby Accumark with the coyote tan cerakote. The model I'm interested in is in loads of places on the 'net. images.coreware.com/images/products/516613-1049919.jpg
@hedge77433 жыл бұрын
Guys, the Howa 1500's can't be beat for the price. The trigger is amazing. The stock is very solid with a great pad, and Cerakote is standard on some models for around $600. I know I'll have some detractors, but I now own three different models and looking at a fourth. God bless, Stay safe, Shoot straight. - Hedge
@luisgonzales-kq9nk2 жыл бұрын
This video just saved me some money! And yes, made me a new subscriber!
@Lafreeyah2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the brutal honesty. A couple rifles that could be on that table from my experience: The Remington 710 the bolt action was so bad to cycle it was basically a single shot rifle. The TC Venture won't fire in cold temperatures, found out the hard way when not 1, but 2 trophy bucks walked by without a shot.
@TheSuperpunk923 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the vid. Still waiting on the 6.8 western profile though….please.
@durrellmartin56342 жыл бұрын
I have had great success with the Mossberg Patriot. I definitely recommend the Ruger American as well. Super tight and nice an short
@clancyrosenberg6142 жыл бұрын
Buddy of mine has a ruger American ranch in 7.62x39 and with corrosive communist surplus ammo we are consistently getting 1.5 moa at 100 yards
@preacherbiggin2 жыл бұрын
My compass (6.5 creedmoor) shoots amazing. From 120gr-143gr eld-x (reloads of course). Worst 5 shot group @ 100 was 1.07". Most are 3/4 to 1/2" consistently. The trigger i adjusted down to a crisp 3lbs. Johnny's Reloading Bench has a pile of videos shooting tons of UNDER 1/2" groups with tons of different bullets & powder in a compass in 65creed. Were you shooting factory ammo & if so what brands. Love the channel! Keep up the great content sir! God bless!
@chriskola38223 жыл бұрын
I have a Mossberg Patriot and actually quite like it. I took it apart immediately with the intention of bedding the action and was surprised (maybe not) to see that they use some sort of "glue" to hold the recoil lug in the stock. After removal of the gunk and a quick bedding job mine shoots a bit over MOA. Good enough (at that price point) for me.
@GingrasForABM-Riding25-NB2 жыл бұрын
The Mossberg barrel requires a couple of minutes to cool. Otherwise, sight it with a hot barrel and then you'll get your grouping. That's been my experience. In consecutive shots, my first will bullseye at 100 yards, and then 4 inches above on second, third, fourth etc, until I let the barrel cool again. Not ideal, but I now know how to aim a second shot, if required.
@mattwinnell63633 жыл бұрын
Hey guys love the channel, could you do a review on the Australian made Lithgow 102 in either 308 or 223?
@jimmyjones24262 жыл бұрын
Check out Ozzie Reviews he’s done great reviews on both plus the .243 win. Beautiful rifles. My .243 shoots 1/2” with hand loads no problem at all
@taurus6002 жыл бұрын
I've had a Remington 700 for years, first hunting rifle, I've got a folding bipod mounted on it and its been a pretty good rifle... the bluing could be better, but compared to a 770, the action is SO MUCH smoother, I've never personally had a jam, or even had the bolt walk while loading a second shot. It makes for a good first rifle, on a budget, and right out of the box from Walmart it was shooting 1 MOA groups easy, which impressed me because I didn't think they sighted them in much at the factory. But I do agree, they need to up the quality on the stocks and bluing of the barrels, and could definitely make better actions for them as well.
@anything9988 Жыл бұрын
Wow what an eye opener, thanks!
@littlejoey222 жыл бұрын
I had the same experience with Mossberg that you had. As a kid I spent my first paychecks I got in the military on a 935. The firing pin struck the primers off center and with that I’d get pretty frequent malfunctions. I sent that stupid gun back 3 times before I said the hell with mossbergs. Each time they would say the gun worked fine. I ran lots of different brands of shells through it but had they all had the same result. Mossberg has some serious quality control issues.
@whiteyfisk9769 Жыл бұрын
Mossberg shotguns are GTG, Mossberg rifles stay far away from
@jakededrick70683 жыл бұрын
My old marlin .30-.30 has almost no blueing left and it hasn’t rusted yet
@joecimarello63423 жыл бұрын
Just better quality steel in the old "JM" marked Marlins
@jagamoasta23103 жыл бұрын
Because this dude doesn't oil... Steel won't rust if you oil it propperly...
@kyle189343 жыл бұрын
@@jagamoasta2310 if i am not going to use a fire arm for a good while, i put a disgusting amount of oil on them. its better to just clean it off later than have any chance of rust. just my opinion though
@jagamoasta23103 жыл бұрын
@@kyle18934 The opinion of a smart man... Even my CZ's will rust like a motherfuck*r if i don't oil them.... It doesn't even have to rain, you can see where he put his greasy fingers... Skin also contains salts (sweat...) This really damages the steel!
@kyle189343 жыл бұрын
@@jagamoasta2310 I have my great grandpa's shotguns, some of them are from the 1950s. When I oil them (I try to re oil every 3 months) I put as much as I can without them dripping. So far they have been mostly without rust. Thwy were treated horribly when I got them though. They were put in a shed in an area that is humid.
@roblobello92998 ай бұрын
Your comments on the Mountain Ascent are spot on. I bought my rifle chambered in 300 Win mag to stalk hunt in Africa. It hoensly worked great and was perfect of some long stalks, but at the range the 3rd shot left me wondering and I passed on some 350-400 yard shots as i did not trust the rifle. I took 8 animals in 12 days of rough weather hunting. Only had to hit one more than once (sable 3x at 250+ yards). Will be buying a thicker barrel for next hunt despite a bit more weight.
@israelnava68823 жыл бұрын
We all want to see that mossberg after the trip to the gunsmith lol! I have one myself that also groups like crap but I have taken 2 deer with it lol!
@ethanabrams62503 жыл бұрын
I have a couple mossbergs and they both shot under Moa but I also have heard that they either shoot great or they dont
@israelnava68823 жыл бұрын
@@ethanabrams6250 you got lucky, I’m very tempted to buy another one and see if I get a better one
@JaronActual3 жыл бұрын
@@israelnava6882 Despite the over-MOA groups, my Patriot would have been sufficient as a lightweight 200-yard hunting rifle. As a tool to improve my skill at the range, it was subpar.
@declanmagill76242 жыл бұрын
I have 2 Savage Axis', one in .243 and one in .270. Never had a single problem with either. Both are pretty good, very accurate, likes the cheap ammo. Neither one is rusting.
@christopherrowley7506 Жыл бұрын
Yeah I'm pretty suspicious of what happened to that rifle. Looks like it sat outside for a couple of weeks. I wouldn't do that to a knife, and I certainly wouldn't do it to a gun. I'm old school though and I like carbon steel knives, and I think the ritual of maintenance is a blessing not a curse.
@steveww1507 Жыл бұрын
@@christopherrowley7506 oil goes a long way
@johnluniewski1791 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the honest real world reviews!!
@mobro412 жыл бұрын
It annoys me how I find random channels like this with out knowing it exist. Good stuff brother!
@mofojackson2 жыл бұрын
Bro you have no idea how much I appreciate your channel and reviews! As someone who has ALWAYS defended the 2A, understanding that beyond anything else it's to act as a final check against tyranny, but who's never made it a priority to own firearms until now, your reviews are so helpful! I appreciate it man keep up the awesome work 😁
@TheRossillini3 жыл бұрын
I won’t buy a savage ever again, mine did the same thing with maintenance and every bolt from the barrel to the stock was completely loose.
@johnbrand83662 жыл бұрын
I’ve never had any problems with any of my savages and I’ve got .308 , (2) 22-250, (2).204 Great shooting rifles.
@donaldbougie6944 ай бұрын
@@johnbrand8366Yes,you have reason!
@shiftyfiesh112 жыл бұрын
Love the comment about the kimber and the barrel, couldn’t agree more. Finally got mine dialed by going to the range shooting 2 shots. Letting it cool for 10 minutes then shooting 2 shots.
@Superxnmxfan2 жыл бұрын
Love the reviews. I own 3 different savage axis (.22,.223, & 30-06). I haven't had any rust issues. I've owned the .22 for about 6 yrs and my son and I have used it in So. CA hunting varmints. I keep a humidity gauge in my safe. Welcome to Utah. I just moved ro cedar city in July. Looking for hunters in area and older dirt bike riders lol. I have a gunsmith shop about a mile away and so far they've done great work. If you're interested they're name is Desert Predator Custom. Thanks for the videos.
@rocksandoil22413 жыл бұрын
I had a great 30-06 Remington 700 from the 80s....no one wanted it anyway. So I recently gave it to my nephew. It is an excellent rifle.
@entrepreneurlife6492 жыл бұрын
My mom has a nice old specimen of a R700. Wood stock, cut checkering, real bluing and not the powder coat, jeweled bolt. An absolute beauty.
@swamper2fly3 жыл бұрын
I have a mineral oil rag in a zip lock baggie. Always wipe down before storage
@Greyzonecompliant3 жыл бұрын
Me to, Got the tip from a gunblue490 video. Only problem is that I dont know if the factory blueing is weak. On any of the rifles, they just wont rust. 😉👍
@mrdinme.47683 жыл бұрын
@@Greyzonecompliant yep, same here, and yes saw it on Gunblue also!
@tonydoggett76273 жыл бұрын
Same! and I have some Silica sachets in a container in the bottom of my gun safe.
@chancebehunin433 жыл бұрын
Welcome to southern utah!!!!! Would love to go shooting sometime
@danieldunham99782 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with you on Remington! I have an old 870 wingmaster and boy have they slipped since then!
@masterchaud5552 жыл бұрын
After working a hunting store in the Canadian north, I can attest that it's disproportionate how many Savage Axis rifles would come in rusted compared to everything else
@mistral-unizion-music2 жыл бұрын
I just bought a Savage model 10 FCP LE. I hope it has a better rust protection. Can you confirm?
@easttexan29333 жыл бұрын
I've owned 2 T/C compass rifles, both in 6.5CM and found them to be very accurate (< 1MOA). I currently own a first run Ruger American in 270 and cannot chamber but the first 2 rounds from the mag. 3rd round hangs up on top of #4. Accuracy is MOA but of the two guns, I prefer the Compass.
@angrydoc77752 жыл бұрын
Tc compass was my first rifle and it's great besides the stock. I got mine in .308 and it's actually crazy good getting 1/2 moa for me at 150 yards
@Mike13Wayne2 жыл бұрын
Great information and nice video, I actually purchased a patriot because of the price however mine shot beautifully. Just goes to show that it can change from rifle to rifle.
@Rakkasan-vr8xt3 жыл бұрын
I wax my barrels if I’m going out every time. Sounds weird but I’ve been doing it 30 years and no rust yet.
@cjsawinski3 жыл бұрын
@Brandon Kirkman I don’t know this for a fact or from experience but in my woodshop I use paste wax on all my iron tool surfaces (table saw, jointer, planer). Works great in the shop and I would try it personally with my guns but I’ve never waxed them and never had a rust problem
@johnconrad35492 жыл бұрын
Get ya some gun Rigg grease that's all I've ever used and I have no guns with rust on them
@huntingfanatic95992 жыл бұрын
I have an axis sun 270 I had it in the rain and snow give it a wipe down after you get home and it’s fine you’ll never have to worry ab 110 tho
@juanmiguellerose40153 жыл бұрын
Good vídeo. Could You make a review of the Sauer 100 fieldshot? I'm intersted on it. Be safe, and good shots!
@rileybell97073 жыл бұрын
Own a sauer 100 , could not recommend them any higher , they are just perfect , they are so well made and worth every cent
@garydoyon64543 жыл бұрын
I also own a sauer 100 classic and wow is that thing accurate
@panzer50333 жыл бұрын
I wanted the Mossberg to do well, they seem to be very hit or miss.
@johnnyalvarez77883 жыл бұрын
I bought two and you’re right I guess it’s hit or miss. Both of mine were definite hits! I love both of them I switched the stock on one to a Boyd and it’s my favorite rifle now! The other Im keeping lightweight for hunts that require miles of hiking. Threw a camo wrap on it and she’s a beauty as well!
@zaneleavitt96903 жыл бұрын
@@johnnyalvarez7788 my brother loves his shoots sub Moa
@chevyon37s3 жыл бұрын
@@johnnyalvarez7788 by putting a Boyd’s stock on one you’ve now spent just as much as buying a better rifle to start with. I put a Boyd’s stock on my Axis, and it shoots better but it’s still a POS that doesn’t shoot all that great. It’s one of two firearms I regret buying, and having spent the money on it now it doesn’t even make economic sense to get rid of it because nobody wants to pay what it’s worth because it’s still a low end rifle. That said I got a Bergara B14 ridge rifle and so much more happy with it, and haven’t had to do a single thing to it.
@win300mag13 жыл бұрын
I bought my son a youth model patriot in .243 and it was a very frustrating ordeal. Started out with 100 grain bullets for deer hunting and it wouldn’t hold a trash can solid size group at 100 yds. Backed down to 90 grains figuring it was an issue with the twist rate on the barrel and it’s better but I still can’t get better than a 5-6 inches. I haven’t been pleased at all.
@JaronActual3 жыл бұрын
Mine was a miss. It couldn't do better than 1.25 MOA.
@francobarrientos48622 жыл бұрын
hey iam an really old hunter and i had a lot of bolt rifles , i really like your video, you did a really good work here
@adamweece26922 жыл бұрын
Thanks, this is great! I've been fortunate with my TC Compass- groups great, handles well, cycles reliably- but the with the low cost ($220) it was an acceptable gamble. Growing up with Remington, Winchester, and Browning, I had never given much thought to Tikka but I'm checking it out now. I will say that when I bought my Compass, I also handled multiple other rifles in the under $500 category, and completing a blind test for feel and function made all the difference. No matter what I'd read or heard, the handling of so many lauded rifles (like your issue with the kimber trigger) with my eyes closed immediately disqualified more than half of them. They just didn't feel right to me, and if a rifle can't first pass that test, nothing else is going to matter.
@Riqrob2 жыл бұрын
My TC Compass shoots great as well. Accurate. The trigger can be adjusted to a hair trigger by using a little imagination and a washer.
@andybassham23692 жыл бұрын
Seems like as I scroll through the comments, I really haven't seen a lot of bad experiences with the TC Compass so far.
@Riqrob2 жыл бұрын
@@andybassham2369 It's not fancy, but it is an accurate rifle. My coyote shooter is a TC with w suppressor and thermal scope. Fun as hell
@bobbytraugott62592 жыл бұрын
ive got a tikka 22-250 , awesome coyote gun and a plus , the triggers adjustable
@GuitarGunner3 жыл бұрын
I have a Thompson Center Compass 30-06 and it's extremely accurate, at least for the distances I'm shooting here in the Ozarks. I have no gripes about it at all.
@timmartin46583 жыл бұрын
I have a T/C Compass in 6.5 Creedmoor and it's extremely accurate also. Less the .25in groups at 100 yards and a smooth action, easybto shoot. I love it and so did my Uncle who had all kinds of guns and loved Bolt guns. I'm also shooting in the Ozarks and I can't talk up the Compass enough. The trigger is great, no complaints from me about it, except for that every time I shot it last year it rained and the only rust on it is the sling mounts
@GuitarGunner3 жыл бұрын
@@timmartin4658 That's great to hear! I also took my Compass out in the rain (most days I was able to hunt this past season were rainy) and I've got no rust on it at all. Not sure but maybe the guys who did the review got one with bad bluing? Who knows....
@Jay-ik1ge3 жыл бұрын
I’m with you guys on theT/C Compass. Tim like you I have one in a 6.5 Creedmoor. Very accurate and never had a rust issue.
@operationNOBO3 жыл бұрын
I rarely see anyone say a bad thing about a TC Compass. I question their "cheap" gripe. I honestly can't really tell a cheap synthetic stock vs an expensive one, that goes from shotguns to bolt guns.
@johngrove20353 жыл бұрын
I have a t/c in 6.5 creed and im at 300yrds with a less than 1"group I've used mine in snow rain and everything in between and no rust and no issues whatsoever .
@rowdybroomstick12163 жыл бұрын
Which pawnshop will the 6.5 be at?
@2wheeleddemon9993 жыл бұрын
For real
@elkshankeroutdoors Жыл бұрын
I love your channel and love the content. Only thing I have to say is the TC compass is one of the best rifles I own. I can shoot a sub MOA group with eld-x 143 grain ammunition. Great gun especially for the price.
@michaelw.urbansr.86172 жыл бұрын
great video once again! I watched you best cscope for the cost video a while back and it helped me choose my scope which was the Vortex! I purchased two in fact,once I had to chance to sight in the 1st one i had ot purchase a 2nd! lol I just recently purchased my 1st AR10 although im still waiting on the NICs for the lower. Once i get the lower built the total cost of the rifle will be right around $625.00 I did go with a BCA upper and a better quality lower and parts/trigger/Buffer kit, and so forth. But i already own several of BCAs uppers and have had great expeiences! So i am hoping to same here? If not ill save up a few extra dollars to get a better upper and sell the BCA? But i dont thik ill have too! Its not a work gun and will be mainly for hogs and bear,and maybe elk. So it wont be a range gun or work gun. If i would have been buying it for work it would have cost me so much more! LOL But i would bet my life on any of their AR15 uppers! They run great are as accurate as any most costly one and it would be more of a matter of length of life on the barrels..... I do have a couple of spares packed away nicely in my safe. So wouldnt be an issue is the SHTF for quite a while unless they get me! LOL
@Absaalookemensch3 жыл бұрын
Remembering the days, in the 1980s-1990s, when I could buy a 98 Mauser/Type 38 or 99 Japanese or SMLE rifles, a Fajen/Bishop 90% inletted stock, scope mounts and scope, with hours of elbow grease and have a sub 1 MOA hunting rifle for under $300, often around $200. Reloading ammo for under $10 for 100 rounds, jacketed hunting loads. Cast loads were under $5 for 100 rounds.
@oceanbytez8472 жыл бұрын
and now some ammo is over 2$ a shot so 3 shots cost more than 100 back then. Its very sad.
@IkariMadness3 жыл бұрын
That feel when you own 3 of these.....
@MrKimberr3 жыл бұрын
Sell them all and buy a good one.
@IkariMadness3 жыл бұрын
@@MrKimberr Meh, not really necessary. I have terrible eyesight, so my long distance game is pretty pointless. For shorter ranges I have an Enfield no4 and an SVT 40 I have grown rather fond of. They just go into the back of the safe until I need them.
@johnstudd42452 жыл бұрын
There is nothing wrong with some of those guns. If it functions reliably and shoots well, it's good to go in my book. My TC Compass in 6.5 Creedmoor(had for under 300$ at the time) with a Nikon Prostaff 4-12 power scope( for 200$ at the time, and I think has the quality of a scope costing much more) will hold 1" groups at 100 yds with my handloads. I adjusted the trigger down to 2-3 lbs and gave the stock a nice camo paint job(I hate plain black stocks), it's sweet rig. Many of us do not have piles of money to throw around. For about 550$ invested, I love it. Some may say it does not have the "feel" of a 2,000$ gun. Maybe not, but it fits the bill for me.
@stasiuk762 жыл бұрын
Yeah.. Cabelas sale last year, bought for the family Savage axis 6.5 creedmoor. Worried now too
@micahwoodson40942 жыл бұрын
Have you had experience with the savage axis II with the cerakoted barrel? Just picked it up today in .308 and will send some rounds down range tomorrow
@buahuntr2 жыл бұрын
Please do a review and accuracy review on the CVA Cascade and the Weatherby Vanguard Meateater
@kanehouse96972 жыл бұрын
I’m just happy with my Browning A Bolt medallion in .308 even tho ammo is expensive right now it is my main hunting Rifle and it shoots tight groups and it does it’s job
@davidturcotte56772 жыл бұрын
I have a 1996 A-bolt in 3006 that they call the Lazer Beam in hunting camp. Drops whatever you point it at!!
@entrepreneurlife6492 жыл бұрын
I'm moving to Browning when it's time to shift around the usage philosophies of my current guns. Almost went to the T-bolt .17HMR to replace my .243. I already have a 270 and the wife actually wants a paper target gun and not a hunting gun. So the 17 would be my varmint gun (up to coyotes) and the 270 is everything else.
@kanehouse96972 жыл бұрын
@@davidturcotte5677 I love the 30-06 round I just only own an M1 Garand for shooting the round tho but since you also have the ABolt I just need to ask you a question and that being is your bolt rougher than most even after cleaning mine seems to always be just a little rough
@MrMalicious52 жыл бұрын
A bolts suck. Receivers are cast, no aftermarket support, almost no one will rebarrel them. Say this as someone who has several.
@americanmade64803 жыл бұрын
All my good Remington's are from back in the day. They're my nicest rifles. But I have a newer model 770 and it's an absolute pile. The mags fall apart randomly and you have to put them back together all the time. The stock feels and looks like a kids toy with a plastic trigger guard. The bolt doesn't slide smooth at all no matter what you do to it. It'll probably sit in my safe un touched for the next 20 years.
@charlescooke66093 жыл бұрын
Seven deer in seven years, seven bullets used. 770 May feel like junk but it shoots. Oh yeah,add a coyote.
@chevyon37s3 жыл бұрын
Makes you wonder how people even took them out of the gun store
@davidr16763 жыл бұрын
I miss when hardware stores, places like Kmart, and local or chain gas stations sold firearms. I was a kid at the time but I remember when we had more than 1 gun shop/retailer/dealer/gunsmith with selling too and there were more than 1 business per 500 people and I didn't even count the folks selling out of their homes or places I may be forgetting such as post it boards and newspapers.
@davidr16763 жыл бұрын
My(our) decent Remingtons are pretty old in comparison. I mean my 30-06 came from my one grandfather who died in 88 and the rifle wasn't new then.
@FeldwebelWolfenstool3 жыл бұрын
..Well, back in the day, the old man's Remington Speedmaster tube-fed takedown .22 would not fire more than 2 rounds without jamming. Bro sold it, even tho' it was a family heirloom. The landlord bought a Nylon 66, when they first came out. Jammed continually. He actually smashed it and tossed it into a bonfire..
@terrybritton1355 Жыл бұрын
Savage Axis solution tested - I picked up a few savage axis rifles for the family during Covid as backups to our wood stock high end rifles. This year we were forced to hunt in rain, and with my solution I found doing research for work, we had no problems. I could tell we would have had problems compared to our other rifles had I not used this solution. I used CorrosionX gun oil! I am switching to this gun oil for all our guns and fishing reels! You should do a review of this product which is used by the Navy, NASA, and countless waterfowl hunters! Many in the energy industry are also using Corrosion X. This is an honest review!
@zachb.66063 жыл бұрын
Well said. Especially the bit on Remington.
@beanperry3 жыл бұрын
My TC Compass II has done me good since I bought it last year. Took a dear the first time I took it to the deer stand. I take it to the range about once a month and the thing shoots spot on each time.
@patrickkerner14712 жыл бұрын
Mine in 243 with a Nikon 3by9 and wouldn't trade it for any other deer gun! Worth every dollar!
@beanperry2 жыл бұрын
@@patrickkerner1471 I've got a vortex vanquish 3-9×40 in my setup and love it
@Dimitrius0013 жыл бұрын
Great video. I have always been a firm believer of the old axiom “You get what you pay for.” I am by no means a wealthy man, but I pinched my pennies and purchased a model 70 extreme weather, and an older used, but pristine Sako AV. I wanted guns that I know will last and can be passed down. I have also purchased a Bergara B14 Ridge Rifle and will say that that rifle is what Remington should be building. I wanted a Remington model 700 really bad, but after handling a couple, I just couldn’t do it and bought the Bergara.
@willd75962 жыл бұрын
Bergara's are basically Rem 700's. Also, much of the USMC Rem 700 community now works for Bergara.
@leshemby94302 жыл бұрын
Old Remington is nice. New is crap
@paulcallicoat75972 жыл бұрын
I was given a 700 in '06 40+ years ago by a brother in law. It had less than 20 rounds put thru it. I paid to put a better barrel on it and a Timney trigger. I broke the stock falling on a steep scree sloop in the N.Cascade Mountains on a mule deer hunt so a Carlson stock was the replacement. I took a lot of game with it and my best shot was 740 yrds on a mule deer with a 3x9 Shepherd scope on it. No rest but timed fire from the shoulder. Training to shoot and burning powder with a spotter is what makes the difference. I won't use factory ammo as it's anemic and seriously under loaded. The ammo producers can't be faulted because they don't want to be sued by the ambulance chasers. Lets face it, lawyers have messed up everything because they want to milk the system for money. The trigger problem with the m700 was mainly a user problem. In the manual it tells the buyer to not adjust the trigger below 7#s as it will fire if the safety is taken off if the trigger is pulled while on safety.After 30 years of firing thousands of rounds and 2 barrel change out and detecting a slight creep in the release I replaced it with the Timney. That old gun is still putting rounds on the bullseye at 500 yards with no problem but its no beauty and won't make much money for my family when I go.lol They best guns are designed to fire multiple shots from the shoulder and that means levers,bolts and anything else. The m94 winchesters out of the box fails but the Savage m99 would and still is putting meat on America's dinner plate. I tried a Howa bolt action and it was horrible.Jamming and hanging up from the shoulder.With the Remington 700 I can put 6 rounds down range in less than 10 seconds . I killed 5 coyotes in a pack from 200 to 300 yrds once. No fur to sell as the 06 will blow them up. There are bad guns but if that is all you have then learn to use it til you can get something better. The 3030 is considered weak but I knew farmers up in Ontario,Canada who killed moose every year for 40 years with them.They took them apart and used honing compound to smooth the actions so they would reliably work from the shoulder. One old timer would buy a box of 20 every 20 years and only used 1 round to harvest his moose. He was Scottish. lol He had his fathers .44 1873 Winchester but didn't use it to hunt moose as the bullets weren't easy to buy. I'm sure he would have if the ammo was available.
@TELEFUNKENU474582 жыл бұрын
CZ makes also makes a really nice gun for the money, but you cant find any right now. Bergara is surprisingly good for the price point.too.
@JohnRIvory2 жыл бұрын
Purchased Bergara B14 hmr. Loved all I researched about it and I was limited to being lefty. Cleaned, mounted, leveled and bore sighted viper PS2 . Haven’t shot but will begin breaking in this week. Only thing is weight 9.5 but lesser at 7.5?
@megan62282 жыл бұрын
Ur channel is WAYYY underrated man
@patrickandkennafenwick39583 жыл бұрын
Great sales pitch! 😂. Interesting vid - thanks!
@NihilusTheGreat3 жыл бұрын
Please follow up on the mossberg patriot. I am very interested in seeing what is wrong with it and see what it will take to make it right. Thanks
@chevyon37s3 жыл бұрын
Needs the action squared/trued and a good barrel and it’ll shoot like any SUB MOA guaranteed off the shelf rifle. Given at that point it’ll also cost as much as one.
@ethanabrams62503 жыл бұрын
The rear action screw on this gun is not your normal type of action screw so my guess is that it’s either that or it could be bases,rings or scope. Will be interesting to see what it is. Also all the mossbergs that I have seen and heard that don’t shoot have the wood stock