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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Great video. Thanks for all of yr time and testing that you put in. Very helpful 👍I have a question..... What's yr thoughts on the Remington model 700 ,7 mm magnum with the 26 inch barrel??

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

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.

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

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!!!

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

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

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

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!

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.

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!!

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!!

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Great review, thanks for the information!

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.

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!

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

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

Wondering if you ever figured out the wandering elevation issue with that scope? I've got a Loopy as well and noticed same thing

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.

Hi, love your channel..... whats your thoughts on Meopta scopes in particulat the Optika 5 2-10X42 ..... not a brand i belive youve covered before...cheers

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

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!

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Bergara b14 comes factory threaded in New Zealand! Mine did

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.

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

You do really well at this. Never stop bud

Outstanding. Thanks for sharing 👍

What chassis will fit the CVA cascade?? Looking to upgrade to something more adjustable

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

Could you make a video on the franchi please using the different ammo?

I do like these videos. “Cheap” rifles can, and do, shoot well, and some just don’t cut it. I had feeding issues with my Ruger American 22-250, antil I worked out that you have to rack it like it owes you money; don’t be nice to it, and it’s OK, but it can be a bit of a Treasure Hunt picking up your brass. Cheers from Down Under

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.

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

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.

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?

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

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.

Hello, I follow your channel and you really are amazing with weapons, I have always really liked rifles and hunting since my uncles had them when I was a child, I live in the Netherlands but here it is not very easy to acquire weapons. I'm from Spain and I've been thinking about how much I can get my weapons permit. I like Tikkas and Bergaras, really, which one would you recommend?

How would you feel about doing a comparison of the next price bracket up? Lots of good stuff around the $1,000. Would be very interested in hearing what you think of a Model 70 or a CZ 600 Lux.

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

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

Best review on the net! Merry Christmas

What would you guys pick between the savage 110 apex hunter vs ruger american go wild both in .308

nice content!! Thank you sir!

Im happy with a Ruger American or a Cva Cascade!

I've just purchased a Mauser M18 223 in stainless .... will be keen to try it out when it comes off hold.

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

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

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

You should try a browning ab 3

On your scopes, Blackhound or Arken? I need a lighter version of Arken's SH4 and was about to order their new 30mm EPL4, then looked at BH and saw their 6-24 MOA scope on sale.

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.

What are your thoughts of the browning xbolt hunter. I got one and I like it out if all.of the bolt action.rifles i have held. SO if anybody is going to buy a rifle I would recommend the browning xbolt hunter

I've seen a few videos of the mossberg shooting .48 groups and shooting good out to 1200 yards. Do you think it's just the amo?

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

What scope would you recommend to mount on the CVA?

So the cva cascade xt or weatherby vanguard 2 sporter as a first deer rifle? The vanguard is cheaper by like $40, has the walnut stock, and 24” barrel instead of 22” like the Cva. Think it’s only 6 oz heavier. I like em both and can’t decide.

I may have missed something, but why is a Savage model 110 not included? I saw a stainless model 110 in 30.06 at Wal-Mart a few weeks ago for $650.

I find myself watching your videos regularly I can honestly say that I think you’re doing a very good job. I enjoyed your podcast with Ron.. I own a Proof Reserch Tundra, which I absolutely love Shooting. However that rifle is now $7700 I believe. It is an incredible shot with hand loads that were created for me. I’ve done some .02 inch groups.(honestly Factory 143ELDX is less than a quarter of an inch behind in grouping)Probably more to do with the rifle. I have recently been talking to Hill, country rifle,‘s here in Texas. They have a rifle that they build off the tikka action. I would like this rifle chambered in 7 mm PRC. They guarantee their rifles 1/2 MOA or better with factory ammo. I find this pretty amazing. I do know people rather two people that own them and enjoy them. Could you give me any insight that you may know on the company and or rifle? It would be the Huntsman with a 20 inch benchmark barrel, number five contour. .(The 22 inch carbon fiber Proof is probably 3 1/2 to 4 months out, and I would like to take this on a Odad hunt on 1 June). This one would not be built on the defiance action, that one is roughly the same price as the Proof Reserch. I’ve learned a lot about this Tika action through you and others and it looks to be very good. This will be a $4700 rifle with no scope. I would like your professional opinion or what I consider a professional opinion from you if you don’t mind. Thank you in advance. T

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Can you possibly do this test again on the Ruger American with the MAG PUL stock? I love it. Ruger's customer service is fantastic too.

I still love the XPR. The trigger might be heavier than some others, but it has no pre-travel/creep and breaks nicely. Maybe I just have a good copy. I'm looking for a nice wood stock version in 7mm-08. You should test the browning xbolt western hunter in 6.8 western. That is also on my wants list.

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

Man this video really helps, but I'm still going with the Bergara B14 Hunter. They offer an exclusive version at Sportsman's Warehouse with a 24" barrel. Does anybody here have input as to why that might be a better/worse option?

I think you may be underselling the Mauser M18 on compatibility. I believe it is magazine compatible with the Sauer S100, for which you can get a 10-round mag. Unless I am mistaken, it also takes Remington 700 bases in addition to the Mauser/Sauer Hexalock. Not so bad.