20 years ago I took a chance on a newer rifle brand called Tikka which at the time was a "budget" price. I Still have that Tikka and it's a shooter. 18 months ago I took a chance on another "budget" rifle brand, CVA Cascade (223 SB). I absolutely love it. Trigger, action, accuracy, threaded barrel, rubberized stock, shoots amazing suppressed. It is a coyote slayer. Thanks for the video!
There are so many cool options now from CVA! I love my rifle and was able to get it cheap but now I’m so intrigued by the other options. 7mm rem mag is a great “do it all” cartridge.
Good video, but it will take me a lot to get away from Savage. Price is right and all shoot great, 300 win mag. for 919 with AccuFit stock and accurTrigger Can can change the length of pull and the chick height, to fit you. I like the accruTrigger a lot, and to be able to change the cheek height to fit the scope is a big bonus. Pluss a 3/4" group at 100 yards. What more could you ask.
Honestly I was a savage guy through and through until I tried CVA. I still won’t go away from savage, but great to see what other companies are doing. I do like the savage trigger and safety better. I have the savage ultralight and love that you can adjust the length of pull and cheek height. That being said, my ultralight is a $1,400 rifle without the scope.
I am very pleased with both of mine. Awesome trigger , crazy smooth bolt , never had a problem feeding and sub moa. I did find my 300 win mag likes the heavy bullets. And I’m fine with that
Sounds good, didn't know Bergera barrels were on CVA bolt action rifles . Also 300 win mag you can't go wrong and ammo availability is worldwide and will take game in any situation. I'll have to look at them.
Definitely worth a look! It feels like most rifle companies have stepped up their game in one way or another so you really just have to go with what fits your needs the best.
I like the way you think and your insight has helped me look at this line of rifles ...thanks. I mostly target shoot but need a gun for the woods...something functional. I sold high end bicycles for years. Its so hard to talk people down from buying things they want but will never utilize correctly. The value point has to meet getting the other things necessary to make the sport enjoyable.
I’m glad the video helped! People tend to instantly associate higher price tag with better quality. In most cases that is true, but there is a diminishing return on your dollar once you hit a certain quality point. In the case of guns most people will be totally proficient with a rifle like the Cascade.
They are good rifles no doubt, but no aftermarket options is reason for hesitation. If there’s anything you don’t like, you just gotta deal with it. I am interested in the LRH model in 7 PRC. Their cheek pieces are great on the muzzleloader and it looks like the same design.
I like the video. I'm not saying this to heckle you, just honest observations that cause me to question the accuracy reliability: from firsthand experience, I can say it would be more valuable to see at least 5 shot groups, 10 would be pretty good. It's easy to have a fluke 2 or 3 group well, 5 (better yet 10) starts to be reliable. I've shot 3 which were inside my accuracy goals only to see follow up shots start to pattern larger even at slow fire rates and with the barrel not getting appreciably warm. I'm not dumping on you, I just believe that larger numbers would show we viewers a better picture of what the rifle can do.
I totally agree and appreciate the comment. When I put more rounds down range to see what it was truly capable of I wasn’t filming. (Obviously TH-cam isn’t my day job 😂) I put it through the paces, and even tested the turret out to long range distances and was impressed all the way around. I didn’t do a good job of showing the “behind the scenes”, but do feel confident recommending the rifle or I wouldn’t have put the video out. I’ll do better in the future if/when I put more content out. I’m learning that filming isn’t alway easy!
In my experience, light profile barrels tend to start throwing shots very quickly, no matter what the barrel feels like. Your point is good, but the solution with a hunting rifle is multiple 3 shot groups and letting the barrel cool completely in between each group.
@@phild9813 I completely agree with what you have said here. Shooting 3 slow shots like in a hunting situation as if a miss had occurred and maybe a bad shot requiring a follow-up shot (I *never* miss and never have poorly-placed shots, but lesser hunters may experience these failures (BS Alert!)) separated by a long cool-down period or even across different days would be valuable. Using the same distance, ammo, and POA with photos to compare POI and check for consistency across 3-shot strings would be highly valuable. This would be what I would call a "composite group". Seeing it across different days or even months with varying weather conditions would be highly valuable for a hunting rifle as, at least at longer ranges and/or varying target sizes, consistency across various weather conditions would be "real-world use".
@@NorthwestOutdoorsWithRusty To be crystal clear: I have no ill feelings or intent with my comments. Filming isn't easy (I have a few videos myself) and trolls are abundant. When you make videos on firearms...oh boy...you're gonna piss off every man with a little peen and hear about it loudly. Thank you for taking the time and effort to make and post this video. I think the video was well done and my comment was only intended to add to the discussion, not in any way to be unkind or unfair criticism. I don't think you took it badly but I wanted to say this to be sure my intent and feelings on the matter were clear. Thank you again for the video.
I think the Tikka T3X is a great option, but at the same price point you don’t get a cerakoted or threaded barrel. I think the Tikka might be a tad more accurate if you put 10 copies against each other but I just felt I got a little more bang for my buck with the CVA.
Mine shot 1.5 inches atb100 yds at BEST. Most were 1¾ to 2 inches across many brands an weightsnof ammunition. Save your money unless you dont care to lose it. Go Ruger American Predator !
I’ve heard great things about the Ruger American and was really looking at going that route. They just came out with a new version (the second generation) that looks awesome. What caliber did you try in the Cascade that wasn’t grouping well? I’d also love to hear if you tried the 1 MOA guarantee return policy.
I hunted for years with a break action 308. I bought property and started bear hunting. Went with lr 308. Still limited to 5 rounds for hunting. An got a revolver because needs to be legal hunting weapon even if bear attacks to keep it. I shot 308 in blind once no hearing protection. I won't do that again. Thanks for the video.
Why use a can if you eed ear pro too? I had one of these rifles. Total shit and not MOA with 7 different brands and weights of ammunition. Sold it at a loss because i wont own a rifle that doesn't do its part. Buyers, go with savage or Ruger American.
The most effective suppressors gets you down to around 120 decibels which is about the same as a jackhammer. I wouldn’t throw on hearing protection for one shot while hunting, but prolonged shooting without could still cause hearing damage. With any production rifle you are going to find bad prints and it sounds like you must have run into one. If it truly wasn’t sub MOA you had the option to send it in to get corrected. The one thing I don’t love about the warranty is you have to get out and shoot within 2 weeks of buying to find out if it is or isn’t and that isn’t always easy to do with a busy schedule.
Lots of disclaimers in the intro. The No 1 factor in accuracy is the shooter. No 2 is the consistency of the ammunition. With the accuracy of today’s machining equipment, manufacturing is way, way down the list of things affecting accuracy. A $400 (with tax) gun with a Chinese scope and no silencer and the same ammo would have similar accuracy
You are spot on that manufacturing is SOOO much better than it used to. In 80% of situations it is the shooter that is the true limiting factor. That’s the main reason I like the suppressor. It cuts way down on flinch which inherently improves accuracy.
Earplugs are perfect when in a controlled situation to reduce noise but they don’t reduce recoil like a suppressor. When in the field listening for an elk to snap a twig in the dark timber you can't have earplugs in to be an effective hunter (unless you pay top dollar for some game ear options). Often times you don't have the time to put in plugs before you take the shot on an animal and he suppressor eliminates that for sure.
I guess everything is about perspective right! I didn’t go into the details but I do shop sales so was able to walk out the door with the rifle at $560 and got the scope for 20% less than retail so I’m ok with the price of the setup. 😉
Yeah, I have a B-14 HMR in 308. It's easily the biggest piece of sh*t rifle I've ever owned. It doesn't shoot worth a damn. I would never buy a product associated with Bergara.
@@NorthwestOutdoorsWithRusty Their guarantee isn’t worth the paper it’s printed on. They call it a Hunting/Match rifle but you aren’t going to be winning any matches with a rifle that averages 1.2 MOA with the best load you can work up for it over 2 years. Their guarantee is it can put 2 out of 3 3-shot groups into under 1 MOA. Any budget rifle from Walmart will do the same (probably better). I sent it to them. They fired two 3-shot groups through it (one of which was 0.98 MOA according to them) and sent it back to me with no communication whatsoever. I was away on vacation and had to pay the courier to hold it. It still shoots exactly the same (of course). Since then I bought a Tikka CTR which averages under 0.5 MOA for 5-shot groups and has literally never had a 5-shot group over 1 MOA. I will never buy a product from Bergara again or any company associated with them.
Total CLICKBAIT. This is not the most gun for your money. It is a lot of money wasted. Everybody knows you can hunt just as well with a Savage setup that costs in total $400.
I have a savage 110 that I got from Walmart many years ago and that has treated me well, but the entry level savages have had rust issues so not sure the $400 variety is even close to comparable as far as long term quality.
@@NorthwestOutdoorsWithRusty I bought the stainless Axis II at Walmart in Sep. 2020, it is not going to have rust problems. It cost $296 and Savage was giving a $50 rebate at the time. I purchased a 1 piece Weaver scope base for $14, and I put on it a 6-24x50 Ohuhu illuminated scope for $50. My total cost with 6% tax was about $328. The only 6.5 Creedmoor ammo in stock at Walmart that day was Winchester Deer Season, which cost $20 with a $5 Winchester rebate per box for up to 2 boxes. I bore sighted the gun and zeroed the scope at 50 yards in about 6 shots. After 4 shots the barrel was very warm, almost hot. After I zeroed the gun at 50 yards, I shot a five shot group. 4 shots, mostly touching were about 5/8" group and one flyer at 1.5 inches out (maybe the heating of the barrel had an impact on the cheap plastic factory stock). I next put the target out to 100 yards; I figured there would be about a 1" drop. But there was no drop, perfectly flat. The 5 shot group was almost identical to the 50 yard group, 3 shots touching, one 1/2" over and one 1.5 inches out. I later read that a 6.5 Creedmoor is perfectly flat out to 200 yards. I will admit, albeit the Ohuhu scope I bought is excellent, but a lot of Chinese scopes are not that great, especially for ranges over 200 yards. Furthermore, you were talking about deer hunting, not competition shooting. I stand by my words, a Savage Axis ii in stainless will get the job of hunting done exactly as well as a $2000 Tikka or Weatherby with an expensive optic costing $500. As a matter of fact, I believe by spending $200 more on a Boyd's pillar bedded stock, that same cheap Savage could probably work just fine even as a police sniper rifle. For hunting, bear in mind the Savage is lighter to carry than a more expensive rifle at a little over 6lbs without a scope. Mine is about 7.5lbs with scope and 4 rounds in the magazine.
I was talking about your original comment with a friend and there are so many variables when you discuss “hunting” as to how/where/etc. so what is important in a rifle to an individual hunter is very dependent on the application. I hunt anywhere from 90 degrees to negative 20, in the rain, snow, and backpack in but also ride around on a four wheeler. Having had multiple inexpensive scopes fog up on me in the various conditions I learned I just can’t rely on cheap glass like what you put on your rifle. I think you are spot on with the Boyds stock as that is the second upgrade I did to my original Walmart savage after upgrading the scope. Another reason I discuss the different way people hunt is that out west where I hunt it really increases your success rate on public land if you can shoot proficiently enough to make a 400 yard ethical shot on an animal and a portion of that ability comes from solid equipment. I’ve learned over the years to spend a bit more up front so then you aren’t looking to upgrade in the near future.
20 years ago I took a chance on a newer rifle brand called Tikka which at the time was a "budget" price. I Still have that Tikka and it's a shooter. 18 months ago I took a chance on another "budget" rifle brand, CVA Cascade (223 SB). I absolutely love it. Trigger, action, accuracy, threaded barrel, rubberized stock, shoots amazing suppressed. It is a coyote slayer. Thanks for the video!
Tikka’s are great shooters for sure! Glad to hear the gamble on the Cascade worked out for you as well as it did me!
I have the xt in 7mm rem mag and love it, best rifle I’ve ever owned and shot!
There are so many cool options now from CVA! I love my rifle and was able to get it cheap but now I’m so intrigued by the other options. 7mm rem mag is a great “do it all” cartridge.
I experienced the same with my Bergara rifle. Out of the box, cheap ammo resulted in sub moa groups. After 3 years, those groups are even better.
I definitely wasn’t expecting that. With the price of ammo I thought I’d use the cheap stuff to get on paper and then dial it in from there!
Good video, Buddy. I've heard nothing but good things about the Cascade. Keep it up!
Thanks man! It’s been a super solid rifle for the $$$!
Good video, but it will take me a lot to get away from Savage. Price is right and all shoot great, 300 win mag. for 919 with AccuFit stock and accurTrigger Can can change the length of pull and the chick height, to fit you. I like the accruTrigger a lot, and to be able to change the cheek height to fit the scope is a big bonus. Pluss a 3/4" group at 100 yards. What more could you ask.
Honestly I was a savage guy through and through until I tried CVA. I still won’t go away from savage, but great to see what other companies are doing. I do like the savage trigger and safety better. I have the savage ultralight and love that you can adjust the length of pull and cheek height. That being said, my ultralight is a $1,400 rifle without the scope.
Great video, super informative. I have been looking for another rifle to add to my collection this is a great rundown/ overview.
Thanks Jason! You can never have too many rifles in the gun safe! 😉
I have 3 of them and love it
When you find what works stick with it!
Never go cheap on glass….facts.
So true! Glass is one of those things that you get what you pay for. No short cuts.
I am very pleased with both of mine. Awesome trigger , crazy smooth bolt , never had a problem feeding and sub moa. I did find my 300 win mag likes the heavy bullets. And I’m fine with that
Glad yours are shooting as well as mine! Mine likes the 180 grain Barnes TTSX and 200 grain Hornady ELDX.
Great job with the video. Very informative and honest. Thanks
I’m glad you got some value out of it!
Finally, an honest, straight-up review from a real hunter who knows what he's talking about.
It’s sad that they are so hard to come by these days!!!
Nice video!
Subbed as well!
Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the comment! Let me know if there are specific topics you’d like me to dig into!
Sounds good, didn't know Bergera barrels were on CVA bolt action rifles . Also 300 win mag you can't go wrong and ammo availability is worldwide and will take game in any situation. I'll have to look at them.
Definitely worth a look! It feels like most rifle companies have stepped up their game in one way or another so you really just have to go with what fits your needs the best.
I like the way you think and your insight has helped me look at this line of rifles ...thanks.
I mostly target shoot but need a gun for the woods...something functional.
I sold high end bicycles for years. Its so hard to talk people down from buying things they want but will never utilize correctly.
The value point has to meet getting the other things necessary to make the sport enjoyable.
I’m glad the video helped! People tend to instantly associate higher price tag with better quality. In most cases that is true, but there is a diminishing return on your dollar once you hit a certain quality point. In the case of guns most people will be totally proficient with a rifle like the Cascade.
Not sure if i want 300 win mag or a 35 wheelen
I always start with “what am I trying to accomplish”.
When you said the barrels were made by baguera, I knew there would be shooters. I'm not a baguera fan, but they do make good barrels.
I’m surprised they don’t market that a bit more because it was a big selling point for me.
Subbed, always looking to help other small channels grow. Great video!
I appreciate the support!
Amazing video
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
They are good rifles no doubt, but no aftermarket options is reason for hesitation. If there’s anything you don’t like, you just gotta deal with it. I am interested in the LRH model in 7 PRC. Their cheek pieces are great on the muzzleloader and it looks like the same design.
I’m hoping that as they get more traction the aftermarket choices will start popping up!
Good review!
I do really like Desert Dog Outdoors 1000.00 scope review as well as his scope mounting reviews,
I’ll have to check it out!
I like the video. I'm not saying this to heckle you, just honest observations that cause me to question the accuracy reliability: from firsthand experience, I can say it would be more valuable to see at least 5 shot groups, 10 would be pretty good. It's easy to have a fluke 2 or 3 group well, 5 (better yet 10) starts to be reliable. I've shot 3 which were inside my accuracy goals only to see follow up shots start to pattern larger even at slow fire rates and with the barrel not getting appreciably warm. I'm not dumping on you, I just believe that larger numbers would show we viewers a better picture of what the rifle can do.
I totally agree and appreciate the comment. When I put more rounds down range to see what it was truly capable of I wasn’t filming. (Obviously TH-cam isn’t my day job 😂) I put it through the paces, and even tested the turret out to long range distances and was impressed all the way around. I didn’t do a good job of showing the “behind the scenes”, but do feel confident recommending the rifle or I wouldn’t have put the video out. I’ll do better in the future if/when I put more content out. I’m learning that filming isn’t alway easy!
In my experience, light profile barrels tend to start throwing shots very quickly, no matter what the barrel feels like. Your point is good, but the solution with a hunting rifle is multiple 3 shot groups and letting the barrel cool completely in between each group.
@@phild9813 I completely agree with what you have said here. Shooting 3 slow shots like in a hunting situation as if a miss had occurred and maybe a bad shot requiring a follow-up shot (I *never* miss and never have poorly-placed shots, but lesser hunters may experience these failures (BS Alert!)) separated by a long cool-down period or even across different days would be valuable. Using the same distance, ammo, and POA with photos to compare POI and check for consistency across 3-shot strings would be highly valuable. This would be what I would call a "composite group". Seeing it across different days or even months with varying weather conditions would be highly valuable for a hunting rifle as, at least at longer ranges and/or varying target sizes, consistency across various weather conditions would be "real-world use".
@@NorthwestOutdoorsWithRusty To be crystal clear: I have no ill feelings or intent with my comments. Filming isn't easy (I have a few videos myself) and trolls are abundant. When you make videos on firearms...oh boy...you're gonna piss off every man with a little peen and hear about it loudly. Thank you for taking the time and effort to make and post this video. I think the video was well done and my comment was only intended to add to the discussion, not in any way to be unkind or unfair criticism. I don't think you took it badly but I wanted to say this to be sure my intent and feelings on the matter were clear. Thank you again for the video.
I appreciate it! You definitely need an open mind and thick skin if you put any content out these days! :)
Have you considered a Tikka T3X, if so why did you select the CVA?
I think the Tikka T3X is a great option, but at the same price point you don’t get a cerakoted or threaded barrel. I think the Tikka might be a tad more accurate if you put 10 copies against each other but I just felt I got a little more bang for my buck with the CVA.
🤔 interesting, I've been looking for a good 308 ill check one out 👍
Definitely worth a look!
Thank you 😊
Welcome!
Mine shot 1.5 inches atb100 yds at BEST. Most were 1¾ to 2 inches across many brands an weightsnof ammunition. Save your money unless you dont care to lose it. Go Ruger American Predator !
I’ve heard great things about the Ruger American and was really looking at going that route. They just came out with a new version (the second generation) that looks awesome. What caliber did you try in the Cascade that wasn’t grouping well? I’d also love to hear if you tried the 1 MOA guarantee return policy.
Does anyone know of a good rail that fits this gun which is also affordable?
Are you looking for a short or long action?
I hunted for years with a break action 308. I bought property and started bear hunting. Went with lr 308. Still limited to 5 rounds for hunting. An got a revolver because needs to be legal hunting weapon even if bear attacks to keep it. I shot 308 in blind once no hearing protection. I won't do that again. Thanks for the video.
308 is a great round. Thanks for the comment!
Why use a can if you eed ear pro too? I had one of these rifles. Total shit and not MOA with 7 different brands and weights of ammunition. Sold it at a loss because i wont own a rifle that doesn't do its part. Buyers, go with savage or Ruger American.
The most effective suppressors gets you down to around 120 decibels which is about the same as a jackhammer. I wouldn’t throw on hearing protection for one shot while hunting, but prolonged shooting without could still cause hearing damage. With any production rifle you are going to find bad prints and it sounds like you must have run into one. If it truly wasn’t sub MOA you had the option to send it in to get corrected. The one thing I don’t love about the warranty is you have to get out and shoot within 2 weeks of buying to find out if it is or isn’t and that isn’t always easy to do with a busy schedule.
Lots of disclaimers in the intro. The No 1 factor in accuracy is the shooter. No 2 is the consistency of the ammunition. With the accuracy of today’s machining equipment, manufacturing is way, way down the list of things affecting accuracy. A $400 (with tax) gun with a Chinese scope and no silencer and the same ammo would have similar accuracy
You are spot on that manufacturing is SOOO much better than it used to. In 80% of situations it is the shooter that is the true limiting factor. That’s the main reason I like the suppressor. It cuts way down on flinch which inherently improves accuracy.
Never thought of the flinch. I wear industrial earplugs correctly
Never thought of the flinch. I wear industrial earplugs correctly
Earplugs are perfect when in a controlled situation to reduce noise but they don’t reduce recoil like a suppressor. When in the field listening for an elk to snap a twig in the dark timber you can't have earplugs in to be an effective hunter (unless you pay top dollar for some game ear options). Often times you don't have the time to put in plugs before you take the shot on an animal and he suppressor eliminates that for sure.
You spent to much money 💰💰🤑 on this 😂😂
I guess everything is about perspective right! I didn’t go into the details but I do shop sales so was able to walk out the door with the rifle at $560 and got the scope for 20% less than retail so I’m ok with the price of the setup. 😉
14 days? Weatherby puts that shame
The two year weatherby warranty is definitely solid from what I see on paper. I haven’t seen much real life feedback on it one way or another.
Poor man’s Bergara
Exactly! The barrel is so important and to know it really is just a different sticker put on a Bergara gave me confidence to give it a try.
Yeah, I have a B-14 HMR in 308. It's easily the biggest piece of sh*t rifle I've ever owned. It doesn't shoot worth a damn. I would never buy a product associated with Bergara.
That’s a high price point for it not to shoot! Did you try the using the MOA guarantee to get a new copy?
@@NorthwestOutdoorsWithRusty Their guarantee isn’t worth the paper it’s printed on. They call it a Hunting/Match rifle but you aren’t going to be winning any matches with a rifle that averages 1.2 MOA with the best load you can work up for it over 2 years. Their guarantee is it can put 2 out of 3 3-shot groups into under 1 MOA. Any budget rifle from Walmart will do the same (probably better). I sent it to them. They fired two 3-shot groups through it (one of which was 0.98 MOA according to them) and sent it back to me with no communication whatsoever. I was away on vacation and had to pay the courier to hold it. It still shoots exactly the same (of course). Since then I bought a Tikka CTR which averages under 0.5 MOA for 5-shot groups and has literally never had a 5-shot group over 1 MOA. I will never buy a product from Bergara again or any company associated with them.
That’s definitely disappointing to hear. Tikka is definitely tried and true by a lot in the shooting industry.
Total CLICKBAIT. This is not the most gun for your money. It is a lot of money wasted. Everybody knows you can hunt just as well with a Savage setup that costs in total $400.
I have a savage 110 that I got from Walmart many years ago and that has treated me well, but the entry level savages have had rust issues so not sure the $400 variety is even close to comparable as far as long term quality.
@@NorthwestOutdoorsWithRusty I bought the stainless Axis II at Walmart in Sep. 2020, it is not going to have rust problems. It cost $296 and Savage was giving a $50 rebate at the time. I purchased a 1 piece Weaver scope base for $14, and I put on it a 6-24x50 Ohuhu illuminated scope for $50. My total cost with 6% tax was about $328. The only 6.5 Creedmoor ammo in stock at Walmart that day was Winchester Deer Season, which cost $20 with a $5 Winchester rebate per box for up to 2 boxes. I bore sighted the gun and zeroed the scope at 50 yards in about 6 shots. After 4 shots the barrel was very warm, almost hot. After I zeroed the gun at 50 yards, I shot a five shot group. 4 shots, mostly touching were about 5/8" group and one flyer at 1.5 inches out (maybe the heating of the barrel had an impact on the cheap plastic factory stock). I next put the target out to 100 yards; I figured there would be about a 1" drop. But there was no drop, perfectly flat. The 5 shot group was almost identical to the 50 yard group, 3 shots touching, one 1/2" over and one 1.5 inches out. I later read that a 6.5 Creedmoor is perfectly flat out to 200 yards. I will admit, albeit the Ohuhu scope I bought is excellent, but a lot of Chinese scopes are not that great, especially for ranges over 200 yards. Furthermore, you were talking about deer hunting, not competition shooting. I stand by my words, a Savage Axis ii in stainless will get the job of hunting done exactly as well as a $2000 Tikka or Weatherby with an expensive optic costing $500. As a matter of fact, I believe by spending $200 more on a Boyd's pillar bedded stock, that same cheap Savage could probably work just fine even as a police sniper rifle. For hunting, bear in mind the Savage is lighter to carry than a more expensive rifle at a little over 6lbs without a scope. Mine is about 7.5lbs with scope and 4 rounds in the magazine.
I was talking about your original comment with a friend and there are so many variables when you discuss “hunting” as to how/where/etc. so what is important in a rifle to an individual hunter is very dependent on the application. I hunt anywhere from 90 degrees to negative 20, in the rain, snow, and backpack in but also ride around on a four wheeler. Having had multiple inexpensive scopes fog up on me in the various conditions I learned I just can’t rely on cheap glass like what you put on your rifle. I think you are spot on with the Boyds stock as that is the second upgrade I did to my original Walmart savage after upgrading the scope. Another reason I discuss the different way people hunt is that out west where I hunt it really increases your success rate on public land if you can shoot proficiently enough to make a 400 yard ethical shot on an animal and a portion of that ability comes from solid equipment. I’ve learned over the years to spend a bit more up front so then you aren’t looking to upgrade in the near future.
The MAUSER M18 ACCURATE NOT FANCY MADE BY SIG FEEDS GREAT SHOOTS GREAT .
I’ll have to check it out! I haven’t heard much about it yet.