Sign of the times. I remember my first rem 700 being $500 out the door with a scope. Budget rifles sure have changed but alot of manufacturers are making exceptional rifles for the money in todays market
that is true, but you can still find the diamond in the rough sometimes. thanks for the comment, and please dont forget to subscribe. glad you enjoyed the video!!! peace
Surprised the CVA Cascade, Bergara B 14, Tikka T3X, Weatherby Vanguard weren`t on the list. All fall in the $700 - $900 price range at Bass pro shops, and Academy in the U.S.
Good point. Two if not three of the rifles he had in the list wouldn't even be readily available if at all here. Which imo would bump the Browning AB3 Hunter rifle to the number 1 spot.
Great review. Straight to the point no excessive talking. Its tough to do a top 10 list when there are soany great rifles in this price point. But you have a nice collection for our canadian market.
Exactly the kind of video I’ve been looking for. Straightforward facts. Knowledgeable handler. Thank you! My daddy always told me I needed to shoot a 243. Been looking for some direction on what kind to get.
You are absolutely right. People will disagree. You missed the very best of all, the Tikka Superlite, which has an MSRP of about $900, but can be purchased for as little as $649 in the USA.
On these synthetic stocks you can use Devcon to stiffen up the firegrip. Use rubbee silicone to fill the stock, and reduce felt recoil. Youll add about 1-1.25 pounds of weight.
glad you enjoyed it. yea i dont beat around the bush to much. thanks for the comment! and please if you dont mind, dont forget to subscribe! thanks again
@@UltimateArms the trail hunter did not interest me. But the trail hunter lite does. I’d like to see a good comparison between it and the Ruger American Gen 2. Being a 110 and not an axis I’m sure there is a lot of aftermarket.
i only found a trail hunter in 308 or 270 win. but i did get my hands on a 110 hunter with the accu-stock. might be a contender. when i get the chance to review it soon
This review was really well done. I liked the models chosen. Consistent from gun to gun. Moved right along. Not a lot of bs. My only complaint is with the background music. Very distracting for me making it harder to concentrate on the info being presented. Thanks for producing this.
the cva cascade didnt make the list because its over 1000$ in canada. the savage 110 didnt make the list because i didnt have one at the time. i did do a review of the savage 110 hunter though but that rifle was not worth buying in my view. thanks for the comment check out the savage review, and please dont forget to subscribe. thanks again!
@user-gb8gg6ho4q no there wasn't that will come later. The reason is that I have to buy each gun, and if I think it's more than a 1000 dollars canadian than it's not on the list
well thank you for the comment!! i'm glad you enjoyed the video review i hope it helps you make a wise decision for buying a rifle to hunt with. good luck with the pick and please dont forget to subscribe today!!!!
What is a “budget” rifle? If a person was to save up money overtime, and to purchase components to build a custom rifle, as they could afford each component, would that also be a budget rifle? I saved money and purchased components once I reached enough in my savings to buy each component. At the end of approximately 19 months, I had gathered up everything I needed to have a builder assemble my rifle. 1. Proof Research Barrel, 24” carbon fiber 2. Impact Precision 737r action 3. KRG Bravo, Gen. 2 Chassis/Stock 4. Triggertech 700 Special, Trigger 5. Area419 Hellfire Match, Muzzle brake 6. Atlas BT46-LW17 PSR bipod 7. Vortex Precision Match, Scope rings 8. Vortex Optics, HD LHT 4.5x22x50 Scope 9. Magazine Now I have a rifle that is shooting 1000 yards plus. If you can be patient and disciplined, you can achieve any goal.
budget hunting rifle. people are looking for a good budget hunting rifle out of the box to go hunt with, not wait 19 months to go shoot something. sure do that if you wish too. no problem, but some people dont have that kind of money to go shoot just precision with, they are looking for a good hunting rifle, that will go back into the cabinet after deer season!
@@UltimateArms it’s not my only rifle. It’s just my budget rifle. I’m still hunting with my 1964 Marlin 336 chambered in .35 Rem. It goes hunting. Then cleaned and back in the cabinet until the next season.
@@johnh8197 the 64 marlin is a great rifle.!!! me i have a build rifle, but to go hunting this year i'm using a ruger gen2, that to me is a budget rifle. thanks for the comment and dont forget to subscribe. peace
Several rifles you left off list that would at or near the top. Savage 110 Hunter or Trail Hunter. Tikka T3, Weatherby Vanguard, Bergara, and the CVA all of these would top the list.
Was the CVA Scout line not included because it’s a single shot? They are a super budget friendly rifle available in multiple calibres and are very accurate. You could by one and add a quality optic and still come in well under $1,000.00 CDN.
@@UltimateArms Fair enough. I was just curious because the title was said hunting not bolt action. I really did like the video though. It was the first of yours I’d seen and subscribed right away. It’s great to see Canadian content in the guntubing community.
your very welcome. glad you enjoyed it, and i hope it helps you out some. and also thanks for the comment, and please dont forget to subscribe. thanks again!!!!!
@michaelwinckler3211 your very welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed it. and I hope it helped you out some. Tha KS for the comment and please don't forget to subscribe.
they are under savage arms. ata turqua is a turkish company, that is under savage, the stevens 334 is a savage one. now is you look at the stevens 334 walnut they look the same as the turqua, but they are pushing the 334 more now. but you can still get the turqua. whats funny is the turqua bolt is better than the stevens 334 walnut.
all these rifles are below a $1000 canadian thats why it says budget. a tikka is over 1200 to 1300$ canadian so thats why they are not on the list. have you tried the american gen2?? now a good rifle. thanks for the comment!
i reviewed the 110 hunter. was not impressed. jammed rounds for no reason, and every round no matter the ammo, was tight going in. watch the review its up now, not impressed with that rifle
@UltimateArms I have it in .308, it uses acis mags without any issues. 3/4" with factory loads, and better with hand loads averaging about .5 at 100 yds. And in .223 ive had 2 mags that didn't feed consistently, but Ive gotten bug holes to .5 at 100 yds One that works well. Ive heard that those small box mags are finicky. I would imagine that the single feed rifles work fine.
Music is terrible sir. Couldn’t make it through. Also Canadian dollar price vs. MSRP just strikes me as very strange wording and confusing IMO. (Poetic license aside.) Have watched a couple other vids of your on rifle head to head comps. and individual reviews and found them informative and typically insightful. Honest evaluation and friendly feedback. Keep it up.
I can easily understand the music not being for you or everyone out there, but I believe it does and will heavily boost this video's algorithm engagement and help out individuals with a shorter attention span and spare him from resorting to putting a *_mobile game_* at the bottom of the screen lol
good rifles. i have the bergara lrp love that rifle. and the b14 hmr is a good rifle too. but for the price i can have a rifle that shoots just as good for below a 1000$ canadian. hope that answers your question! but they do make great barrels and triggers.
@@UltimateArms Appreciate your honesty on this. I am a fan of Tikka yet not appreciating the price point while the budget rifles are coming in strong. Bergara are now priced in the Tikka range so looking further at the Franchi. And you have turned my eye to a Browning, not a rifle I have enjoyed in the past.
@@ericpless3058 the abolt is not a bad rifle. but it does have a plastic trigger, that isn't adjustable. the weird part is that it is a heavy trigger but it has no creep to it. not a bad rifle. for a hunting rifle. plus it has the classic look!
@@ericpless3058 the way they made it i couldnt see one. thought it was weird when i tried it out. but it works. the trigger doesnt feel flimsy at all. but its 4lbs. which didnt bother me and it wasnt creepy either. its a nice trigger for being plastic! hope that helps and please dont forget to subscribe!
thanks for giving me the heads up on that it was suppost to be the winchester xpr. but put the wrong file in. now its fixed. thank you. will be doing the mauser done the road soon. been busy lately doing competition. so will be back to this soon! thanks again1!
Really like my rugers I have, have 2 gen 1s they both shot .75-1 moa one is a 6mm creedmoor and one is a 308. I absolutely love my CZ alpha 600 though. I have it in 300wm and it will shoot .4 with American whitetail 180s and Barnes ttsx 165s and also .6 with federal fusion. I’m in a hard choice right now in buying a gen 2 Ruger or buying another CZ alpha, leaning toward the Ruger because I kind of want a 7mm08. Great review keep up the good work!
I borrowed a Mossberg 7mm Rem Mag from a friend years ago and no matter what brand or weight of ammo I fed it that thing wouldn't shoot under 3" at 100 yards. That's the one and only time that I've ever tried a Mossberg.
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Love how much information you gave us great video
hey thank you for the comment!! i am glad you found it informative!!!! thanks again!
Sign of the times. I remember my first rem 700 being $500 out the door with a scope. Budget rifles sure have changed but alot of manufacturers are making exceptional rifles for the money in todays market
that is true, but you can still find the diamond in the rough sometimes. thanks for the comment, and please dont forget to subscribe. glad you enjoyed the video!!! peace
This is an excellent video, you get straight to the point, covering the basics of what makes a good rifle.
Surprised the CVA Cascade, Bergara B 14, Tikka T3X, Weatherby Vanguard weren`t on the list. All fall in the $700 - $900 price range at Bass pro shops, and Academy in the U.S.
@@leewafer6583 true but I'm basing off of canadian price
Good point. Two if not three of the rifles he had in the list wouldn't even be readily available if at all here. Which imo would bump the Browning AB3 Hunter rifle to the number 1 spot.
@@rowdybroomstick6394 Browning AB3? Wouldnt be near the top spot.
Great review. Straight to the point no excessive talking. Its tough to do a top 10 list when there are soany great rifles in this price point. But you have a nice collection for our canadian market.
thank you! for the comment glad you enjoyed it. and if you dont mind dont forget to subscribe today. thanks again!!!!!
@UltimateArms this was the first video of yours that I've seen. I like your style and subbed. Looking forward to your other content sir
@@tysonk5347 thank you!! there is more to come keep watching
Exactly the kind of video I’ve been looking for. Straightforward facts. Knowledgeable handler. Thank you!
My daddy always told me I needed to shoot a 243. Been looking for some direction on what kind to get.
glad i could help out! thanks for the comment and please dont forget to subscribe. thanks again!
You are absolutely right. People will disagree. You missed the very best of all, the Tikka Superlite, which has an MSRP of about $900, but can be purchased for as little as $649 in the USA.
the super lite is hard to find in canada, but the t3x lite is over 1000$ canadian. this list was for under a $1000 canadian. thanks for the comment!
On these synthetic stocks you can use Devcon to stiffen up the firegrip. Use rubbee silicone to fill the stock, and reduce felt recoil. Youll add about 1-1.25 pounds of weight.
Love the honesty in this video! You also get right to the point as well!
glad you enjoyed it. yea i dont beat around the bush to much. thanks for the comment! and please if you dont mind, dont forget to subscribe! thanks again
Glad I found your channel tonight, very straight forward videos. Thanks for taking the time to compile this list. Happy Shooting!
@brandonramsey9081 thank you glad you are enjoying the channel. Same to you on the shooting g, and don't forget to subscribe
I mean its hard to justify anything other than the Ruger Gen2, its just such an amazing gun for what you pay.
Good video. Only one missing is the savage 110 trail hunter or trail hunter light.
yea there are a few missing. the only reason for it is i couldnt get one or the other at the time.
@@UltimateArms the trail hunter did not interest me. But the trail hunter lite does. I’d like to see a good comparison between it and the Ruger American Gen 2. Being a 110 and not an axis I’m sure there is a lot of aftermarket.
i only found a trail hunter in 308 or 270 win. but i did get my hands on a 110 hunter with the accu-stock. might be a contender. when i get the chance to review it soon
This is best review i’ve found. Thanks!
hey thanks for the comment glad you enjoyed it. there's more to come so dont forget to subscribe!! thanks again!!
Great videos. Keep them coming
thank you very much. glad you enjoy them.!!!!
This review was really well done. I liked the models chosen. Consistent from gun to gun. Moved right along. Not a lot of bs.
My only complaint is with the background music. Very distracting for me making it harder to concentrate on the info being presented. Thanks for producing this.
thanks for the comment still working with the sound in the background, will try to do better!! thanks again
How about the Howa 1500?
I’m surprised the Weatherby vanguard never made the list saying that excellent list. Good reviews on all rifles.
all about being under a $1000 canadian. a weatherby is over $1000
great video
Should have also included the howa mini
Like how you have the ata and the 334 thats made by ata
The Frankie momentum in California it costs 800.95 dollars but it's a great 👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👌👌👌👌
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Great info 👍👍👍💯😀💯😀💯😀
Glad it was helpful!
I was sure the CVA cascade would be #1. Also thought a Savage 110 might make the list. Great video.
the cva cascade didnt make the list because its over 1000$ in canada. the savage 110 didnt make the list because i didnt have one at the time. i did do a review of the savage 110 hunter though but that rifle was not worth buying in my view. thanks for the comment check out the savage review, and please dont forget to subscribe. thanks again!
@@UltimateArms CVA in .308 with 18" barrel is on sale now for $839. Just an FYI. Yup, I've been watching a lot of your content. Well done. Thanks
Bass PRO and The Gun Dealer $849. Looks like a steal to me. Cheers!
@@ianscottlewis bass pro canada o US? 839 ? canadian yup sold !!! LOL happy hunting great bush gun with that sized barrel!!! enjoy
@@UltimateArms Canada
I think the blued tikka is probably best bang for buck. But the savage and Ruger are good as well. But don't think there with the tikka
@user-gb8gg6ho4q no there wasn't that will come later. The reason is that I have to buy each gun, and if I think it's more than a 1000 dollars canadian than it's not on the list
Thank you for the video. I’m trying to get into hunting and have been looking for a video just like this.
well thank you for the comment!! i'm glad you enjoyed the video review i hope it helps you make a wise decision for buying a rifle to hunt with. good luck with the pick and please dont forget to subscribe today!!!!
What is a “budget” rifle? If a person was to save up money overtime, and to purchase components to build a custom rifle, as they could afford each component, would that also be a budget rifle? I saved money and purchased components once I reached enough in my savings to buy each component. At the end of approximately 19 months, I had gathered up everything I needed to have a builder assemble my rifle.
1. Proof Research Barrel, 24” carbon fiber
2. Impact Precision 737r action
3. KRG Bravo, Gen. 2 Chassis/Stock
4. Triggertech 700 Special, Trigger
5. Area419 Hellfire Match, Muzzle brake
6. Atlas BT46-LW17 PSR bipod
7. Vortex Precision Match, Scope rings
8. Vortex Optics, HD LHT 4.5x22x50 Scope
9. Magazine
Now I have a rifle that is shooting 1000 yards plus. If you can be patient and disciplined, you can achieve any goal.
budget hunting rifle. people are looking for a good budget hunting rifle out of the box to go hunt with, not wait 19 months to go shoot something. sure do that if you wish too. no problem, but some people dont have that kind of money to go shoot just precision with, they are looking for a good hunting rifle, that will go back into the cabinet after deer season!
@@UltimateArms it’s not my only rifle. It’s just my budget rifle. I’m still hunting with my 1964 Marlin 336 chambered in .35 Rem. It goes hunting. Then cleaned and back in the cabinet until the next season.
@@johnh8197 the 64 marlin is a great rifle.!!! me i have a build rifle, but to go hunting this year i'm using a ruger gen2, that to me is a budget rifle. thanks for the comment and dont forget to subscribe. peace
Thank you for your time and effort
your very welcome!
What calibers did you shoot?
every rifle i shoot is 6.5 creedmoor. thanks for the question and dont forget to subscribe!
@@UltimateArmsyou picked a sorry cartridge to shoot smh.
Several rifles you left off list that would at or near the top. Savage 110 Hunter or Trail Hunter. Tikka T3, Weatherby Vanguard, Bergara, and the CVA all of these would top the list.
and most are over $1000 canadian. the savage i didnt have yet and as in its own review it didnt do well enough to be in this list!
nice informative review thanks again
Glad you enjoyed it
Was the CVA Scout line not included because it’s a single shot?
They are a super budget friendly rifle available in multiple calibres and are very accurate.
You could by one and add a quality optic and still come in well under $1,000.00 CDN.
Sure it could have but this was for bolt action rifles and not just single shot
@@UltimateArms
Fair enough. I was just curious because the title was said hunting not bolt action.
I really did like the video though. It was the first of yours I’d seen and subscribed right away.
It’s great to see Canadian content in the guntubing community.
The CVA Cascade is the bolt action and they shoot great.
@@rogerf7265 They are great but by the time you put an optic on them they are over $1,000.00
@@rogerf7265 true but they are over $1000 canadian
My $399 CDN Stevens 334 shoots .5” groups with cheap federal blue box. Hard to beat that
nice
5" 300 yards?
Which of these rifles still have controlled feed, not push feed? Besides Stevens/ATA and CZ 600?
Nice video! Thank you
your very welcome. glad you enjoyed it, and i hope it helps you out some. and also thanks for the comment, and please dont forget to subscribe. thanks again!!!!!
Why not the Weatherby Vanguard S2, Howa 1500 or CVA Cascade?
@@bryananderson1147 weatherby and cva are over 1000 that's why
Its funny cause stevens 334 and ATA turqua are the same rifle!!!!
My bad thinking something else. Been busy lately. Your right stevens is ata, but branded through savage. thanks
I agree with the others, great video!!
@michaelmurray5439 thank you and please don't forget to subscribe
thanks for the info!!!!!
Any time!
What cartridge was each rifle chambered?
everyone is in 6.5 creedmoor saves me on buying different types all the time
It's probably worth saving up for Tikka in stainless.
@elendal yes true, but in canada most tikkas are over 1000 dollars canadian. Thanks for the comment and please don't forget to subscribe
thanks for the review
No problem!
This is a great video. No fluff. Straight to the point and prudent information. Thanks
@michaelwinckler3211 your very welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed it. and I hope it helped you out some. Tha KS for the comment and please don't forget to subscribe.
@@UltimateArms better believe I subscribed!
@@Huckleberry52 cool and thank you
For this very reason and this soecific video being the first of yours that I've seen, I subscribed. Many thanks from Virginia.👍🇺🇸
and thank you from canada!!!
great review list!!
Thanks!
nice review thanks!!
No problem!
If there had of been a Tikka T3x light in the group it would have been number 1
I I thought the Stevens and the ATA Turqua were the same rifle
they are under savage arms. ata turqua is a turkish company, that is under savage, the stevens 334 is a savage one. now is you look at the stevens 334 walnut they look the same as the turqua, but they are pushing the 334 more now.
but you can still get the turqua. whats funny is the turqua bolt is better than the stevens 334 walnut.
@@UltimateArms Turkey does make some pretty nice firearms. Less sloppy than American firearms.
Why wasn't the Remington 783 on the list@@UltimateArms
@teamsmallpinepubliclandhun2652 i didn't have one at the time
I had one Ruger American junk..and never have another one again..Tikka the only rifle to have..
all these rifles are below a $1000 canadian thats why it says budget. a tikka is over 1200 to 1300$ canadian so thats why they are not on the list. have you tried the american gen2?? now a good rifle. thanks for the comment!
Savage 110! Great at $700.00 US!
I've had three 110's and all of them have absolutely hammered.
i reviewed the 110 hunter. was not impressed. jammed rounds for no reason, and every round no matter the ammo, was tight going in. watch the review its up now, not impressed with that rifle
@UltimateArms I have it in .308, it uses acis mags without any issues. 3/4" with factory loads, and better with hand loads averaging about .5 at 100 yds. And in .223 ive had 2 mags that didn't feed consistently, but Ive gotten bug holes to .5 at 100 yds One that works well. Ive heard that those small box mags are finicky. I would imagine that the single feed rifles work fine.
Do yall not have bergaga up there in Canada
yes we have bergara in canada. but they are way over $1000 canadian
Music is terrible sir. Couldn’t make it through. Also Canadian dollar price vs. MSRP just strikes me as very strange wording and confusing IMO. (Poetic license aside.)
Have watched a couple other vids of your on rifle head to head comps. and individual reviews and found them informative and typically insightful. Honest evaluation and friendly feedback. Keep it up.
I can easily understand the music not being for you or everyone out there, but I believe it does and will heavily boost this video's algorithm engagement and help out individuals with a shorter attention span and spare him from resorting to putting a *_mobile game_* at the bottom of the screen lol
thank you very much glad you find the videos informative. keep watching more to come! Peace!
What are your thoughts on the Bergara lineup?
good rifles. i have the bergara lrp love that rifle. and the b14 hmr is a good rifle too. but for the price i can have a rifle that shoots just as good for below a 1000$ canadian. hope that answers your question! but they do make great barrels and triggers.
@@UltimateArms Appreciate your honesty on this. I am a fan of Tikka yet not appreciating the price point while the budget rifles are coming in strong. Bergara are now priced in the Tikka range so looking further at the Franchi. And you have turned my eye to a Browning, not a rifle I have enjoyed in the past.
@@ericpless3058 the abolt is not a bad rifle. but it does have a plastic trigger, that isn't adjustable. the weird part is that it is a heavy trigger but it has no creep to it. not a bad rifle. for a hunting rifle. plus it has the classic look!
@@UltimateArms Plastic trigger or composite? Have you tested the durability on the trigger? Do you see a fail point? Appreciate your thoughts.
@@ericpless3058 the way they made it i couldnt see one. thought it was weird when i tried it out. but it works. the trigger doesnt feel flimsy at all. but its 4lbs. which didnt bother me and it wasnt creepy either. its a nice trigger for being plastic! hope that helps and please dont forget to subscribe!
Howa didn’t make the cut?
Very objective reviews but the background music is a distraction.
The ruger american original was a much better rifle than the new gen 2.
@@adamshaw8214 how so, every review ive seen and the ones i have held says otherwise.
6 mil Remington mag?
no CVA Cascade is that because price in Canada? seriously?
yes a cva is over a $1000 and this list is about being under $1000. thanks for the question and dont forget to subscribe!!!
As Long as People are Not Controlling and Stealing what they do Not Earn Amen
The mauser m18 is in the thumbnail but not in the video. So disappointed.
thanks for giving me the heads up on that it was suppost to be the winchester xpr. but put the wrong file in. now its fixed. thank you. will be doing the mauser done the road soon. been busy lately doing competition. so will be back to this soon! thanks again1!
In a better, more civil and mature,world, all disagreements, nit-picks and gripes should be handled the same way this was.
How come CVA Cascade is not on the list?
FYI, Ruger American Gen 2 barrel is not cold-hammer forged.
@@mikehanz26 because the cva is over 1000 dollars, and the ruger american gen2 is indeed cold hammer forged
Really like my rugers I have, have 2 gen 1s they both shot .75-1 moa one is a 6mm creedmoor and one is a 308. I absolutely love my CZ alpha 600 though. I have it in 300wm and it will shoot .4 with American whitetail 180s and Barnes ttsx 165s and also .6 with federal fusion. I’m in a hard choice right now in buying a gen 2 Ruger or buying another CZ alpha, leaning toward the Ruger because I kind of want a 7mm08. Great review keep up the good work!
I would definitely not recommend Mossberg I have one in 308 shoots horrible
@@WayneGent-t2l yup agreed
I borrowed a Mossberg 7mm Rem Mag from a friend years ago and no matter what brand or weight of ammo I fed it that thing wouldn't shoot under 3" at 100 yards. That's the one and only time that I've ever tried a Mossberg.
No TIKKA???? 😭
no because most tikkas are over a $1000 dollars and this was done as under a $1000 dollars hence no tikka
@@UltimateArms fair - but I usually see Tikkas for under $1K USD. But still fair.
@theoa126 true but not in canada thanks for the comment
@@UltimateArms very true - I’m in BC and paid just over, that’s true. Thought we were talkin’ American like most videos. Cheers! 🇨🇦
@@theoa126 nope canadian all the way cheers mate
blaser
sauer
sako
tikka
bagera
all this is bether
true but all over $1000 canadian
I just got a Sauer 100 so far a great rifle 800 bucks with a Burris field view IV a 400 dollar scope
Ruger gen 2 is the ugliest rifle I have ever seen
the Ruger looks trans with that twisted barrel
thanks for the video !!!!