New KING of Budget Deer Rifles??? [Stevens 334]
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2025
- You guys have been asking me to check this thing out!!! Finally picked one up today!!!
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I bought mine last year just before deer season. Chambered in 6.5. It shot less than MOA. Super pleased with it. Took a doe for me in deer season. Great gun. The trigger was extremely heavy but it can be adjust with some slight modifications... Got mine down to about 3 1/2 lbs. I hope they make an aftermarket trigger for it. Great video!
I got the .243 model, wood stock, 5# trigger etc. Cleaned it up and lubricated the locking lugs and the bolt body before test firing. I sent a borescope in the barrel after running some patches through it right out of the box and saw some copper fouling so I did another cleaning with Patch Out and a light polishing with JB bore paste. Ran the scope again and still saw a little trace of copper. Currently I have a Vortex Strike eagle 5-25 mounted on it for accuracy testing and have tried two factory loads, Norma 76 grain Tip Strike and Hornady 100 grain American Whitetail I believe it's called. Norma shot one moa at 100 yards right out of the box one three shot group was.75 moa the other two were honest one moa shot from a bench with a Harris bipod and a rear bag. Three shot group of the Hornady was almost two moa. I didn't fire anymore of them not just because of the accuracy I also had one round I barely got the bolt closed on. After I shot I measured the unfired Hornady brass with a Hornady headspace comparator and the Norma unfired and found the Hornady was about .005-.006 longer. I also checked some new Winchester brass and found it longer but Remington and Fiochi were the same measurement as Norma and all chambered easily but not any of the longer brass. I also measured the fired Norma brass and it grew to the dimension of the unfired Hornady this is something to keep in mind if handloading for this particular rifle not all of them may be chambered the same depending on the headspace. I don't see it as a problem maybe if you handload pay attention to the headspace if you don't push the shoulders back enough you will get a hard bolt close. After firing a few rounds and cleaning the bolt again and lubricating the lugs the bolt is smoother now. The trigger might be next to work on other than that it's a keeper.
About 25 years ago I bought a Weatherby Vanguard sinthetic 300 weatherby a monster with a Tasco scope an Weaver rings and about 500.00 out the door . At 100 yards sighted in a bullseye on the first shot . Honestly you don't have to blow the vault to get a good rifle , that Vanguard is a accurate rifle.
No you definitely don’t but ya should get good glass! I’d rather have a cheap rifle with nice glass than a nice rifle with cheap glass. It makes the most difference on any rifle setup (then trigger & barrel would be next)
@@dionysis84 yeah, I like a little better glass now that I can afford it but I couldn't even begin to guess how many deer I've seen taken with Tasco and similar
Vanguard is double the price of this rifle now.
Sounds like a nice piece... I have a TASCO scope on a 1962 Salko , WHEN they were made in Japan... Excellent scope! Check under your scope , near the adjustment knobs and look to see where it was made? .. you might have a lil gem ! I have Leupold and vortex scopes. .the TASCO kicks butt.
@@castledomeknives9395 Yep it was a world class series but I sold it with the rifle.
I bought one just like it. Cleaned it thoroughly and topped it off with a cheap scope i had lying around. I'll let the grandkids hunt with it. It's a beautiful rifle.
Awesome
@@WHOTEEWHO Ha, I just watched your latest video about picking up the Savage 110 trail hunter. I also ordered a Savage 110 engage hunter in .280 Ackley improved. I can't wait for that one to get here. Keep the stuff coming. I love your content.
Another really fun video! Thanks for taking us along on your adventures, Adam. 👍🏼
Thanks for watching
Man, thats a decent looking rifle for the cost!. Id like to see you put a budget optic on it, at least initially, to see how it does as a true budget deer setup
The wooden stock really makes it, I think a synthetic stock would make it look cheap IMO.
I'd like to see you put a sub $200 optic on it (Vortex crossfire 4-12x?) and see how far(good) it'll shoot... keeping in mind that 400 yards is the practical (ethical!!!) max distance for hunting, it's still fun to see what they can do on paper further out ;)
That’s what I have on mine it’s a gem go get one before they stop importing them. It’s worth every penny of what they cost
Looks like a carbon-copy of the Tikka T-3X!
Got one in 243! Great accuracy, then I got the 308 today! Can’t wait to get a descent scope and feed that thing! Thanks to you, I love those rifles!❤
This will be a good project. You have all of us sold on Ruger Americans, but it is fun to see other budget friendly options too. 👍🏻
Thnx for showing it. That's the exact one I've been wanting to see..love the wood stocks. Wish my local shops would get one in to check out, though
This is where you use the old saying, “ if it shoots half as good as it looks” it does look good!
Gots my fingers crossed for you on this one.
Im old. Don't hunt anymore. But I like the wood for sentimental reasons. More of a collector these days.
Wood stocks feels good in the hands as well 😊
How old is to old to hunt?
@Redskin4ever *too old, is when the benefit doesn't is not greater than the cost or effort. Ha ha, that might be different things as one goes along and different for different people. That same effort might not be a problem if they are sufficiently motivated. I've seen people dropped loved hobbies just because the person they did it with has passed but tbey keep doing other more vigorous activities long after.
I read that many fellows give up hunting between 65 and 75. Just when they have all the time in the world to hunt.
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When you have to call for help to get it out of the field and in the back of your pickup.
I really enjoy viewing the rifles and scopes you preview. This is a great chance for me to keep up on the new stuff that’s out here. Thank you
Thanks for watching!
Damn, when you put that it was gonna be the ultimate deer gun, I was hoping that it was chambered in the 25-06! It'll outperform the 6.5 out to 1000 yds for sure..maybe get a budget scope to go on the budget rifle, like a WestHunter scope, 6-24x50FFP scope, under 200 beans with scope rings 😏 locking turrets, side wheel focus, it really is a hell of a deal for what features it has.
I put a quality Leupold
Vari-x 3 on my 'cheap' Savage 308, because Savage stuff works. That rifle has sub-minute of angle accuracy so my scope costs way more than the rifle because the rifle can take full advantage of it.
The trigger can be adjusted, I got mine down to 3 pounds. Barrel is fully floated and shoots wonderfully.
How did you adjust the pull weight of the 334
@rebelsam67 if you look at the trigger guard there's a hole that leads to a screw that adjust the pull weight. My screw was ground flat so I took to a gun Smith friend of mine
I have the ATA branded rifle, who actually make this in turkey. They come with. 3 and 5 round mag, also in a sock in the box. Mine is 6.5cm, 2.5lb adjustable trigger and shoots sub moa all day long. Its a nice rifle, and a steal for the price
Congratulations on the 5 Gundies!! I like the look of that Stevens Savage....I've been looking for a nice WOOD rifle and that might be the one....gotta check the price point....Thanks WTW, have a great night!
Thank you Ken
Had one in 308 but traded it in. If you hold the fore end and push the barrel either way it moved side to side and I had that thing torqued to the max! The way the action is secured in the stock is pretty weird! The bolt while being chrome plated and very slick would catch when pushing forward from time to time. But regardless of testing various brands of ammo and testing handloads it could not print 5 shots into an inch contrary to there accuracy claims. Yes the woodwork is beautiful but when all is said and done I'll take a Howa any day.
Mine in 308 shoots 1inch consistently with factory ammo in 150 grain. My forend doesn't move side to side either, bolt runs flawlessly also. Love my 334
@@oldArmyVetDifferent gun. Mine could not shoot 1 inch 5 shot groups and that is with factory or handloads. And I tested for charge, bullet weight and seating depth, just couldn't do it. I had high hopes for it but in the end it just didn't cut the mustard.
@gobangs1117 sorry to hear that, glad mine does
I got a Stevens 555E 28 gauge & it came in a box like that. Love it! Very informative video. Thank you.
Forgot to mention they are made by ATA in Turkey. This was ATA's first foray into centrefire rifles. In Australia they are the ATA Turqua and come with 24 inch barrels.
You got one mate? If so are they any good?
@@bestestusername I didn't keep it. See the comment below.
We have the turqua in the US as well. Only difference is we have them in 24 inch and 18 inch modles with a few adjustable stock options. He just didn't look into them that much. But it's pretty obvious it's a simplified turqua.
@@thatguyfishingben4794 Right, I wasn't aware of that. I suppose giving it the local flavor is a marketing ploy. Not sure why they only come in 20 and 22 inch barrels though. The biggest issue I had was the barrel moving in the stock, that really put me off. But the wood is really nice on them. Cheers.
I have a ATA turqua in 243 and has 24" barrel but synthetic stock adjustable cheek rest and shoots amazing well I have used 100gr Remington core lock and 90gr ppu and 87gr reloads and very accurate
Like I really needed another gun, I talked myself into getting the 334. Wood is what sold me. Ordered one and was blown away at its beauty. I've looked at many pictures and videos of them and by far I just got lucky and received a real beauty. Better then I saw in all my reviews. Even the dealer was showing it off before I picked it up to customers. I am way beyond happy. Now a scope and then finding a ammo it wants to eat. I highly recommend anyone looking for a good, well-made rifle to give it review. Well worth it for the price.
I have a Brenner BR20 in the special version with adjustable stock and am very satisfied with it... a lot of gun for little money! Greetings from Germany!🌿🐗
Love the stock. I know the synthetic stocks are durable, work well and are more tactical, but I really prefer real wood.
That thing looks nice! I bet it groups good I’ll be looking forward to the video. And the trigger you could probably order a spring soon enough and fix that. If not already can get a spring. Mcarbo fixed my axis trigger right up
That wood stock for that price is unreal! Sako territory! Good luck with it!
I’m not so crazy about the position of the safety but the wood looks real nice and i bet it will shoot pretty accurately as Savage’s usually do,anxious to see how she groups in the near future🤔
That’s a traditional stevens safety position. I have two bolt guns from mid 50’s that have the same thing but on opposite side of receiver . I will admit it’s not perfect but I like that stevens is going back to their roots
I got an email from the gundies congratulations on making the top 5 nominees for the award! You deserve it for everything you do for us whootie have a blessed and safe new year brother!
Thank you!
Pretty good looking rifle for that price point. Looking forward to the paper plate test.
Love the furniture, lost me on the plastics...I wonder, within the numbers, cost in production of blued steel trigger guard and magazine, vs. lost sales due to plastic components.
I guess that's why, I admire CZ rifles. I'm not in the market to add, still have my circa 1970's, 1980's deer rifles, I'm to where downsizing is my next phase.
But yea, I'm a sucker for exquisite furniture. Good video WhoTee. That thing will put meat in the freezer!
Excited to see you put that to the test!!! Great vid as always
Thanks WTW for the 334 review. A gun with Walnut furniture is up in the top 3 things that can make a man warm and fuzzy all over and do crazy things !! Wa Yea
Beautiful wood, attractive bluing, 3 position safety, button rifled, included scope base, decent recoil pad, box magazine, for $400 is a great budget rifle……if it shoots. No doubt it will as Savage makes some good barrels.
Really like the look of the stevens. That 360 Buckhammer laver looked nice !!
It has an adjustable trigger. I bought one a few months ago and when you turn it down it’s a decent trigger
I'll stick with my trusty ol rossi 30 30 i harvest my 1st deer with it and 2yrs later my biggest deer but i do have different caliber hunting rifles as well
Man, that wood stock is handsome, and for that price? Wow. And it comes with the pic rail? Amazing. I have the AXIS in 308, 223, and 300BO. All three shoot less than 2inch groups with anything from bulk to hunting rounds. Really, just from a front rest, and my mediocre skill, I assume I could get just over an inch in a sled, and under an inch, if I worked up different loads to find the sweetest load. Point being, I can't wait for the range video!
@@slelliott14any Savage that I have ever owned shot great right out of the box. I have worked up loads for other rifles just to get them as accurate as a Savage and another thing I didn't know that Savage bought out Steven's
I thought the Axis II was their "budget friendly" rifle. I will admit the wood stock looks very nice for "budget friendly".
One manufacturer DOES make the other, but they are NOT identical. The Axis made by Savage and the 334 is from Stevens.
@vidacrazy Savage has owned Stevens since 1920, so it's more or less the same company.
@@WayStedYou even still the actions are not the same
@@vidacrazy I think it is a rebranded Turkish made rifle.
Axis is ~$100 less than A' II and lacks Accutrigger, or has been for a while. I bought the Axis in .350 Lgd and added the MCarbo trigger upgrade. IMO beats the Timneys I put in two Stevens 200s. (Sav 10 action)
In Germany those sell as „Brenner BR20“. Pretty much comparable configuration as shown in the video except they only sell in .308 and come threaded from the Factory. MSRP is around 900 USD incl. Taxes, but They usually sell around 750. There is a version with a walnut thumbhole stock and an even cheaper version with a polymer stock, but that feels pretty cheap. Interesting to see that they are nearly half the Price than in europe eventhough they come from Turkey 🧐
Oh man finally someone who says “any count”. I’ve been busted by people for so long asking why I say it. Dude that how I talk and that how my family talked and talks.
Yup! Don't hear it much anymore
I will add the fore end of the stock is skeletonized I assume to reduce weight but makes for installing a rail a little iffy. It also makes the stock flimsier maybe it won't warp with all the relief. You can press on the stock towards the end and bend it towards the barrel however it is free floated. I most likely will put a sling stud to rail adapter and use a better bipod or try installing an Atlas rail later. Another thing, when manipulating the bolt push it straight in with no downward pressure on the handle. Once it has reached full travel then come down with the handle it seems to engage the locking lugs easier and the bolt closes with little effort. I saw some comments about hard bolt closing. If you operate it in this manner with live ammo it's the case making contact in the chamber on the shoulder. I tried some brass I sized for another .243 I have and I couldn't close the bolt at all.
Dang love the wood stock keep up the good work brother got my morning started with some whoteewho appreciate what u do
Thanks for watching!
I watch everyday brother
I have a few savage rifles never had a problem with them
I was in there last weekend when I came home for Christmas. Hope to meet you one day. Great people and love your videos.
Awesome place and people! Thanks for watching!
Wish they would make a 30 30
Almost bought one at Christmas but saw a savage axis 2 stainless for $300 in 308 and bought it!!
Nicely done WHO, ATA does make the Turqua and I have a few and they really do shoot lights out, They also make the Weatherby Orion shotgun, obviously turning into a quality company. I also have a ATA sporting clay shotgun, actually that is very nice as well
Will be watching for the range time . Have been curious about the 334 . I wouldn't buy one unless it was left handed but just in case they do do it I'd love to see how it does .
My thoughts exactly. Savage been pretty good to us southpaw folks over the years. Hope they show a little love on this Stevens. 🙏
Just boughta 334 walnut in 243 win cost $383 at walmart took it to the range under 1 inch group at 100 yd with 100 gr bullets .under 3/4 inch group with 87 gr at 100 yds love the gun
Great show and thanks for the info 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😁
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Cool looking Bing bang can't wait to see you in action with it dude 😅
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Top 5 Gundie Awards! Congrats!!!
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I got the earlier model, here in Europe that would be the Brenner BR20, I have the Brenner BR18, in .308 win which in the meantime I have dialled in and it shoots hole in hole at 100m with factory ammunition a Hawke scope and a can on the front to keep noise levels down. My only complaint is that it is heavy.. Enjoy 😉
Won the wood lottery!
That stock is beautiful I can’t wait to see you shout it
Love your videos! To be honest, I don’t care if those things come in a burlap sack! I want to know how they shoot! Get to the range with that thing. Can’t wait to see the results. Keep up the good work!
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Nice looking rifle, I’m old school love the wood. I might have to get one
Amen I love Tolvers man I miss Tennessee ❤
I like the wood stock. And Tolivers is a great place.
These are made by ATA a Turkish company for Savage. ATA markets a full line of them under their name called the ATA Turqua. They offer some with adjustable combs, Monte carlo ckeek piece, and even a thumb hole stock all of which are walnut.
Sweet! Anxious to see it run!
Well acquainted with Tolliver’s. I’ve met several ladies there that I love. Great video!
That is a good looking rifle. For the price it's a bargain especially with a wood stock.
That's pretty good looking ..... especially for the price
Probably the nicest looking budget friendly rifle with that nice wood stock.
Probably
Thanks for sharing another great review 👍🇦🇺
Thanks for watching!
I have two. One in 6.5 and the other in .243. Both are shooters...and beautiful turkish walnut. Dont really need another .308, but waiting on it to ship to the gun shop when available ...He's having a hard time getting them from his distributer now. These are nice rifles. The trigger is adjustable if you can negotiate the locktight adhesive they put on the adjustment screw...there are videos on here that give instructions. I havent adjusted mine yet and both triggers are right at 5.5lbs according to my wheeler trigger gauge.
Trigger looks pretty creepy, moving a ton before the trigger breaks. I’d replace that trigger. Otherwise looks pretty nice
Looking forward to range results.
Congratulations on the 5 Gundi's , keep it up!!!!!!
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We will see. Look forward to range review. I may have missed it but is it American made?
Made in Turkey
@@WHOTEEWHO Thank you. Others may and that is fine. But not for me when I can get the Savage Apex Hunter or a Ruger American for just a bit more.
Another outstanding video
Thanks for watching!
Can't wait to see it At the range. Thanks Who Tee Who...
Stay tuned!
Good looking rifle. Have to see if I can find one locally and check it out.
Man, I hope you don't make us wait long for the range video with this rifle! 🎯🎯
you should show how they balance when carrying. Where you hand would be and is it comfortable.
Turkish made. Turkey manufacturers very good firearms. They had alot of influence from Germany. Almost bought one but I shoot target mostly so went with a heavy barrel ruger...CZ uses Turkish walnut on their rifles can't beat it beautiful!!
Thank you young man 👍👍👍👍👍👌
Nice gun... They're jacking the prices up on those fast.
Looking forward to the range test. Not sure why they did the 20" barrel on the .308 if they weren't going to thread the barrel? Thanks for sharing!
Is the action lighter/better than the POS they put on the savage axis rifles?
These barrels are button rifled, that's a good thing too, accuracy is everything!
Nice looking rifle. Waiting to how it’s going to shoot. 👍🇺🇸
A lot of reviews seem to agree that the trigger on that 334 stinks. If trigger is as bad as it looks I don't think it will pick up much market share when the ruger american and axis ii are just a bit more.
I have an axis II chambered in 350 (I have to use straight walled cartridges where I live and hunt). It's MSRP is similar to this gun. This seems like a higher quality weapon than my axis II...I did get mine for less (Dunhams flash sale in 2019) and it actually came with a decent...very usable...much to my surprise...scope, however. I would be interested if it came chambered for rounds that I could actually use here during deer season. No complaints, however. The axis II 350 has been coming through! 🙂.
I enjoy your channel. Once again, thanks for posting. God bless.
Thanks for watching!
Id like to see a flush fit or blind staggard magazine. Instead of a big honkin' single stack magazine.
Turkish walnut is nice wood.... they say that even the Turkish walnut is beginning to get more scarce.
Beautiful wood.
Is the bolt a front locking lugged bolt?
Looking forward to this one. Been eyeing one in 308 but haven't committed yet lol. Hopefully it will do well WTW!
Hope so!
Great take
Thanks for watching
I see them raising the price substantially in the future. One guy told me they cost 1200 in Australia 😮
Yikes
Great video!! Put a good piece of glass on it and see how good it is at distance. This could change a lot of things if it's good. Thanks!!
Wow gonna have to pick one up for my self. Also you one town over I'm in mcminnville would love to go hunting some time
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Thank you 😊
Thanks for watching
Very similar to LA102 from Australia but with threaded heavy barrel 😊
I'm think I'm gonna get it in 308 slinger looks nice with the walnut stock.
The wood is beautiful......
We all like Ruger's as well as the next guy... but come on man, range test this puppy already. We appreciate you !
Damn, that's a nice looking bolt gun for sub $500! I LOVE wood stocks on bolt and lever guns, but they are getting harder to find with everyone going to synthetics. Add the short bolt throw and if it's even a decently accurate gun I might be sold. No adjustable trigger, I assume? I really don't need another short-action (does it come in standard length, maybe? I could use a .270win...). Guess I could go to their website and look at specs.
Can't wait to see how it shoots
There is slight adjustment on the trigger. Not sub 3 lbs. Can lighten a little though.
dagnamit, now i will have to decide between ruger gen 2 or this one - made it hard on me
I’ve been looking at one of these in 6.5 creedmoore super interested it them for the price it’s sub 500 Canadian it’s an amazing deal , it’d suggest vortex diamondback for scope
Nice quick review WTW, let's see how it groups on the range.
Stay tuned
Beautiful stock on that bing-bang!
Absolutely