Anyone on here have any real world feedback on this rifle? Seems to be pretty good value in current low inventory .223 bolt guns. Held on in 22-250 last week. Bolt and trigger felt really nice. The plastic stock was so so but better than a R700 plastic stock.
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As it happens, I’ve been playing with one in 308 for about a month and just had my last range trip with it yesterday.
In general, my impression is that it’s…fine.
There are some interesting features on it, like the built-in folding sights that work in either the up or down position. When down, they become notch sights like a pistol. Flip them up and they become peep sights. As neat as that is, it doesn’t matter if you’re running a scope anyway. I like that it has QD sockets all over, along with inlaid MLOK points on the bottom and sides.
The bolt throw is short and snappy, but the handle is a bit small for my taste. Overall, though, it feels like it was built for a price point less than it actually is (retailing ~$1300). The rest of the Momentum line is around $600-$900, which feels more appropriate for the quality of materials involved. The trigger is ok. A little indistinct, especially when compared to other brands that fall under the Beretta group like Tikka and Sako.
I got it to produce about ~1 MOA groups using Federal 175gr Terminal Ascent, but it hated Hornady Outfitter 150gr CX (like 5-6" groups at 100 yards).
My biggest concern is honestly the aftermarket support potential. I don’t know that anyone is ever going to produce other stocks or triggers for it.
The rifle itself is nice enough. I dig that it was lightweight and compact, and it feels like it would be super handy as a general purpose outdoors rifle. BUT I also feel like it’s not doing anything particularly better than a Ruger Ranch, Howa 1500, or Tikka CTR- all three of which can be had for cheaper and much wider potential for upgrades.