You Don't Want These Guns

Published on October 3, 2023
Duration: 13:40

This video offers candid reviews of firearms, highlighting specific models that led to buyer's remorse due to issues like ammunition pickiness, poor finish durability, feeding problems, and accuracy concerns. The speaker, demonstrating high authority and extensive experience, advises against rifles without threaded barrels and emphasizes the importance of reliable feeding for hunting.

Quick Summary

Expert reviews identify firearms causing buyer's remorse, including the Bergara Ridge for ammo pickiness and the Christensen Ranger for finish issues. The speaker emphasizes the importance of reliable feeding and threaded barrels for hunting rifles, highlighting the CVA Scout, Tikka T3X, and CVA Cascade as reliable choices.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Reliable Picks
  2. 01:58Bergara Ridge and Christensen Ranger Regrets
  3. 04:22Altor Pistol and Ruger American Issues
  4. 06:51Ruger American Go Wild and Bergara Premier
  5. 10:08Mossberg Patriot and Threaded Barrels

Frequently Asked Questions

Which firearms are considered reliable and worth the money in the video?

The speaker highlights the CVA Scout (single shot, suppressed .300 Blackout), the Tikka T3X (praised for its action), and the CVA Cascade (a solid hunting option) as reliable firearms that justify their cost, contrasting them with those that led to regret.

What issues caused buyer's remorse with the Bergara Ridge and Christensen Ranger?

The Bergara Ridge in .300 Win Mag was criticized for being extremely picky with ammunition, making accurate load selection difficult. The Christensen Ranger in .22 LR suffered from poor finish durability (paint chipping) and consistent feeding problems.

Why is a threaded barrel important according to the video?

The speaker expresses regret over owning rifles without threaded barrels, as adding suppressors or muzzle brakes later can be costly and sometimes impossible on barrels with thin profiles, limiting customization and shooting comfort.

What are the main criticisms of the Ruger American rifles mentioned?

The Ruger American Predator is criticized for unreliable feeding, a significant issue for hunting. The Ruger American Go Wild in 7 PRC was regretted because it only shot Hornady Match ammunition well, not the Precision Hunter load needed for its intended purpose.

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