CZ or Tikka

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cz, very robust construction with a classic Mauser action, nice trigger, the American model is nice. comes with mounts. nicer wood. 1 in 10 twist rate which will be ok.

them cz rifles are a very well proven and good package. I would have the cz over the tikka. but both are very good. how about the sako 75 or 85

steve
 
The CZ and Tikka are comparable price wise, about where I want to be at....
 
I always have been a SAKO/TIKKA fan. Why go with an "off" sub brand when you can get something universally considered to be "top" production quality. CZ is good, don't get me wrong - that would be a fine rifle, but it is not in a class with the TIKKA.
 
I'd vote for the Tikka.

CZs are very good rifles that are as accurate as the T3s, I just like the ergonomics of the T3.

I have a T3 Lite in 308 Win.
-The bolt lift is very short
-the bolt throw is very smooth
-the stock fits me perfectly (I'm 5'-8" 165 lbs)
-the T3 Lite is a couple ounces over 7 lbs WITH scope
-the magazine is easy to load and works perfectly
-you can easily drop a single cartridge into the ejection port on an empty mag and feed it with no problems
-it consistently shoots 1MOA or better with any premium ammo I've tried (Fed w/ Ballistic tips, hornady light magnum, winchester silver tip, fed fusion)
-it consistently shoots 0.5MOA with fed gold metal or black hills BTHP match
-it's prettier than a CZ
-the trigger pull is crisper and lighter than CZ (unless you use the single set trigger on the CZ)

You can't go wrong with either, but handle both before you decide.
 
I have both and they are both very nice rifles with distinct differencies. The CZ typifies old world craftsmanship in a classic mauser design. The Tikka uses more modern materials such as plastic trigger guards and magazines. I think you have to handle both to decide what is right for you. For something that I was going to drag through the brush and not worry if it was going to get beat up, I'd go with the Tikka.
 
CZ / Tikka

I like controlled feed. Sako 85 no more Sako. It is Marcellino design Beretta. Sako 75 ok. Tikka has better quality than CZ. (I will to take Voere /98 mauser modell).
 
Neither, a short action cartridge in a long action rifle strikes me as just plain wrong. If those are the only choices, I would go with the Tikka simply because it's a full pound lighter.
 
Tikka-----sorry every CZ I pick up and look over is still crudely made and the local dealer has a BUNCH of them---better than a few years ago---but still not a world class product.
 
Neither, a short action cartridge in a long action rifle strikes me as just plain wrong.
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Someone's always gotta bring up the action length.
In the T3 the bolt throw is controlled by the bolt stop, so it will have a short action throw.
As far as the extra 0.5" of reciever, it's a full pound lighter, you won't know the difference half an inch of metal makes anyway.

Tikka-----sorry every CZ I pick up and look over is still crudely made and the local dealer has a BUNCH of them---better than a few years ago---but still not a world class product.
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I've always thought the same thing. The CZ (and Rem 700 to a much lesser extent) looks so crude compared to the nicely machined close tolerances of a Tikka.
 
the really good cz's are still made, but the best , most classic, hand fit hand finished, were made totally in Czech, then imported.
Now I still think the K.C. ones are nice, and mind you , they will be super accurate, and a very fine rifle, but if you can find one that is about 3 yrs old or older, get that one. they will have russian / cyrillic lettering, the lettering will be forged in, and there will be no stencilling of anything. I am CZ biased no doubt,
but Tikka has a fine reputation as well.
 
I'd pick based on the features I needed but my gunsmith buddy who makes custom rifles for a living told me the best bang for the buck is the Tikka, slightly edging out the CZs in accuracy and being lighter makes them better for dragging through the woods. If you have your heart set on a set trigger, get the CZ, otherwise, I'd recommend the Tikka based on what I've heard. I've only had experience with the CZs, but I've always been impressed by the Tikka's clever design.
 
the really good cz's are still made, but the best , most classic, hand fit hand finished, were made totally in Czech, then imported.
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I wasn't aware there were *any* CZs not made in the Czech Republic?

I think the fact that the set trigger is standard on the CZ would edge out the Tikka for me. Now, I do like the Tikkas, have shot a couple...the bolts are buttery smooth. But the CZ is no slouch, and I've never seen a "crude" one.
 
CZ vs Tikka

I just took delivery on a Tikka T3 Tactical. .308
I have not shot it yet, but it is a finely made firearm. I have some .308 snap caps and have dry fired those and the action and magazines work flawlessly. I like the ability to use a magazine and also to be able to single feed if i need to.
 
A friend of mine has the T3 Tactical, and mounted the Sako muzzle brake on the end. Very soft shooting even with the M118LR that we put through it. It's really nice.

My plan is to get a CZ550 Varmint Synthetic for a few hundred less and outshoot him, though... ;)
 
cz/tikka

mons,
Let me know how it does. I also have a muzzle brake on mine. I have the Burris Extreme Tactical, 3-12x50mm scope in ballistic mil-dot, illuminated.

I am looking forward to sighting it in on the weekend.
 
The CZ is just a slightly modified Mauser 98 action. Most Mauser accessories will fit the CZ. The Tikka has virtually no after market parts, and a very expensive plastic magazine.
 
I don't think either rifle is better than the other- they're quite different in styling though. I've shot both, and once again, I can't give either the edge. If I were to buy a new rifle I would have to make the same choice between a CZ and a Tikka as well. I would choose a CZ on looks and my familiarity with the mauser 98. I would take a Sako over either, but that's a lot more money.
 
I've not had much experience with Tikka, but I didn't think it was a particularly "nice" gun. I think the metal was finished fine, but that's about it. To be honest with you it said "cheap".

The CZ will likely have some machining marks, but they are finely made guns. Not finished as nice as they could be, but I have yet to purchase a rifle for the finish. I likely will someday, but it's going to be a couple grand worth of rifle (at least).

Another vote for CZ.
 
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