CZ 457 MTR or Tikka T1X MTR?

[DShortt]

As the title reads, considering both of these.

Edit to add -22lr.

Kind of a poll to see if there is a clear favorite. This won't be for any competition/meets, just my own plinking on the range.

Thanks for looking.

 

[DGP4]

I'm biased, but I'll pick the CZ. The Tikka is right up there on accuracy, but I think the CZ stock and trigger are better.

 

[1Merlin]

Tikka just put out another rifle that bears looking at...

TX1-UPR

https://www.sako.global/rifle/t1x-upr​

 

[houligan]

IMO the CZ is much more desirable. Accuracy, stability, and the customer service and repair dept (if you would ever need it) are far superior with CZ.

 

[DShortt]

Tikka just put out another rifle that bears looking at...

TX1-UPR

https://www.sako.global/rifle/t1x-upr​

That's above my price point for casual plinking.

 

[dusterdave173]

in ARA factory class the two rifles that dominate are CZ MTR and Bergara
Tika is a fine rifle but if it was better there would be more of them in competition.
For the woods an MTR would be the wrong choice and the Tika would be the one but on the bench at the range maybe not
I like it for an all around quality 22 and they can shoot really really good with good ammo

 

[MarkS]

Tikka T1X of the 2. Take a look at the Bergara BMR or BMR X Both are in the same price range

 

[DShortt]

It appears that either Bergara model is 'unobtanium' for no telling how long. In .22lr at least.

 

[jsdkms]

CZ MTR

 

[snowpro440]

CZ457 they really shoot well

 

[DShortt]

Well, unless things change drastically, it appears the CZ is the more highly regarded.

 

[Ranger188]

The CZ 457 is like the AR15 of the 22lr world.
They make a lot of aftermarket parts for it.
That said, the Tikka is a good shooter.
Would price or availability change your mind?
Don't own a Tikka, but I don't find any fault in my CZ 457
It comes down to finding what ammo it likes.
Depends on how much precision you are looking for.

 

[Hi-NV Shooter]

in ARA factory class the two rifles that dominate are CZ MTR and Bergara
Tika is a fine rifle but if it was better there would be more of them in competition.
For the woods an MTR would be the wrong choice and the Tika would be the one but on the bench at the range maybe not
I like it for an all around quality 22 and they can shoot really really good with good ammo

That's interesting, as it has been reported that both Lapua centers have claimed the Tx1 have been the most accurate factory rifles they have tested.
The reason I think for the popularity of the Bergara's are weight and the ease of getting a really good trigger. heaviest Tikka is the Ace at 8.2 lbs. but not legal for ARA factory class. MTR and UPR are all under 7lbs.

Lee

Tikka just put out another rifle that bears looking at...

TX1-UPR

https://www.sako.global/rifle/t1x-upr​

I am thinking of getting one to fool around with. I just got a factory trigger, and I am looking to see what I can do with it to make it lighter. a simple spring change has it down to under a 12-oz.

Lee

 

[DShortt]

The CZ 457 is like the AR15 of the 22lr world.
They make a lot of aftermarket parts for it.
That said, the Tikka is a good shooter.
Would price or availability change your mind?
Don't own a Tikka, but I don't find any fault in my CZ 457
It comes down to finding what ammo it likes.
Depends on how much precision you are looking for.

Again, it's not for competition. The CZ 457 MTR has a stock profile I'm not familiar with and is somewhat more expensive. It would chap my backside to pay more, then decide the stock doesn't fit me well.
Then again, the Tikka T1X MTR looks to have the most bare-bones stock profile as is common on the more inexpensive, mass production rifles by multiple manufacturers. And they are just functional, not a great fit. So, I might decide a stock upgrade is needed there, too. But the initial outlay is less.

Unless I got a 'bad draw', I doubt that I'd find much, if any, difference in accuracy between the 2, but one never knows what they'll get.

This is why I'm 'on the fence' between the 2. It's basically the stocks, but the discussion on triggers has me rethinking things a bit.

 

[Ranger188]

What some will do is find a used or go with a cheaper CZ 457
just for the action then place it into a chassis.
The MDT Oryx or KRG Bravo are just a couple and might fit you better.
Or just purchase the "varmint" has a traditional stock. Shoots pretty good
for less money than the MTR
As for triggers, the JARD and Timney are a slip in or replace the factory spring for a lower
trigger pull.
You can spend as little or as much as you want.
Ammo WILL make a difference in any 22lr.

 

[Lumpy’s guns]

I love my CZ 457. Sunday it shot a 5 shot group at 100yds at .178. Hard to beat that. Love that gun

 

[stacy]

They both shoot well but in my camp my tikka will out preform my CZ both factory gun by a slight margin

 

[danny]

As the title reads, considering both of these.

Edit to add -22lr.

Kind of a poll to see if there is a clear favorite. This won't be for any competition/meets, just my own plinking on the range.

Thanks for looking.

"One word"
CZ, but 452 comma good used.

Danny

 

[Tacoma]

Admittedly, I've never owned a Tikka TiX. That's mainly becasue the few times, I've handled one, I was totally unimpressed with ergonomics and "feel". I currently own 5 CZ 457's ( to include two mTR's.) . I've also set up another dozen or so for friends at the club.. I have yet to find one that wasn't top notch quality and capable of sub MOA with good ammo. The 457 is also super modular and tunable. Shoot it like you bought it or change barrels, stocks, calibers, bolt knobs, triggers........... ( BTW,I have all my 457 bench gun triggers set between 8 and 14 oz after minor tinkering.) There is a reason that the 457 is extreemly popular in the ara/prs games. The quality, value and adaptability is second to none in the pricerange.

 

[MarkS]

Again, it's not for competition. The CZ 457 MTR has a stock profile I'm not familiar with and is somewhat more expensive. It would chap my backside to pay more, then decide the stock doesn't fit me well.
Then again, the Tikka T1X MTR looks to have the most bare-bones stock profile as is common on the more inexpensive, mass production rifles by multiple manufacturers. And they are just functional, not a great fit. So, I might decide a stock upgrade is needed there, too. But the initial outlay is less.

Unless I got a 'bad draw', I doubt that I'd find much, if any, difference in accuracy between the 2, but one never knows what they'll get.

This is why I'm 'on the fence' between the 2. It's basically the stocks, but the discussion on triggers has me rethinking things a bit.

The CZ MTR stock is more of a bench stock, that cost a few hundred more than the varmint stock. You do get a match chamber in a factory barrel with the MTR.
As far as the Tikka T1X stock, it is a very good stock. I put mine in a KRG Bravo to get the weight close to my Bergara B14R. There was no accuracy improvement. I later put it back into factory for factory / sporter class matches and for hunting.
Both gun only take a spring change to get a 1lb trigger.
My T1x has a spring change, rubber butt pad, vertical grip and a screw on Victor cheek riser. Thats is all you need for a T1X
CZ 457 is the way to go, if you want to do after market changes, like Barrels , triggers, stocks, chassis. A friend of mine is building a used 457 now. He changed the trigger, added a Chassis, and a Lilja barrel. His into it $1700 so far. The barrel is shooting great.
The T1X is the easy botton.
Good luck