I own 4 CZ 457s and they are great little rifles, and even compete my VPT (with CZ 20" match barrel) against the likes of Vudoo, Bergara , Anschutz, and Tikka in our local matches and win or place occasionally against those guys. That said, I think it could be a toss up that you would get a real shooter in each brand. Good luck in your choice!
CZ 457 MTR or Tikka T1X MTR?
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I have a Tikka T1X and a CZ457 Varmint, not the MTR Varmint model. These two rifles are neck in neck for accuracy in my hands.
This year the highest agg ARA factory shooter here in Florida is a woman by the name of Cecilia Young, she shoots a Tikka T1X, Harris bipod and rear leather bag.
Last year she was #1 in the state with that Tikka T1X.
I also have a Bergara BMR that's a decent shooter. It may be better than that. I've never shot any ammo in it like I have my other rifles. It comes with a match chamber like the B14R.
This year the highest agg ARA factory shooter here in Florida is a woman by the name of Cecilia Young, she shoots a Tikka T1X, Harris bipod and rear leather bag.
Last year she was #1 in the state with that Tikka T1X.
I also have a Bergara BMR that's a decent shooter. It may be better than that. I've never shot any ammo in it like I have my other rifles. It comes with a match chamber like the B14R.
I just picked up the Tikka T1X last week. $569. Waiting on my scope mount, so I haven’t shot it yet. I have a T3X that is an absolute hammer. So I had the vertical grip from that that I put on it, as well as a trigger job. Will also put a Tikka recoil pad on it for a little extra LOP. Everybody and their brother has a CZ 457 so that’s the reason I went Tikka.
I have the CZ457AT-One, not a fan of the stock or the way the mags feed. I got that version because of the adjustability of the stock. Put a 1/2" high 0 MOA rail and the lower height (1.25?) version XTR Signature rings on it, Tract 4-20x50. Tossed a Yo Dave spring in it.
Didn't really want to buy a 30MOA rail, wanted to use those rings, more versatile. In my searches yesterday, noticed some 1" "low" Burris rings being advertised, still have to investigate that to see if they are what I want, or not.
Stock is too short for me, cheekpiece won't go high enough with that setup on it.. Boyd's does sell extended versions of the cheekpiece and buttplate, but, that will be a 300.00 bill by the time I get them here (Cda). The mags I have are 25rd CZ's, they don't like slow feeding at all, and I don't like the way the rounds hit going in when fast feeding, too low. It shoots OK. NDR mags may cure that issue, 80.00/pop though.
Debating on an MDT stock, not sure, Field or maybe XRS, not hard to spend 800.00 there, 370.00- 650.00 plus about another 80.00 ea for mags.
I could also just get ambitious and build a nice high cheekpiece and a buttpad spacer, we have the technology. And try out the NDR mags.
Was looking at T1X's too, could buy one from Basspro and put a different stock on it, MDT field or XRS, bit cheaper, or to about the same as a UPR, better adj factor too. Or I could choke up 1800.00 and get an Ace Target version T1X, and another 180.00 for NDR mags for it. Have a week to decide on it, see what MDT stocks may be on their blem sale, that may decide it.
Didn't really want to buy a 30MOA rail, wanted to use those rings, more versatile. In my searches yesterday, noticed some 1" "low" Burris rings being advertised, still have to investigate that to see if they are what I want, or not.
Stock is too short for me, cheekpiece won't go high enough with that setup on it.. Boyd's does sell extended versions of the cheekpiece and buttplate, but, that will be a 300.00 bill by the time I get them here (Cda). The mags I have are 25rd CZ's, they don't like slow feeding at all, and I don't like the way the rounds hit going in when fast feeding, too low. It shoots OK. NDR mags may cure that issue, 80.00/pop though.
Debating on an MDT stock, not sure, Field or maybe XRS, not hard to spend 800.00 there, 370.00- 650.00 plus about another 80.00 ea for mags.
I could also just get ambitious and build a nice high cheekpiece and a buttpad spacer, we have the technology. And try out the NDR mags.
Was looking at T1X's too, could buy one from Basspro and put a different stock on it, MDT field or XRS, bit cheaper, or to about the same as a UPR, better adj factor too. Or I could choke up 1800.00 and get an Ace Target version T1X, and another 180.00 for NDR mags for it. Have a week to decide on it, see what MDT stocks may be on their blem sale, that may decide it.
When was that UPR model released?
"Just my own plinking at the range".
Like asking "What's better a Civic or a Corolla"?
"All I do is drive around town".
You got plenty of answers for such a vague question.
Here is mine:
-Never jams -CZ MTR $649 best price I find.
-Most accurate- Tikka. Mine was $479 new last month. GunBroker.
-They all shoot small groups.
How well depends on how lucky you get with the barrel lottery.
So if a cheap plinker is all you need buy the
Neither of these would be my recommendation if you shoot ARA Factory.
Like asking "What's better a Civic or a Corolla"?
"All I do is drive around town".
You got plenty of answers for such a vague question.
Here is mine:
-Never jams -CZ MTR $649 best price I find.
-Most accurate- Tikka. Mine was $479 new last month. GunBroker.
-They all shoot small groups.
How well depends on how lucky you get with the barrel lottery.
So if a cheap plinker is all you need buy the
CZ-USA, 457 Synthetic, Bolt Action, 22 LR, 20.5" $479 Dealer cost.
Neither of these would be my recommendation if you shoot ARA Factory.
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