I have both of them in 222 Remington. A CZ 527 American and a Tikka T3 Forest.
The CZ is a little more accurate but they're both 1/2 minute of groundhog. I like the set trigger but don't care for the less than attractive mag hanging down. I use a James Calhoon single shot adapter mostly and keep a loaded mag in my pocket if I'm walking about. The walnut on the CZ is definitely nicer than the Tikka.
I looked for a Tikka T3 Varmint in .222 for over five years and never saw a new one for sale. Settled for the Forest model when EuroOptic had their massive sale. The action is certainly smoother than the CZ but for groundhogs at reasonable range that's not a big advantage. Single feeding the Tikka is more convoluted that the CZ. The Tikka doesn't get out of the safe as often as the CZ.
Which ever you decide I hope you have better luck finding one than I did. The CZ Varmint in .222 can be scarce but there are some around from time to time. I have never seen a new Tikka Varmint in that caliber available for sale. The Forest model is the only one I ever see.
Now I'm looking for a CZ 527 in .221 Fireball that they promised several years ago.....
Looking at these 2 closely and trying to decide on new .222. Any thoughts??
Check out the 527 Varmint MTR that just showed up the 2018 CZ catalogue. It really catches my eye and also comes in .222.
https://www.czub.cz/media/attachment/file/g/e/gen_2018_en_nahled.pdf
Oh DEAR!!! You REALLY know how to hurt a gu don't you??? LOL!
Have you seen any prices yet?
Thanks MUCH for link
Kinda neat looking, i wonder what the cost will be???
Check out the 527 Varmint MTR that just showed up the 2018 CZ catalogue. It really catches my eye and also comes in .222.
https://www.czub.cz/media/attachment/file/g/e/gen_2018_en_nahled.pdf
That's double paper bag ugly!