What rifle ??
- Thread starter Mt.Boy
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Start trying to order both and let the deal or availability decide?
I entered the house the other day and tried to keep a rifle beside me so the wife wouldn't see it and slipped into the bedroom where it would be lost in the crowd. I walked back into the dining room, and she asked "was that a new rifle you just took into the bedroom?' i replied "what rifle??" just like the title to this discussion. CZ is all you need to know.
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Based on suggestions I received, I went to purchase a Bergara BMR. The gun store had one with the carbon wrapped barrel and one without. He handed me the carbon wrapped one first and the action felt like they forgot to finish it - rough metal against rough metal is what it felt like. The second one with the steel barrel felt as slick or slicker than a CZ. Based on the difference of the two I can only imagine that Quality Control was sleeping when the carbon one went by.
I personally won't be buying a Bergara, perhaps I am too skittish. I am looking hard at a used Anshutz and I would also look at the 457 CZ precision trainer. With the trainer you get a nice Manners stock and as you advance, you always have the option of easily swapping in a barrel upgrade.
Like you, I am new at this with limited experience. But if I had paid $1100 for a Bergara online and got the rough action I felt - I would have puked.
What's wrong with a 52 or 37 that's not a collector's gun? I have many. Look for something that's been rebarreled preferable a older hart. You'll be surprised with how they will shoot with quality ammo.
If you decide it's not for you, your loss is minimal. I've shot smallbore prone most of my life, never felt the need to have a new rifle. new barrels, sights, scopes, coats, mats, ect yes!
There's my $.02.
Jeff
If you decide it's not for you, your loss is minimal. I've shot smallbore prone most of my life, never felt the need to have a new rifle. new barrels, sights, scopes, coats, mats, ect yes!
There's my $.02.
Jeff
Mt.Boy
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Thanks for the help
I figured we are alike. I want the level of quality I pay for. I bought an Anschutz 1416 with a threaded barrel that has had 300 rounds through it at a good/fair price off the rimfire central forum classifieds. It's a compromise because it's not a heavy rifle you would shoot off bipods or rests, but I'm still excited. You might want to check those classifieds.
Mt.Boy
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Thanks for the info
Racerman56
Silver $$ Contributor
Had the T1x and sold and went to the cz457. The CZ seems a little better in build quality. Also one thing I don't see much talked about is the T1x barrels are a nightmare to change if you ever decide to do so.
Mt.Boy
Silver $$ Contributor
Thanks for the info
Mt.Boy
Silver $$ Contributor
That’s the problem I can’t find one lol
Mark M.
Silver $$ Contributor
Hmmm, I wish that were true, out of the box proformance, all mine didn't, after several mod's, trigger, bedding, barrel, then yes, very close.
Pay now or pay later with mod's
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Mark M, you will please note, I said "most" ....
Why are the barrels so difficult to change on the Tikka T1x? A little more info about the difficulty would be appreciated.
drover
wkdickinson
Gold $$ Contributor
Used Anschutz MN54
I was curious too. So I ran a search and wound up at Sniper's Hide. This was a pretty good read with great pictures.
https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/tikka-t1x-barrel-removal.6963493/
Racerman56
Silver $$ Contributor
It turns out a lot of them are glued in. There are some videos on YouTube with more info. It also seemed like the set screws were glued in. I'm sure it can be done, but not easily.
Dusty Stevens
Shiner
Why not a christensen? They are available
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