This topic has been discussed numerous times on this board and elsewhere, and I've bugged a lot of users about it. But I haven't seen a poll for it yet. Since the many people (including myself) do come down to Tikka and CZs when deciding on a new rifle, I thought it might be useful and fun. Please comment if you like on why you voted as you did.
I'm considering a Tikka T3 Hunter and CZ 550 American in 6.5x55 Swede - probably will get it sometime in September when the $$ flow improves. I almost bought an excellent CZ 550 FS that another THR member was offering, but am now leaning back toward a standard American-styled model.
Both rifles have a lot to recommend them. When I hold the Tikka, I lean toward the Tikka. When I hold the CZ, I lean to the CZ. It may end up being a coin toss seeing as both rifles will run me about $600 otd. I already own a T3 Varmint SS in .308, which I like a lot. I feel there's no risk with the Tikka and a lot of practical reasons to go with it. But the idea of getting something new is attracting me to the CZ, which has a lot to recommend it.
Here are some of the factors I weighing:
Tikka T3
1. light (around 7.5 lbs scoped)
2. super smooth bolt
3. very crisp, adjustable trigger
4. recognized for its accuracy
5. decent, but not great stock
6. plastic trigger guard/mag
7. detachable mag
8. customer service not great
CZ
1. nicer finish/worksmanship overall
2. all metal/wood
3. set trigger (very nice), but standard trigger is creepy/grity
4. a little on the heavy side (8+ lbs scoped)
5. very accurate (although my sense is here Tikka has the slight advantage)
6. good customer service
7. bolt a bit rough (mauser action)
8. not a Tikka, which I already have
I'm considering a Tikka T3 Hunter and CZ 550 American in 6.5x55 Swede - probably will get it sometime in September when the $$ flow improves. I almost bought an excellent CZ 550 FS that another THR member was offering, but am now leaning back toward a standard American-styled model.
Both rifles have a lot to recommend them. When I hold the Tikka, I lean toward the Tikka. When I hold the CZ, I lean to the CZ. It may end up being a coin toss seeing as both rifles will run me about $600 otd. I already own a T3 Varmint SS in .308, which I like a lot. I feel there's no risk with the Tikka and a lot of practical reasons to go with it. But the idea of getting something new is attracting me to the CZ, which has a lot to recommend it.
Here are some of the factors I weighing:
Tikka T3
1. light (around 7.5 lbs scoped)
2. super smooth bolt
3. very crisp, adjustable trigger
4. recognized for its accuracy
5. decent, but not great stock
6. plastic trigger guard/mag
7. detachable mag
8. customer service not great
CZ
1. nicer finish/worksmanship overall
2. all metal/wood
3. set trigger (very nice), but standard trigger is creepy/grity
4. a little on the heavy side (8+ lbs scoped)
5. very accurate (although my sense is here Tikka has the slight advantage)
6. good customer service
7. bolt a bit rough (mauser action)
8. not a Tikka, which I already have