SCJ429 wrote:There is only one Savage on used guns for $300 and it is blued, pick yourself up a tub of grease from SuperCheap and apply liberally when storing it if you buy the Savage.
SCJ429 wrote:There is only one Savage on used guns for $300 and it is blued, pick yourself up a tub of grease from SuperCheap and apply liberally when storing it if you buy the Savage.
Nigel wrote:I am also in the market for a 22LR and have been considering my options for a few months. The CZ 455 and Lithgow LA101 are two at the top of my list.
You should be aware that there is a new rimfire rifle produced by Tikka, the T1X, due to be released soon.
http://www.tikka.fi/rifles/tikka-t1x/t1x
I think these were originally scheduled for release in April but it has been delayed a couple of times. The last I heard was June but it keeps getting pushed back. This is a highly anticipated release. They have lots of pre-orders around the world and there is a lot of discussion of this rifle on various forums. The Australian pricing is around $900.
I have decided to wait and see what the initial reviews of the T1X are like. If they are as good as other Tikkas, I expect the T1X will go to the top of my list.
in2anity wrote:IMA bet there will be t1x's at the Sydney Shot Expo...
pappaszx9 wrote:Wow, great response guys! Thanks for the info! The Lithgow LA101 has always been high on my want list but I remember reading on a forum that you would be crazy to spend that much money on a 22. But Flyer makes a good point, it will probably be the most used gun that I will buy.
So in saying that I guess my budget just doubled. I'm going to go to the Sydney Shot Expo and hopefully see if they have any show specials.
I really like the look of that T1X but I'm leaning towards the Australian made gun for the moment. I guess that may change when I get my hands on them, hopefully at the expo.
New short list is Lithgow La101, Tikka T1x (if it's available) and CZ455.
pappaszx9 wrote:Thanks for everyone's recommendations! I went to the Shot Expo over the weekend and ended up buying a Tikka T1x. I ended up narrowing it down to the Lithgow LA101 and the Tikka. The Lithgow looks and feels like a great gun but the T1X I liked just that bit more.
pappaszx9 wrote:The Lithgow looks and feels like a great gun but the T1X I liked just that bit more.
in2anity wrote:pappaszx9 wrote:Thanks for everyone's recommendations! I went to the Shot Expo over the weekend and ended up buying a Tikka T1x. I ended up narrowing it down to the Lithgow LA101 and the Tikka. The Lithgow looks and feels like a great gun but the T1X I liked just that bit more.
pappa did yu get to handle both of them at the show?
Stix wrote::thumbsup:
Let us know how its shoots...
green_comet wrote:pappaszx9 wrote:The Lithgow looks and feels like a great gun but the T1X I liked just that bit more.
What was it about the Tikka that you liked? I'm currently looking to get my first gun (a 22LR) and I've been looking at both of these and the CZ455.
pappaszx9 wrote:You could hear that the Lithgow had grooves in the bolt left from when they machined it. I think this would bother me after a while. I know it's being picky but it didn't feel as smooth as the Tikka.in2anity wrote:pappaszx9 wrote:Thanks for everyone's recommendations! I went to the Shot Expo over the weekend and ended up buying a Tikka T1x. I ended up narrowing it down to the Lithgow LA101 and the Tikka. The Lithgow looks and feels like a great gun but the T1X I liked just that bit more.
pappa did yu get to handle both of them at the show?
SCJ429 wrote:In what sort of competition do you use your Tikka CTR? What caliber is that chambered in?