CZ 457 vs Tikka T1X vs Lithgow LA101 - First .22 Rifle

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Re: CZ 457 vs Tikka T1X vs Lithgow LA101 - First .22 Rifle

Post by ScottyD » 28 Jul 2019, 11:07 pm

Congrats on the purchase Pyroteq, I'm watching with interest as you work through the teething problems with it.

This is a great thread for me as I'm sort of in the same boat, although a little ways behind you since I've still got to get my licence (pulling finger out in next few weeks).

I'm also tied on a decision between these three (after I've got my licence and first PTA), and also looking to use it mainly for target but also for pest control on my place. I've been leaning toward the 101, but I'm still undecided (FWIF I'm also contemplating the Styer Zephyr II)

Some great info here, and looks like a great forum in general. Looking forward to learning heaps.
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Re: CZ 457 vs Tikka T1X vs Lithgow LA101 - First .22 Rifle

Post by ramshackle » 02 Aug 2019, 10:37 am

Mattraff wrote:My thoughts on the action were typical CZ with it feeling a little agricultural but it is new and covered in the anti rust oil so will be much better once cleaned and lubricated with decent oil.


CZ457 American is an excellent rifle that I was considering buying just yesterday. One of the things I like is the "Bobox surface treatment" which I have read is a form of nitride treatment, making the rifle very hard and rust resistant. Also the 24" barrel aids in sound suppression when you're using CCI Quiet. Plus 60° bolt action rather than the old 90° makes scope choice easier. You should be able to get one for about $975.

For composite stocks, avoid the "soft touch" variants AT ALL COSTS. They simply do not last, they get sticky. Browning was hit with a class action lawsuit over their soft-touch Dura-Touch plastic finish recently: https://www.classaction.org/blog/browni ... rm-coating

The class action was settled in litigants' favour: https://duratouchsupport.winchesterguns ... Notice.pdf
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Re: CZ 457 vs Tikka T1X vs Lithgow LA101 - First .22 Rifle

Post by deye243 » 26 Aug 2020, 10:54 pm

Pyroteq any more on this 101 yet .
Still waiting on the pics ......

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Re: CZ 457 vs Tikka T1X vs Lithgow LA101 - First .22 Rifle

Post by Charlie Luncher » 09 Jan 2021, 8:34 am

I'm in the process of upgrading from a 452 silhouette the 457 varmint with the option of running 2 calibres appeals, another options is the Ruger rpr as it can also take pre-fit IBI barrels. Anyone got feedback on the 457?
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Re: CZ 457 vs Tikka T1X vs Lithgow LA101 - First .22 Rifle

Post by Charlie Luncher » 26 Apr 2021, 12:57 pm

Anyone picked up one of these? It is looking very good my Q is does it shoot good? For that price I could almost go German
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457 XRS CUSTOM
22LR, 5 SHOT
CARBON THREADED MATCH STAINLESS IBI BARREL
MDT PIC RAIL
MDT XRS CHASSIS / STOCK SYSTEM WITH TWO GRIPS"
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Re: CZ 457 vs Tikka T1X vs Lithgow LA101 - First .22 Rifle

Post by allan » 26 Apr 2021, 3:10 pm

Another version:
https://www.thebarn.net.au/Products/CZ+ ... 22LR/94802
Who's assembling these rim fires?
All very well to collect some nice components but unless you have the ignition, head space, chamber etc. set up correctly, there's no guarantee the package will shoot IMO.
I've been down this road many times and I know from experience that the outcome doesn't always justify the expense and time involved!
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Re: CZ 457 vs Tikka T1X vs Lithgow LA101 - First .22 Rifle

Post by in2anity » 26 Apr 2021, 7:57 pm

One of the boys in our club got an IBI on a CZ from a well known online shop. The thing wouldn't lock up with most 22lr ammo.
At what point does lack of maintenance become patina?
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Re: CZ 457 vs Tikka T1X vs Lithgow LA101 - First .22 Rifle

Post by bah! » 26 Apr 2021, 9:51 pm

I have the tikka t1x with a Leupold 3-9x40 and it goes good. It has accounted for dozens of rabbits and a few feral quadrapeds in the 40-80kg class range.

Best thing is that it is very happy with cheap rounds. A guy at the same club has the lithgow and it seems to need the Sk for best results. Uploaded a sighter from 50m with minimag targets
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Re: CZ 457 vs Tikka T1X vs Lithgow LA101 - First .22 Rifle

Post by Charlie Luncher » 22 Sep 2021, 7:19 am

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So I committed to the modified CZ now to find out how it shots and how expensive her tastes are or how fussy she will be!!
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Re: CZ 457 vs Tikka T1X vs Lithgow LA101 - First .22 Rifle

Post by Bugman » 22 Sep 2021, 8:47 am

Same great advice mentioned. BUT really what do want to use it for? "Horses for courses" as they say.
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Re: CZ 457 vs Tikka T1X vs Lithgow LA101 - First .22 Rifle

Post by InisBineest » 22 Sep 2021, 2:04 pm

TLDR: Get the one you like best:)

A lot can be said about peoples preferences for rifles, and there are different reasons for each. I really think your best bet is to get to a shooting range and see if folks there would be willing to demo what they own (i can't think of anyone who wouldn't:D).

Also, go to a shop and handle as many different types you can. Most 22 rifles around the $700-1200 shoot pretty much equally when given an ammo they like (rimfires can be picky!). Shoulder them, see how they feel, cycle the action, DON'T dry fire them unless the dealer specifically invites you too (as a rule though, don't dryfire rimfires... though more and more modern rifles are exceptions to that) and try out any that might be mounted with a scope (not to try out the scope, just to get a feel for how it handles with glass on it.

And don't feel bad if you get one because it looks nice:) Nothing wrong with that!

Enjoy mate, getting a new rifle is a lot of fun, savor it!


EDIT: Didn't read enough to realise you already bought one:P How do you find it?
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Re: CZ 457 vs Tikka T1X vs Lithgow LA101 - First .22 Rifle

Post by deye243 » 22 Sep 2021, 3:04 pm

in2anity wrote:One of the boys in our club got an IBI on a CZ from a well known online shop. The thing wouldn't lock up with most 22lr ammo.

That's because they need shims plenty of threads about it on rimfirecentral
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Re: CZ 457 vs Tikka T1X vs Lithgow LA101 - First .22 Rifle

Post by bigrich » 23 Dec 2024, 7:27 am

any updates on any of these rifles with regards to accuracy ? anyone with a t1x willing to share their experience ?
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Re: CZ 457 vs Tikka T1X vs Lithgow LA101 - First .22 Rifle

Post by Charlie Luncher » 23 Dec 2024, 9:52 am

bigrich wrote:any updates on any of these rifles with regards to accuracy ? anyone with a t1x willing to share their experience ?

I can comment on my CZ457 with a CZ varmint and IBI carbon, Brotuned a CANUK on the tube has some comparison vids between Lithgow, Tikka, Begara and CZ :)
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Re: CZ 457 vs Tikka T1X vs Lithgow LA101 - First .22 Rifle

Post by bigrich » 23 Dec 2024, 11:37 am

i looked at some tikka t1x rifles this morning . a plastic ejector :wtf: . beautiful handling , balanced, great trigger . but a plastic ejector :roll: killed that idea . sako's have a piece of wire for a ejector :shock:

looked at cz 457 not bad sort of a rifle . but a 16.5" royal is all i could sample . didn't seem like a bad thing , but a american with 20" barrel would be a good thing i reckon .

anyone know of a decent aftermarket stock for the lithgow 101 ? i don't have a lot of confidence in my synthetic as far as accuracy goes
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Re: CZ 457 vs Tikka T1X vs Lithgow LA101 - First .22 Rifle

Post by allan » 23 Dec 2024, 1:19 pm

Hatcher's do a decent semi finished/inletted tactical style stock for the LA101'

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Re: CZ 457 vs Tikka T1X vs Lithgow LA101 - First .22 Rifle

Post by bigrich » 23 Dec 2024, 2:29 pm

allan wrote:Hatcher's do a decent semi finished/inletted tactical style stock for the LA101'

https://imgur.com/z5JDueh


thanks allan . not a big fan of the tactical stock thing , shame boyd's aren't making a rimfire hunter stock for the 101 :thumbsup:
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Re: CZ 457 vs Tikka T1X vs Lithgow LA101 - First .22 Rifle

Post by Latitude37 » 31 Dec 2024, 3:08 pm

My T1X does MOA at 50m with no problems. If I were more experienced, it'd be better. This is off the bonnet of my car with bipod & sandbag, and very little shooting experience. Smooth action, too. Best choice for left handed. For some reason, the lh tikka is same price as the rh, whereas the CZ is more expensive. I'd probably get the CZ otherwise. But both seem pretty good.
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Re: CZ 457 vs Tikka T1X vs Lithgow LA101 - First .22 Rifle

Post by AneemA » 01 Jan 2025, 2:38 am

I picked up a CZ457 Camo Stainless about 18 months ago. Stuck a Vixen 3-12x40 scope on it. It's a nice little rifle. Has claimed a few bunnies and does well enough at the range with me behind the wheel. Haven't spent anywhere near as much time on it as I would've liked though.

It's my second rifle, my first was a little Savage Arms Mk II, base model, no bells or whistles, fixed 4x scope and I put thousands of rounds through that thing. If I'm brutally honest, I can't say the CZ necessarily shoots any better than the Savage did with me steering it.

I like having the "nicer" CZ and it's a lovely little rifle. My only real regret is not having as much time on it as my old Savage I used to have.
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