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

[ScottyD]

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.

[ramshackle]

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

[deye243]

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

Cheers D

[Charlie Luncher]

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?

[Charlie Luncher]

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
"CZ
457 XRS CUSTOM
22LR, 5 SHOT
CARBON THREADED MATCH STAINLESS IBI BARREL
MDT PIC RAIL
MDT XRS CHASSIS / STOCK SYSTEM WITH TWO GRIPS"

[allan]

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!

[in2anity]

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.

[bah!]

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

[Charlie Luncher]

CZ457/IBIcarbon/MDT

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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!!

[Bugman]

Same great advice mentioned. BUT really what do want to use it for? "Horses for courses" as they say.

[InisBineest]

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?

[deye243]

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