pat g Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Evening gents, I've got a slot on my ticket for a triple and have looked around for some decent rifles,holding out for one that really catches my eye. I've really got a fancy for a really nice Sako75 and theres a deluxe model at the moment on Guntrader. However i've also seen some nice Tikka T3 both in lite and varmint flavours and locally there is a really nice CZ527 for sale. However i've also seen a nice Steyr Prohunter. So your thoughts and and advice would be much appreciated although i'm in no hurry to rush out and buy straight away ATB, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 i like the T3 lite. been one in the cabinet for a few years. has done me proud. in fact all my cf rifles have been Tikka T3's. i had the chance of a sako 75 in 6.5se and turned it down as my tikka t3 6.5se shoots to darn well. i have a 308 in sako 75, well did have, just sold it. i also have the T3 triple2 in there to but not used as often anymore. should sell it really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 CZ snob here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outdoorsman Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Hate to hijack a post but im looking at putting in for a 222, is there any you can buy off the shelf new or are they all second hand i dont think ive saw any new ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bk Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 There is a tikka 595 on the stalking directory in stainless. I used the have one and they are cracking rifles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjimmer Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Hate to hijack a post but im looking at putting in for a 222, is there any you can buy off the shelf new or are they all second hand i dont think ive saw any new ?? www.tikka.fi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Have a 527 Varmint laminated.... Lovely little rifle for me- had it screw cut and it now sports a Wildcat mod too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 The CZ is a good one I had the Brno fox version which was super accurate I now have a Sako s491 true short action which is lovely and a much nicer build but was fussy to load for Tikka is always a good option. No harm buying second hand with .222 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) Hi I can only reiterate BK's comment regarding M595's - I have been running one for many years (stainless/synthetic) and never regretted it. I remember reading somewhere that Accountants got involved hence the T3 - I prefer mine 'full-fat'! Sako's and Tikka's is the same debate in watches of Rolex/Tudor - in hindsight I would have had the equivalent Sako but it cost more. L PS: A friend has the German engineered/built HW 60J in the same suit which is also worth thinking about. Edited January 3, 2016 by Loki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Hi There's a lot of other makes 222 is / was a very popular accurate rifle bench rest and varmint My currant one is weirack (spell check sorry) heavy barrel and semi target stock bit heavy to carry all day but I don't High seat truck bonnet or wing mirror or lazy eavenings laying out waiting for longer vermin shots is more my shooting now So I would say have a good look decide what your going to use it for ? What your going to bolt on it Scope / night vision / thermal And decide do you want a light spotter or a heavy steady rifle Just my thoughts All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat g Posted January 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Many thanks for the replies Certainly a lot of food for thought. I intend probably doing a PX on this future purchase. Thinking of letting the HMR go and using the 222 for Fox and long Range corvids etc. I have the 243 for stalking here in England and thought a 222 would fit in nice between my 22lr and my 243 added to the fact i can use it for Roe stalking across the border if i wish. One of my permissions is very windy and the little 17gr pill of the hummer struggles when stretching its limbs. I had for some time considered the 17 Hornet but again with a small light bullet i think i'll not gain much over the Hummer in reality? So when my ticket came up for renewal last year i plumped for the free variation and added the triple. I have looked at the Weihrauchs and the Heavy barrel version does look a quality rifle. The rifle will be a walking Varmint tool and also used from a static position and a vehicle. I could probably live with a heavy barrel when all things considered. I intend to use the rifle with a scope too rather than NV. The Steyr Pro Hunters look Favourable too? Any thoughts on that one welcomed? ATB, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 i love my little cz527 in .222 colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat g Posted January 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 i love my little cz527 in .222 colin Theres a minted one (or what looks to be) on Guntrader for £400. You think thats a good buy Colin? ATB, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Think about loading the magazine, Is it detachable ? Can it drop out and get lost ? Can you load from the top ? The trigger, Check the trigger pull weight , can it be altered ? How much are after market triggers ? Has it been screw cut ? And most importantly the condition of the barrel. Just a few things I would look at before buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Theres a minted one (or what looks to be) on Guntrader for £400. You think thats a good buy Colin? ATB, Pat i paid £350 for mine 2 years ago if it's in good condition and has plenty life left in barrel i would say that's good they may take an offer worth a try, colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedly47 Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Here's mine bought brand new last year.... Love it Tedly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicykillgaz Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 My old man had a sako .222 not sure what model though, fantastic rifle. I've used a cz527 in .22hornet and .223 and they were both excellent, I'd go cz and add the rest towards your glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 i bought a BRNO for £120 with a Tasco scope that I sold for £75 4" down from the muzzle was section of pitting that had removed approx 1.5" of the rifling I shot touching holes sometimes and well within 1/2-2/3" at all times It did this with monotonous regularity with 50-60gr loads don't discount a barrel that you think might be rough until you shoot it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 http://www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk/showthread.php/113989-Tikka-m595-stainless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 Another for Weirauch,got a HW66 bought off a friend second hand and it's brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghosthunter Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 +1 for the Tikka but then CZ are nice and cheap too... all depends on what you want it for and whether you're a gun snob or not I went for wood/blue over stainless because I didn't want a reflection giving me away while hunting which wouldnt probably matter at 150 yards or so but you never know... Pick some up and see which feel best for you.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 This is a bargain http://www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk/showthread.php/114270-Tikka-T3-Lite-synthetic-and-cerakote-222 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 This is a bargain http://www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk/showthread.php/114270-Tikka-T3-Lite-synthetic-and-cerakote-222 It was a bargain. I did say a few post back. Couldn't advertise on here as one one a year allowed so PW members missed out. Lol It was a bargain. I did say a few post back. Couldn't advertise on here as one one a year allowed so PW members missed out. Lol No, that's a lie. It was a pigeonwatch member that found a way to buy it so well done to him/her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Cz best value for money and will shoot as good as anything Sako 75 is my favourite drop box hunting rifle and unlike some comes in a dedicated small action not one size fits all short 223 223 and medium 308 243 etc long 30-06 etc I have both a Cz 527 and a Sako 75 and have owned or used all the others mentioned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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