njc110381 Posted August 17, 2007 Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 Hi guys. I'm thinking about what model of rifle to get when my variation comes through (forward planning a little). I have a budget of about £750 at a push (just for the gun) and have a few models I want opinions on. I'm after a 6.5mm swedish. 1st is the CZ550. Cheap and cheerful, not screwcut, but I've never heard a bad word against a CZ before and this is the favourite. The mag isn't removable, but it holds 5 rounds 2nd is a Tikka T3. Nice gun, but again not screwcut. Quality isn't like the old 695 which was a really nice rifle. I think they hold 3 rounds in the mag, but I may be wrong? 3rd is a Steyr Mannlicher Prohunter. More expensive but I've heard some really scary stories of flexing in the fore stock, which makes it contact the barrel and ruin the accuracy. I'm not spending that sort of money on a **** gun! No idea of the mag capacity?? If there are any I haven't mentioned, let me know. I'm in no rush to get the gun, but want to put plenty of thought into it so when the time comes I get something that suits my needs (mainly stalking, and a little range plinking). What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodeer Posted August 17, 2007 Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 Tikka. Easiest to resell if needs be. Can get a 5 shot mag for it too. Very reasonably priced. Shoots well out of the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham M Posted August 17, 2007 Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 http://www.guns.gb.com/erol.html?SearchField=tikka#5350X0 Scroll down to magazines G.M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatingisbest Posted August 17, 2007 Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 You might be able to get a Sako within your budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted August 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 I do like the look of the T3 hunter. I've also looked at Sako, but they were a bit over my budget unless I buy second hand. Due to the barrel wear issue, I'd prefer to buy new. Thanks for the link, there's a lot of useful info on there. They also list a screwcut CZ550, which I didn't know you could get. Maybe it's something the shop has done to save the customer doing it? I don't plan to sell the rifle once I get it, so resale value isn't something that bothers me too much. I think the 6.5 should cover most of my needs. Cheers for the replies, keep 'em coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sako7mm Posted August 17, 2007 Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 You might be able to get a Sako within your budget. There was one in Anderson's in East Grinstead yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRDS Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 A friend of mine had a CZ550 in 22-250, it shot all over the place off a bipod due to the thin non floated forend bearing on the barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted August 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 I'm running out of options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 I got my T3 varmint for under £700, by playing the dealers against each other. My local dealer matched the price(inc. of postage to a rfd) and got the sale. Give it a whirl, what can you lose ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 Neil try to have a look at the titan t3 or t6 as well, excellent build quality/value, my local rfd priced a basic wood and blue for £530, not too sure who stocks them in your area but a rfd 40mins up the a419 had one in stock last time I was there P.s got things fixed up so will be sending you a dvd this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted August 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 I've never heard of a Titan, but I'll look them up. I've been studying on the net a lot over the past few days and spotted the Tikka T3 Hunter. I really like the woodwork on it so now I just have to look at one in the flesh and see if it's comfortable. Tikka do seem to make nice guns, but I'm a bit unsure of the stock material issue. Plastic is hard wearing, but I can't help liking a good traditional wood stock. They're so much nicer to look at! I think I'll go to Worcester to buy my guns from now on. Up until now I've been very pleased with the service in my local shop, but have recently heard some nasty stories about them. I've heard of 3 screwcuts being messed up, and no help with fixing them. They also tried to sell me a well used ruger M77 saying it's unfired, but when a friend of mine looked at it for me (he knows what he's looking at, unlike me!) it's had quite a bit of use from looking at the rifling and bolt face A bit over my head, but I'm glad he checked it out for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i303/PAU...n-Nov-Rev52.gif http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i303/PAU...n-Nov-Rev53.gif If you have difficulty reading the text pm an email addy to which I can send it, same goes for anyone else who would like to read it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_k Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 you could look at a nice howa they are amazing for there money, and good to look at, and you wood have a bit left over to splash on so glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted August 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 Howa look promising, although you can only get a barreled action in 6.5mm. I wonder if they'd put a stock on it for me if I asked nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted August 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 Just heard some negative feedback on the Howa. I think I'm going to have to go with a Tikka T3 hunter, not heard many complaints about them, and a lot of people have them. I've seen them advertised for under £700 so they're probably my best option. They also have a removable mag, which a lot of guns don't have. Easier to make safe quickly for fence crossing etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v-max Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 Hello howa are good but like every thing have there bad point's iv herd the same as you & was told you be better with a remmy.I bought a remmy 700 & have put an HS-precision stock on & plan to re-trigger/barrel it.It's shoot's 1/2" already & my mate liked mine so got the remmy sps s/s & fitted a jewell trigger & now after a new stock & love's it as there is so much you can do with it & rifle builder's like them to work on too load's of stuff can be done to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazza Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 Hello howa are good but like every thing have there bad point's iv herd the same as you & was told you be better with a remmy.I bought a remmy 700 & have put an HS-precision stock on & plan to re-trigger/barrel it.It's shoot's 1/2" already & my mate liked mine so got the remmy sps s/s & fitted a jewell trigger & now after a new stock & love's it as there is so much you can do with it & rifle builder's like them to work on too load's of stuff can be done to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 I would be interested in what bad reports you have heard about Howa. I was comparing Howa and Remington recently and thought the finish on the Remington disappointing. The Howa a stainless steel one appeared to be far superior and on trying one out proved to be superbly accurate. Remington recently seem to have let their quality control slip which was a little disappointing as I fancied the new sps varmint with the gray heavy barrel but the Howa Knocked spots of it. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yonic Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 I would be interested in what bad reports you have heard about Howa. I was comparing Howa and Remington recently and thought the finish on the Remington disappointing. The Howa a stainless steel one appeared to be far superior and on trying one out proved to be superbly accurate. Remington recently seem to have let their quality control slip which was a little disappointing as I fancied the new sps varmint with the gray heavy barrel but the Howa Knocked spots of it. Charlie I have a Howa in .223 which I have to say I realy pleased with. It is very acurate and nicely finished. Its the rifle in the picture with the fox to the side of this reply. It was great value for money, I haven't had any problems with it, Like to hear about problems people have had with them though as a freind of mine has just become the sale rep for the south of the country for the company that import the Howa brand into the Uk.It would interesting to forward any issues on to him to get some feedback from Howa . Cheers Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham M Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 I must have bought one of the first Howa’s ever to come into the country @ 8 years ago. It was the strongest rifle I had ever seen with a humungous bolt and action. The only reason I sold it was because it was a .222 (don’t make them anymore) and I wanted a .243. It was also very heavy for a .222 which was why I wanted a lighter Tikka. Apart from that it was very accurate and looked indestructible. G.M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted August 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Someone mentioned dunganick having problems with his Howa. I don't know any details I'm afraid, maybe he'll be along soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham M Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Someone mentioned dunganick having problems with his Howa. I don't know any details I'm afraid, maybe he'll be along soon? Nick wasn't having trouble with the rifle, just finding the right load for it. G.M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted August 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 I don't really understand rifles much. Does that mean the rifle was more fussy than average, or is it something most people go through before finding something that works well? I know you should try more than one type of ammo and pick the best, but how many roughly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbruno Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 hey neil here is my imput i own a tikka and a CZ and they both shoot very well and would sugest them to anyone other ones to cosider in your price range that i have experience with and would recomend is the browning Euro or A bolt rifles the weatherby vagaurd and voere out of Austria are all great shooters at a price for the peasent, you are right to stay away from used, as far as ruger goes they are solid bolt rifles and can take a beating but they shoot for sh-t and remington have become junk 700 may shoot ok out of the box but will not last the, older remingtons were good guns but i have seen 1st hand many fu-k ups with remingtons almolst everyone i encounterd, i would buy a ruger over a remington you may get lucky and get a decent one and every gun has its down falls and any rifle with a little tinkering can be made to shoot from acceptable to great but to get a good start,start with a good gun Tikka,CZ,or Browning i would have also sugested winchester model 70 if they were still around, you also mentiond steyr on all acounts from owners i have herd that they are very good out of the box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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