Robby22 Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 ok, so got my fac passed for .243, so mow need to make up my mind what im buying. Im fairly keen on a remmy, however after doing a search on here i found that the 700 sps got a bit of a slating for having a **** stock?? ive seen a 700 ADL not far from, is this any better, are there any differences?? also seen a tikka t3 lite, which also takes my fancy, what do ya think??? Also where is best to shop for scopes, price wise??(online shops etc.) What mounts should i be using for my scope(want good quality) Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trakker01 Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 have ya considered CZ550 ?? ask around for a good scope, nikko/burris/s&b good luck...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby22 Posted January 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 have ya considered CZ550 ?? ask around for a good scope, nikko/burris/s&b good luck...... Not really given them a thought to be honest, as im fairly new to the rifle sport, I thought id be better going for one of the more talked about brands? I only seem to hear about CZ in the smaller sized guns, but if its another option then great-Just more of a dilemma when i shopping for one lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moses Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 ok, so got my fac passed for .243, so mow need to make up my mind what im buying. Im fairly keen on a remmy, however after doing a search on here i found that the 700 sps got a bit of a slating for having a **** stock?? ive seen a 700 ADL not far from, is this any better, are there any differences?? also seen a tikka t3 lite, which also takes my fancy, what do ya think??? Also where is best to shop for scopes, price wise??(online shops etc.) What mounts should i be using for my scope(want good quality) Thanks A lot of people like the 700 series because you can do a lot with them. I have only ever fired a CDL 700 in 308 which was a nice rifle but, for the money the T3 gets my vote! As for mounts Sako optilocks are very popular, personally I have warne mounts on my rifle and they have been great, both are good quality. Online shops for scopes try, f a anderson, sportsmanguncentre, avalonguns, chris potter, yorkguns or buy a gunmart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter_HMR Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Dont put down the CZ's they're a very good rifle as for remmy vls vssf2 are good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby22 Posted January 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Thanks for the replies and advice, I wasn't trying to put cz's down, i just meant that from what I've seen, they aren't as popular as other makes-through no fault of their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 (edited) If you want a rifle that you can add to and improve (some might say rebuild with after-market parts from the trigger guard upwards), buy a Remmie 700 (preferably a VSF or similar). If you want a rifle that shoots straight right from the word 'go', buy a Tikka T3. I've got both a Remmie and a Tikka T3 my cabinet at present, and I almost always pick up the Tikka first. Don't discount Howa rifles and the Browning A-Bolt. If you want a cheap but good scope, order one from the following guys in the States www.eurooptics.com. I've just ordered another Meopta from them for a bargain price. I use Warne rings on almost every rifle (although I am having a Warne vs Optilock debate with myself at the mo, for my Tikka). Edited January 30, 2008 by Baldrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 (edited) Remington for me every time, but yes either steer clear of the cheaper synthetic stocks, or simply budget to replace the stock straight off (these are the cheapest I've seen so far - http://www.staffs-synthetic-stocks.co.uk/ ). Not sure what you mean Baldrick when you say If you want a rifle that shoots straight right from the word 'go', buy a Tikka T3. I've got both a Remmie and a Tikka T3 my cabinet at present, and I almost always pick up the Tikka first. as all the Rem 700s I have shot have always been straight shooters, and if you always go for the Tikka why bother keeping the Remmy Edited January 30, 2008 by Oly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Oly, I know that you, as a die-hard Remmie fan, probably bleed green.... I'm not going to get into a Tikka vs Remington slanging match. It's just my opinion. I'm a huge fan of Remington's shotguns, but I prefer European rifles (apart from the Cooper that will arrive later in the year). I have the Remmie on long-term loan from a relative. It's a good rifle, but in it's unmodified/blue-printed/factory barrel state, I believe that the Tikka is a more accurate and better-machined weapon. I also prefer the box magazine on the Tikka. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Oly, I know that you, as a die-hard Remmie fan, probably bleed green.... I'm not going to get into a Tikka vs Remington slanging match. It's just my opinion. No worries there - trying to cut back! I have the Remmie on long-term loan from a relative. It's a good rifle, but in it's unmodified/blue-printed/factory barrel state, I believe that the Tikka is a more accurate and better-machined weapon. I also prefer the box magazine on the Tikka. Fair enough - that's what I was after. Cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby22 Posted January 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 great advice guys, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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