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If you had a choice between a CZ 527 223 or a Tikka Stainless lite 223 for the same price which one would you pick?

Tikka....

No good reason except they shoot a wide variety of loads...and you don't worry about dinging the gun up...

I vote Tikka, really like my in 243

Tikka...on my 3rd one and all of'm have shot better than I can.

Make me # 4 - TIKKA -

I've had my SS Lite 270 since 03 or 04. Never have had to RE-adjust the scope.

Trigger like an icicle.

I like removeable box magazines, easy to carry an xtra in pack.

No negatives from my perspective.

Jerry

I will be the first to vote for the CZ527, the Tikka is nice and in some other caliber would suggest one. In the 223 for a light, handy and accurate rifle the CZ527 get's my vote.

Compare twist rates before you make your final choice. The CZ-527 Varmint versions are 1:9 twist but the American is 1:12. If you prefer heavier bullets, that might influence your choice.

The Tikka 223 is also 1 : 9.plus a great trigger.Even though the CZ has a set trigger,they have a pizz poor lock time.Advantage Tikka

I have a CZ527, my son has a T3 lite FOR THE SAME DOLLAR the Tikka, no flys on the CZ I just think the Tikka holds a slight edge in fit, finish and accuarcy.

I have had a couple of CZ 527s and they were both extremely accurate. Who needs heavier bullets when the 53gr TSX is around? Great deer gun.

The Tikka is actually a 1 in 8 twist, so it will handle an even wider range of bullets.
I have one in .338 Federal and it is very accurate and the action is really smooth.
I'd have no reservations recommending it.

Jerry

Tikka 4 me

Dober

never handled a tika but have shot a friends cz in 223 and it was very accurate

Agree that if the cost is the same go with the Tikka, I have had Tikka�s in 6 different calibers and they have been great shooters.

That said I just picked up a used CZ 527 carbine in .223 that was too cheap to past up and it too shoots very well, and its 18.5 inch barrel should make it a good little predator rig.

CZ

You know, I guess I am just an old fudd, because I just can't warm up to the Tikka rifles. To me, there isn't even a contest between the two.

Of course, different likes and opinions is what keeps the world going around. This would be a pretty dull place if everyone shot a 9.3X62!

Ted

Without a question the CZ527. Mine looks great and shoots great. I'd even pay more for the CZ. The real debate would be between the CZ and The Mini Mauser--- Mel

PS: Guess I better add I'm am "Old Fudd" too.

I guess I'm an old Fudd to, because I can't warm up to the Tikka either. I have two CZ-527's one in 22hornet and one in .223. I have shot a fair amount of Deer & lope with that .223 and love the wood (read not plastic).

A 223 loooonng action is silly, CZ by default.

Tikka,

I already did in fact. It is stunninly accurate with 52 grain matchkings.