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DeadSet Rookie Member
Joined: Jul 22, 2005 Posts: 8
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 12:22 pm Post subject: Zastava VS Tikka |
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Can anybody tell be anything about the 2 rifle makes, other then;
Zastava are from Yugoslavia
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Tikka are from Finland
Thanks
DeadSet
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Handloader Guest
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Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 10:49 pm Post subject: Re: Zastava VS Tikka |
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I have no first hand experience with Zastava, but, I can highly recommend the Tikka based on weight and accuracy. Out of the box, for example, the T3 Lite may be one of the most accurate available. Most weight 6lbs or less and come with scope rings that do a good job.
The disadvantage of the Tikka is the cost of magazines. For .50 cents worth of plastic, Tikka commands a princely $52.50! And, they are hard to find. Too, the Tikka bolt port (the open part of the action) is rather small which means that plunking the round in at the range is a little less easily done. OTOH, the smoothness of the Tikka bolt is superb.
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calsibley Super Member
Joined: Jan 28, 2005 Posts: 317
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Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 10:07 am Post subject: Re: Zastava VS Tikka |
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If I recall, the forerunner of CZ was Brno, highly regarded for producing excellent rifles. I think their name change is related to the collapse of the former USSR but don't know the details. Tikka seems to be the later version of Carl Gustav rifles, more recently acquired by Sako. They also have a reputation for producing excellent rifles. I think both CZ and Tikka are quite favorably compared to US manufactured rifles and I personally like both. I think I'm on pretty solid ground here but can't be certain since both are European firms that have recently been involved in name changes. Maybe someone else can add to this. Best wishes.
Cal - Montreal
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Gil Martin Super Member
Joined: Jan 28, 2005 Posts: 1839 Location: Schnecksville, PA
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Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 3:57 pm Post subject: Re: Zastava VS Tikka |
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The Zastavas were previously marketed as Interarms Mark actions and rifles. I have one in 7x57mm that was sold by H&R about 15 years ago. They are OK, but clearly not up to the BRNO standards Cal referred to. I have no experience with Tikka so cannot comment. All the best...
Gil
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Zeeriverrat1 Rookie Member
Joined: Jul 24, 2005 Posts: 15
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Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 4:38 pm Post subject: Re: Zastava VS Tikka |
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The Zastavas are currently being marketed by Charles Daly..and from what I can tell if you have a problem with one they are very reluctant to fix any problem you might have..they don't stand behind their warranty! The Czech made CZ/Brno rifles are still available and are not the same as the Yugo made Zastava rifles... CZ quality is excellent...
I don't own either..but if I was going to plunk down my hard earned cash for a rifle..I would choose the Tikka...if I had to choose between the it and the Zastava...
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GooberPP Guest
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 7:30 pm Post subject: Re: Zastava VS Tikka |
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I just plunked down my hard earned cash for a Tikka T3 Hunter in 6.5X55. They have a nice feel and a reputation for excellent accuracy.
I also looked at the CZ 550. It looks to be a well made rifle at a reasonable price but I haven't heard anyone claim unusual accuracy for them (which is what I was looking for.)
I've been splitting firewood and haven't had a chance to shoot the darn thing yet. So, I'll have to let you know.
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calsibley Super Member
Joined: Jan 28, 2005 Posts: 317
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Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2005 3:14 am Post subject: Re: Zastava VS Tikka |
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I've been looking hard at both Tikka and CZ since I've grown rather disenchanted with Remingtons. CZs were excellent when they were marketed as Brno, and if it's true that Tikka is merely an inexpensive Sako that's good enough for me. I'll have to look a little harder but strongly suspect that my next new one will be CZ or Tikka. I'm tired of throwing away $250. for glass bedding and barrel floating to make a rifle shoot accurately. I seem to be incuring that expense with every U.S. made rifle I buy. Enough of that nonsense. Best wishes.
Cal - Montreal
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