Tikka T3X UPR vs CZ 600 Range

[RFMan]

Wanting to get a good precision bolt gun in 308. Was in FG&G the other day, and they have a Tikka T3X UPR and a CZ 600 Range. Both 24” barrels, both about $1350, both feel nice in the store (trigger, bolt, shouldering). Any thoughts? That’s about the top end of money I would be able to swing. I want to keep it 308 because I already have a chassis rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor, and I also have an M&P 10 in 308 along with decent factory ammo.

And BOTH of them are NOT coming home with me

 

[CZfool68]

Wanting to get a good precision bolt gun in 308. Was in FG&G the other day, and they have a Tikka T3X UPR and a CZ 600 Range. Both 24” barrels, both about $1350, both feel nice in the store (trigger, bolt, shouldering). Any thoughts? That’s about the top end of money I would be able to swing. I want to keep it 308 because I already have a chassis rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor, and I also have an M&P 10 in 308 along with decent factory ammo.

And BOTH of them are NOT coming home with me

I am the CZ fool , but wasn‘t there an issues with the 600’s? I’d probably roll with the Tikka right now. Now if you can fond a nice 527 or an older model I do like my CZ stuff.

 

[RFMan]

Google sez…user swappable barrels won’t be. CZ will permanently install them.

Doesn’t bother me - I wouldn’t change the caliber, and I doubt I’d shoot a 308 barrel out.

 

[92G]

I would lean towards the tikka since it’s a known quantity and will perform well. The only drawback to the tikka is the CTR type magazines as my preference would be for AICS mags, but that’s not a huge deal. The tikka also has a 20 moa rail whereas it looks like you’ll have to purchase one for the cz so factor in that cost.

another option is to get a more budget friendly tikka or howa 308 then drop some coin on a sweet chassis like a KRG whiskey or X-ray. Brownells sells the heavy barreled actions for like $450 so for around $1300 one can have a custom chassis rifle. My 308 long range setup is a howa 20” heavy barrel action in an XLR element, swfa 10x42. It’s a simple but effective to about 700 yards.

 

[RFMan]

I would lean towards the tikka since it’s a known quantity and will perform well. The only drawback to the tikka is the CTR type magazines as my preference would be for AICS mags, but that’s not a huge deal. The tikka also has a 20 moa rail whereas it looks like you’ll have to purchase one for the cz so factor in that cost.

another option is to get a more budget friendly tikka or howa 308 then drop some coin on a sweet chassis like a KRG whiskey or X-ray. Brownells sells the heavy barreled actions for like $450 so for around $1300 one can have a custom chassis rifle. My 308 long range setup is a howa 20” heavy barrel action in an XLR element, swfa 10x42. It’s a simple but effective to about 700 yards.

The $450 or so actions at Brownells all seem to be Howa. It’s been awhile, but the ones I tried weren’t nearly as smooth as the Tikkas. And the budget Tikkas I’ve found weren’t the longer barrels. That UPR is still looking pretty good.

 

[92G]

The $450 or so actions at Brownells all seem to be Howa. It’s been awhile, but the ones I tried weren’t nearly as smooth as the Tikkas. And the budget Tikkas I’ve found weren’t the longer barrels. That UPR is still looking pretty good.

yes im not aware of any tikka barreled actions like the howas. In terms of action smoothness, I’ve not notice any difference between my howas and similar tikka models. However the tikka rifles are top quality and I don’t think one can go wrong with the UPR model. Aside from the 20 moa rail and ctr type mag, it reminds me of the sako S20

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the cz600 obviously took some heat when the user barrel swap system was ditched. I’m more annoyed that cz has abandoned their legacy short action rifles like the 527. Compared to the tikka, The 600 just seems like more of a gamble, less aftermarket support. It’s a rifle I’d want to shoot before buying, whereas the tikka I’d drop the $$ with confidence.

 

[RFMan]

yes im not aware of any tikka barreled actions like the howas. In terms of action smoothness, I’ve not notice any difference between my howas and similar tikka models. However the tikka rifles are top quality and I don’t think one can go wrong with the UPR model. Aside from the 20 moa rail and ctr type mag, it reminds me of the sako S20

Sako S20 Precision .308 Win 24" Bbl 1:11" Rifle JRS20P316

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the cz600 obviously took some heat when the user barrel swap system was ditched. I’m more annoyed that cz has abandoned their legacy short action rifles like the 527. Compared to the tikka, The 600 just seems like more of a gamble, less aftermarket support. It’s a rifle I’d want to shoot before buying, whereas the tikka I’d drop the $$ with confidence.

I meant to ask if you’d noticed any difference I’m definitely leaning more towards the Tikka approach, but I’ll nose around the Howa option a little. Thanks!

 

[Startrek1761d]

My brother has a upr in 308, the trigger is great, shoots under 1/2 at 100 yards. The stock takes a little getting used to.

 

[RFMan]

My brother has a upr in 308, the trigger is great, shoots under 1/2 at 100 yards. The stock takes a little getting used to.

Any particular aspect? I handled one at the LGS, and it felt fine. But I have a 6.5 Creedmoor in an MDT chassis, so the UPR stock feels OK to me.

 

[Startrek1761d]

To me it's too short and for shooting off a bench i don't care for the hook on the stock. However i certainly would not let that stop me from buying one.

 

[RFMan]

After more reading and thinking, I settled on the Tikka UPR, 308, 24” barrel, 20 MOA rail. Would like stainless, would be OK with CM.

Last night, my wife says, your birthday is coming up in about a week, and I got a raise. Let’s go to “the store” (she rarely goes). Off to FG&G (she’s never been here), and their LAST UPR in that config comes home with us! Bonus; she got a new holster, a new knife, and some pepper spray for a coworker (carry is expressly disallowed ). A VERY fun day! Frank at FG&G is very helpful with the blades.

A GREAT day, and it’s not even over!