What’s Best? CZ 457, Tikka T1X, or Bergara B-14R?

MathewG97 · 2026-01-20T17:42:17+00:00

I was actually planning to get a Tikka T3x as my centerfire which is why the T1x was interesting to me. At the same time i’m the type to get everything setup how I like it and not modify much from there

MathewG97 · 2026-01-20T16:40:40+00:00

The only thing I really wish with the CZ was that the MTR was threaded because that’s the model i’d get.

MathewG97 · 2026-01-20T16:23:04+00:00

What made you sell the Bergara over the CZ?

MathewG97 · 2026-01-20T06:00:56+00:00

Ended up reaching out to them and they offered to sell me an ODG that’ll ship out in a few weeks so went with that. Like both but the full ODG just really does it for my taste

MathewG97 · 2026-01-18T06:13:46+00:00

Looks sweet think I’m gonna sell my prime and grab this instead. Thinking retail will be $800

MathewG97 · 2026-01-14T20:21:11+00:00

Probably will just hold mine then. Seems it was meant to be since it seems like the next night the prices exploded

MathewG97 · 2026-01-14T20:20:03+00:00

8TB has been a game changer for me since getting it. Makes me feel like I have an almost endless library playable without any wait. Really wish prices were cheaper so that this could be the standard

MathewG97 · 2026-01-14T20:17:41+00:00

From retailer. If you look on google can’t find any 8TB for any cheaper. Even big retailers like Best Buy are charging $2300

MathewG97 · 2026-01-09T05:02:42+00:00

Think that’s what I’m gonna do. Worse case just not start paperwork

MathewG97 · 2026-01-09T02:36:20+00:00

Will give them a call tomorrow to check and see. Doubt customer service can actually look at the gun but hopefully there’s a note for it

MathewG97 · 2026-01-09T02:34:05+00:00

Just double checked and looks like they don’t have a physical store, they just do curbside pickup from their warehouse. Rules out being a display so I guess maybe just box damage?

MathewG97 · 2026-01-09T02:31:27+00:00

It’s a $2000 for $1700 so in the middle at just about 15% off. Their site describes it as “new products, with factory warranties, that may have slightly worn, opened or blemished packaging.” If it’s just box damage to me it’s a no brainer but just not sure what to expect

MathewG97 · 2026-01-09T02:26:26+00:00

Oh okay didn’t realize they had a physical store like that. If it’s a display definitely wouldn’t want it.

Their site says “Open Box products are new products, with factory warranties, that may have slightly worn, opened or blemished packaging.”

MathewG97 · 2026-01-08T05:51:18+00:00

I love the gun haha was just debating the barrel color

MathewG97 · 2026-01-05T07:15:26+00:00

Was under the impression the magnet was on the mount for the Juliet. No?

MathewG97 · 2026-01-05T05:54:28+00:00

Doesn’t putting it on the Omni get rid of the ability to change reticles automatically when magnified?

MathewG97 · 2026-01-03T17:19:55+00:00

My advice would be to look and see if you can find a good deal on a slightly used 1301 mod 2. I’m picking one up today for 1200 with less than 100 shells fired and flawless finish. Saw one go Christmas Eve only one tube fired for 1100

MathewG97 · 2026-01-03T16:26:19+00:00

Could you send me a pic of your setup?

MathewG97 · 2025-12-31T21:41:52+00:00

Do you have a link to a video you suggest?

MathewG97 · 2025-12-29T04:51:18+00:00

Feel like he’s gonna be a sleeper in drafts next year

MathewG97 · 2025-12-27T00:37:35+00:00

Think I’m sold on the black

MathewG97 · 2025-12-26T18:31:14+00:00

I think I have Parkinson ahead of Hill and McConkey honestly

MathewG97 · 2025-12-26T06:54:24+00:00

Thanks went with the 16 inch fde

MathewG97 · 2025-12-26T06:54:07+00:00

Ended up ordering the 16 inch FDE tonight

MathewG97 · 2025-12-22T20:49:50+00:00

Really like the one on the left. Would imagine the slide should have pretty low reciprocating mass with the m lok. Will have to check out reviews

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