Which Rifle? For Varmints.

weedy653 · 01-20-2006, 08:55 PM

I happened on to your site the other day. Seemed interesting, and a bunch of info. Now that I'm confirmed I'll ask my question.
I want to get a .223 for my son. Been looking at the CZ527. You folks didn't seem to mention this one on the other thread so I will.
Any thoughts on this brand? Pro's and Con's. They seem to be pretty nice rifles, anyone have any hands on with one?

jerry · 01-20-2006, 10:07 PM

Good from what I understand, just not out front as much as some. Personally, I want to be taken care of if there is an issue. I don't think people have that big warm fuzzy yet. Just my .02

Shaun · 01-20-2006, 10:58 PM

I have head they are very good but like Jerry said I prefer the factory support.

Tooldummy · 02-04-2006, 02:51 PM

Hello, I'm new to the site and don't mean to step on any toes right from the start, but I have a CZ527 in .223 that I wouldn't think of parting with. I also have a CZ 452 in .22, and a CZ Heavy Barrel Varmint in .308. All of them are shooters, and I have not had any trouble with any of them. I have owned a Remington 700 in .223, a Savage in .223, and Ruger M77's in .22 and .223 and none of them would shoot as well as my CZ's. When I called the factory for help with the Ruger .223 I couldn't get any help with it. My experience may not have been as good as some guys get though, but I wasn't happy with their customer service at all.

Shaun · 02-05-2006, 11:08 PM

Welcome Tooldummy - the nice thing is that everyone has had different expereinces and we all have our favorites so your not stepping on toes here -- welcome and jump in

Pumpkinheaver · 02-06-2006, 08:36 AM

While I've never owned any of their rifles(I have a strong desire for a model 3 in .270 wsm) I have owned several of their pistols over the years and have had 0 problems with any of them.

weedy653 · 02-09-2006, 08:53 PM

Thanks to all who have responded.
Tooldummy, Sounds like you like them.
Any more folks want to chime in?
I missed the local gun show this past weekend. Just plain forgot about it. I was going to look at some .223's. Just wanted to get a comparison to the 2 stores I have a choice of here is Southern California. Sadly I don't know how long they'll be hanging on.

silentknight · 02-09-2006, 09:20 PM

I would suggest a Tikka T3 in 223. I have owned one for about a year and a half now and couldn't be happier with it. I comes off of the same factory lines that Sako rifles come from. Very good fit/finish. Price is about 500 for the model that I have. It has an adjustable trigger from 2-4 lbs. Just this past week I shot a .388" shree shot group at 100 yds

01-20-2006, 08:55 PM	#1
weedy653 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 2	Which Rifle? For Varmints. I happened on to your site the other day. Seemed interesting, and a bunch of info. Now that I'm confirmed I'll ask my question. I want to get a .223 for my son. Been looking at the CZ527. You folks didn't seem to mention this one on the other thread so I will. Any thoughts on this brand? Pro's and Con's. They seem to be pretty nice rifles, anyone have any hands on with one?

01-20-2006, 10:07 PM	#2
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,884 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	Good from what I understand, just not out front as much as some. Personally, I want to be taken care of if there is an issue. I don't think people have that big warm fuzzy yet. Just my .02 __________________ I'm a down home back woods redneck

01-20-2006, 10:58 PM	#3
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,592 Images: 1	I have head they are very good but like Jerry said I prefer the factory support. __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

02-05-2006, 11:08 PM	#5
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,592 Images: 1	Welcome Tooldummy - the nice thing is that everyone has had different expereinces and we all have our favorites so your not stepping on toes here -- welcome and jump in __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

02-06-2006, 08:36 AM	#6
Pumpkinheaver Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,340	While I've never owned any of their rifles(I have a strong desire for a model 3 in .270 wsm) I have owned several of their pistols over the years and have had 0 problems with any of them. __________________ Just because your paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you!

02-04-2006, 02:51 PM	#4
Tooldummy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1	Hello, I'm new to the site and don't mean to step on any toes right from the start, but I have a CZ527 in .223 that I wouldn't think of parting with. I also have a CZ 452 in .22, and a CZ Heavy Barrel Varmint in .308. All of them are shooters, and I have not had any trouble with any of them. I have owned a Remington 700 in .223, a Savage in .223, and Ruger M77's in .22 and .223 and none of them would shoot as well as my CZ's. When I called the factory for help with the Ruger .223 I couldn't get any help with it. My experience may not have been as good as some guys get though, but I wasn't happy with their customer service at all.

02-09-2006, 08:53 PM	#7
weedy653 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 2	Thanks to all who have responded. Tooldummy, Sounds like you like them. Any more folks want to chime in? I missed the local gun show this past weekend. Just plain forgot about it. I was going to look at some .223's. Just wanted to get a comparison to the 2 stores I have a choice of here is Southern California. Sadly I don't know how long they'll be hanging on.

02-09-2006, 09:20 PM	#8
silentknight Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,125 Images: 3	I would suggest a Tikka T3 in 223. I have owned one for about a year and a half now and couldn't be happier with it. I comes off of the same factory lines that Sako rifles come from. Very good fit/finish. Price is about 500 for the model that I have. It has an adjustable trigger from 2-4 lbs. Just this past week I shot a .388" shree shot group at 100 yds __________________ Sic Vis Pacem Parabellum