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Jerry45 · November 5, 2012, 02:24 PM

If you're going to "build" I agree going with the Remmy. 700. I have a 308 built on a 700 long action, Krieger Barrel, Jewel trigger, in a Bell and Carson stock that's a tack driver (built by a local smith).

I have three Savages, .17 HMR, .22 and a .223 all factory (.223 is wife's rifle). I just bought a CZ 527 in .223 for myself. After working up loads for my wife's .223 it's a great shooter (1/4 groups when I'm having a good day). The CZ is more forgiving when it comes to loading (haven't finished working up loads and it's already shooting 1/4 groups. Many two shots in the same hole at 100 yards. The factory adjustable single stage trigger is fantastic. The CZ bolt is easier to work and smoother than the Savage. Only drawback to the CZ is I had to order a "special" rail to convert from 14 mm. dovetail scope mount to Weaver/Picatinny to get the height I needed for my scope. High rings alone didn't get it. Rail and medium height rings place my 56 mm. scope right at eye level.

Build Remmy 700, factory CZ. My 0.02 worth.

November 5, 2012, 02:24 PM	#4
Jerry45 Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2000 Location: Metairie, Louisiana Posts: 890	If you're going to "build" I agree going with the Remmy. 700. I have a 308 built on a 700 long action, Krieger Barrel, Jewel trigger, in a Bell and Carson stock that's a tack driver (built by a local smith). I have three Savages, .17 HMR, .22 and a .223 all factory (.223 is wife's rifle). I just bought a CZ 527 in .223 for myself. After working up loads for my wife's .223 it's a great shooter (1/4 groups when I'm having a good day). The CZ is more forgiving when it comes to loading (haven't finished working up loads and it's already shooting 1/4 groups. Many two shots in the same hole at 100 yards. The factory adjustable single stage trigger is fantastic. The CZ bolt is easier to work and smoother than the Savage. Only drawback to the CZ is I had to order a "special" rail to convert from 14 mm. dovetail scope mount to Weaver/Picatinny to get the height I needed for my scope. High rings alone didn't get it. Rail and medium height rings place my 56 mm. scope right at eye level. Build Remmy 700, factory CZ. My 0.02 worth. __________________ Guns are not dangerous! People are! RKBA!