need help picking out a 222-22H-223

[blackwell bikes]

My budget is right around 500-600 dollars. I have been working at cz's "527". they seem nice i was was wondering how they stacked up and if there is a better cheaper route. no savages or "plastic" guns I like blued steel and walnut.

 

[Abel]

Get a CZ if its in your budget. Otherwise, keep your eyes peeled for an old Savage 340.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/SearchResults.aspx

 

[Juice Boxes]

the savage is likely to be more accurate

 

[birdshot8's]

i have a rifle chambered in each of your listed choices. if i was to start over i would get a 221 fireball. i reload. if i could not reload i would get the 223. by the way, why have you eliminated the savage rifles?

 

[NWCP]

I have a CZ 527 American in .223 and love the rifle. Nice balance, accurate and good fit and finish. If you have the money for it I'd recommend you take a serious look at one. I own 4 CZ rifles and they have all been quality weapons with no issues.

 

[dagger dog]

You need to look at the Savage Light Weight Varmint series the Model 25 comes in .223 Walnut stocks,detachable mag, blued steel.

 

[blackwell bikes]

I have a nice 222 savage 340 i bought a awhile back had it fixed up and replaced a couple parts but i am just not a fan of it the wood is awesome but the stock is chunky. I have looked at savage and have not found there guns to be the great deals AND OR the design turns me off. I like the cz's had any one had any problems with them because of the bolt handle hitting your optics.

(For you savage guys i don't dislike savage guns there are quite a few i wish i had)

 

[blackwalnut]

picking out a rifle in 222 or 223

the cz is a great rifle I can say this because I have one and I have shot others. I have both 222s and 223s in different rifles and I like them all. The 222 always seemed to have a nicer personality maybe because its wood and blued steel . Whatever you can have fun with both calibers. the 527 is a great rifle. Have fun.