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ajvigs

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I have two choices, both CZ rifles:

CZ 455 in 22LR.

CZ 527 in 223 Rem.

Is there more of a reason to choose one over the other? I intend to use it solely for practicing marksmanship, i.e. the shooting positions and such. Either will wear a 4X fixed power scope.

I have a lot of time shooting 5.56 rounds out to 500 meters in varying wind thanks to the Corps, hence why I am considering it
 
223 for sure.

Longer distance, never a problem with finding ammo.

Also you will be surprised what you can do with a 35 gr Hornet bullet and some unique at 1500-2000 fps ro reproduce 22 rounds.
 
Normally I'd recommend the .22, but I can't promise that ammo will be inexpensive or in good supply anytime soon.

Guy
 
dewey7271":3ovalhmn said:
I have this one and it is a great trainer.Dewey
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+1. Just got one of these earlier this month, and it drew its first blood yesterday. :)
 
I just got a Savage Mark II. Been shoting it a lot. I was pleasently surprised. Its shoots well. Good thing I had a stash of .22lrs.
Russ
 
I have owned both, a 452 varmint, and a 527 synthetic in .223. both well made and accurate. I think they still twist the .223 at 1-9", this will keep you at the 69 g sierra matchking level with the .223 . barrel life? not sure exactly,I would assume several thousand with the heavies. I believe that shooting a .22lr is probably the best practice there is, I have an anschutz 54 national match that i practice with alot both indoor small bore and outside steel distance targets. I base the target size and distance in relation to time of flight of a 308 win with a. 168 bthp, meaning if it takes the .308 .5 seconds to reach a target i find where the .22 time of flight matches and put the target there. you can mimic a long range course with alot less real estate. either way i think ypu will be happy with whatever you endup with.
 
I have a CZ 527, .204 Ruger which is a great little, very accurate, CF varmit rifle. If I could find somebody in Oregon, Idaho or Washington to do a FTF trade with for a CZ 455 in equal (NRA Excellent) condition, I would do it! I do not varmit hunt any more but I do shoot rimfire for cleanup of rats etc. around the yard. Let me know if anyone is interested?
 
ajvigs":r8ocs6a1 said:
Fotis and Guy,

Thoughts on these two?

http://www.cz-usa.com/products/view/cz-527-carbine/

http://www.cz-usa.com/products/view/cz-527-m1-american/

What is the expected barrel life on a 223?
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I too have the 527 in .204 Ruger, and couldn't be happier with it. Wonderful rifle. Accurate. Easy to shoot. Very handy. Kind of cool with that mini-mauser controlled feed... On a .204! Haven't met a 527 that I didn't like. There's a lot of value built into those rifles.

A .223... They're supposed to wear out somewhat quickly, but a buddy of mine WON the Idaho State sniper competition 100 yard/group event with a Rem 700 .223 that we know had at least 7,000 rounds through the barrel!

That's a lot of shooting and it still produced a one-hole group at 100 yards. We were all impressed, especially those of us who knew it was a factory rifle with a ton of shooting behind it.

Guy
 
I am going to go with a 22 LR or 17HMR in a CZ...I have plans for something else in a centerfire ;) Plus, I shoot a ton of rounds in 5.56 for free thanks to the Corps and thats training in itself
 
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