I own a single centerfire rifle. A Savage 11FL in .223. It has an internal magazine (no floor plate) with a sporter weight barrel and their basic synthetic stock. I replaced the Accu-Trigger with a Timney trigger (not because the Accu-Trigger was bad, but I never grew fond of the take-up blade thing). I've got Talley rings on it and a Leupold VX-II 3-9x40 scope.
It is basically a range/plinking gun. Nothing serious, no bench shooting--I just wanted a centerfire for something different from my .22 rifles (I have 8 of those).
The Savage fits fine and is more accurate than I am, but it's never really floated my boat. With the hollow stock, its balance is toward the front and feels heavier than it is (I prefer lightweight guns), and its looks are so-so.
I've been considering a CZ 527 in .223 since before I ever got the Savage (I have a CZ 452 .22 that I really like). I realize everyone's preferences are different, but can anyone with experience with these rifles tell me what I'll gain (or lose) by switching from my Savage to the CZ?
*I would not keep the Savage if I got the CZ
**I shoot lefty, so these are among the few bolt-actions available to me, but I'm open to other left-handed rifles as well.
It is basically a range/plinking gun. Nothing serious, no bench shooting--I just wanted a centerfire for something different from my .22 rifles (I have 8 of those).
The Savage fits fine and is more accurate than I am, but it's never really floated my boat. With the hollow stock, its balance is toward the front and feels heavier than it is (I prefer lightweight guns), and its looks are so-so.
I've been considering a CZ 527 in .223 since before I ever got the Savage (I have a CZ 452 .22 that I really like). I realize everyone's preferences are different, but can anyone with experience with these rifles tell me what I'll gain (or lose) by switching from my Savage to the CZ?
*I would not keep the Savage if I got the CZ
**I shoot lefty, so these are among the few bolt-actions available to me, but I'm open to other left-handed rifles as well.
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