Charlie/Bravo: I can't give you any help on a Tikka HD Varminter, I have never shot one of them. But I have been shooting a CZ 527 HD Varminter in both a 223 and a 17 REM for several years now. And I use and shoot both of them a lot and I like both of them more every time I shoot them. Both rifles with the reloads they prefer will shoot a 1/2 inch or under at a 100 yds without any problems at all. But the 17 REM will do much better, 1/4 inch at a 100 yds is normal for it. Both of my CZ HD Varminter`s are just outstanding, and I use them both for just about everything. Coyotes, Fox, Groundhogs, Prairie Dogs, Jack Rabbits, Rock Chucks, Badgers, and Crows both rifles are just about perfect for shooting any of them. The Set Triggers on both of my rifles are just outstanding. Anything much under 300yds off of a rest, I feel like I am cheating. My CZ Rifles will shoot as well or maybe even better than my Sako Rifles. I am a real CZ 527 & 550 Rifle Fan and I have several of them and IMHO You would be hard pressed to buy a better Shooting Rifle.
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