Looking for a nice semi- custom compact rifle & scope options

Originally Posted By: Winny FanOriginally Posted By: PetePhow about a remington model 7 predator mossy oak brush with a nikon active target special in mossy oak bursh 4 - 12. i have this gun and just put one together for my son in law. coyote killing machine.


I just picked up one of these rifles in 243 Win for pennies on the dollar. No idea why the shop was unloading it like they did. In keeping with the low cost approach, I placed a 3x9 Leupold VX Freedom scope on it.

I took it out a few days ago and it shoots extremely well and it is very pleasant to carry.

BTW - the Freedom scopes that I've seen are very clear and bright and have click adjustments at a very reasonable price. No experience yet to show how well they hold up to use, but I"m not planning on mass suicides by them with the Leupold name on the scope.

Yeah that is probably an ideal calling rifle, my savage predator is putting the 80gr super x soft points between .5-.75 with boring consistency and that's the only thing keeping me from trading it on the m7. I may end up with one someday after I get my current project wrapped up
 
A CZ 527 American would be my first choice for a walking varminter.
Or if you want something under six pounds with an 18.5" barrel the 527 Carbine's pretty sweet. I bought one in 223 last summer....I call it my "battle rifle" because it has nice fixed sights so I put QD rings on it. Ha
As far as push feed goes....they're seldom as smooth as a push feed but CRF with a single stack magazine is as reliable as it gets.
For a light weight scope...I like Leupold VX3 2.5-8. They're simple, compact, and affordable.

I'm pretty sure you won't heed my advise but hey....you asked.

 
I looked at the 527 carbine online just recently, no doubt it's a fine looking rifle but I didn't care for the sloped comb of the stock and it looked like to nice of a stock to replace if that makes sense. I would like to see one in person sometime though.

How does the VX3 glass compare with a Viper? I'm assuming it's equal or better? I like the specs on that scope you mentioned
 
You need to see a CZ American in real time.

It doesn't have a "sloped comb". It's no different than a Remington, Ruger, Savage, etc sporter.

You might have the American confused with the Lux or Euro stocks.

No experience with Viper....I'm a Leupold guy.

Nothing against Vortex though...it's a brand loyalty thing.
 
I have an American and a Euro Varmint. Stocks look like any regular walnut stock. I have no idea why they call it Euro". Looks pretty normal to me. Its only very slightly heavier to me than the American..
 
Maybe I'm thinking of another model....a few years ago a friend bought a European styled CZ in 223 that had a very distinct stock with a lot of drop in the comb.

I'll see if I can find a similar rifle.....if I can figure out that Google thing:)
 
The picture of the carbine model on the CZ website is what I was referring to as far as having a for lack of a better term " sloped comb" the other CZ models have a longer barrel than I'm looking for. Non of the shops near me carry them but I do want to check one out.

Also noticed the weatherby vanguard h-bar has a 20" model with a muzzle of .730" and u believe has a standard hinged floor plate, since it's essentially a Howa I may have to look at one of those too as it fits my criteria of .223 caliber, 18-20" bbl that's heavier than a Sporter weight but lighter than a true varmint bbl, and most importantly of good quality. The Howas I have messed with have been very well machined and finished for the price, that's why I favor them for this particular setup
 


This is my Remington 660 in 243win with a 3X9 X-II Leupold .
I shoot a 90gr OP Lapua reload. It also likes Winchester 100gr SP.
I like it because I can shoot iron sights, the scope is easy to take off.
It has been a good deer rifle. It has a 20in barrel / 8 1/2 pounds
I found it 15 years ago, it was a closet Queen on GunBroker.
I added scope and the cheek pad.


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