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Help me decide on a new bolt gun

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November 16, 2017, 09:14 PM
Marcushoss
Help me decide on a new bolt gun
I have owned recently Remington, Savage and Ruger rifles. I gave my son the Savage. It shot OK, just didn't leave me warm and fuzzy. I quickly sold my Ruger 77 when I could not get it to shoot. I absolutely loved my CZ rifles. I had a 527 and a 452. They were beautifully made, wonderfully accurate and first rate guns. The CZ carbines come highly recommended from everything that I have ever read or seen. I would gladly buy another CZ. Also a fan of Tikka rifles.


Yeah, I used to have a couple of guns.
November 16, 2017, 09:36 PM
Angel King
quote:
Originally posted by BadDogPSD:
quote:
Originally posted by Angel King:
Mostly at 50 yards or less shooting steel. Once or twice a year shooting around 200 yards during desert trips.


50 yards is pretty close for shooting steel. Most recommend 100 at least.


I agree. My target is angled from the factory to splat the shrapnel downwards. It's still probably a bit close.


An eagle does not capture flies.
November 17, 2017, 01:01 AM
newmexican
I'd buy the ruger out of the list you mentioned. Those gunsight scout rifles are cool and make a nice handy rifle that covers a lot of different uses.
November 17, 2017, 10:04 AM
JonDaddy82
I have the CZ 527 on your list, but I prefer my Ruger GSR to it overall if I had to pick one between the two.


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November 17, 2017, 01:55 PM
Angel King
Your GSR is in .308?


An eagle does not capture flies.
February 09, 2018, 06:40 PM
jrams28
quote:
Originally posted by qxsoup:
CZ 527 Carbine. Available in .223 or 7.62x39. It is VERY handy.



What he said!


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February 09, 2018, 08:20 PM
MagnumU
I'd go with the Ruger, with one hesitation. The standard rotary magazine, to use the technical term, "sucks." They have introduced versions that use decent magazines (AR15 in 5.56mm, Ruger Mini-30 in 7.62x39). I'd get one that uses the AI-Style magazines magazines. I'd choose one in .308 or 6.5mm Creedmoor (if available).
February 10, 2018, 04:58 PM
FrankMoses
Ruger Gunsite .308. There have been some models produced with an 18” barrel, which appeals to me. And the spacers for regulating LOP is a very big plus.
February 10, 2018, 05:27 PM
fritz
So....

Who realizes the OP started this thread 87 days ago, and hasn't posted to it for 86 days?

<< crickets >>
February 14, 2018, 08:04 PM
wcb6092
I would not go under 20 inches in a 308 bolt gun.

Look at some ballistic tables and see how far out you want to shoot before you decide.


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February 15, 2018, 12:14 PM
Sigmund
This scoped Savage Axis XP in 223 just went back in stock at PSA for $250. Sorry, no free shipping and no current rebate deal.

http://palmettostatearmory.com...2-223-rem-19228.html

A few years ago I got a very similar rifle from them for the same price but with free shipping and a $50 rebate.