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[Grantmac]

For Hunter silhouette a tapering barrel is a requirement - doesn't matter whether it's straight or shouldered tapered. Straight non-tapering heavy barrels are not allowed.
Is it the weight of the 455 varmint that disqualifies it from hunter class ?

Getting back to the OP - depending on the type of competition you wish to participate in should be the determining factor for the choice of rifle. Any casual use will be determined by your choices.
The CZ series of rifles are fine rifles. You may want to drop in to matches that you want to join in on and see what is used.

I wasn't clear, the 455 varmint has no taper its a straight tube. Shame because they handle so nicely.

-Grant

 

[AWOL]

CZ here also

 

[.22LRGUY]

As for the Savages. Nice enough in a knockabout way and plenty accurate. But when I see the BV models going for $450 I give my head a shake, they just aren't worth more than $250.

-Grant

Well, if the asking price WAS $450, I'd probably take the CZ too. However, that BV at Cabelas is $330 and if value is a part of the OP's reality, the Savage offers more of it than the CZ. Couple that with it being easier/cheaper to by mags for, easier to buy rings/scope that will fit, accuracy on par (at least) with most CZs and I think it warrants some consideration. Stock/econo Savages ARE about $265 new, and just TRY to add a Boyd's stock and all the req. metal bits and keep the price below $330. Not going to happen. Trust me.

 

[Grantmac]

Well, if the asking price WAS $450, I'd probably take the CZ too. However, that BV at Cabelas is $330 and if value is a part of the OP's reality, the Savage offers more of it than the CZ. Couple that with it being easier/cheaper to by mags for, easier to buy rings/scope that will fit, accuracy on par (at least) with most CZs and I think it warrants some consideration. Stock/econo Savages ARE about $265 new, and just TRY to add a Boyd's stock and all the req. metal bits and keep the price below $330. Not going to happen. Trust me.

I don't think ANY of the savages are worth more than $300. No reason why they should charge more for the "better" versions. There is no change in the finish or cost to manufacture except for perhaps the stock.
Look at the actions as well, basically just a tube with a few machining operations to produce.

I've owned a few different .22lr rifles through the years. Cooey 600 to Anschutz 64. The CZ just offers the best value in terms of what you get for your $. There is a reason they are the default beginner Silhouette rifle, the next step is a 54 actioned Annie or custom Rem.

-Grant

 

[.22LRGUY]

Well, guess we'll have to agree to disagree. I love CZs, and think they ARE worth their asking price, so we're coming from the same place I suppose. In my own experience (owning, or having owned CZ, Savage, Marlin, Anschutz, Winchester, Cooey, Norinco .22s) that if getting a bullet where you want it consistently is your goal, and you take decent care of your guns, Savages are the best value. The economy they represent is reflected in the level of workmanship, they're no heirloom-quality guns for sure. However, you don't need to spend $500+ on a .22 to get an accurate gun is all I was trying to convey to the OP, and that that BV model is a nice enough step-up in features to justify the extra $75 or so over the plastic-stock model.

 

[turkey tom]

consider this

I own a Savage Mark II with a semi bull barrel and accutrigger. The most accurate gun i have at 50 yards and every shot is consistent. Unfortunately the blueing is crap. I should have waited to find an older gun because the quality I am looking for used to be mainstream.

 

[dryfire]

There's your justification to add another stick to the collection !

 

[bogie]

x10 for me CZ. Have 4 so far, 2 pistols (one a 22), CZ452 and CZ527. I liked the CZ452 so much I bought the CF CZ527 223 and later the pistols. I waited a LONG time to buy something so nice. Nice triggers and I like the way they build these rifles. Pretty easy on the eye. Lifetime guns. Reliable and accurate and if you get tired of it good resale value. Im a leftie and had no trouble getting left hand versions of all of this within a few days. If you only knew....

 

[enfield303t]

Another vote for the CZ

 

[Hugger]

Savage

Stainless steel bull barrel!

It's deadly.

 

[japlume]

still wondering where to look at buying a cz for a good price any other websites other then cabelas?

 

[AWOL]

http://www.ellwoodepps.com/firearms_new_cz_1.htm

 

[hometownhero]

still wondering where to look at buying a cz for a good price any other websites other then cabelas?

Prophet river. There is a link at the top of the page.

 

[kamlooky]

Don't overlook Gunsandgames.
They include the shipping and taxes in their prices.

 

[calvados.boulard]

Another vote for CZ. That being said, I don't have any experience with Savages. My CZ 452 is awesome, and I highly recommend it.

Thanks,
Cal.

 

[aaron v]

Don't overlook Gunsandgames.
They include the shipping and taxes in their prices.

I've bought 2 CZs here and was very happy.

 

[japlume]

I tried googling the gunsandgames and got a site in thailand. Am I looking in the wrong direction?

 

[aaron v]

I just looked through the rimfire section of the EE and PMed them.

 

[hometownhero]

I tried googling the gunsandgames and got a site in thailand. Am I looking in the wrong direction?

Dont think they have a web site

 

[notenough]

Well if your looking for a good price I got my CZ 452 American 22LR from CX Shooters Supplies and it was a very good deal, way below what I see it going for else where. Not sure if they are still carrying it for that price.