CZ 527 vs. BRNO Fox 2 vs. Others

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I'm in the market for a small caliber (AR-15 sized), small actioned bolt-gun and am trying to figure out what is on the market. What all is out there for "micro actioned" rifles? I know of CZ/BRNO, Zastava, Sako, Cooper (?), but not much else. Whatever is out there it must be wood/blued. Not interested in stainless or synthetic at all. Also looking in the $1000 range.

Also, what is your opinion on the BRNO Fox 2 in .222 with the dual set triggers and closed top action? I've seen a couple for sale, but fear ammo may be hard to find or expensive (vs .223), and apparently new CZ 527 mags do not fit. Would I simply be better served by buying a new 527, or are older BRNOs better?
 
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222 is fairly easy to find, in fact Canadian Tire usually has some. If i didn't have 2 222s already I'd pick up a Fox. Be aware scope mounts/rings may be hard to find but you are in Calgary so Pro-Line should have something.
 
I shoot 3 different .222 rifles, don't own a .223 by choice. If you want to shoot cheap but inaccurate military ball, the .223 is a better choice. There is no difference in the cost of sporting ammo for the .222 vs .223. The .222 has a stellar reputation for precision accuracy, and has adequate velocity for most varmint shooting. The .223 is more popular due to its military heritage.
The Brno fox is a very well made rifle, as are all the old Brno's. I collect them so I'm biased! The Sako short action .222 is a combination that made "varmint rifle" a recongnizable term for most north american shooters. I once owned a Remington 700 .222, it was a poor fit for an action that was too large and had feeding issues.
 
Longwalker said:
I once owned a Remington 700 .222, it was a poor fit for an action that was too large and had feeding issues.
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And that is what I want to avoid. The large actions just seem so overly large and cumbersome for the small cartridges. Plus the Micro actions have that sort of "cute" factor to them. I find them oddly endearing.
 
I've got a Brno Fox ll (222 Rem) a Steyr Mannlicher SL (222 Rem Mag) and a BSA (222 Rem). I've also got a Remington 788 in 223. I shoot the 788 the most out of the lot, only because I have quite a stockpile of ammo. If interested, I can make you a deal on the Fox ll, it's just sitting in the safe.
I had a remington 700 in 223, beautiful rifle, but the magazine had a spacer in it and there was a pronounced "jump" for the cartridge leaving the mag well to the chamber.
 
gunrunner100 said:
I've got a Brno Fox ll (222 Rem) a Steyr Mannlicher SL (222 Rem Mag) and a BSA (222 Rem). I've also got a Remington 788 in 223. I shoot the 788 the most out of the lot, only because I have quite a stockpile of ammo. If interested, I can make you a deal on the Fox ll, it's just sitting in the safe.
I had a remington 700 in 223, beautiful rifle, but the magazine had a spacer in it and there was a pronounced "jump" for the cartridge leaving the mag well to the chamber.
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I would certainly be interested. At this moment money is a little tight, but I'm starting to cull my impulse buys and stuff I do not shoot or collect.
 
I don't think you will be disappointed with a BRNO or Sako in the triple deuce, excellent rifles and a sweetheart cartridge. Love my BRNO, and would kill for a mint condition vixen.
 
"Beauty is in the eye of the CZ holder" Myns in .222.

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I must say I looked for a.223 and I looked at a few other "varmint gun" options but got lucky and found this beauty.

"Handsome is as handsome does as they say in the Shire" She shoots real good too.
 
Duffy said:
And what kind of scope mount does it have? screwed or welded?


You may get that question a lot from now on lol,lol
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Millet's fit mine quite nicely. There was a little search for them but nothing traumatic. The worst part is having to get a fairly high set to clear the mini Mauser action.
 
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