CZ or Stainless Savage?

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In the market for an accurate 22lr. Got a 1022 and its not doing it. I know the CZ bolt gun is very accurate as I've seen it in action. I hear good things about the Savage. Reason I ask is that Savage makes a nice gun in Stainless, my preferred finish. Is the Savage bolt gun as accurate at the CZ? Feel free to chime in! Thanks.
 
I've owned both in .17HMR, and now own a Savage .22WMR. I'm confident my CZ was probably as accurate as my Savage, but I could never shoot it as well. Based on that, my vote would be...and usually is, Savage.
 
Savage is going to shoot just as good. Sure if you break out the vernier to measure groups shot from a mechanical fixed rest the CZ might have a .100 advantage in group size... but maybe it wont? thats a small and stupid reason to not buy a nice shiny Canadian made gun.
Go for the Savage, they DO print the tiny groups you are after!
 
Try locate a cz 452 style then. I bought a 452 and have bought many others to fond one that shoots better for the price. Finally bought a second 452. A 20 dollar trigger kit is all it takes. I do have a target savage too fyi.just sold my fss.Aaron
 
I've got a 452 Style that I'd part with. PM me if you are interested. This is a sub MOA rifle.
 
Good Info!

Thanks guys. I like the Canadian made rifle idea. Doubt I'd buy a used gun when the new ones are so inexpensive. Scope will probably cost more. The beauty of the CZ American is that you can get extra interchangable barrels in 22mag or 17. Got to check pricing though. Then the decesion 17 or 22Mag. I read good things about both. Your thoughts. Keep em coming!
 
I've got CZ 452 Varmint and Style (satin nickel plated with synthetic stock) as well as Savage MKIIF Accutrigger. As well, have shot my bud's Savage MKIIFV.

IMO, they all shoot the same or very similar groups. CZ fit and finish is way better than Savage. Accutrigger feels better than CZ's but I have a CZ Yodave trigger kit waiting to be installed.

So it is a question of wanting to be married to a beautiful smart woman, or a homely smart one.
 
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Then the decesion 17 or 22Mag. I read good things about both. Your thoughts. Keep em coming!
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I'm struggling with this question, and HAVE been for almost 2 years. I've had 2 HMRs for groundhog duty, and got rid of them because they can "just" do the job, with no margin for error. I ended-up with a .223 (that covers groundhog duty nicely) but kept my .22WMR (Savage 93FV) and took a number of big hogs with it before the .223 came in. Here is that rifle with a couple of biggies I shot this past summer;

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Anyhow, it comes down to application/intended use really. I'm back to considering an HMR...again...because I plan on visiting your fair province for a gopher shoot this coming summer, and that's one application the HMR shines in for sure. Here in Ontario, the only HMR shooters I know are rabbit and squirrel hunters who like to challenge themselves with long (head) shots. Body shots with HMRs are usually too destructive on small game you plan on eating. A .22WMR is, in Ontario, a more versatile hunting round and shines in the 80-125 yard range. Trajectory starts to work against you past that. Some Albertans will chime-in I'm sure, but from my 2 buddies who hunt allot just outside of Calgary..it's .17HMR or .204/.223 for bigger varmints.

One cannot have too many .22lrs though! :) I'd have to assume more gophers have fallen to .22lr than any other caliber. My friends have abandoned .22lr in favor of .17HMR for that business.

Good luck with your decision, I'm having no luck deciding whether or not to get an HMR, or introduce some gophers to my Ontario .22WMR rifle. :)
 
The 10/22 have a terrible trigger but do shoot well if its replaced. I bought a Timney from Mystic Precision for a friends rifle and its shoots very accurately. Cost was $175 so it may only be worth if it you want a semi auto.
 
I shoot with a group and we have all those guns covered. At 50 yards they are all the same or very close to it using CCI SV benchrested. I have both the Ruger and the savage. I believe the ruger has the slight edge but some days I am wrong. If you want to see the CZ shoot well just beat him once. Apparently the CZ trigger is a little heavy. My Ruger needed a target hammer to get the weight down but being an semi you get some miswhoopses. The bolts are the most reliable. And you cannot beat the price of the Savage. I have the synthetic on the Savage and blame it for everything(it flexes). Would definitely get a wooden stock. O, by the way a Bruno shoots the exact same groups.
 
Yes!

Have a Volquartzen Hammer and Sear, buffer on my 1022 but it still ain't accurate. One a good day maybe 11/2 inch at 50 but usually 21/2inches with flyers with good ammo.Also using a 3x9 Weaver.
 
I would get the savage, the amount you will save over the cz will pay for a lot of ammo, which will make you a better shooter.
The savage will place the bullets as well as the cz will.
 
You pay extra for the fit&finish of the CZ, not likely any accuracy difference. If you are ok with the quality of the Savage, and you prefer SS, the answer should be fairly clear.
 
yep... shooting on both is great ... can't complain at all with accuracy of both ...
- stock on the cz are what a gun should have.. nice walnut and decent shape... savage stocks are just crap ... hence the cut in price

that said... go to a gun shop n check'em out and see what looks, and fits your tastes n budget
 
Have to agree about the cheapo stocks on the Savage, so if you go for a Savage get one with wood.
It just doesn't seem big enough for me, I'm 6'1".
I'd say hoist a bunch of different rifles to your shoulder and see what fits since either will probably shoot better than you can.
 
O, by the way a Bruno shoots the exact same groups.
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My old Brno Model 4 would easily out shoot any of my CZ rifles. After purchasing it, I actually sold my last CZ. The Brnos are getting tough to find in good condition, but they are a very well made rifle.
 
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