Remington 700 VLS vs CZ 527 Varmint Laminate?

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I'm looking to set up a precision/varmint rifle in .223 for the range and critters soon. I've been looking a lot at the CZ 527, because it's gorgeous looking and I've heard very good things about their accuracy.

However, I could get a Remington 700 VLS for the same price. I'm weighing my options between the two of them.

Remington benefits:
- Readily available stocks, barrels, parts and upgrades due to the proliferation of the model.
- Easy to find mounts and rings.

CZ benefits:
- Detachable box mag.
- Very accurate out of the box in my understanding.
- I dig the barrel contour b/c it has the benefits of a heavy barrel without a substantial weight penalty.
- Set trigger is a cool feature for the range.

Does anyone have experience with both rifles? I can't find a 527 Varmint to handle in person, so I have no idea what the trigger is like. I've also noticed that the different 'trims' of 700's have very different triggers. How do the triggers of each compare? And how does the accuracy compare between the rifles?

For the first few years that I have the rifle, it won't really be upgraded much. Maybe after a few years when I have a good job and the barrel has been shot out, I'll put on a new one, or get the thing blueprinted and lapped. But for now, I'm trying to figure out which one will give me the best trigger and best accuracy for the money.
 
I'm going where you're going, but I'm going Savage. Didn't help, did it?

Of your 2, I'd go Rem and for exactly the reasons you stated. I'm guessing the CZ might be nicer out of the box but a couple - five hundred bucks down the road the Rem could be awesome.

GL in the search.
 
Thanks Redhouse. I just took a look and noticed that the Savage was $100 cheaper. I'm still hung up fierce on the CZ, but the Rem looks like a reasonable choice.
 
Everybody and their dog has a 700. Why not be a little different and get the 527. I was thinking this rifle in .204 Ruger would make a wicked gopher blaster. Detachable mags are nice, reminds me of a miniature C3 rifle. You can also get this rifle with an HS stock but it costs a little more.
 
Russell's . Saturday was the first time I've seen it. Whether it escaped my attention before, or they just received it I don't know.... but I noticed the 1# trigger ;)
 
I love the cz has well I think they make a great rifle. The only draw back I find on them is the bolt lift is so damn high you have to mount the scope way up. I would not suggest a remington cause they have no gaurntee on accurate they are I heard one will shot just great and one will make you look like you bought a shotgun??? So put me in the vote for the cz, but I also would look at the tikka varmints for a nice accurate rifle.
 
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I love the cz has well I think they make a great rifle. The only draw back I find on them is the bolt lift is so damn high you have to mount the scope way up. I would not suggest a remington cause they have no gaurntee on accurate they are I heard one will shot just great and one will make you look like you bought a shotgun??? So put me in the vote for the cz, but I also would look at the tikka varmints for a nice accurate rifle.
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I've had good luck with Remingtons accuracy wise and cannot fault them there, but the CZ's just a far better rifle. I agree about the bolt lift, that's my only beef as well.
 
Most people who have actually owned a CZ will tell you that they are a better quality rifle, many who have not will tell you they aren't that good. Add me to the list of people who have owned one and believe they are better fitted, better designed and made with better quality materials. If these were cars, the Remington would be a Corvette, the CZ would be a Porsche. Take your pick.
 
i had one of there semi auto .22's and it was a dream. incredible accuracy for a semi auto, and the smoothest semi auto trigger i've seen. come next springs tax return a 527 lux in .22 hornet is real posability...
 
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