280win wrote:I cant decide between the CZ varmint or a savage 16
How about some help
thanks 280
Tough choice. I haven't heard to many bad things about either one. I own a CZ-American and while it needed bedding & free floating, once that was done it shoots .3moa all day long. The down side to CZ's (only if you see them as such) is;
- Protruding magazine; Mr Calhon in Montana has a fix for this though.
- The safety operation is completly opposite of US manufactured rifles.
One thing I would look at though is in what manner would you be using it; from a bench or walking around with it. The light barrels do heat up very quickly but are great when your in the carry mode. The heavy barrels (I'm referring to my Remington 700 Thumbhole model) won't heat as fast but are a tad heavy when having to tote it around. The CZ-527 Varmint version is a good compromise and works well when both carrying and from the bench.
My only experience with Savage is with two 17HMR's. One shot good right out of the box (Thumb Hole model), the other needed a trigger, bedding and a new crown. I was looking at the Savage Laminate Stock Thumb Hole model when I came across the Remington for quite a bit less.
In the end, both Savage & CZ's make good products. It may just come down to whch finish you prefer.
HTH