Nice score there, Bill. I hope she's a shooter. A neat find like that keeps us older kids smiling.
The only CZ I own is my 527 American in 221FB. With its light sporter barrel, I don't consider it a good candidate for a bench rifle, but about perfect for walkabouts for rock chucks when the range won't exceed 300~ yards. The thing is more accurate than it should be too considering the barrel weight, but sometimes you just get lucky as I think I did with mine. It came used from a local pawn shop with little or no signs of wear, making it an even better score.
After a through cleaning, glass bedding the action and floating the barrel, adding a Leupy VX2 4-12X in Talley mounts, a new bolt handle and she's field ready.
The maze of targets below was on its first load development outing. Just like my Cooper 221FB and my Cooper 20VT, RL-7 at 18.5 grs seems to be the magic formula for all three rifles. A2200 is a very close second.
Accuracy good enough for head shooting rock chucks out to 300, and nice 'n light to pack about, even with a bipod installed. My Cooper M38 Phoenix in 221 Furball will of course outshoot this little rig, but it also weighs two pounds more with added bulk.
Good luck with your new CZ, I know you'll post a range report and your overall experience. Looking forward to it.
