Originally Posted By: 9322magSeriously thinking of picking up a CZ 527 for eastern Coyotes, Probably 223 caliber. I'd appreciate any feedback on it's trigger and accuracy. Preferred rings ? Thanks for any advice.
Since you are in a seriously "thinking of picking up" mood, I will tell you my personal likes and dis likes.
I hate that long magazine box, hate it. The mag box is in the wrong place for carrying that rifle. Backwards safety you can work around but it is not natural if you have been shooting guns with safeties that go forward to go in the "fire" mode.
The CZ's have long leades like most European rifles that use CIP spec vs SAAMI Spec. This CIP spec long leade in conjunction with limited magazine box length is a deal killer for me. The longer leade will be a serious issue 2000 rounds down the road, as bullets will only jump so far before they encounter accuracy issues. Plan ahead.
If you were wanting to do "different", I would consider a Tikka stainless.
Since you are living in the South where humidity is HIGH, rust is an issue, constantly. Stainless is a serious option for you for longevity and low maintenance.
I shoot some pretty hot loads in my 223, 53-55g bullets at 3470 fps. Take a look at the bolt lugs on the CZ vs the Tikka. If you were to go to a gunshop, lay out the bolts of the CZ, Tikka, and Remington 700, you are in for a real shock!
There are no flies on a Remington SPS Stainless in 223, either. The bolt head on the Remington 700 is rated at 150,000 psi, and the Remington has a much shorter leade than any European made gun due to SAAMI Specs.
Consider your options, and the CZ 223 that I had was accurate, but the fact that I could not touch the lands with my bullet when the gun was new, really bugged me. Kinda like starting off on a 300 mile road trip with only 1/4 tank of gas.
If you have the Remington Derangement Syndrome, then seriously look at all things Tikka.
Good luck!