TomTeriffic
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Where they might have blown it in that model line was by not offering .223 or 5.56. It looked like a pretty bolt-action rifle for the price. They still offer a similar-looking 457 American in a number of rimfire calibers. They missed the 22-bore centerfire market completely. Their new 600 Lux does offer .223 but it has weird checkering and an ugly bolt handle. We don't get a centerfire 22-bore woodchuck/small varmint gun from CZ with all the prettiness of 557/457 models.
Why 5.56 for small varmints/furbearers? All that cheap Chinese/surplus ammo.
PS - I just got rid of a new unfired Ruger American Ranch rifle in 5.56 last summer. The action operation was atrocious!
The dilemma: a cheap 5.56 bolt gun is probably not going to function nicely and a decent varmint-grade AR or bolt gun
in .223 or 5.56 might be $1K or more. The price points and looks of a CZ 457 American .17 HMR rimfire is what has me
obsessed with it right now.
Why 5.56 for small varmints/furbearers? All that cheap Chinese/surplus ammo.
PS - I just got rid of a new unfired Ruger American Ranch rifle in 5.56 last summer. The action operation was atrocious!
The dilemma: a cheap 5.56 bolt gun is probably not going to function nicely and a decent varmint-grade AR or bolt gun
in .223 or 5.56 might be $1K or more. The price points and looks of a CZ 457 American .17 HMR rimfire is what has me
obsessed with it right now.
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