ruger vs cz

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sewerman

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looking into purchasing a small bore rim fire rifle.

looks like ruger and cz are in my price range.

so which one has the edge m 77 or 453?:)
 
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zukiphile

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The OP refers to the 77/22. It isn't a bad rifle, but it will never be as accurate or have the extraordinary trigger of the CZ.

I might choose the Ruger in stainless and synthetic stock if I anticipated using it in snow and rain very much.
 
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atblis

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Hmmm

I am pretty big fan of CZ. I do have a 77/22 VBZ though. It is a very decent rifle. The trigger will suck from the factory. That's curable, plenty of aftermarket triggers. Unfortunately that costs money. It is a 1/2" gun at 50 yards. The right ammo would bring it down to somewhere between 1/4" and 1/2".

Regular CZ triggers I haven't found to be much better. The single set is nice for range use. For hunting I would rather have a decent regular trigger (like on a Tikka).

When I bought my VBZ it was ~$360. I would buy one again for that much. Unfortunately, I think they are closer to $500 now.

The CZ is probably a better value.

P.S.
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garryc

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My CZ 452 out shoots my Thompson Center classic HB all day. It only cost me $145 out the door two years ago
 
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atblis

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Yeah I know

They were decent guns for the money. Now they are just overpriced.

CZ would be my first choice.
 
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BUSTER51

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While I always prefer to buy an American product when ever I can ,the CZ is far and away better than the Ruger in every way. sad but true.:(
 
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Jseime

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If you want an american product check out the new remington bolt-action .22 They tell me it is supposed to be a real shooter. You could also go with a browning T-bolt although i dont think its made in the USA.

I love my Ruger M77MkII .270 but that doesnt tell you much about the 77/22 so I'm not much help in that department.
 
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SavageSniper

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My vote goes to the CZ as well. I do have a 10/22, but it is the only Ruger that I have left. Not a very big fan of Ruger right now.
 
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Varmint Eviscerator

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Cz, no barrel issues like remington or ruger, plus excellent old world quality and craftsmanship. In addition, if you can shoot, so can they-bug hole accurate!!!
-VE
 
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stillGHILLIE

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CZs. I own 3..sold all my Rugers. You can almost buy two CZ Trainers/Specials for the cost of the 77/22, and they will shoot much better thant the Ruger. Here is a 25yd group with a CZ Super 2500 (same as an Ultralux), 5 shots, cheap ammo, cold day, with iron sights. I have a Brook's ghost ring peep on the rear. My Rugers didn't shoot this well, and consistantly, even scoped.

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And, a 50yd ten shot group with cheap ammo, Pentax 4x scope on a CZ 513, the least expensive model with the non-adjustable trigger.

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stillGHILLIE
(formerly GHILLIE)
 
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Scorch

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I just bought a 77/22 stainless target grey in November. I am still trying to believe how well it shoots. At 50 yds, it will put 10 rounds into 1/2" using Federal Champions. Using American Eagles, it shoots just a little worse, maybe 5/8". I try to buy American whenever possible, and I handled the CZ and 77/22 before I made the decision. There wasn't enough difference between the two to justify buying an import. Besides, I like the way the Ruger carries better than the CZ. No mag sticking out. Sorry, guys, call me what you will, but a 22 LR that shoots 1/2" at 50 yds is a MOA rifle, and good enough for me.
 
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