Lightweight foxing rifle. Looking for ideas.
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Sonicdmb73
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Being that you might not be able to buy new in a left hand action. Do bear in mind that you can (contrary to what some people say) get the CZ re-barrelled. I have had my 527 done, it sports a heavy ish profile barrel in 222. Accuracy is very good and it isn’t too heavy. A sporter profile would be lighter still.I've only ever bought new, but these would be my choice in used Lefthand with your budget, pending some pics.
The Tikka T3 .222 Hunter is a a fairly early model, so may not be factory screwcut if this matters.
The CZ527 will be the American 22" in wood, as in post #26, which is the only LH model.
From the serial number 'A' this CZ is probably year 2007 when they were first made, so '07' should be stamped on the action. Again, some weren't threaded.
As there's 2lbs difference between the two rifle action sizes I wouldn't pick the T3, unless there were signs that the CZ had done a lot more work. One of my worries is that a lot of .223's have been hammered. As there's no chance of a CZ Lefthand within Europe, you could buy a new T3X for about £1200.
Both CZ and Tikka have dropped the .204 & .222, so it's .223 or nothing, which goes for any other make apart from the BA13 ss.
I am in no rush to part with that rifle, unless my son claims it when he gets his ticket.
nightwatchman
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Out of pure curiosity what stock is that plse.I have had a few Bergara's coming through lately and would say I prefer the T3's.
My foxing rig just finished last week. Has an ambidextrous stock, the cheek raiser mechanics can be swopped left to right and the stock can be made for left handed action. Stock weighs roughly or a tad more than the original Lite stock but is stiffer and grippier, also has the adjustable comb / spacer system for the recoil pad.
For under 300yds I would get a Lite 223 and the barrel chopped at 18".
edi
I refer you to point no 1. In particular, the last four words of point no1.
What was it about the B13 that sways you away from them Aside from single shot I guess.I have had a few Bergara's coming through lately and would say I prefer the T3's.
My foxing rig just finished last week. Has an ambidextrous stock, the cheek raiser mechanics can be swopped left to right and the stock can be made for left handed action. Stock weighs roughly or a tad more than the original Lite stock but is stiffer and grippier, also has the adjustable comb / spacer system for the recoil pad.
For under 300yds I would get a Lite 223 and the barrel chopped at 18".
edi
Point 6. Unless things have changed Xbolt trigger weight starts at 3lbs. Aside from that I like the xbolt, I had a right handed one which I sold for a left handed T3 a number of years ago now.
CZ527 in either .22 hornet or .223 will makes a very nice light carry rifle, wood stock will be easy enough to extend.
Single set trigger if you want it light.
How do you fit the mod??
The oryx isn’t that light.
Kimber Montana basically a copy of the CZ527 action, lovely rifles
Cz 527 , .22 hornet mae scout moderator . Half the powder of a 222 so half the gases to quieten down . Zero at 140 ish and from your description you will only evercallow for wind . Very, very cheap to feed on handloads ( which are best in 40‐ 45bgrain ) very much recommend lil gun powder and small pistol primers
Capable of 700 ft lb which is substantially more than you need for stated use
A Ba13 would fit your description either in .222 or .243 I can’t fault mine 
Yes very
Not really.
Tikka version is 4.2 lbs, just weight the wooden stock off my old CZ527 hornet, 1.75 lbs so less than half the weight
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kenbro
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B13 would be exceptional, if, Bergerac made them so barrels would interchange, and maybe offer spare barrels or even blanks with the lug already fitted so gunsmiths could chamber to call. of your choice.
Apparently there was one model with which barrrels would interchange, but that was for the American (I think?) market.
About a year ago I asked Bergara about manufacturing rifles with interchangeable barrels and they said they had no plans to do so.
I can’t see why barrels for these rifles won’t interchange, but Bergara said it was a headspace issue. Go figure.
Ken.
Off a rest and all my shooting is off sticks, walls or a bipod I find it far easier to cycle the bolt with my RH and keep hold of the pistol grip with my left. I have a LH Anschutz 22lr and really don't like it.
Ok limit your choice by 90% for something more awkward to shoot, fill your boots. Only a sggestion.
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