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<blockquote data-quote="Karl in Phoenix" data-source="post: 55035" data-attributes="member: 1973"><p>I have a CZ 527 in .221 Fireball and really like its looks, ballance and accuracy.</p><p></p><p>It has a factory single-set trigger, factory supplied scope rings, 5-shot removable box magazine, hammer-forged 22-inch barrel and is very, very accurate.</p><p></p><p>The test target that came with my rifle shows 3 shots into 0.375 inches at 100 meters. Not bad!</p><p></p><p>With the new Remington factory ammo (50grain V-max), I have been getting 0.75 inch groups from shooting sticks and seated position at 100 yards--plenty good for coyote.</p><p></p><p>The Fireball is also very "quiet", as compared to a .223 Remington. Actually, the ballistics for the 50 grain bullet in the 22-inch barrel (.221 Fireball) are better than the .223 Remington in a 16" carbine. Quieter, too.</p><p></p><p>The Fireball is worth a look if you want a highly efficient cartridge for 200 yard coyotes or 400 yard PDs.</p><p></p><p>I would go with a Nosler 60-grain Partition or the Barnes XLC 45-grain bullet for larger critters (and keep range short with perfect shot placement).</p><p></p><p>Cheers,</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Karl in Phoenix, post: 55035, member: 1973"] I have a CZ 527 in .221 Fireball and really like its looks, ballance and accuracy. It has a factory single-set trigger, factory supplied scope rings, 5-shot removable box magazine, hammer-forged 22-inch barrel and is very, very accurate. The test target that came with my rifle shows 3 shots into 0.375 inches at 100 meters. Not bad! With the new Remington factory ammo (50grain V-max), I have been getting 0.75 inch groups from shooting sticks and seated position at 100 yards--plenty good for coyote. The Fireball is also very "quiet", as compared to a .223 Remington. Actually, the ballistics for the 50 grain bullet in the 22-inch barrel (.221 Fireball) are better than the .223 Remington in a 16" carbine. Quieter, too. The Fireball is worth a look if you want a highly efficient cartridge for 200 yard coyotes or 400 yard PDs. I would go with a Nosler 60-grain Partition or the Barnes XLC 45-grain bullet for larger critters (and keep range short with perfect shot placement). Cheers, [/QUOTE]
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