I've been thinking about them as a .223 option too.
I have handled the .223 but never shot one. Lots of good features and everyone I know who has CZ's of different calibres finds them darn accurate... and I have shot other calibres. I really like the triggers with the push forward to set option.
Other calibres and models can be surprisingly heavy but from memory I didn't find the last ebony .223 I handled noticeably so.
The one listed on big yellow seems to be an earlier version with the usual CZ trigger guard and longer 5 shot mag that pokes out below the stock. You cannot fit the shorter, flush fit 3 shot mags in this style of trigger guard... and I find that stick out 5 shot a pain. Right in the balance point for carrying single handed.
Have a look at Kilwell's web site https://www.kilwell.co.nz/products/c...rifles/CZ223EE
It shows the later design trigger guard that can take 3 shot or 5 shot mags. You may be able to find replacement trigger guard to change it over.
Other issue I noticed is that everyone I see with a scope fitted has darn high scope mounts. Seem like the bolt handle/shape/size gets very close to the eyepiece of scope.
If it wasn't for that trigger guard/5 shot mag, I would be keen on the listed one too but it just grates me too much.
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