RE: New Varmint Rifle? CZ, Rem, .22-250 ?
I looked at the M700 and the CZ550 side-by-side, both in .22-250. Yes, a difference in price, but I liked the CZ's trigger better, though the palm swell on the stock was a bit more than I liked. I'm normally a die-hard M700 fan, but I picked the CZ nonetheless.
It does feel bulkier compared to my BDLs, bolt isn't quite as slick, but it's every bit the shooter the M700s are - which I'd expect from a HB varminter. I'm happy with it, even if it isn't a Remington.