Clark, I have had two.. A Marlin with a plain wood stock and I now have a CZ 452 with a heavy barrel.. Both of mine are or were very accurate.. On a whim I sold the Marlin, but picked up the 452 in Montana.. I think any of the three would serve well... Just depends which you like best.. I have three CZ's one in .22LR, one in .17HMR, and one in .22 mag. All three are top shooters.
