Savage rimfires are good.
If I was buying a rimfire rifle for prairie dogs, I'd surely look at a 17 HMR.
Probably a Marlin XT-17V, or one of its variations, which come with both 4 and 7 round mags. I've seen these heavy barrelled rifles new for about two bills. Or a stainless laminated model for a bit more. Even with the heavy barrels these are relatively light and handy rifles.
https://www.marlinfirearms.com/rimfire/xt-series/model-xt-17vIf I didn't mind spending about 3 or 4 times as much, I'd get a Ruger 77/17 in 17 WSM maybe.
http://www.ruger.com/products/77Series7717/models.htmlBut if you like one of the Savage models I'm sure it would be a fine and accurate rifle.
CZ's have a large following over at Rimfire Central, so there must be something to it. I love the little centerfire 527, but have never looked at a CZ rimfire.
