Another vote for the CZ. Mine's an older 527 223 carbine. It came with pretty decent open sights and has integral scope bases. If you don't like the protruding magazine their are several single shot adapters out there for them. The Calhoon adapter is a good one. Flush fit, machined steel. Drop a round in the top of the receiver and it chambers smooth every time.
Looks like there are lots of good options out there that would work for you. I don't do much rifle hunting anymore and have sold some of my hunting rifles but I've hung on to the CZ because of it's quality blued steel & walnut.
Last edited by 43Shooter; 09/23/21.
