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Okay I give up! I use to be against them but this has caused me to change my mind. If this weirdo isn't the perfect example of why we need red-flag laws then I don't know what is. This thing is a poster child for an unhinged mass killer. [sarcasm alert - before anyone torches me]

First precision 22 - go big or go home?

A built CZ. The 700 footprint customs are often like a real race car. Very impressive when used by an expert, but finicky and hard to justify for most enthusiasts.
Even a few years ago, the 700 SA footprint 22lr actions had the advantages of more trigger and chassis/stocks choices. Now, that gap has significantly closed. My recommendation would be to first determine your goal for the build and how it will be used.

If you want a trainer for your centerfire rifle and want the set-up to be the same, the 700 footprint rifles would be best. The major 700 SA pattern builds have aftermarket barrels that are well balanced and accurate/precise. My Bergara B14R experience has been more finicky with ejection issues (easily fixed by staking) and the factor barrel being too short to balance without adding significant amount of weight. Some swap barrels to 24-26" and upgrade to a better chassis/stock but by then it cost as much if not more than if you bought a well put together RimX or Vd360.

If not interested in a trainer might be to get a CZ 457 American + 24-26" 1.18 barrel from a reputable rimfire focused gunsmith + Timney trigger + comp chassis/stock. I like blued steel and walnut and I think the CZ 457 American lines are timeless and would make for a great woods gun. For competition set-up, swapping out the barrel with 2 grub screws, dropping it in another chassis, and slapping a competition oriented scope takes 5 minutes. No cartridge feed or case ejection issues in my experience and the newer chassis are designed for easier mag changes with extended mags.

Can't go wrong either way, it's about your intended use. Both set ups are very capable of winning at a minimum local and regional matches, and probably at higher levels.

YMMV, happy shooting
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Yeah, this take is interesting as it sort of goes against the grain of the other 2A pundits like Jared Yanis, who think this is bad. Mark thinks it's secretly good, even though it looks bad.

We shall definitely see.
You are correct.

Mark Smith might be correct or her memo could contain language that the anti-gunners in the ATF can hide behind.

I'm not sure if Matt Hoover and Kristopher Ervin have appealed their cases. If so, let's see if the ATF reverses course so these two can win and get out of prison. That would be significant.