DGR:

I have, over the last ten years, accepted the reality that EVERY new gun I buy is going to have a bunch of problems right from the git-go. I don't even get upset at it any more. I can fix all of Ruger's warts myself, so I like Rugers. Having said that, if you like the basic CZ rifle, and you have a gunsmith that you trust who is skillful enough to fix the CZ's warts, go for it. You seem to have a handle on the fact that you cannot just buy a gun and expect it to work. You've crossed that bridge. Your idea about getting a .458 Lott, sending it to a trusted g-smith and having it made right sounds spot on to me.

All the best and let us know how it turns out!!

PS, Benellisbe: I went the 235 route for a while and killed a bunch of deer with it. I left it for my standard load using the 300 grain Hornady. The 235 broke up and gave me ".270-style" bloodshot meat. My heavy-bullet load didn't and of course, kills deer just fine.