Anyone else Impressed by CZ?

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bailey bud

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Stopped by one of our friendly neighborhood FFLs, and was introduced to the CZ line. I have to say --- dang, I'm impressed.

The wood stock, the clean lines, the controlled feed bolt, the set trigger --- that's a lot to put into a package for about the same price as a standard American made firearm.

I just checked the forum, here - and found that a CZ rimfire is often compared with a much more expensive Anschutz.

I was originally looking for an attractive, high quality centerfire (somewhere between .270 and .30-06) --- but am seriously looking at the CZ in .17 HMR (great for practice and target shooting).

So - is there much agreement on these firearms? They seem darn nice to me.
 
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I was able to shoot a couple of CZ 452's the other day at the range (22lr). Best shooting 22 I have ever put in my hands. In fact, I was so impressed, that I just ordered a CZ 452 Trainer in 22lr. I absolutely loved it.

To put as a comparison, I was able to shoot the 452, and then immediately pick up a savage and fire that. The savage was also a vary nice gun, but the CZ was great.

If you are thinking about a bolt action rimfire, I think the CZ is the best choice for the money. I was shooting basically 1 hole at 50 yards. It doesnt get much better than that!!

-George
 
I really like my 452...:D

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CZ makes very fine firearms indeed across the board. Centerfire rifles, rimfire rifles, and automatic hand guns.
 
I have been extremely pleased with my CZ 452 in 22 LR. A while back, a buddy of mine was shooting his 7 mag at the 100 yard bench. I decided to have some fun so after each shot he fired, I aimed for the bullet hole and was hitting them consistently. Not bad for a 22.
 
No rimfire experience, but I got to shoot a CZ centerfire rifle chambered in .270 last year. If I were buying a new hunting rifle today, it would be a CZ. The trigger was fantastic, everything locked up VERY tight, the stock felt perfect, and it would shoot the lights out. I keep wanting to like the new Winchester model 70 made by FN, but I looked at 3 in a shop the other day, and the bolt in one would rattle....they just seemed "cheap"!?! My 2 cents.

GregM
 
I like CZ and after I gave my 452 to a young relative I miss it. Of course if it had it's bolt on the correct side I'd really miss it. southpaw Joe
 
The 452s are nice. Good wood, solid feel. CZ builds rimfires like other people build centerfires.

The "reversed" safety drives me nutty though, and I don't care for the hogback European stocks on iron sighted rifles. Give me a straight comb for irons or Monte Carlo for a scope any day. I wanted sights and a straight stock for my last .22, so I ended up going Anschutz, but my wallet would currently be heavier if I had gone with a 452 or 455 American instead.

The new 455 with switch barrels is a great concept. Hopefully they're as accurate as the old 452s.
 
I have 3 CZ rimfires and a CZ 550 in 6.5x55 that I REALLY like. Now I just need something in the 527 category the fill that empty space......:rolleyes:
 
I've been window shopping for a .223 bolt.
I see the CZ 527 varmint features... What does "single set" trigger mean?
 
The 527, among other select CZ rifles, has a standard and set trigger. The set trigger can be adjusted with respect to the trigger pull weight, and travel before and after discharge. The set trigger is activated by pushing it in the forward position. When adjusted correctly it's a very good trigger. :)


CZ 527 .223 Cal. Varmint Kevlar Rifle

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I have a couple 22 target rifles, a H&R 5200 and an Anschutz 1807. Both are great shooters but too heavy for CMP Sporting Rifle or NRA Light Rifle matches.

When I attended the CMP GSM Master Instructor course there were instructor in the Sporting Rifle games. I inquired about choosing a good light 22 that would be legal for Sporting Rifle Shooting. Everyone I talked to recommended the CZ 452.

So when I got home I bought one. I got the CZ 452 Military Trainer because it has the sights that most match the military surplus rifle sights used in the Vintage Military Matches.

To say I was impressed would be an understatement. Its the most accurate "light" 22 I've ever fired.

I'll keep my Anschutz for ISU small bore but for light rifle I doubt you can buy a better rifle.

As for center fire CZ's I can't comment as I've not used them much.
 
Cool!
Thanks!
Are there a lot of choices for scope mounts?
Specially a 20 moa base?
I did a quick peek at MidwayUSA and they don't have a 527 under "shop by make and model"
 
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You asked what we think of CZ. I can tell you this: My favorite 9mm pistol is a CZ. If a buddy shoots a match with me, he bums the CZ and I resort to the less favored Glock34. Yeah, it's accurate as hell, but I enjoy shooting the CZ more. I've had many 22Mag rifles, but the one I did not sell and will not sell is a CZ. In my particular interest for an autoloading shotgun, the clear favorite is a CZ.
Yes I have other brands for other reasons, but I can say that I am very pleased with my CZ products. It is true I have seen some CZ models that did not compare favorably to the models I selected. As an example, a guy wanted to sell me a CZ75B. But for my needs I showed him the SP01 and he readily saw the difference and agreed with my choice.
 
I just checked the forum, here - and found that a CZ rimfire is often compared with a much more expensive Anschutz.
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On the other hand, Anschütz rifles are rarely compared with the CZ:D.
 
I've had a CZ 452 American in .22LR for a few years now, and I'll never part with it. Even my (gun-shy) dog has learned to love it, because it always comes out when we're going to the cabin.
 
I was so impressed I went out and bought one yesterday. I got a 527 American in .223 with a beautiful walnut stock. Its got a contrasting dark wood (?) cap on the fore-end.

I can't wait to take it to the range tomorrow. I've got two boxes of Hornady Superformance 53 gn VMAXs to dial in the scope. I knew I was going to put a fixed power on it and asked the LGS-guy if he had any Weaver K6's in stock.

He happened to have an older used K6 he offered me. After I flashlighted the tube I decided to go with that. Its got some field-use scuffs and old-style knobs but the glass is good and the tube well sealed.
 
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