Pond James Pond
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Over here, the most common used rifles are IZH followed by CZ. I know little about IZH but CZ, although not a H&H type masterpiece, seem to deliver very good quality at a price that is not eye-watering.
However, I always keep my eyes open for any unusual, interesting or good value rifles for sale beyond those.
Recently, I have seen a couple of new-to-me kids on the block.
One is a Zastava .308 bolt action (Serbia). I've seen one being sold with a scope included.
The other is also a bolt action .308, also sold with a scope: a Parker Hale (UK).
This used Zastava, for example, is a little cheaper with a scope than a used CZ 550 is without.
Then there is the Parker Hale, also with a scope. As yet price unknown: I'd have to call and ask. But here I am most intrigued by the fact that it is almost unknown here: I doubt there are many about.
Are a Zastava's or Parker-Hale's finish and durability in build and components up to a CZ 550's standards?
Are they even particularly accurate?
Or are they budget brands that will end up costing more in missed shots and broken bits.
This is not all about buying.
I do want a rifle at some stage but right now this is more about knowledge as well as being forewarned to pounce on fabulous deals, should they arise!!
However, I always keep my eyes open for any unusual, interesting or good value rifles for sale beyond those.
Recently, I have seen a couple of new-to-me kids on the block.
One is a Zastava .308 bolt action (Serbia). I've seen one being sold with a scope included.
The other is also a bolt action .308, also sold with a scope: a Parker Hale (UK).
This used Zastava, for example, is a little cheaper with a scope than a used CZ 550 is without.
Then there is the Parker Hale, also with a scope. As yet price unknown: I'd have to call and ask. But here I am most intrigued by the fact that it is almost unknown here: I doubt there are many about.
Are a Zastava's or Parker-Hale's finish and durability in build and components up to a CZ 550's standards?
Are they even particularly accurate?
Or are they budget brands that will end up costing more in missed shots and broken bits.
This is not all about buying.
I do want a rifle at some stage but right now this is more about knowledge as well as being forewarned to pounce on fabulous deals, should they arise!!