stubbicatt
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Scaatylobo, it is simpler to recontour the bolt handle on the 527 model, and use medium rings. With the recontoured bolt handle, I had no problem mounting a IOR 30mm scope on a 527.
CZ 550 in 6.5x55
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scaatylobo
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@ Stubbicat
But is it not much cheaper and simpler to just buy the higher scope mounts.
And are there over the counter mounts that are available [ other than going the CZ custom mounts ? ].
But is it not much cheaper and simpler to just buy the higher scope mounts.
And are there over the counter mounts that are available [ other than going the CZ custom mounts ? ].
Andrew;
It probably wouldn't affect me at all. You see, once upon a time, a fairly short time ago, I got tired of waiting for the world to come to me in the form of a left hand bolt 6.5 Swede gun & therefore had my own built. Didn't cost any more than a Blaser or a Mauser G3 & I got to pay for it at my own pace. So if I were to get the CZ550 fullstock Swede, it would probably get sighted in & then inherited by my son.
I too love the looks of a properly proportioned Mannlicher type stock, so the current project is to produce a left handed CZ452 fullstock as the factory unit has been very slow getting into production. Why CZ didn't import the 550 left hand action to this country is a question I've never gotten an answer to. I know they made it, because they do catalog an LH .375 H&H safari, but that's the only example available in America that I know of. And I don't need either a magnum action or a .375 H&H.
900F
It probably wouldn't affect me at all. You see, once upon a time, a fairly short time ago, I got tired of waiting for the world to come to me in the form of a left hand bolt 6.5 Swede gun & therefore had my own built. Didn't cost any more than a Blaser or a Mauser G3 & I got to pay for it at my own pace. So if I were to get the CZ550 fullstock Swede, it would probably get sighted in & then inherited by my son.
I too love the looks of a properly proportioned Mannlicher type stock, so the current project is to produce a left handed CZ452 fullstock as the factory unit has been very slow getting into production. Why CZ didn't import the 550 left hand action to this country is a question I've never gotten an answer to. I know they made it, because they do catalog an LH .375 H&H safari, but that's the only example available in America that I know of. And I don't need either a magnum action or a .375 H&H.
900F
Flatbush Harry
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The CZ 550 FS is a beautiful rifle. I have two Ruger 77RSIs (the full stock International versions, one SS in .308 and one Blue in .270 Win. I enjoy them so much that I'll be getting a CZ 550 FS in the near future.
As to 6.5x55 SE, I have a Ruger No. 1A in that caliber and it is a sub 1 MOA shooter with 140gr Rem CoreLokts and a <3/4 MOA shooter with my handloads. It's a delightful caliber, as is 7x57 (I have a Win M70 in that caliber)...wonderful for most hunting. The high sectional density of the 6.5mm bullets in 139-142gr give great penetration, so if you get a good hit, you'll have your winter larder.
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As to 6.5x55 SE, I have a Ruger No. 1A in that caliber and it is a sub 1 MOA shooter with 140gr Rem CoreLokts and a <3/4 MOA shooter with my handloads. It's a delightful caliber, as is 7x57 (I have a Win M70 in that caliber)...wonderful for most hunting. The high sectional density of the 6.5mm bullets in 139-142gr give great penetration, so if you get a good hit, you'll have your winter larder.
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jimbeaux82
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I have the exact rifle you ask about , the CZ 550 FS in 6.5 x 55. Have had it for over 10 years. It is one of my favorite rifles and calibers. I have killed probably 20-30 deer with it up to 200 lbs and never found it lacking. As far as accuracy goes, with good factory ammo it has been a 1 1/2 MOA rifle and with my best hand loads can achieve 1 MOA. Plenty good enough for deer hunting up to about 400 yards. I have always liked the looks of the Mannlicher stocked rifles, and the CZ FS rifles look great. While it is a bit heavier than a conventional stock, it is not enough to really make a fuss about. Mine has the hog back stock and I do not really have any issue lining up the scope so that has been a non issue for me.
All in all it is a great rifle, looks great, comfortable to shoot, very effective caliber and definitely something a little different than the run of the mill Rem 700.
I like mine and I am sure it would serve you well.
All in all it is a great rifle, looks great, comfortable to shoot, very effective caliber and definitely something a little different than the run of the mill Rem 700.
I like mine and I am sure it would serve you well.
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CopperFouling
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What rings and scope do you have? Just curious.
I had one chambered in 243 Winchester. Keep in mind the 550 has a long action. The 243 is a short cartridge and they made it work with magazine design and feed placement. I found I had to cycle a long action for a short cartridge and it was easy to short stroke it. The 6.5 x 55 should not have that issue. My gun was accurate and fun to shoot. I traded it off because of the action issue.
jimbeaux82
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The rings came with my rifle. They are the CZ factory rings that clamp directly to the receiver, similar to the Ruger system. They are at least medium height but could be high. I dont remember after 10 years. My scope is a Zeiss Conquest 3 x 9 x 40.
Unlicensed Dremel
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I had the FS in 9.3x62 and selling it was one of the dumbest things I ever did. So I'm planning to get another FS - this time in 6.5x55.
1948CJ2A
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Lucky to have an FFL available on a Sunday. Enjoy the rifle.Just picked mine up today from my FFL.I am eager to get it out to the range.
I have a .243 and a .308 and have never given the action length a thought, and can't see how it would be such a problem that it would interfere with cycling. If someone thinks they might be interested in a 550 in a "shorter" cartridge like .243 or even a 22-250, I'd definitely recommend checking them out. Odds are, you won't give a second thought to the action length, IME. I seem to naturally draw the bolt rearward to the stop, then forward, and would never notice whether I were chambering a 30-06, or a .243.
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And I6 Turbo's picture there explains why I want to pick one out in person - some have a lot more interesting wood than others.
dubbleA, you must be nearly all Native American, just like Elizabeth Warren!
Thanks for the tip.
dubbleA, you must be nearly all Native American, just like Elizabeth Warren!
Thanks for the tip.
Fella's;
The word on the CZ sites is that indeed the CZ550's fullstocks are getting hard to find. That's mostly because the word's out that the 550's are being replaced by the 557 line & all the "maybe next week-month-year" guys have realized that it's now or never for a new one.
Having seen more pictures of I-6's CZ's than are shown here, I can believe the rumor that he travels to Czechoslovakia on a fairly regular basis & sells his body to the gals who pick out the furniture for his guns. Just a rumor mind you, but a fair number of very pretty guns too.
900F
The word on the CZ sites is that indeed the CZ550's fullstocks are getting hard to find. That's mostly because the word's out that the 550's are being replaced by the 557 line & all the "maybe next week-month-year" guys have realized that it's now or never for a new one.
Having seen more pictures of I-6's CZ's than are shown here, I can believe the rumor that he travels to Czechoslovakia on a fairly regular basis & sells his body to the gals who pick out the furniture for his guns. Just a rumor mind you, but a fair number of very pretty guns too.
900FUnlicensed Dremel
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I'd sell my body to Czech gals fairly cheap.
Stubbicat, did you recontour the handle yourself? What did you do for bluing, and how did it turn out compared to the original? I'm thinking about doing that instead of buying the lower profile handle from CZ...
LOL relating to the Czech girls and wood in all its forms, etc.
On the stocks, the way you end up with CZ stocks like those two above is to refinish them. It's fun and rewarding at the same time. Here they are prior to refinishing. They look a little bit better than average in the original finish shown in these photographs, but in person there's no comparison before-and-after if you like having the more natural looking grain come through. I will also say that IME, CZ factory finishes photograph very flatteringly in natural light, so when you see what appears on the internet to be a CZ stock that looks a lot better than yours, keep in mind that a lot of it may be that the photograph is bringing out the grain and contrast a good bit. These two started out with decent wood, but nothing compared to some of the CZ "wood lottery winners" that you see from time to time, some of which would be museum-quality grain if properly refinished to remove the so-called mud finish that comes from the factory. I highly recommend anyone do the refinishing if so inclined. If you read up a bit (there's an outstanding stock finishing forum at www.rimfirecentral.com), and take your time, there's little chance of messing up to the point that you don't end up with a beautiful stock.
On the stocks, the way you end up with CZ stocks like those two above is to refinish them. It's fun and rewarding at the same time. Here they are prior to refinishing. They look a little bit better than average in the original finish shown in these photographs, but in person there's no comparison before-and-after if you like having the more natural looking grain come through. I will also say that IME, CZ factory finishes photograph very flatteringly in natural light, so when you see what appears on the internet to be a CZ stock that looks a lot better than yours, keep in mind that a lot of it may be that the photograph is bringing out the grain and contrast a good bit. These two started out with decent wood, but nothing compared to some of the CZ "wood lottery winners" that you see from time to time, some of which would be museum-quality grain if properly refinished to remove the so-called mud finish that comes from the factory. I highly recommend anyone do the refinishing if so inclined. If you read up a bit (there's an outstanding stock finishing forum at www.rimfirecentral.com), and take your time, there's little chance of messing up to the point that you don't end up with a beautiful stock.
LOL I wouldn't use it as a boat paddle or deliberately abuse it, but the finish is significantly harder than was the factory finish, and it's easy enough to repair if it does get damaged. I had one of my other stocks (with the same finish) down the other day trying to dull the gloss to a satin sheen with Rottenstone and couldn't dull it -- it was very tough. Looks like I'm going to have to get some good steel wool or something. All that said, worshiping gun finishes, paint jobs and interiors on cars and trucks, or other material possessions instead of using them the way God must have intended when he allowed me to have them is something I'm trying to do less and less of as I get older. If I have it, I'm using it if I get a chance.
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