CZ 550 single set trigger pull weight?

[LTR shooter]

Looking to eventually add a bolt action sporter but would like a nice out of the box trigger. I see the CZ 550 American is listed with a single set trigger and wonder if anyone who owns one has an idea of the approximate pull weight using this feature?

 

[Reid73]

The CZ's set trigger is adjustable, so the weight of pull will vary. But single-set triggers typically break at between six and eight ounces.

If you buy a rifle equipped with a SST, I recommend extensive dry-firing practice (using A-Zoom snap caps or similar) before actual shooting. A set trigger takes some getting used to, and can be dangerous if you're not used to it.

 

[woof]

I have two 527 carbines and I don't know the pull weight but cz's single set trigger breaks like glass!

 

[LTR shooter]

But single-set triggers typically break at between six and eight ounces.

A set trigger takes some getting used to, and can be dangerous if you're not used to it.

Thanks Reid and woof! At that pull weight and with the glass rod crispness there would be no need for any further upgrades! Also not to worry as I have used a Jewell benchrest trigger on my 700s for some years now.

 

[woof]

The cz trigger is standard until you push the trigger forward and engage the single set function. It's like taking off a second safety, I don't see the danger.

 

[Reid73]

there would be no need for any further upgrades

Exactly right. A Sako set trigger is good to go, and I would expect the same from CZ (the AHR upgrade package #1 is apparently popular, but personally I don't see the need - the factory trigger is fine, and $495 is a lot of money to pay for a 3-position safety).

woof, I didn't say SSTs were dangerous. I said they could be dangerous, for those not used to them.

I agree that setting and unsetting a SST is not especially dangerous (no more so than when one is otherwise handling a loaded firearm). The potential danger comes in the actual shooting.

As we all know, the great majority of American-made rifles now come with 'lawyer-approved' triggers that break at well over five pounds. Even a tuned standard trigger on most hunting rifles is unlikely to have a pull of less than 30-odd ounces. Someone used to those weights needs to become familiar with the very light pull of a set trigger, or chances are they'll have more than a few shots go off before they are ready.

Anyway, sounds like LTR shouldn't have any difficulties.

 

[deerhunter61]

CZs SST are outstanding and they do break like glass. I own two CZs with SST. A 22-250 and a 6.5X55 Swede. The 22-250's trigger breaks at about 8oz and the 6.5 breaks at around a pound.

As far as being dangerous I have not experienced it. I will say if you have never shot one before you do need to get used to it and make sure you NEVER push the trigger forward unless you are aiming at your target. My 22-250 will fire with little more than a touch so it would be dangerous in anyones hands that was not careful with it.

 

[jim in Anchorage]

My Brno ZKK 602 .375 has a set trigger that breaks as light,and crisp,as any gun I own. Its value on a 375,however I am not sure of. I am not shooting at 400 yards with it,but still,its kind of neat to have.

 

[rklessdriver]

My CZ550's (30-06) SST is a nice feature IMO. It is adjustable so you can set it down to nothing practically. Mine was so light out of the box (OTB) it won't even register on my converted fishscale trigger pull gauge (barley even bumps the indicator).

Just using the regular trigger pull its still not bad (4lbs OTB).
Will

 

[rangerruck]

I have two in 223 and 762x39, if you are good, you can get the pull weight down safely, to just thinking real hard. I know I have had mine down under 2 0z , on either at one time or another....scary

 

[rangerruck]

and like breaking glass is good, but when you get it down RRREEEEAAALLLY LOW, it is more like dried out Cockroach wings...

 

[jim in Anchorage]

Only in Texas would anyone refer to"dried out cockroach wings" Just making fun.

 

[EAJ]

I believe that CZ uses the same SST in their 453, 527 and 550 models. I have a 22LR. 453 and .223 527 and the triggers are very nice. There's a very good tutorial over at rimfirecentral for fine tunning the trigger adjutement.

 

[jerkface11]

DO NOT adjust it too low though. Or it will go off when you set it.

 

[Reid73]

I previously said that "single-set triggers typically break at between six and eight ounces". While I still believe that is generally true, it appears that CZ tunes its triggers to be somewhat heavier, at least in their "550 Safari Magnum" (don't know about the regular 550, which I believe is the rifle the o/p is interested in).

This article reports as follows:

The CZ Safari Magnum rifle has a single set trigger that is activated by pushing forward on the trigger until it sets. As adjusted from the factory, the trigger released at just over one and one-half pounds in the set mode, and released at three pounds and six ounces in the normal mode (emphasis added). Both settings are adjustable, but I left them as they were, for the trigger pull was very good already.