Just wanted to show off my new CZ...

[Andy2]

I was looking for a modern rifle ( I'm a traditional black powder guy ) for short range hunting of deer, black bear and elk. Where I live 150 yards is a long shot and 75 yards or less is the norm.
After looking around a bit ,I traded for a CZ 557 carbine in .30-06.
I really like the fit and finish of my carbine. No gaps or fillers in the wood. The matte blue is pleasing to my eye. The sights align quickly and a thick factory recoil pad rounds things out.
After sighting the carbine in, I went for a hike where I hunt. Toting the carbine along old logging roads or in the brushy woodline was very comfortable.
The sights were easy to see in sunlit areas or the dark of the woods.
Felt recoil was not bad, thanks to the recoil pad, load ( Remington 165 grain core-lokts ) and the fact that the carbine fits me well.
I was able to keep 3 of 4 shots touching , near the center, within a 3 inch circle offhand at 50 yards.
Overall I'm very happy with my new rifle.
Andy

 

[sappyg]

Very nice!

2nd post too.... This one will be hard to top. Welcome to THR.

 

[Andy2]

Thanks for the kind words and welcome, Sappyg.
Looking forward to sharing more and learning more.
Andy

 

[Gtscotty]

Uh oh, you just made a classic newbie mistake and went and bought a high quality, handy rifle chambered in a fantastically competent all around cartridge.... How are you going to convince yourself you need other rifles with that one sitting in the safe? [emoji6]

Congrats on that pretty rifle, it looks like a keeper for sure!

 

[Andy2]

Thanks.
Thats funny Gtscotty...I guess I could get the CZ some friends to keep from being too lonely in the safe, LOL.
Andy

 

[SwaneeSR]

Funny.

I was just re-reading an old issue of Outdoor Life from June 2014. Your CZ 557 is listed as a "great buy", they tested it in .30-06.

Great buy!

 

[Andy2]

Thanks SwaneeSR, nice to know my rifle is famous through Outdoor Life. LOL
I'll have to look that issue up...
Andy

 

[rswartsell]

Saaa-weet!

Let me know when you get tired of it and the rent is past due!

Just kiddin..

Congrats!

 

[Andy2]

Thanks rswartsell ... you will be first on the list LOL
Andy

 

[rcmodel]

Funny how CZ does that all the time.

I just recommended a CZ-527 .223 to a friend as a most likely best rifle he could buy.

He's happy too so far.

Great looking (and shooting) rifle!!

rc

 

[Andy2]

Thanks for the complement RC.
I was tempted by the 527 series, but the 557 won out.
Andy

 

[bannockburn]

Andy2

I think you did just fine with choice of the CZ 557 carbine. Great rifle in a great caliber. I also like your Favorite Rifle over in the Blackpowder forum.

 

[Dr.Rob]

THAT is a great looking carbine!

Great shooting too!

 

[Andy2]

Thank you Bannockburn. I felt the need to step into the 21st century. My only other centerfire rifle is a 1882 dated 1873 "Trapdoor" Springfield rifle. Glad you like my Hawken, she has and will continue to serve me well.

Dr.Rob,
Thanks. I think I got lucky on the wood, some nice subtle figure there. As for the shooting, well I hope to as good every time.
Andy

 

[Redstate]

Nice looking rifle! I have only CZ handguns... But their rifles look appealing.

 

[Jenrick]

That's nice shooting, particularly for off hand work. Also I like your knife.

-Jenrick

 

[DP03]

I just bought the 527 in 762X39 and I'm really impressed with CZ. So much so I bought one of their pistols (97BD) the following week.

Congrats on your carbine!

 

[Andy2]

Thanks Redstate ... A friend has a CZ-75 it is a excellent pistol.

Jenrick, Thank you. I like to practice how I hunt and there is no benches in the field.
There are some more old knives of mine in the show your knife thread.

DP03, Thanks. I couldn't decide which 527 I liked better ,those carbines sure look like fun.
Andy

 

[ccoyle]

Nice choice, Andy. I, too, just recently purchased a first CZ rifle (550 FS) and am quite enamored of it. Also have a CZ 83 pistol, which is another great firearm. I suppose both of us will be anxious for deer season this year.

 

[Dr.Rob]

CZ makes some very nice rifles. Had that carbine been available when I bought my last Savage hunting rifle there may have been a different outcome.

I have wanted one of their bolt actions for a long time.

 

[Andy2]

ccoyle, I like those 550 FS ... if my gunstore could have ordered one of those I would picked that one. And yes deer season can't come early enough ... LOL

DR.Rob, if you are ever in my neck of the woods, drop by and you can shoot mine...
Andy

 

[RugerOldArmy]

You did well Andy! CZ makes some nice rifles.

 

[chris in va]

That...is a beautiful gun. Big brother to my 527 carbine. I've made it my goal to get one in 5.56 this year.

Drool.

 

[Andy2]

Thank you RugerOldArmy.

Chris in Va. Thanks... I do like the 527 series almost ordered one, but got the 557 instead.
Looks like time too save up for a 527 now... LOL
Andy

 

[agtman]

Looks quite attractive, and in a handy carbine platform. Certainly like the caliber too. Congrats.

But I'm not impressed that CZ changed to a non-Mauser push-feed on this model.