Cosmoline
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I'm torn right now between a BRNO/CZ ZKK 602 in .375 and a Ruger No. 1A from about 1999 in 7x57. I really like both rifles, but I've had two NO. 1's that turned out to be less than idea shall we say. Hit minute of pie plate. And I've had a CZ 550 in 7x57 that wouldn't shoot well. Just bad luck I guess.
Part of me wants to get the ZKK for bear defense, but I'm not a big fan of noise and recoil. Plus I already have a Mossberg 500 and assorted semis that can be used to rain led down on any bruin messing with the dogs. For what I plan on hunting in the next few years, the No. 1 should be fine--Moose and black bear are the biggest creatures on the menu.
Both rifles are about $600. I suspect the ZKK would hold its value better, but it just doesn't have the same appeal to me as a shooter. I know it's gonna hurt to shoot, both my shoudler and my wallet. I'm the kind of shooter who likes to fire thousands of rounds downrange--not just half a box. I've got tons of 7x57 reloading supplies and good powder, so secondary costs are much less with the No. 1. Both would remain unscoped.
What say you?
Part of me wants to get the ZKK for bear defense, but I'm not a big fan of noise and recoil. Plus I already have a Mossberg 500 and assorted semis that can be used to rain led down on any bruin messing with the dogs. For what I plan on hunting in the next few years, the No. 1 should be fine--Moose and black bear are the biggest creatures on the menu.
Both rifles are about $600. I suspect the ZKK would hold its value better, but it just doesn't have the same appeal to me as a shooter. I know it's gonna hurt to shoot, both my shoudler and my wallet. I'm the kind of shooter who likes to fire thousands of rounds downrange--not just half a box. I've got tons of 7x57 reloading supplies and good powder, so secondary costs are much less with the No. 1. Both would remain unscoped.
What say you?
