Opinions on the CZ 557 Ranger? I live in a gay country that doesn't allow me to have center-fire, semi-auto rifles, but I want something I can use to defend myself.
Opinions on the CZ 557 Ranger? I live in a gay country that doesn't allow me to have center-fire, semi-auto rifles, but I want something I can use to defend myself.
my 527 is good
don't know why the bigger version would change that
>527
What caliber and version? .223? I was considering one in 7.62x39 but that ammo is unobtanium here.
There's no Tikka dealer in my country. I could import it by special order but it would be a pain in the ass.
7.62x39
I bought it because iron sights and being cute little baby Mauser
Oh yeah it does look very cute and handy. I'd love to own one, since I'll also hunt with it and deer and hog around here aren't very big.
I was considering leaving but the recent events made me stay. But like half of my friends already left for Europe/USA.
Your country is doomed.
>There's no Tikka dealer in my country.
wtf
>There's no Tikka dealer in my country.
What the frick country has Tikka not reached yet?
Chile
Interesting, I didn't know that. I will have to read a bit more about the types of actions out there. Would an actual Mauser (I mean, Mauser brand Mauser) be controlled feed?
I already have a shotgun, but it's a O/U. A pump action wouldn't be very useful in my situation.
>Chile
Wow - I hope they make it there, anon
>Would an actual Mauser (I mean, Mauser brand Mauser) be controlled feed?
I'm not sure. Gun companies stopped making Controlled Feed because they are more expensive, maybe Mauser did the same.
>A pump action wouldn't be very useful in my situation.
how do you figure? it's higher capacity than an O/U and faster to work than a bolt action.
Decent rifle, but buy a Tikka instead
Excellent little rifle! Buddy of mine has one. In 7.62x39 it makes for an effective mid-range deer rifle.
527 has micro Mauser action. 557 is push feed
Push feed garbage.
Can you get a CZ 600 series? It's a copy of the Sako 85 action (semi controlled feed with reduced bolt throw).
Why is push feed bad? I thought it's what the original mauser action used?
The original Mauser was controlled feed. This enables manual extraction and is easier on the brass, and some say it's more reliable. The downside: 90° bolt throw made use with a scope difficult.
So then push feed was born (pictured right). With push feed they were able to get the bolt to a 60° throw or better which is much nicer if you have a scope. But your brass will get flinged into the dirt if you don't put your hand there to stop it, so many handloaders don't like it.
And finally, Sako invented the 85 action (pictured left) which combines the benefits of both (manual extraction and reduced bolt throw) but at the cost of having the round eject at an angle, which can interfere with scopes. Search "sako 85 brass hits scope". Seems to affect only longer cartridges.
a pump shotty or lever action would probably be better for self defense
I got a 527 in 7.62x39. Love that little rifle.
>making a bolt action rifle in the current year
>magazine is proprietary instead of being AICS
>barrel is unthreaded
Why are gun companies like this?
AICS magazines suck donkey dick
If it works for you, grab it. Just be sure that you practice with it.
>he doesn't snipe over 1 mile with a golden desert eagle iron sights
CZ makes good rifles. Get a couple extra magazines.
What about CZ 457 in 22wmr?