Csa vz58 .223

[mspben]

I just got a new 18 1/2" barrel CSA Vz 58 in .223 and i'm cringing at this thread after reading it. I've got 60 rounds though mine without any fails so hopefully mine is ok. Also got snap caps for it when I first got it so hopefully I'll save my firing pin. If it messes up, I want CSA to replace it with a 7.62x39 model. I had a CZ 858 for a long time with over 5000 rounds though it and not a single FTF or FTE.

My problems became evident very quickly (within about 3 rounds) when using commercial 5.56 ammo (norinco). I had 1500 relatively problem free rounds before that (soft loads). You may be fine.

I hope it runs well for you. It is a fun rifle. I wouldn't stress too much; just keep shooting it!

Ben

[Mumbles Marble Mouth]

still wrong its a Csa vz 58 lol

Oh FFS just call it a Vz 58. hahaha

[Mumbles Marble Mouth]

My problems became evident very quickly (within about 3 rounds) when using commercial 5.56 ammo (norinco). I had 1500 relatively problem free rounds before that (soft loads). You may be fine.

I hope it runs well for you. It is a fun rifle. I wouldn't stress too much; just keep shooting it!

Ben

If you watch the CSA production video, they say that the guns are test fired from the factory. Wouldn't the person firing it notice that, "oh this gun jammed. Oh well probably not a big dead." moves onto next gun. "oh this one jammed to. Oh well probably not a big deal." moves on to next gun. "Wow this one jammed as well.... humm..... Oh well"

[CanadianReich]

To the OP, did you clean and lube it good before taking it out for your range trip?

guns always work best when you leave an inch of cosmoline on them ;b

[BullOnParade]

What is being done to these rifles when they're being repaired? Have we located the source of the problem officially yet?

[Cdnhunter117]

I got redirected 2-3 times now I have to call a place in Toronto I think...I wish I could get a full refund. I think it's the design..gas tube is too short.

[Bg2xbq]

6 months after I got this one, it is still in service.

[bgcameron]

UPDATE:

I got a PM from Tomas Quis of CSA. He was on the lookout for people with problematic rifles, and wanted to let me know about the new Canadian waranty center:

Special Missions Group II Limited
O/A Movie Armaments Group
55 Logan Ave Unit C
Toronto, Ontario M4M-2M9
T - 416-465-7376
F - 416-466-9339

For any additional concerns, contact: info@csa.co.cz

[Cdnhunter117]

Thats where I sent mine last week.

[Bg2xbq]

I got my exchange brand new unit from them, it's work OK now. Total 7 months for it.