Csa vz58 .223

[BoomSticKs]

wow , i' m happy with my 7.62x39, 223 is attractive but looks too much reliable.

[Patt08]

What magwell adapter did you pick up?

It's a great rifle, I've never had an issue at all. I would suggest picking up the mag adapter though. It's a plus that you can use the AR mags if you already own an AR15. I have the 19" barrel and being able to go in the bush and shoot is a big plus.

[Battleworn]

What parts are interchangeable between the vz58 and the cz58. .223 and the 7.62x39? Also where's the best place to get parts in Canada?

[Mr.Crumbz]

I myself would like to know about parts interchangeability and a good source for .223 parts!

[Militaria]

I would like to know this as well , i only have the 223 version so i can not compare parts, i would also like to know if all of the csa vz 58 rifles are stamped .223 rem , when i ordered mine i thought that i would be able to shoot 556 surplus and .223 rem . i would have felt better about doing that if it was marked 556 instead of .223

[Paddy80]

These rifles sometimes come fromthe factory with the firing pin and extractor full of hard crud that is not easy to remove.

.223 and 5.56 are the same, .223 and .223 REM are not the same.

[Paddy80]

And for anyone who is wondering all the parts from the 7.62 and .223 are exactly the same except on the .223 the bolt face is smaller, extractor has a longer claw and the firing pin tip and hole are smaller. It's exactly the same rifle made to .223 specs. I prefer the .223 over the 7.62 because the mag profile is less curved so I can use the lower rail with a t-pod because the curved rock in mags will bump into stuff on your lower rail.

[Militaria]

Thanks for clearing the parts compatibility questions up, my receiver is stamped 223 rem so i guess shooting 5.56 is out for me

[Paddy80]

Check your rifle and make sure it's not .222 rem, because vz-58 rifles were never chambered to Remington spec .223, only NATO.

[twoguntim]

Wow, this is an old thread... I just bought a new compact .223. Haven't shot it yet, but this thread has me worried. I'll drive out to the range this weekend and give it a try. Wish me luck!