I plan on buying a battle rifle in the near future. I was set on picking up an M-305 but now I'm thinking I might hold off and pick up a CZ -958. just wondering if anyone might have any thoughts . pros and cons for each rifle . what do you think. also open to the possibility of another rifle. just so long as it's reliable and classed non-restricted.
M-305 or CZ-958
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Be prepared to pay for it too as it is undoubtedly going to fall victim to our weak dollar.
Yes, by 40%!! So you're basically looking at around $1,400 for a CZ958 which just isn't worth it now that you're getting into the bottom end of the resale value for quality used NR AR platforms.
Get a used m305 to play with, then save up for a used cz/vz. There really won't be any HUGE improvements in the new issue 958 IMO.
Get a used m305 to play with, then save up for a used cz/vz. There really won't be any HUGE improvements in the new issue 958 IMO.
im guessing 1000-1200 for a 958. even with the bad dollar. but that would be made up for quickly shooting 308
You need to reference Wolverine's thread where they already said the price was going up 40%.
LordEvilPepper
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Ok $1400 for a excellent rifle that is cheap to shoot
Or
$600 for a rifle that may need up to $1800 usd + import fees taxes and gun smithing for parts that may come in box out of spec, broken, bent, or become as such in short order.... oh and the ammo costs a lot more.
Ask yourself " do i want a gun i can afford to shoot regularly and not have to constantly tinker on , or do i want a hobby gun that is expensive to shoot?"
Or
$600 for a rifle that may need up to $1800 usd + import fees taxes and gun smithing for parts that may come in box out of spec, broken, bent, or become as such in short order.... oh and the ammo costs a lot more.
Ask yourself " do i want a gun i can afford to shoot regularly and not have to constantly tinker on , or do i want a hobby gun that is expensive to shoot?"
$1800 usd to accurize an m305? How?!
You don't need a JAE or chassis to get one of those puppies accurate. A few hours on YouTube to learn how to strip the rifle and peen/loctite the op rod guide, $60 on a new op rod spring guide and spring, $150 on a usgi stock if you must and you're looking good. Barrel indexing and gas system unitizing aren't a must-have, but can be done with a bit of ingenuity.
You don't need a JAE or chassis to get one of those puppies accurate. A few hours on YouTube to learn how to strip the rifle and peen/loctite the op rod guide, $60 on a new op rod spring guide and spring, $150 on a usgi stock if you must and you're looking good. Barrel indexing and gas system unitizing aren't a must-have, but can be done with a bit of ingenuity.
The Joe-Man
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He was talking about the 858s going up from their original $600 price tag. He never made reference to the 958's price being over $1,000.
AlbertaSheepdog
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Yeah if someone could link the thread where wolverine said the 958 was going to be 40% more than their estimate of 1000 that would be great.
They have said on several occasions they will be bringing these in close to the $1000 CAD mark.
I for one would wait on the 958. But that's just me
They have said on several occasions they will be bringing these in close to the $1000 CAD mark.
I for one would wait on the 958. But that's just me
I agree with this. I love 308 but find its too heavy of a round for everyday shooting. If I was doing 300-500 yard target practice then it would be my go-to, but I find 50-200 yard shooting to be more dynamic, so I'm happy with my VZ58 and the 7.62x39.
Like I mentioned earlier, keep an eye on the EE and get yourself a cheap m305, try a few boxes of ammo and see what you think. If you don't like it, post it back on the EE and give the CZ/VZ a whirl.
Paid my last crates at 225$ each in November, refuse to pay close to 400$ for russian corro surplus
