Hi folks, I received my WR762 with deluxe wood from Wolverine recently, I know a lot of you is uncertain about the new receiver made by Kodiak Defense so I decided to do a photo comparison (not a review), so you guys can see for yourself and decide. Personally, I think this cz858 copy is a go, Westrifle definitely scored on this one. Mine came with the "candadian edition" wood stock as well as the special laser engraving on the bolt carrier. The quality of the wood is superb, very nice wood grain and texture, feels really good in hand, looks beautiful on the new receiver. Anyways, no photo no truth right? Here we go...
Some overview shots
With my original CZ858 below
Closer look
Right side receiver comparison (Top: WR762 Bottom: CZ858)
Note on the photos above, you can see there is an "L" shaped tooling mark just above the safety switch on the receiver of WR762, very subtle but you can see it if you hold the rifle close enough.
Left side receiver comparison (Top: WR762 Bottom: CZ858)
Notice the hairline tooling mark on WR762 in the photo above, one on the lower rear corner of the receiver and one just above the trigger guard. Again, very subtle.
Another hairline tooling mark towards the front lower corner of the receiver.
Bottow view of receiver (Top: WR762 Bottom: CZ858)
Top view of the receiver (side by side comparison)
Appears the front corners are drilled on the WR762 receiver rather than cut to 90 degrees as in the CZ.
Top view with handguard and gas piston removed
The WR762 I got from Wolverin came with CZ surplus barrel so not much difference, but I believe the rest of WR762 made by Kodiak all come with Canadian made barrel.
And all the parts are CZ surplus on both rifles
Overall, I think Kodiak did a good job on the 858 receiver, with the following issues noticed, mostly cosmetic in nature.
1) Minor tooling marks noticed on the exterior of the receiver, on both sides. But is very subtle, not a deal killer to me.
2) The front corners of the receiver are drilled instead of a 90 degree cut. Not a deal killer either, but I would definitely like see that improved in future productions.
3) When removing the gas piston from the WR762, there appears to be some binding between the rear of the gas piston and the housing under the rear sight. On the CZ858, simply tilt the front the piston and it will slide out, but on the WR762, the piston will stuck once tilted and requires a bit of pull to get it out. However, when the piston is installed and seated, it travels freely back and forth so I don't think there should be any concern regarding its operation.
4) The take down pin is a bit tight, but requires no tools to get it out, just have to push/pull it harder, and I'm sure it will loosen up over time.
So far that's the only issues I've noticed, none of them is a deal killer to me but could be improved. From an aesthetic perspective, I have to give credit to Kodiak. Overall, I think the receiver is well done! Hope you guys enjoyed the photos!
Cheers
Some overview shots
With my original CZ858 below
Closer look
Right side receiver comparison (Top: WR762 Bottom: CZ858)
Note on the photos above, you can see there is an "L" shaped tooling mark just above the safety switch on the receiver of WR762, very subtle but you can see it if you hold the rifle close enough.
Left side receiver comparison (Top: WR762 Bottom: CZ858)
Notice the hairline tooling mark on WR762 in the photo above, one on the lower rear corner of the receiver and one just above the trigger guard. Again, very subtle.
Another hairline tooling mark towards the front lower corner of the receiver.
Bottow view of receiver (Top: WR762 Bottom: CZ858)
Top view of the receiver (side by side comparison)
Appears the front corners are drilled on the WR762 receiver rather than cut to 90 degrees as in the CZ.
Top view with handguard and gas piston removed
The WR762 I got from Wolverin came with CZ surplus barrel so not much difference, but I believe the rest of WR762 made by Kodiak all come with Canadian made barrel.
And all the parts are CZ surplus on both rifles
Overall, I think Kodiak did a good job on the 858 receiver, with the following issues noticed, mostly cosmetic in nature.
1) Minor tooling marks noticed on the exterior of the receiver, on both sides. But is very subtle, not a deal killer to me.
2) The front corners of the receiver are drilled instead of a 90 degree cut. Not a deal killer either, but I would definitely like see that improved in future productions.
3) When removing the gas piston from the WR762, there appears to be some binding between the rear of the gas piston and the housing under the rear sight. On the CZ858, simply tilt the front the piston and it will slide out, but on the WR762, the piston will stuck once tilted and requires a bit of pull to get it out. However, when the piston is installed and seated, it travels freely back and forth so I don't think there should be any concern regarding its operation.
4) The take down pin is a bit tight, but requires no tools to get it out, just have to push/pull it harder, and I'm sure it will loosen up over time.
So far that's the only issues I've noticed, none of them is a deal killer to me but could be improved. From an aesthetic perspective, I have to give credit to Kodiak. Overall, I think the receiver is well done! Hope you guys enjoyed the photos!
Cheers
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