Hi there,
So,
I've been wanting a few things lately..
A bit of a 'theme' has been nagging at my 'wanted' bone,
Krinker, CZ 858, reading about making an SKS D into an AK folder clone, etc..
Took a quick trip to epps today with some friends while I'm in Barrie, and bought a brand new CZ-858-2 tactical.
what an exciting rifle this is.
I can't wait to give it a spin!.
This marks my first 7.62X39 gun, I'll probably get an SKS-D if I can find an AK kit for it eventually, but for now this is my only '7X39'..
It's lovely.
wonderfully clean shiny finish (nice dark grey with just a tiny tiny hint of blue, i was under the impression it was more blue, and am glad it's not)
the wood, although i'm sure i'll replace it, is lovely.
nice interesting pattern, pretty reddy brown colour, and it feels very strong and solid, while still being light weight.
I would have got a folding stock with it, but epps didnt have any, oh well, I'll pick one up from someone on CGN.
I love the size and draw. the shooting position is so natural and comfortable with this gun, and the sites are large and clear. very nice.
I love the length. as cool as the shorter 858/vz58 is, I actually prefer the bit of extra bite the length has. and even with it, this is probably the shortest long gun in my collection (i'm not at home so i cant check for sure)
I stripped it and took note that the internals are superb. tight, clean, fresh, open clearance. I'm sure it will be wonderfully reliable.
One thing i noticed is that the barrel is so low down in the body of the rifle. I'm sure the recoil will be very clean and straight and rearward with the nice low barrel position.
the magazines are absolutely tight and perfect. same wonderful clean finish, and mechanically they feel just superb.
the extras are a real treat. the mag pouch is very high quality, closes flush and cleanly, snaps tight, and the mags are seperated and perfectly arranged.
the sling is nice,
the cleaning kit is great,
the bayonet and scabbard are great and it's really nice to get one with a new gun. (unlike my milsurps haha)
I can't wait to give it a go,
someone PM me if they're a torontonian going on a shoot trip in the future and wouldn't mind some car company and a shooting buddy, I'd love to tag along!
Overall, more than pleased with the purchase, excited to have it, excited to use it soon, and as usual, great dealing with epps and the gang.
I'll post pictures when I get home, so don't start throwing signs at me yet!
-Derek
So,
I've been wanting a few things lately..
A bit of a 'theme' has been nagging at my 'wanted' bone,
Krinker, CZ 858, reading about making an SKS D into an AK folder clone, etc..
Took a quick trip to epps today with some friends while I'm in Barrie, and bought a brand new CZ-858-2 tactical.
what an exciting rifle this is.
I can't wait to give it a spin!.
This marks my first 7.62X39 gun, I'll probably get an SKS-D if I can find an AK kit for it eventually, but for now this is my only '7X39'..
It's lovely.
wonderfully clean shiny finish (nice dark grey with just a tiny tiny hint of blue, i was under the impression it was more blue, and am glad it's not)
the wood, although i'm sure i'll replace it, is lovely.
nice interesting pattern, pretty reddy brown colour, and it feels very strong and solid, while still being light weight.
I would have got a folding stock with it, but epps didnt have any, oh well, I'll pick one up from someone on CGN.
I love the size and draw. the shooting position is so natural and comfortable with this gun, and the sites are large and clear. very nice.
I love the length. as cool as the shorter 858/vz58 is, I actually prefer the bit of extra bite the length has. and even with it, this is probably the shortest long gun in my collection (i'm not at home so i cant check for sure)
I stripped it and took note that the internals are superb. tight, clean, fresh, open clearance. I'm sure it will be wonderfully reliable.
One thing i noticed is that the barrel is so low down in the body of the rifle. I'm sure the recoil will be very clean and straight and rearward with the nice low barrel position.
the magazines are absolutely tight and perfect. same wonderful clean finish, and mechanically they feel just superb.
the extras are a real treat. the mag pouch is very high quality, closes flush and cleanly, snaps tight, and the mags are seperated and perfectly arranged.
the sling is nice,
the cleaning kit is great,
the bayonet and scabbard are great and it's really nice to get one with a new gun. (unlike my milsurps haha)
I can't wait to give it a go,
someone PM me if they're a torontonian going on a shoot trip in the future and wouldn't mind some car company and a shooting buddy, I'd love to tag along!
Overall, more than pleased with the purchase, excited to have it, excited to use it soon, and as usual, great dealing with epps and the gang.
I'll post pictures when I get home, so don't start throwing signs at me yet!
-Derek
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