BRNO ZH combo guns...info please!!!

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I am looking at getting a BRNO ZH combo in... 22 Savage High Power over 12g. There are two models for sale, both in the same caliber set up...a ZH205 and a ZH305. Does anyone know what the difference is between the 2 models?
 
I'm not up to 'super speed' on Brno combo guns but to the best of my knowledge, their combos came in the following series, in a variety of combos;
ZH-300 series ZH-304
  • ZH-305
  • ZH-306
  • ZH-307
  • ZH-308
  • ZH-309
  • ZH-324
  • ZH-328
Also, 502 series
  • BS-571/572 series
  • 571 Super Series
  • 802 Series

In addition there were/are a number of straight shotgun models as well as OU rifle combos but I see no mention of a ZH-205

I have a ZH-304, which is a 7x57R/12ga, for which I have a set of 12ga OU barrels. Someone that may be able to assist you is a guy on site that goes by gunbug. Perhaps send him a PM.

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Thanks for the advice...maybe it was just a typo saying 205 when they ment 305. Are you able to mount a scope on these? I know they sell BRNO ZH scope mounts so I would assume/hope so.

Nice picture too...how does it shoot?
 
Until the Angels Fall said:
Thanks for the advice...maybe it was just a typo saying 205 when they ment 305. Are you able to mount a scope on these? I know they sell BRNO ZH scope mounts so I would assume/hope so.

Nice picture too...how does it shoot?
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Yes, scope mounts and set-up are apparently available for them. I've never bothered as under the ranges and conditions I use it for, scopes are a non issue. If you are interested in something along that line, again, gunbug would likely be able to help you out.

From what little paper punching I've done with it, and again considering the ranges I may have to use it at, it does fairly well. For me, here on the 'wet coast' of Vancouver Island Island, it comes into it's own for use on wet windy days, walking old skid roads where there's a possibility of running into a Grouse or an island Blacktail. Initially it was shooting to high so to compensate for that plus the frequent thick brush conditions encountered, I've added a piece of fibre optic on the top of the front sight. Solved the problem. Now more than close enough for my needs:D.

7x57R brass can be formed from 303Br. and that's what I did until I got a supply of actual 7x57R brass factory brass, some made by Norma and some by RWS.
 
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The ZH 200 series are differrent than the ZH 300 series, how much I am not sure, but each series has been improved on and parts ussuallt don't interchange, but they are a good durable gun if the 22hi-power is good enough fo you. I suggest you get a scope mount as the sights are very rudermentary, they need to come up with a peep sight that can mount to the scope mount base! For the price you can't go wrong, you can buy 2 and use one for parts in the future, but I have yet to have anything go wrong with my ZH-307 or my ZH-502 series guns, very robust and durable. The stocks are not the pretiest design to us Nortg americans, very Euro look, good luck Dale Z!
 
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The ZH 200 series are differrent than the ZH 300 series, how much I am not sure, but each series has been improved on and parts ussuallt don't interchange, but they are a good durable gun if the 22hi-power is good enough fo you. I suggest you get a scope mount as the sights are very rudermentary, they need to come up with a peep sight that can mount to the scope mount base! For the price you can't go wrong, you can buy 2 and use one for parts in the future, but I have yet to have anything go wrong with my ZH-307 or my ZH-502 series guns, very robust and durable. The stocks are not the pretiest design to us Nortg americans, very Euro look, good luck Dale Z!
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Thanks for the info. I wasn't aware there was a ZH 200 series. I did a quick check to see if there was a listing on it in the Blue Book of Gun Values and didn't see it listed there either.
 
The BRNO series in the doubles are quite varied. The Blue Books tend not to cover the obscure euro makers very well.

yes - most have a 16mm dovetail and there are mounts available. (Tradex for one )

The 200, 300 series are like the picture above with varying degrees of engraving. The dissasembly of these 200 and 300 series guns is always an interesting exercise until you know that the rear of the rear receiver slides back and forth on strong springs.

The 500 and 800 series are the better and stronger guns in my view. They came in 458, 8x57R, 7x65R, 375, 9.3x74, etc both in combo and double rifle form.

My favorite grouse gun is an 834 in .222 x 12 ga with a 20 ga insert. I have a red dot on it and at 20 feet or so will take a head off a grouse easy - then you have the 20 just in case. I prefer the double triggers now and dont use any double with a single trigger - just an ease of practice thing for my double rifles so I dont screw up.

I have used the 800 series in 9.3x74 to great effect on large animals. Accurate as all get out.

Some argue (rightly) that the BRNO is not as elegant as say a Merkel or similar. They are a bit heavier and a bit rougher, but their bbls are supurb and they keep working. And the price is right.

I simpy love them all.

Pick out one with a great bbl and you will not go wrong.

BTW - the 22 Hi power is likely a better choice than a .222 as the rim is more positive in extraction. Double rifles are better with the rimmed rounds. Better yet is one in say 7x57R or 7x65R - great deer rounds

If you reload, make sure you crimp the rifle round as if you shoot the shotgun first - it will likely pop the bullet out of the rifle round and make a powder mess that will likely jam the thing and you have a bullet stuck lightly in the bbl.

btw - look for a set trigegr feature - they help out for accuracy andmost come with it - just make sure. In some models, you can pull the front trigger twice to fire each bbl in turn. They were relatively common and each has its own features.
 
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Great info farshot...thanks!!! Now trade ex has ZH305s...and they have ZH205s? Which seem to be the same gun just without engraving. Do you know by any chance if they are 100% the same just without the engraving or is there other differences as well, like older models, not as well build and so on?

Thanks, UTAF
 
I used to own a new model 802, made in 2010. It was 12 ga over 30-06. Let me tell you that it was VERY accurate using only the simple iron sights. I did not shoot it past 50 metres, but I would have if I had scoped it. And yes, Brno sells the correct scope mounts. BTW, mine had NO problems whatsoever with the rimless 30-06. If I were to buy another combo gun (not needed where I am), I would buy it in another commom rimless calibre, either 308 or 30-06 or even 7x57 (though not as commonly avail). Overall, they are NOT elegant rifles, and most come in a "field worthy" urethane finish. However, nothing stops you from a good chemical strip and oil refinish. Brno metal finishing is excellent and the barrels are top notch.
 
re the 205 vs the 305 ...... they are built the same.

I THINK the only difference may be the engraving, wood quality etc. POSSIBLY a difference in a set trigger or the ability to pull the front trigger twice for both bbls.

Talk to Anthony at Tradex about what you are looking for - they are a wealth of info and they like their BRNO's as well.

The only gripe I have in the 100-200-300 series is when you open them you are pushing against the action batetry spring - it feels a bit different. It is not quite like a "normal" o/u that simply opens up. That is one reason i prefer the 500 series or the CZ834 - they feel more like a conventional design o/u. And very well built. My 834 fell off the back of the truck after a pit stop (old age haha) onto the gravel road. Glued up the stock splits and rubbed in some more oil into the wood and went out and shot more chickens.

And yes I agree with the 802 comment - I have an 800 series o/u in 8x57R and it is very accurate - a bit too heavy, but very very accurate with the 220 gr Sierras I shoot. BRNO and CZ always has had wonderful bbls.
 
Until the Angels Fall said:
I am looking at getting a BRNO ZH combo in... 22 Savage High Power over 12g. There are two models for sale, both in the same caliber set up...a ZH205 and a ZH305. Does anyone know what the difference is between the 2 models?
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I have a ZH205 (for sale, incidentally) and I comparing it to a friend's 305 the only difference I can see is that mine is plain and his is engraved. Not saying that's all the there is to it, but my wood is better and the triggers are about the same...
 
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