BRNO ZKK 602 vs. CZ550

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Can someone compare the BRNO 602 vs the CZ550 for me.
Quality? Value?
What did the BRNO 602s in 375H&H sell for when they were new?
Just trying to see if an asking price for a used 602 is justifiably higher than retail on a new CZ550 which appear to me as being very similar.
Obviously I don't have a lot of knowledge of the CZ line of firearms
Thanks
Nipigon Jack
 
I'm no expert but...

I do believe that they are identical rifles. As in, made in the same factory, and the same model, but the ones known as BRNO are generally older. In my perspective quality should be the same, design should be the same, but the BRNO one would be justifiably higher for collector reasons.

Correct me if I'm wrong!
Red
 
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Back in about 1983 I ordered in two ZKK602 Brno's, a 375H+H and .458WM. Recall shop got me them for $475 each approx. The .375 functioned ok out of the box but required hours of cycling the bolt with bore scrubber to smooth out. The .458 was so rough it could not chamber a round. Working the ramp eventually helped but it was always a rough SOB. Dumped them both within a couple years. Typical commie "cold war" quality IMHO.
Havent handled a 550 but I've heard good reviews and they sure look nice in pics. I suspect the earlier pre-1980's ZKK' Brno's were a little better finished. The Brno's of the 50's are second to none, just lovely, I have two 7X57's.
My opinion of course.
Geoff
 
The BRNO ZKK600's are nicer and built better than the ZKK602's! I would personally take a 600 over the new 550! Plus you get a peep sight built right in with th early ZKK's! And the bolt shroud on the 550 looks like S*&T!

If you get a Safari grade ($3500) 550, they are very nicely built and detailed in the US to a classic design!Dale Z!
 
A 602 may be rough on the feed rails and chamber aperature. It may feed poorly and scratch/gouge the brass. Wood stock may crack due to age and drying of wood. Must remove stock from action to check for cracks. Some 602 have a very hefty stock and are ideally suited for a man with big hands. Safety pulls back to fire. Awkward if you are used to pushing safety forward to fire.

You cant go wrong with a new CZ 550. If you get a zkk 602 you may have to spend $200 - $300 to make it awesome. A bit more if you want a finely tuned trigger. Either one is typically very accurate. I would never purchase a 602 without removal of stock and close inspection of wood. I would also ensure no rough feeding.

I would purchase the CZ 550. There are also very good deals on very fine quality scopes these days.

Price when a 602 was originally sold has absolutely no bearing on today's price. You need to understand paper money to grasp this comment.
 
I own 3 ZKK-602's, I just sold a '68 375 H&H with peep sight, the bolt was smooth, as was feeding, I have 2 Engraved 375 H&H's that are both excellent shooters and the build quality is very nice, both feed excellent, group as good as any modern rifle. I also have a 416 rigby which is my favorite rifle to shoot, again, feeds flawlessly and shoots like a damn.

I prefer the straight bolt handles on the older Brno's, I think (IMO) the Brno's are better built than the modern CZ550's I've handled, and (to me) balance nicer.

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-Trev
 
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Wow nice rifle. How did it hold up all these years being just blued steel and Walnut?
 
Back in the mid '80's I owned a Brno 600 or 602 in .70, can't remember the model designation exactly. The action was really rough and felt like it had sand in it when cycling the action. But, it was incredibly accurate. Half inch moa out of the box.
 
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