BRNO ZKK602 Advice

A

ArcticHero

New member
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Good Afternoon, I am new to this site and was hoping to get some advice on the value of a firearm I am considering selling. I have been out of the hunting sport for a while and do not fully understand the value of them any more. I have a 375 Holland and Holland BRNO ZKK 602. It has seen very little usage and is in great shape. Could I please get some advice of its value. It is quite specialized, but, it is a extremely well made and no longer available. Thanks for your help.
 
Tey posting some oics. The earlier one with the flip up peep sight and classic style stock tend to be worth more than the later models
 
Slimbo said:
Tey posting some oics. The earlier one with the flip up peep sight and classic style stock tend to be worth more than the later models
Click to expand...

Yup, One sold locally for $ 1250.00 . It wasn't mint by any means , but had some honest wear . I had the same model in 8X68 , beautiful rifle , but a tad heavy . Metricman talked me out of it years ago , he gave me a Ruger No 3 in 45/70 for it . A fair trade I thought .
 
The Brno is still available today under the CZ name. The CZ 550 Safari series. Its nearly an identical gun. Ask too much for it and people would be better off getting a new CZ 550 Safari. Unlike other rifle manufactures today, CZ hasn't dropped the quality level of these rifles. I myself would only opt for the Brno because I could get the same gun for a lot cheaper. However if I had that extra money to blow, a new CZ 550 Safari Classic II would win hands down.

Reliable Gun has a Brno ZKK 602 on their used gun section and their absolutely crazy to be asking $3500 for that gun. At that price, Id opt for a Sako Bavarian or Hunter in .375H&H. and save $1000 to put a nice 1-4 scope on it. Get a new CZ 550 Safari instead of save $1500. $1000 for scope and mounts and $500 for ammo or reloading components.
 
Last edited:
9.3mauser said:
^^^If it hasn't been bubba-smithed, i.e., shortened barrel, shortened stock, muzzle brake, ,magna-ported etc.
Click to expand...

I could handle a shorter bbl on one of those. IIRC they come 25 inches. 20 or 21" is a big improvement handling wise if it's done right. Themz big and heavy rifles.
 
SuperCub said:
I could handle a shorter bbl on one of those. IIRC they come 25 inches. 20 or 21" is a big improvement handling wise if it's done right. Themz big and heavy rifles.
Click to expand...

Especially in a 375. Why do manufacturers insist on building 375s with everything that would fir a 416? They absolutely do not have, need or want to be 10-11lbs.
 
BigUglyMan said:
Especially in a 375. Why do manufacturers insist on building 375s with everything that would fir a 416? They absolutely do not have, need or want to be 10-11lbs.
Click to expand...

I wouldn't own another. I carried mine for deer hunting a couple times and in the end thought it nuts. My 7.25lb scoped 35Whelen is a whole lot more fun to carry.
 
What condition is the recoil pad in? Mine deteriorated (dried out badly) after 30 yrs. Sat in the safe, gun cases due to "life". Saw no use.
1K if good. $1200 if it has peep sight in the rear square bridge base.
I still have mine in 375H&H & 8x68s. BRNO 375H&H is a tad heavy but still a great rifle. Extra weight makes "bench-time" last longer though
 
I'm no stranger to 602s...they definitely chambered some in 300 win, as well as a few in 358 Norma also. Both seem like odd choices as they're such a big beefy action.

IIRC supercub had one in 300 win for awhile
 
Slimbo said:
I'm no stranger to 602s...they definitely chambered some in 300 win, as well as a few in 358 Norma also. Both seem like odd choices as they're such a big beefy action.

IIRC supercub had one in 300 win for awhile
Click to expand...

Those are not factory rifles. As much as you believe it. Brno never made them from the factory in those calibers you mentioned. You do realized they all have the same head stamp right? You do also realize the ZKK600, 601, and 602 were very popular to build custom rifles off their actions right? I know a guy who has two of them and he converted one from a .300H&H to a 416 Remington Magnum and then another .375H&H to 378WbyMag. You can e-mail CZ and ask them. Brno's original caliber offerings from the factory in the 602 was .300H&H, 375H&H, and 458WM. Hell the 601 was only made in .243 and 308 but I've seen one converted to .22-250.
 
The only thing stranger than a factory 602 in 300 win would be somebody choosing that action for a custom rifle in said chambering. The two I saw had full factory markings as well as the integral rear sight boss, recoil lug and banded front sight. You think not only one but two people are going to go through the trouble of recreating that to have a clunky overweight pig of a 300 Winchester? Seems unlikely.

https://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl..._bWAhWIllQKHf_VAQsQMwhmKBowGg&iact=mrc&uact=8

The 601 was also available from the factory in 222 and 222 magnum
 
Last edited:
I agree that they were offered in factory 300 win mag.
I almost bought one back in the day when they were new. I was fascinated by a BRNO 600 that a friend got from his dad who was an official for the Canadian government stationed in Czechoslovakia. It was such a sturdy, Mauser action, wonderful rifle...especially for the price. That rifle started a life long love of the BRNO / CZ line.

The 602 action was big and strong and a true magnum action. That was unheard of for a student like me who could only dream of magnum Mauser actions.
I pined over a 300 win mag for months.
They may be long and slightly heavy, but to me, they still are a wonderful rifle that are a true workhorse.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom