I have a non-restricted CSA 5.56 (that's what it says does anyone know if that's a true 5.56 or if it's a .223/5.56 please pm me.) I bought it a while ago with 40 rounds of winchester .223 ammo and 39 rounds fired without a hiccup so says my brother who stole my gun and ammo, the other 1 didn't fire but had a noticeable defect on the case. I'm assuming that was a factory dud. I bought the norinco 1120 round deal and am planning on putting my first round through my gun soon. Ohh well I steal my brothers toys all the time.
Csa vz58 .223
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I've had a vz58 7.5 in .223 since December 10th 2012 and in the limited times I've taken it out I've had FTE's and stovepipes like the rest.. I finally got off my ass and emailed movie armament group about warranty work to fix this because I got tired of looking at an overpriced paperweight.. My non-res vz58 in 7.62 gives me no issues; wish I had of picked up a shorty in 7.62
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I was lucky to find one at North Pro Sports, and grabbed it last week. Now it's showing as out of stock on their website too. I checked all the other dealers who carry CSA products, and it seems everyone's out of stock.
BTW, awesome turnaround time from North Pro, I was very impressed with how quick they were shipping the VZ 58 and Norinco 5.56x45 out to me.
BTW, awesome turnaround time from North Pro, I was very impressed with how quick they were shipping the VZ 58 and Norinco 5.56x45 out to me.
Wholesale sports has some for $1011.00 right now, as of 18/1/14...I bought one two weeks ago, put just over 1000 rnds through it with ZERO malfunctions. It was also shot in -30 (W wind chill) and today with plus 12...We also have it caked in mud from today's drills and mags being dropped in mud banged off and shot clean with zero issues...Obviously we inspected the bore before shooting mud but the chamber had a nice layer all over...Ive shot AE, Federal premiums, Hornady, and some Winchester...all shot awesome.
I bought another one today because of how awesome it is and I want more people to get in on the fun..I think I may sell my mini14 to get some quad rails, ambi safety and a light....Such an awesome rifle.
I bought another one today because of how awesome it is and I want more people to get in on the fun..I think I may sell my mini14 to get some quad rails, ambi safety and a light....Such an awesome rifle.
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Hmm that's odd, my non-restricted CSA VZ 58 is stamped 5.56 x 45. At any rate, you could measure the leade (distance to the rifling) in the chamber with an OAL tool (or other method) to see if it is a 223 rem or a 5.56. The leade difference is about twice as long in a 5.56. I know mine is good to go with cheap norinco milsurp
On a side note related to the thread, I haven't had a single malfunction in the 200 rounds or so I've put through it, mostly american eagle 55 gr fmj
Hmm that's odd, my non-restricted CSA VZ 58 is stamped 5.56 x 45. At any rate, you could measure the leade (distance to the rifling) in the chamber with an OAL tool (or other method) to see if it is a 223 rem or a 5.56. The leade difference is about twice as long in a 5.56. I know mine is good to go with cheap norinco milsurp
On a side note related to the thread, I haven't had a single malfunction in the 200 rounds or so I've put through it, mostly american eagle 55 gr fmj
very weird, both of my VZs are stamped .223, Ill have to measure them when I feel more motivated, and dont have 2 cans with over 2000rnds of .223 to use up...
I also mostly shoot AE .223 55g FMJ and I have had no issues, not one...and we practically torture tested one with mud last week, one mag had a layer of mud between the follower and first rnd, and it still didn't phase it...not to mention the layer all over the chamber and bolt...I would label this my new bug out rifle at this point, if it is really a 5.56 anyways...
Hey guys, i just got my non-restricted csa vz-58 chambered in 7.62x39 and i was having the same issues of it not ejecting every round properly. I was shooting Bulgarian Military Surplus ammo, i'm going out today to try Barnaul ammo. When i was at the range, the other day, another gent there had a some other surplus ammo that he got at wholesale sports, he lent me 5 rounds and it shot just fine. I was curious if anyone else was having any issues with their csa vz-58 chambered in 7.62x39? And if your not having issues what ammo do you typically shoot? I think it needs to be broken in before it will shoot the cheap surplus, i guess i'll see how this Barnaul ammo shots.
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thats right...i sent mine in a while back and they fix the problems i had with it. those guys did a good job on it and there fast too,got my gun back the following week. still the vz 58 is not a good gun when u have to get a new gun sent in to get fix.... acr or t 97 is a better nr choice. movie armement is the place to get the vz 58 fix.....
I just picked up a CSA vz.58 .223 and with 200 rounds it bent the receiver cover pin due to over pressure (I think). Also, it looks like the receiver cover is sitting on the pin and not inside the receiver. I was instructed to send it to Movie Armament Group.... Spoke to a guy named Graham. I'll keep you all posted as to the service I receive. They received my rifle August 14, hoping it won't take long..
After reading this forum I fear I made a mistake not getting the 7.62.
After reading this forum I fear I made a mistake not getting the 7.62.
my csa was a lemon also, i sent it in for warranty now it will fire norinco 556 until Armageddon. not one stoppage. The warranty card provided tells you where you can send it for free warranty service, they even reimburse shipping and gave me a free mag. this route might be good for you because i think the funnest thing about 556 or 762 39 guns is the cheap ammo, so id prefer it to run all ammos flawlessly.
Did you send your rifle to Movie Armament Group for warranty work? Were they long getting it back to you?
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