CZ 550 FS or Lux in 9.3x62

canoetrpr said:
Mauser - thank you! I have Talleys on one of my Coopers and really like them. Interestingly enough PR does not have them in different sizes. I'm guessing they must be medium to clear the sights. Will ask Clay once I decide and pull the trigger on the rifle.
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Talley omly makes one height for the 550. They make both 30mm and 1" and QD and fixed but all one height.
 
Clay, in your experience with them would they allow the bolt and sights to clear a scope like the older classic Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40 mm? I know that Zeiss doesn't make these any more but it was one of my favourite scopes so I might look for one used.
 
c-fbmi said:
My 550 FS is a pussycat recoil wise, they have a good recoil pad and a descent stock design, I believe the Lux model has the identical stock (rear portion) so I don't know why someone would say it has less felt recoil. I love 18-20" barreled full stocked rifles (in case you hadn't figured that out by now) and I don't notice them being any more violent or noisy than a 22 or 24" barreled rifle. They sure mount and point beautifully and are amazing offhand rifles for quick shots at close range, just up, point, and shoot. I think I've mentioned that I prefer the 270s in the 9.3, given the low velocities the Speer hotcore works picture perfect and penetrates very well while the lighter semi spritzer flattens the trajectory a bit, while still hitting like the "hammer of Thor". I personally don't care for the lux version but I love my FS...........waiting to see how Johnn makes out with his Zastava, it might be a good full stock option as well.
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Well, after my bike ride session this morning, I finally got to the range to try out the newest resident in my meager harem, the M-70 Zastava in '.366 Wagner'.



After a 'check' test of a few preliminary rounds, I settled on a couple of loads, one with IMR 4320 and IMR 4064. For basically the first 'kick at the cat' reload wise, I was pleasantly suprised. Here's the results of todays effort:D.



For a somewhat inexpensive rifle, the initial performance is better than I'd hoped for:). Next, sight in with the open sights, then, test the Barnes 286gr TSX FB bullets I picked up at the 'Candy store' in Naniamo. A little breezy and cool at the range but I had it all to myself.
 
Gee Johnn I was hoping it would do good for you.........too bad about those patterns that it's throwing :p:p;).............nice shooting!!!! They all seem to shoot like that, must be inherent to the cartridge.............
 
Pick what ever one you want. You won't be disappointed by either.

I have a CZ 550 LUX .270. Got it back when I didn't think I was going to get into reloading and now I wish I would of got it in 6.5x55 but oh well, still love that rifle. Been thinking about a CZ 550 FS in 8x57 or a CZ 527 FS in .223.

I find the quick detach rings pretty pointless when the standard CZ rings are lower and as long as you carry your torx wrench in you're backpack, you can take the scope off rather quickly. Don't get see though scope rings. They site to high and not even a chin weld is possible. I have 0.50" CZ rings and the bolt handle just barely clears the scope.

 
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