Rauch Tactical CZ-858 refinishing - put to the test ... in the pouring rain

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So I finally got a chance to test out my Rauch Tactical refinished (Tennifered) CZ-858-2 and I took it out to the range ... in the pouring rain. FYI - we were not shooting from a covered firing point. My friends and I shot about 300 rounds of (corrosive, of course) Czech ammo.

Well, by the time I got home, I was pretty exhausted so I just wiped off the rifle and put it in the safe for the night. I have never done that with the stock non-chromed bore.

The next day, I cleaned it out using my regular corrosive ammo routine - boiling water, ammonia cleaner, Hoppes No. 9. The bore looks perfect as does the rest of the finish. I stripped down the gun and cleaned and oiled the whole thing. Great success!

I should also note that the rear peep sight that I bought from Rauch is equally fantastic. Target acquisition is smooth and effortless. Combine it with the factory muzzle break and follow up shots are fast and easy. At times, I felt like I was shooting with a red dot.
 
Great report. Maybe dealers should get their CZ858's treated prior to selling and skip the middle man. I am going to have to send my gun in ...
 
nitro carborizing?

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So i took the ol CZ out in the rain last range trip. It got wet, so did all the foam in the hardcase where the rifle sat for 2 days after. I was shooting '93 vintage surplus. I haven't cleaned it, and its been almost 2 weeks. No rust anywhere.
 
pierrody said:
So I finally got a chance to test out my Rauch Tactical refinished (Tennifered) CZ-858-2 and I took it out to the range ... in the pouring rain. FYI - we were not shooting from a covered firing point. My friends and I shot about 300 rounds of (corrosive, of course) Czech ammo.

Well, by the time I got home, I was pretty exhausted so I just wiped off the rifle and put it in the safe for the night. I have never done that with the stock non-chromed bore.

The next day, I cleaned it out using my regular corrosive ammo routine - boiling water, ammonia cleaner, Hoppes No. 9. The bore looks perfect as does the rest of the finish. I stripped down the gun and cleaned and oiled the whole thing. Great success!

I should also note that the rear peep sight that I bought from Rauch is equally fantastic. Target acquisition is smooth and effortless. Combine it with the factory muzzle break and follow up shots are fast and easy. At times, I felt like I was shooting with a red dot.
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Awesome. I ordered the $400 "Package Deal" from RT as well as the tabbing mod. I wasn't really all that thrilled about having to buy the peep sight as part of the package, even though I am pretty proficient with peeps. But now you've got me excited about trying it out.
I was hoping you'd mention if there was any rust before you scrubbed the rifle down.



Perple_Nerple said:
So i took the ol CZ out in the rain last range trip. It got wet, so did all the foam in the hardcase where the rifle sat for 2 days after. I was shooting '93 vintage surplus. I haven't cleaned it, and its been almost 2 weeks. No rust anywhere.
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Now THAT's what I wanted to read! :dancingbanana:

If your wet rifle doesn't exhibit any rust after sitting in a wet foam case for 2 days, I am ecstatic. IMO, there is no other better mod anyone can do to a non-chromed 858 for a paltry $120. Absolutely outstanding.
 
man thats got me jamed! can't wait to beat the living crap out of mine when it gets back. r/t's cz coating is got to be the best bang for your buck in the cz line up. keep up the great work. cheers jeep. can we have this done to other firearms? would be very cool for my springfield ma1e2 tanker build i'm doing
 
i was wondering if it is possible to refinish only the bore...? i dont know if i want to change the exterior finish...
 
peter2772000 said:
If your wet rifle doesn't exhibit any rust after sitting in a wet foam case for 2 days, I am ecstatic. IMO, there is no other better mod anyone can do to a non-chromed 858 for a paltry $120. Absolutely outstanding.
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Tell me more of this paltry $120 mod.. i bought a brand new non-chromed cz858 fired corrosive ammo the first day, forgot about it for 2 months had tons of rust which made me panic, two days of hard cleaning finally did the trick, but does this mod also increase accuracy? as well as durability?
 
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