The Compact Rifle Thread

[Duncan Idaho]

I can't recall if it was here on CGN or AO but there was a thread from a few years back on the same issue so I am not the only person to encounter the problem.

 

[Bare]

My bush rifle most of the time is a 22”kimber .338 federal or 35 Whelen. I could go shorter on the .338 federal but I find the gun so light and maneuverable as it is that I won’t change it.

 

[hoobdydyadad]

>shortened bolt action
the absolute state

 

[CaribooBC]

CZ600 Alpha short action, 223 or 7.62x39. With hand loads, my 7.62x39 groups at 0.75” at 100 yards. I put a cheap Bushnell Banner scope on it, 4-12x44. Light and easy to swing around. The 7.62x39 comes with a 18” barrel.

 

[doctor_meltdown]

CZ600 Alpha short action, 223 or 7.62x39. With hand loads, my 7.62x39 groups at 0.75” at 100 yards. I put a cheap Bushnell Banner scope on it, 4-12x44. Light and easy to swing around. The 7.62x39 comes with a 20” barrel.

The CZ600 7.62x39 has an 18in barrel. It is a nice rifle

Fwiw, browning replaced my duratouch stock with the new micro composite stock and it's a nice stock. It's not outrageously short like some other compact rifles. I think it was within 1 or 2 oz of my x-bolt pro's weight.

Apparently the new x-bolt 2 comes with the spacers but you can get spacers for the old model from browning or numrich.

 

[CaribooBC]

The CZ600 7.62x39 has an 18in barrel. It is a nice rifle

Fwiw, browning replaced my duratouch stock with the new micro composite stock and it's a nice stock. It's not outrageously short like some other compact rifles. I think it was within 1 or 2 oz of my x-bolt pro's weight.

Apparently the new x-bolt 2 comes with the spacers but you can get spacers for the old model from browning or numrich.

You are so right.... it is 18". It is a nice compact rifle and I would not think twice about shooting deer out to 150-175 yards with it. Very accurate with my handloads, even with a cheap scope. I will see how long the scope lasts. If it fails, I have other guns to hunt with. I was a bit in a fog last night. I edited my post.

I would not buy a new one though. I will not give anymore $$$ to the CZ group after Colt Canada's involvement with the confiscation program. There are a few out there being sold second hand.