What's the poop with CZ rifles???

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paladin

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First off, why do they cost so much?? Are they really that much better in fit, finish & accuracy than say a savage or a marlin?? If you ever need repairs/parts are they readily available. I can't see spending $500+ dollars on a "rimfire".
 
don't have one...don't want one....I have never spent over $200 plus shipping for a rimfire yet. I have quite a few and will be thinning them out soon. I have chosen my 1940s Marlin 81s as backup rifles and recent purchased Mossberg 144lsb as primary shooter.
The "namebrand" rifles are not any more accurate than the person that is firing them. I enjoy shooting and have fun with it. I do not need a " one hole target" to show that I can shoot a gun. Many hours out in the fields is my forte and results from that seems more enjoyable to me. I have shot beside many of the "expensive" rifle owners and they always seem to ask " what are you shooting?" The answer is "just my old junk".
 
the couple that i've seen had pretty nice wood and very smooth actions:)

owners also say they are very accurate.

$500.00 is still cheaper than almost every centerfire, and in reality what do most people shoot the most, rimfire or centerfire;)

btw, i'm perfectly happy with my 10/22:D
 
We've sold approx 600 CZ 452 Rimfires in the last 18 moths. We have yet to have a single one come back for any type of warranty issue. That's quite a record for a 'mid level' rimfire. :)
 
A CZ 452 American Model was the 1st firearm I owned. I purchased it back in 2002 for $389.99
I then went on my 10/22 craze, put stupid amounts of $$$ into it and at then end of the day, the CZ shot right along with it.
 
I'm very pleased with my CZ452 American. It has the fit and finish typical of a quality high powered rifle, beautiful wood, beautiful bluing, superior accuracy. Its a step above standard mass produced $200-$250.00 22's. It has a light weight barrel that shoots almost as good as a heavy target barrel, but without the weight. Its not a thousand dollar or more 22, but it nicely fills the market for a higher quality rimfire rifle as SakoAlberta says, "mid level". You need to handle and shoot one to decide for yourself whether you appreciate the difference.
 
I'm quite a CZ fan, the price here in the UK has rocketed sadly putting them in the bracket of Tikkas, why should I pay 7-800 pounds sterling for a sporting rifle? Well it certainly will last and the rimfires are very good, almost the best on the market but I have seen some poor machining and stock work recently, the QC isnt always as good as you pay for and a few dealers have been stroppy about warranty. I suspect the rush to keep up with orders is pushing quality down slightly.
 
The CZ and Brno are well made good iron sights work well with scopes
own Brno #5 ser 00### ,1958
#5 1970model
CZ 452-2e Full stock,17hmr ,2007
Brno 581 ,22auto 1961
BrnoFox Mod.-2,1988,22hornet

Did not need any parts so far,clips are easy to get,all shoot excellent,very little plastic on guns would recommend any of them,lot of quality for the money.
 
I really like the CZ rifles. I find them to be well refined with good workmanship, the actions to be very smooth, well balanced feel, great accuracy, and they really shine with a trigger kit. A bargain for $500 in my opinion. I like the older Brno's even better.

If you want cheaper you can always get a Marlin, Savage, Cooey or whatever. They can be very accurate too, just feel a little "clunkier" to me.
 
I have 2 CZ 452 Americans, one is a 22LR and the other a 17HMR. They are, IMHO, a pretty good deal for the price you pay. If you want a noticeably more accurate rimfire, you will have to pay "double plus" the money for a used one, and a new 40X, Anshutz 54 action or other big player will set you back serious change. I own and shoot a number of older Mossbergs. These are "fun" guns, quite accurate, and great for grouse, plinking, pest destruction, etc. For the next step up, my CZ's or my Winchester 69A come with me. Casual competition, fun shoot, egg shoot etc. The accuracy that is delivered by my 504THB, 541S and 541T is the third tier of my battery, and the latter two are used to put naysayers to rest at sporter barrelled 22 competitions and silhouette shoots. If we need to get serious for 50 yard or 100 yard [or longer] competitions, then the Suhl or the 40X make an appearance. Spending $5-600 on a decent 22 seems quite OK to me, and the CZ fits that niche. Regards, Eagleye.
 
paladin said:
First off, why do they cost so much?? Are they really that much better in fit, finish & accuracy than say a savage or a marlin?? If you ever need repairs/parts are they readily available. I can't see spending $500+ dollars on a "rimfire".
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They cost more than the S or M brands because they are indeed better in fit, polish and finish, as well as design.

Just look at the bolt, receiver and trigger assembly of a CZ and you will be convinced. CZs can be safely dry-fired (but not really recommended, am not sure if true with S and M).

Accuracy is a toss-up between CZ and the higher end Savages, but better than the lower models. M's and S's are no slouches in accuracy but the CZs are a tad better, in general. I am just comparing my CZ Style and Varmint to my Savage MKIIF and Marlin 981T.

I enjoy shooting them all but late in the evening, when the wifey is asleep, guess what 22s I fondle. Of course the pretty ones.
 
As far as I am concerned they don't even belong in the same sentence, as far a fit and finish, pick them up a few CZ's and shoulder them, done deal. Is $500 a lot when a tank of gas and a box of beer is over a $100:D:D
 
I agree, no comparison, quality materials used all wood and steel, no plastic!! The centralfire Tikkas cost much more and are mostly plastic.
 
I have a number of early BRNO .22's and find them to be great rifles. I also have the BRNO 600 series .223 and 308 center-fire rifles and find them to be great value for the money.My only problem is finding factory scope mounts.
 
Yes, they are worth it. Some of the other guns have a pretty good reputation for accuracy too but they still don't compare in overall quality.

Much better product than any I've seen in that price range and many that cost quite a bit more.
 
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