Do all CZ 550's have set triggers? How does one set it? MY CZ in 416 Rigby came out of the box, without it set, so, I am assuming I have to do something? The "normal" trigger isn't bad but I would like to lighten it a bit. Has anyone done this? I am somewhat mechanically challenged.
Thanks, Peter.

With the rifle cocked, simply push the trigger forward. It will then be "set". The way mine was adjusted, "from the box" all you had to do was almost breath on it, and it would fire. In my opinion, it is a useless feature and I would never try a shot on game with mine. I assume they can be adjusted, but am not interested in trying.

Peter:
I did not like the CZ trigger on my 550's so I bought 3 triggers from North American Hunting Rifles in MT. They are wider and set back farther in the trigger guard. The are quite pricey. I think I paid 85.00 or 90.00 for them.That was for the trigger only and they need fitted. At the time I thought I was getting a complete trigger assembly but that was not the case

PaulK

Peter

What Redbird told you was correct. Mine was a bit more reasonable when set, but certainly not anything I would carry around in the bush. On mine, the normal use of the trigger could be improved for those who want a somewhat lighter and cleaner pull.

It sounds like you don't have the instruction book. You should get one from the dealer who sold you the gun or from CZ-USA.

That was 85.00 or 90.00 dollars each. They also eliminate the set trigger fuction and are adjustable.
PaulK

Thanks very much for the tips and advice. It sounds like you guys do not recommend the set trigger for hunting. I do have the handbook, I just can't find the damn thing!!
I am going to go home and try this out tonight. Tomorrow is my day at the range!
Peter.

The set trigger is an option you have when you have the time to use it. For quick shots, the unset trigger can be used with good results. I have 3 old mausers with the double set triggers and the front trigger can be used as a normal trigger. I will only use the set position if I have time to set up, which granted is not often. I suspect that in Germany shooting out of elevated stands, they are more useful. I certainly would not tote one set.

I have been looking at a CZ 527 in .223 and it also comes with a set trigger. Of course being set up and shooting prarie dogs or sage rats is a completely different situation.

Chic Worthing

Hmmm. the set trigger was a major selling point for me.

No custom timmony trigger, etc. Just push the trigger forward, when ready to fire, and you have a match grade trigger.

Nothing wrong with using the standard trigger, either. Overall, I thought it the best of both worlds. A benchmark grade, match, set trigger, and, a hunting trigger all in one, for 550 bucks in a rifle, along with a mauser action? How can you beat that?
gs

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In a larger bore I don't think I would (will since mine is a 375 H&H) use the "set" feature often. But in a smaller calibre under un-hurried conditions it would be valuable.