Anyone have one of these and if so what are your impressions of it? Looks like a good alternative to a CZ for a few extra dollars if a Mauser 98 action is prefferable.

I had a 2165 in 9.3x64 that was very well made. Commercial 98 action, tang safety, butterknife handle, Bavarian stock with rosewood schnable. It was very light, so recoil was brutal.

The only drawback is that the bottom metal is usually aluminum, as is of a proprietary shape. The stock is inletted for it, so replacing it with steel poses a problem.

KurtC

Thanks for that. I had no idea about the bottom metal being aluminium.

I can get one available here - a 2155 but I believe it has a detachable mag and am waiting to find out.

I can believe it recoiled in a 9.3x64 !!