am thinking I want a .270 Narrowing down choices here, I leaning hard at a CZ 550 American. I would have to order it and cost would be about 535.00. Also consiering 3 other mausers I know of. All are FNs. 2 are older, late 50s early 60s with the standard saftey on the bolt, and one is a sears 55 or 53 witch ever was the FN,(the other was a push feed winchester) I believe I could get into the 2 older FNs for around 650.00,ea, And the sears for about 450.00 or mabye alittle better. (it is in great shape).
I want the darn thing to shoot at or very near MOA, with hand loads.
Witch rifle do you think is most likly to give that level of accuracy ? and witch one would you buy? Thanks for your opinions...tj3006

The new cz550 will have a hammer forged barrel which gives it the better edge for accuracy.

John

Generally, CZ's have an enviable reputation for accuracy. The older rifles, it is anyone's guess; however, if they have any potential, a good trigger and bedding should bring it out. If that doesn't work, rebarrel the rifle. However, from a cash standpoint, the CZ is probably the best buy in the long run. Kudude

CZ's are a poor excuse for a Mauser, get the real deal, or a Model 70, hell I would rather have a Wal-Mart Super Shadow in 270 WSM that a CZ!

The CZ will show up a little on the rough side or at least thats been my experience with them. Not a big deal after working the bolt for awhile they smooth out very well. As far as them being a poor excuse for a Mauser I would have to disagree with MC on that one they are wonderfully accurate rifles mine shoots well below MOA usually .5MOA if I do my job and before the scavengers show up YES that IS .5MOA with 5 shot groups center to center at 100,200, and 300 yards and YES that is accurally measured .5MOA not eyeballed, so thank for not posting naysayers. Get the CZ and don't look back you'll have to do some polishing but just think you'll know your rifle better for it in the end By the way my CZ has about 500-600rnds through it now and I would say at about 250 it smoothed out now it is as smooth or smoother than my 1949 Model 70.

You won't regret the cz 550 great choice IMHO

Thans for your input everyone !
Mabye I hould have pointed out that I already have a CZ 550 fullstock in 7X57 mauser and I like it Quite a-bit. I also have a 1955 featherweight model 70 action with a pac-nor cryoed barrel canjar trigger and rimrock stock. In .270. I shoot better groups with my malin 45/70. By the way the marlin shoots about 1.10 moa at 100. I think the CZ,s are very nice and i think I will be ordring one probably this week. I don't like to buy a wood stocked rifle site unseen but I have not seen a CZ with really bad wood so I guess it is worth the risk. I will probably have my smith put polised metel floor nplate in the mag , and I will adjust the trigger myself acording to the instruction manual, and with the set trigger I should be able to find a load it likes,...tj3006

I would go with the CZ. Check prices though. I see the them for around $500 on some of the internet gun sales sights. I am currently looking for a CZ 550 FS in 270Win. But it is a special order and takes abour 8 weeks from what I am told. I just won't buy a gun sight unseen.

If you can take some time, search out an older Sako 270. It's worth the search and the extra money. My Finnbear Deluxe L61R will shoot 1/2 MOA with hand loads. They're out there if you have the patience.

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Originally posted by MajorCaliber:
CZ's are a poor excuse for a Mauser, get the real deal, or a Model 70, hell I would rather have a Wal-Mart Super Shadow in 270 WSM that a CZ!

I am curious, what makes them such a poor Mauser. A good 98 Mag action cost $8k. A modded 98 action will usually be $2k-$4k. A new CZ will cost you less than $600. Granted, they don't have the firing pin lock, third locking lug, and the extra chunk o' metal around the locking lugs, but hell its $600. Truthfully, in 270 I think it would be overkill. I have oftened wondered if any of it is necessary with modern metallurgy to begin with. Remington 700 arguablly have the least reinforced receiver/bolt lug setup, but I can't remeber ever seeing one let go. The CZ is a fine rifle, the only thing I think you are giving up is the polished feel of a fine rifle.

John

How 'bout a Kimber 8400 Classic in .270 WCF?

Oh now there have been a couple good point brought up ! A nice used sako with a prety wood stock might be a great find, and we are having a big gun show in a couple weeks.
A new Kinber would probably be somthing to fall in love with, but I certainly would have a dificult time ordering a 900.00 dollar rifle with out seeing it 1st. I have seen a 30,06 and a 300 win, both were cool but the wood on the 30,06 was very avarage and for 900.00 I want prety...tj3006

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Originally posted by Big Bore Boar Hunter:

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Originally posted by MajorCaliber:
CZ's are a poor excuse for a Mauser, get the real deal, or a Model 70, hell I would rather have a Wal-Mart Super Shadow in 270 WSM that a CZ!

I am curious, what makes them such a poor Mauser. A good 98 Mag action cost $8k. A modded 98 action will usually be $2k-$4k. A new CZ will cost you less than $600. Granted, they don't have the firing pin lock, third locking lug, and the extra chunk o' metal around the locking lugs, but hell its $600. Truthfully, in 270 I think it would be overkill. I have oftened wondered if any of it is necessary with modern metallurgy to begin with. Remington 700 arguablly have the least reinforced receiver/bolt lug setup, but I can't remeber ever seeing one let go. The CZ is a fine rifle, the only thing I think you are giving up is the polished feel of a fine rifle.

John

Used M98's sell in the $300 range all the time.

One that's getting a new barrel! Nate

Thomas: with two CZs in my gunsafe now you know which way I would recommend. Every great, and I mean GREAT, once in a while you hear of someone getting a bad CZ, but that is unusual to say the least. The chances of getting a good one far outweigh the slim chance of getting a bad rifle. You might check Ton80 at CZ-Connection near Atlanta, Ga. His is running $499 for the CZ 550 American. There is an outfit in Washington State that has really great prices and they too, are on the internet a great deal. I think both are on GunBroker.com. I've purchased four CZs from him, my CZ 550 in 7x57mm, my CZ 527 in .223 from him, and two CZ 550 Full Stocks, both in 7x57mm. The two full stocks were for my brother and his friend. My brother bought a CZ 527 in .221 Fireball and I was able to pick up a brand new, in the box, fired three times by the factory CZ 550 American in 9.3x62 for the whopping sum of $350, for my brother as well. In the entire lot of them, not one has turned out to be a so-so rifle. All have been exceptional shooters. So, my recommendation is to go with the CZ 550 American. Tom Purdom

Of the three I would prefer the FN Mauser. Its true you can never tell what your getting with a used rifle though. But many times you can at least tell if it has been taken care of.

Sometimes sellers of used rifles will allow a return if your not satisfied. Ive read mixed reviews about the CZ's but havent tried one myself, they appear to be a decent value.

If it accuracy you want you might give Savage or the Weatherby vanguards a look. Ill take a Savage bbl over a hammer forged one any day of the month.

The CZ isn't a mauser at all.

Out of the group you mentioned I'd take the Sears FN and not look back. It would have to be a very good condition to justify the price, but that's what I'd take. These are known to be very accurate also.

Terry

Thomas, I sent you a private message. Hope you got it. Tom Purdom

I just picked up a used CZ 550 american in .270 last weekend for my son(his first deer rifle)- It seems to be a great rifle.

I'm sure you would be happy with the choice.

CZ does not seem to invest a lot of time & effort in polishing and blueing, which is probably why they can sell them under $1000. But I saw a 550 American in .416 Rigby the other day that has the best piece of wood I've seen in a production rifle in years! And all the CZ's I've seen at the range were quite accurate, with no after-purchase fooling around required to get them to shoot.

All the ranting about the CZ550s looks are usually justified, but the rifles shoot and are rugged!