Curious about forged receivers??

11 May 2008, 19:23

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Originally posted by Kabluewy:
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Originally posted by KurtC:
The CZ 550 gets an A+ for function, but a B or a C for form. Cast receiver, plastic followers, screw on sights, etc. Definitely useable, but economic.

OK, let's see:
Cast Receiver. Humm, I think Ruger uses a cast receiver, however Chuck Hawks in his product review of the CZ 550 says the receiver is forged. I dunno, and I can't find another reference sourse.

The plastic follower can easily be replaced.

The American has no sights, so screw on is not relevant.

That about leaves A+ for function, and economic.

As I look at the profile of the CZ 550, compared to a standard LR '98 action, I see that the 550 seems slimmer.

Oh, yes, the safety. Both Gentry and LaPour make a three-position safety for the 550.

I have looked at the wood on some of those BRNO's, and IMO the 550 wood is better looking.

I don't recall ever hearing anyone complain about the accuracy of the factory barrels on the 550 either.

Humm, now just where is the problem?
KB

This topic started in a discussion about the CZ 550, but got me curious about forging vs cast receivers.

If anyone else is curious too, look here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forged

I have not found another reference besides Chuck Hawks saying whether the CZ 550 is forged or not.

Now I'm curious about the Mark X receiver,( Chuck says it's forged too) and the older FN receivers, and the old military Mauser receivers.

What do you guys know for sure about this?

KB

Edited: OK, I researched this forum and found: https://forums.accuratereloading.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/...=931102745#931102745

11 May 2008, 20:55

Dogleg

CZ receivers are investment cast. Chuck Hawks is full of shit.

11 May 2008, 23:22

Badboyz

CZ receivers are a forging.

11 May 2008, 23:47

Dr.K

I don't know for Absolute , it may be possible for CZ to Forge the metal prior to machining which is stronger then simply casting metal then machining .

I have several friends who do and used to race AA fuelers down to Modified cars . Hands down Forged cranks pistons Etc. are far superior to cast parts .They are more malleable and are less prone to fracturing as cast are .

Most weapons manufactures are pretty tight lipped about How or What they use or do . kind of like Brass manufacturers ,they don't want others to know their processes .

Shoot Straight Know Your Target . ...

12 May 2008, 00:13

p dog shooter

Hand forged ect casting ect depends on the metals used persons forging and casting ect.

To say one is always better then the other is just not true.

12 May 2008, 04:30

Atkinson

I really don't know which is best, probably depends on who you ask! Opinions are like a$$holes, everybody has one..

I am convience one is as good as the other, or at least good enough for Government work!