If you're thinking about getting one of these rifles, or if you already load for one, try Sierra's 150 grain bullet made for the .303 British (part # 2300). It's a .311 bullet My rifle shoots it amazingly well (sub 1/2" groups) in excess of 2200 fps (I'm a little over recommended max, but no pressure signs and the max load is calculated considering SKS rifles will be used). The recoil is ultra mild and according to the info-techs at Sierra, the bullet will expand all the way to 150 yards.

I worked up this load to have a heavier bullet than the normal 123 grain bullets that are available since we have some good sized hogs that wander by when we're deer hunting.

BTW, my CZ doens't shoot .308 bullets better than 1 1/2" or so, therefore, the .311 bullets.

I was thinking of getting one of those for a plinker to use up some of the mil surplus and other ammo I've accumulated. How does it shoot with this kind of ammo? I like the idea of 7.62x39 better than .223 for a plinker and a loaner to several small statured family members who occasionally want to hunt deer. My son has a CZ 452 Lux and likes everything about it. This seems like a logical next gun for him.

I have shot several dozen 3 shot groups with Wolf ammo, in all versions of which I'm aware. Copper plated steel hollowpoints, softnose, copper jackets, etc. I never got a group bigger than 2". I've found the Russian ammo to be adequate, but not amazing. I wouldn't shoot a deer with it, unless I had lots of tracking light, a broadside shot and was sure I was going to penetrate the vitals, whether or not the bullet expanded or not....

BTW, my rifle shoots an inch or so with Winchester 123 grain soft points, which, I believe, are .310 diameter. I've killed lots of deer with that load, and performance is just fine with most bullets exiting with a 1/2" exit hole and lots of damage to the lungs.

I purchased one of these rifles last year and it has the annoying habit of misfiring. Out of a 20 pack of factory ammunition 3-4 will not fire. I have tried Winchester, Federal, Wolf and some military rounds all the same deal. I have stripped the bolt, cleaned it well etc. The primer of each misfire has a less than adequate pin strike indentation on it. Any suggestions?

My mechanical expertise is limited to having good success in starting my truck (if I can find the key, that is.) But, here goes...

First, too much headspace could cause the problem and secondly, and obviously, the firing pin spring may be too weak. Both, problems, I'll bet, would be rapidly handled by CZ (you could cast the chamber, of course to check the dimentions and, or, compare brass before and after firing.. to kinda get a clue as to what's happening to the shoulder). In any event, the misfires are unacceptable and should be fixed at no cost to you. I've had very good luck with my inquiries by calling them. www.cz-usa.com is the website with the contact info. Good luck1

BTW, I saw your name on the guest list at Afton House... Not bad, huh?

I think you have taked me into it. I'll order it soon for my son's Christmas present with a reasonable chance of getting one for me too>

Judge,
Yes I was there three times on the last trip. They are the best people I have ever delt with. You can't argue about the price either. Don't you think Esty is very hugable. After 4 weeks in the bush I told her I just wanted a hug from a cute young woman, and it worked!!!!!!

Just got off the phone and the folks at CZ-USA said the fix for my rifle is a stronger firing pin spring which the will gladly ship me and at no charge. Thanks JudgeG for your help. By the way how long did it take your stockmaker to "adjust" the stock on your 375? He really did a good job!

I would really like a nice 7.62x39 bolt gun, but the CZ I looked at had an extremely plain stock and the drop at the comb looked to be excessive for a scope mounted rifle.

On the other hand, the Zastava "Mini Mark 10" is supposed to be available in this caliber "soon" (they've been saying this for over a year now) from Charles Daly. It appears to have a nicer stock of walnut and a much higher comb (as well as a floorplate-style box magazine). And at a suggested retail of $529, it seems to be priced right. I'm going to to wait on one of these and hope that I'm not disappointed.

I plan on getting this rifle and cartridge selection real soon, I think. Sounds like the "perfect" rifle for baiting black bears in the spring, and even to use for close range moose hunting when the leaves are still green and on the trees.

lb404:
Roger had the rifle less than 6 weeks.

As to the comments about the "plain" stock, I think the problem is with the finish, not the wood. An evening with 000 steel wool and two more with a rag and some stock oil will bring out character you wouldn't believe. Jack Belk once said that CZ used Coca-Cola mixed with monkey poop for the finish.