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Returned cz varmint laminate 22/250, I did not like Box mag set up.

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04 July 2005, 16:10
PC
Returned cz varmint laminate 22/250, I did not like Box mag set up.
My first cz dissapointment, box mag very difficult to load and it fed poorly due to so much action and so little bullet I feel.

I have decided that the floor plate, ie. 30/06's & .375's etc. cz's and there mini mausers are great but there .308 length rifles are not good due to trying to make do with a big action for .308 length rounds, the mag box is not great they would have been better just having a floor plate !!
05 July 2005, 00:24
PC
btt
05 July 2005, 16:54
ricky_arthur
I believe it is 1 in 14 and that since 60 gr is at the top end of it's stabilizing ability you will need to try them in your individual gun. Mine shoots the 55s, but i havn't tried the 60s, good luck.
Ricky
05 July 2005, 18:03
Mulerider
I agree it's a 1:14, and mine will stabilize (and groups quite well) the Sierra and Hornady 60 gr hp's. I have not tried the Vmax or Nos BT's.
It will likely be on edge of stabilization, only way to know is to try.
06 July 2005, 02:55
PC
Maybe it's nest just to stick to 55 gr or 50 gr bullets.

I am thinking Nosler BT's at this point.

Rifle SHOULD be here today, then I will be just waiting for my scope which is getting re-finished at spradlins it was a silver 6.5-20x40 leupold.....it will now be matte black.
06 July 2005, 03:28
ricky_arthur
So, Did the rifle come in today? I think you'll really like it. Mine shot 50gr v-max best and 50gr Barnes almost as good, the 50gr sierra was acceptable too. First thing I would check is to make sure your barrel is not contacting your stock, mine was bad enough the barrel was in a bind, but was easily fixed and shoots extreemly well. I put a 6-24 x44 Burris signature on mine and it is nice but if the idiot who sold it to me had known what he was talking about It would have had a leupold 6.5-20 X 50. He told me there were no rings available to mount a 30mm tube or 50 mm bell on that gun.
Lets hear how it shoots gunsmile
Ricky

Ricky
06 July 2005, 05:29
PC
Ricky it's 10.30 am here and my gun dealer said the delivery truck could be any time up to 2.20pm Frowner I am waiting until then and then I will head to the gun store. I know it will be a better feeling 22/250 than my rem 700.
06 July 2005, 06:04
Cal Sibley
I've got 4 .22 centerfire rifles, and they all have 1 in 14" barrel twists. You need a 1 in 12" barrel twist to reliably shoot the 60gr. bullets accurately. I think only Savage and some Rugers come with a 1 in 12" twist. I could be in error here though. Best wishes.

Cal - Montreal


Cal Sibley
06 July 2005, 17:13
PC
Thanks folks,

I took delivery today and returned the rifle an hour later, it fed terribly and the box mag was difficult to load.

I dont feel the 30/06 length action and box mag to make the 22/250 round work is a good thing.

I have not decided what to do yet have considered the stealth winchester in 22/250.

I wish the cz had of had a regular floor plate as it is one impressive looking rig thats for sure !!

This is my first dissapointment with CZ
06 July 2005, 17:59
Bushchook
PC ,
You were unlucky . It's not a design fault . There is a problem with the mag on the particular CZ 550 you looked at . A mate of mine has one in .22/250 that feeds perfectly . Whilst the mag isn't super easy to load it isn't difficult either . Has the advantage of being able to keep a spare one in his pocket . 6 of one , half a dozen of the other I reckon .
It'll cost you a big quid to get a trigger on the Winny as good as a CZ trigger can be with a bit of work .
I'm sure I wouldn't sell a Remmy that I know shoots well to buy a Winchester that is an unknown quantity (I have a model 70 myself by the way) .
I could understand it when you said you really loved CZ's and wanted another . Confused


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15 July 2005, 07:59
390ish
My .223 just loves 53 grain Hornady hollow points and 748. Outstanding rifle. Sorry yours didn't work out.