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CZ 550 Mag - Open sights - what to do?

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04 February 2013, 10:55

Nakihunter

CZ 550 Mag - Open sights - what to do?

I have just committed to a new in box CZ 550 Mag Kevlar stock rifle in 416 Rigby.<BR><BR>When I mount the gun I cannot see the foresight bead. I also do not like the white line below the"V" of the rear sight leaves.What are my options?Have a jeweller solder a gold bead on the foresight & install platinum wire in the grooves below the "V"Replace both fore & rear sights with NECG or similarAny other option? Please specify with reasons.

04 February 2013, 13:00

Nordic2

Make the stock fit you better first before you alter the sights.

04 February 2013, 18:17

fla3006

Yeah, most plastic stocks are designed for scope use, not enough drop in the butt.

05 February 2013, 03:39

tin can

quote:
Originally posted by G.Hansen:
Face it... your eyes (I'm assuming) aren't those of an 18yr. old!

You can fall down the stairs, one step at a time, or you can just face the facts- pull the rear sights and replace them with a blank and get a peep sight for the rear.

Note: I had my CZ's bridges modified/machined to accept Talley rings because I was tired of the limited options the CZ proprietary mount design, left me with. When I decided to use a peep sight, for my old(er) eyes, the modification made my transition, a markedly easier one. The rear peep sight displayed, is made by Talley (for their mounts) and commercially available.

Good luck!

Nice lean rig, who did the mods?

05 February 2013, 09:15

eagle27

quote:
Originally posted by Nakihunter:
I have just committed to a new in box CZ 550 Mag Kevlar stock rifle in 416 Rigby.

When I mount the gun I cannot see the foresight bead. I also do not like the white line below the"V" of the rear sight leaves.

Put the CZ550 back in the box and take the Mauser 404

The traditional safari style rear sight has silver inlaid lines, I prefer and have a flat top post front sight on my 404, don't like a bead.

06 February 2013, 04:35

Nakihunter

I am keeping the CZ mate. I know that 404J is an awesome rifle and I was very tempted. Finally I just had to make a call.

I found Brownells have nice fore sight as well as a ghost ring & a barrel band sling stud. All those will make a BIG improvement.

http://www.brownells.com/rifle...sight-prod24836.aspx

http://www.brownells.com/rifle...sight-prod25885.aspx

The Gentry barrel band looks better than the Talley - just peronal preferance.

06 March 2013, 08:14

reddy375

Get a scope or red dot.

Arjun

06 March 2013, 08:41

Nakihunter

Yes I have put Warne QD rings & a 1-4X Leupold. But I do want a good woring peep sight & I will get the NECGs.

07 March 2013, 06:22

zimbabwe

I can only say get a stock that fits with iron sights. My 550 416Rigby has a 21" barrel and the original rear sight. I replaced the front ramp with a NECG Masterpiece which has an adjustable (for elevation) front sight . I use the red fiberoptic sight. I also installed a barrel band front swivel base. The stock is one of the original Brockman Laminates with no cheekpiece. Perfect with Irons and works well with the Swarovski 1.5 x 4 in CZ rings. Worked well on my last elephant.