All of the CZ 550 extractors that I have looked at lately have a very strange thing:

If you look at the gun from above with the bolt closed, the long arm of the extractor (the part that runs parallel to the long axis of the bolt) seems to bow in toward the bolt body. Some do it worse than others. Is this a problem? Is it supposed to be this way? I am considering buying one of these guns. Thanks.

The extractor is a spring. Remove it and you'll see the curvature. When it's installed, it's bowed in a bit. Not a problem, and they are supposed to be that way. Some are bowed in more than others. Here's a picture of the extractor showing the curvature.



Best,
Joe

Here's a link to a short illustrated write-up of the CZ 550 I did for another forum.

Why I Like CZs

Best,
Joe

Great write up Nextjoe. CZ's are my favourite rifles.