Post by: petersenior on January 03, 2005, 09:32:02 PM
and perhaps one of you could help me.
Last month I purchased a new CZ-550 American
in 6.5 mmX 55 SE.....the craftmanship is excellent,
1" groups at all times...very happy about the rifle.
But, I have a problem with my eye relief. I need to
bring my scope back another inch or two.
I have tried calling all mounts & rings manufacturers
and dealers to see if they have extension rings but once
you mention CZ, that's the end of the conversation.
Even called CZ-USA, and some expert there suggested
I should cut the shoulder stock an inch or two...
(Ain't that a bright solution)
This is a problem I also found in Ruger rifles, but at least
extension rings for Rugers.
Will appreciate any info you may have to solve the
problem
Thanks
Petersenior
Post by: betterluckytg on January 07, 2005, 11:52:40 AM
Post by: petersenior on January 08, 2005, 10:53:36 PM
Just found a South African manufacturer of bases
and rings Lynx Optics....have a great selection
of these products for CZ and most European rifles.
Also extension rings in regular, medium & high.
Problem solved.
Post by: Paulinus on January 12, 2005, 03:07:00 PM
Post by: petersenior on January 29, 2005, 09:11:12 PM
My extended bases are great, very , very heavy duty
and great to comfort any eye relief problems with CZ
rifles. I'm extremely pleased with the product.
Suggest you look at the Lynx Optics web site, pick a
model and then touch bases w/ B Square to confirm
the model you choose.
Lynx Optics
Sloane Park
South Africa, 2152
Phone 011-2711-792-6694
Fax 011-2711-792-8923
REGARDS & GOOD LUCK...!!
petersenior
Post by: Max-Plinker on February 09, 2005, 07:21:48 PM
Post by: petersenior on February 10, 2005, 08:56:35 PM
right mount & rings, calibrated the scope , etc......
I fired 30 rounds (6 groups of 5 shots)
and to my surprise all the groups were less than 1"
at 100 meters (328 feet). Actually 3 of the 6 groups
were 3/4". Of course, I had the trigger set to a crispy 2 Lbs....since I never use the set trigger.
This is about all I can tell you (as personal experience }with this fine caliber...since all my life I have reloaded. hunted and used w/ .30-06, .270 WCF, .243
and .25-06 REM.....(that's it and without regrets..!!)
but this 6.5 mm Swede is very, very accurate.
Felt recoil was very pleasant to my shoulder pocket.... much less than a .270 WCF.
The ammo I used was Sellier & Bellot 131 grs.
Ammo can be purchased from Cabelas for
around $12.ooper box of 20 and they are box primed if you enjoy reloading.
Good luck,
Petersenior
Post by: Max-Plinker on February 12, 2005, 07:28:14 PM
Post by: petersenior on February 13, 2005, 04:16:54 PM
felt recoil.
As for your $200-$250 budget, Burris is V.G. .Also
check the Leupold Vari X-II 3-9x40 which should be
around that price range.
(I have a couple of Meopta.....but now that consumers
know how good they are, prices are very high...not to mention devaluation of dollar v/s euro.)
Rgds,
Petersenior
Post by: sharpler on May 22, 2005, 05:02:24 PM
thx for any info.
Ray
my direct email = sharpler@nationi.net
Post by: petersenior on May 26, 2005, 06:55:56 PM
Going back to my CZ550 American in 6.5 x 55mmSE, I have shot the rifle in three ocassions since my first report. I'm having the bolt & magazine follower jeweled and polish all contact points of the bolt.....since I want to keep it forever.
What a great rifle & caliber combination....!!!
Now, the wood is nice but nothing fancy. Is a plain walnut with a clean grain. I will like to replace it with a fancy wood, but nowdays those stocks cost twice as much as the rifle.
Will leave that for the future.
The FS seems to be a nice rifle (or carbine) with the classical european lines and can't tell you much about it....but with the standard CZ quality, you can't miss. Be patient and wait for your FS. That way you will enjoy it more when it arrives.....!!!
Regards
Petersenior