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CZ LONG ARMS => CZ Center fire Rifles => Topic started by: Wrinkleburn on June 30, 2017, 07:34:02 PM

Title: CZ 550FS incoming
Post by: Wrinkleburn on June 30, 2017, 07:34:02 PM

Hey everyone,

I ordered my first CZ yesterday, and hope to be able to pick it up by the end of next week. I would like to go ahead and order a leather sling, but am not sure what size I would need for this rifle. Hoping some of you that own one of these can offer a bit of advice. I am 6" 190lbs if that info is needed. Average build.

Thanks! I will be sure to post some pictures once it comes in  :)

Title: Re: CZ 550FS incoming
Post by: armoredman on July 02, 2017, 04:42:48 AM

What kind of sling would you want, just a leather strap, or a Rhodesian/Ching style sling?

Title: Re: CZ 550FS incoming
Post by: Wrinkleburn on July 02, 2017, 08:13:19 PM

Hey,

I would like a simple leather strap, maybe something like this (sorry if not allowed to post outside links) https://www.etsy.com/listing/228451491/leather-rifle-sling-gun-sling-adjustable?ref=related-2

Title: Re: CZ 550FS incoming
Post by: czmuz on July 04, 2017, 06:48:23 AM

I put one of these on my CZ 550 FS, so far so good...

https://www.amazon.com/Hunter-Company-Rifle-Sling-Military/dp/B0000C51D7/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499165113&sr=8-1&keywords=hunter+rifle+slings

Title: Re: CZ 550FS incoming
Post by: AZ_CZ on July 04, 2017, 01:33:31 PM

Have a few leather slings; couple are fancy, some plain. Never found them very practical in the field. My go-to style is a nylon sling with a quick adjustable feature. Sorry can't remember the brand but it has a tab you push out on or pull in to adjust the length. I find it really handy since I move a sling from gun to gun. I'll get the brand when I get home.

I don't like stretchy slings. It sounds good in theory but found it just bounces around and bangs me. Of course I walk like a dinosaur so that might be my problem.

Always thought having a sling that holds a couple of rounds was cool. Took some grief from older hunters but those 2 rounds saved the day on an elk hunt when I forgot my spare ammo pouch.

Title: Re: CZ 550FS incoming
Post by: czmuz on July 05, 2017, 08:36:21 AM

Here is a picture of my CZ 550 FS 6.5x55 with the sling installed, alongside my grandfather's old 30-40 Krag.  I like the old military style slings, and prefer the standard 1.25" width, but the CZ has smaller sling mounts.  I still have the original sling for the Krag, with the date 1916 stamped into it, but I took it off for safe-keeping.  I guess it has earned its retirement after 100+ years.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/N5FdMt7w0v2g1iOwjamn2sDY-V1-PpiO5P7a7jUnyuq_xKg7IilivYRbp2QeK11Yx4TjxPi2Cbt6Gw3bfQJ7uu7q6dqo37j8tQgQE2tnUem0E_f1jXYb68rAB4v8u4cGPb_kCreNMskAweg4-Z_YgX3LDGo6o6CMKLn4Ra-Xgmu61KtuIRo7gla8uO8JriMToEgu7u2vsp9fZFjwBlT-tIizrukbIdmHHf3Dlou_OMW_123P9sAwl2GOAn7DQyewSnUCib4iZ2bBw8Iej9pKfpIA7ywGotbCCVhlLEIoTOtbSOn6G87mKsh3JB01PcsAwGcEAGXdGxFRcEMicPib3-e8x0xt51ADbN2fTfmThUKJnwTzFiQVBT1OmaQ_6udCuh7VpU9USC9vAyEIbLE0q39iZvbWIDzBZIbPJIFzEhLaxJplAirBZtYYnQZlDBzMnGi_dSU_b3bV4Mt5o6QhUPxA7pX5RrbthhYlkjVH9BVNmrMYkUWzh3na_D-cyxvxhuAjX--w2GsfZr1ZvfMczaYKdGw0tqEPSZv8w5AJhHZuxr-N1jjbBQZ2iUBW5m3uwIu83B54rT11vgxvc4H-4Fey_6p6bgkuHP2qEeGDyaE3uuwcv4vu=w535-h950-no)

Title: Re: CZ 550FS incoming
Post by: Wrinkleburn on July 06, 2017, 07:05:43 PM

Quote from: czmuz on July 05, 2017, 08:36:21 AM

Here is a picture of my CZ 550 FS 6.5x55 with the sling installed, alongside my grandfather's old 30-40 Krag.  I like the old military style slings, and prefer the standard 1.25" width, but the CZ has smaller sling mounts.  I still have the original sling for the Krag, with the date 1916 stamped into it, but I took it off for safe-keeping.  I guess it has earned its retirement after 100+ years.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/N5FdMt7w0v2g1iOwjamn2sDY-V1-PpiO5P7a7jUnyuq_xKg7IilivYRbp2QeK11Yx4TjxPi2Cbt6Gw3bfQJ7uu7q6dqo37j8tQgQE2tnUem0E_f1jXYb68rAB4v8u4cGPb_kCreNMskAweg4-Z_YgX3LDGo6o6CMKLn4Ra-Xgmu61KtuIRo7gla8uO8JriMToEgu7u2vsp9fZFjwBlT-tIizrukbIdmHHf3Dlou_OMW_123P9sAwl2GOAn7DQyewSnUCib4iZ2bBw8Iej9pKfpIA7ywGotbCCVhlLEIoTOtbSOn6G87mKsh3JB01PcsAwGcEAGXdGxFRcEMicPib3-e8x0xt51ADbN2fTfmThUKJnwTzFiQVBT1OmaQ_6udCuh7VpU9USC9vAyEIbLE0q39iZvbWIDzBZIbPJIFzEhLaxJplAirBZtYYnQZlDBzMnGi_dSU_b3bV4Mt5o6QhUPxA7pX5RrbthhYlkjVH9BVNmrMYkUWzh3na_D-cyxvxhuAjX--w2GsfZr1ZvfMczaYKdGw0tqEPSZv8w5AJhHZuxr-N1jjbBQZ2iUBW5m3uwIu83B54rT11vgxvc4H-4Fey_6p6bgkuHP2qEeGDyaE3uuwcv4vu=w535-h950-no)

Thanks for the picture! I am going to have to pick one of those up. Got another question for you, since you own the same model/caliber. Is the follower steel or plastic? From what I understand the new ones have a plastic floor plate which is a bit disappointing, but I am not sure about the follower.

Title: Re: CZ 550FS incoming
Post by: armoredman on July 07, 2017, 02:06:45 AM

"Civilize 'em with a Krag! "
Sorry, wrong movie....

Title: Re: CZ 550FS incoming
Post by: czmuz on July 07, 2017, 07:50:23 AM

Mine has steel floor plate and follower.

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