Over on the CZ pistol discussion there has been (and continues to be) a number of threads pertaining to the durability and desirability of finishing on CZ pistols. In part this is due to several finishes being available. But in the several years I have been reading the rifle forum I have not seen similar discussions of rifle finish (I know that this is only two - the "real" CZ blue and the Model three stainless.). In part this question is based on a bad experience with another manufacturer's rifle that seemed to have more than a fair share of problems - bluing, easily dented stock (it was laminated).
I own only one CZ rifle - a 550 American in 243 Win. I am very impressed with it and am considering another that would be suitable for elk. My first impulse is to find something in stainless with a synthetic stock, but I like the CZ quality. My question is simple: how durable are CZ blued finishes and stock finishes? With reasonable camp (field based) care, can they regularly hold up to a week of hunting in hostile environments (what about an Alaska hunt)?
This is a question for those experienced with using CZ rifles in such conditions.
Thanks.
