new CZ- barrel cracked at feed ramp

[boatnut]

Was at range today with my newer CZ 83 and Rami.   After about two magazines through the 83, I started having FTF problems.   I've ran probably a 100 rounds through it on previous trips to range.  Ammo was just regular whitebox winchester.    I stripped it down to clean when I got home and noticed the crack.

Pretty disappointed to say the least.    Anyone ever had warranty work done and how did it go with CZ?
thanks.

[afultz075]

It's supposed to look like that. The "crack" is the seam between the press-fit barrel and feed ramp.

[boatnut]

Really?  sure looks like a crack and I would think it would affect feeding.   I guess I never noticed it before.

[Grendel]

Really?  sure looks like a crack and I would think it would affect feeding.   I guess I never noticed it before.

Send that pic to CZ and see what they say.

[boatnut]

Just finished sending to their warranty dept.   I'll let ya know what they say.

[boatnut]

Andy at CZ promptly responded to my email and confirmed what ya'll said that it was supposed to be like that.  Boy do I feel foolish!   

[imarangemaster]

What magazines were you using when it started to FTF?

[boatnut]

What magazines were you using when it started to FTF?

I neglected to check that. I bought 2 additional mags from Greg Cote. I was thinking they were CZ mags as I cringed at price I paid.  I'll have to go to range again and test all 4 mags

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[imarangemaster]

The "CZ mfg" stamped on base plate are aftermarket, and are NOT CZ.  They are not reliable.  If you put a CZ follower and factory mag spring, they work better.