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Triggers are just fine. I think he is referring to the ability to set the trigger to a lighter touch by pushing it forward. I have a 550 and like the trigger system alot.
terry

That gun, to me is just wrong in 30-06 but so right in 9.3x62.

Mine is sub-MOA with factory Norma Oryx 232gr and a Swarovski 1-4 mounted in Talley QD rings.

Recoil feels like and '06 and if you want to lean on your handloads you can typically get better efficiency from a short barrel with the bigger bore.

There is actually a surprising selection of factory loaded 9.3 now as well so no reason not to be in the cool club.

Did they ever make this CZ 550 Carbine, Kevlar? I've yet to see one though they've been talking about it for a good while now.

I went the Sako route, though it required a bit of work to have Beretta USA import a non-USA model. Ended up 6-lbs 9-ounces, basically a black Finnlight 9.3x62 with Recknagel sights.

I agree, that rifle is just made for the 9.3x62. As the poster is suggesting it for bear protection, it also seems a very sensible option. In europe, they also do a 8x57, which would also be a good option.

I mean scary as in look at all those little parts: plenty of stuff that could go wrong or collect junk. I'm sure the gun would work fine for sitting in a treestand a few times a year. I just don't trust it for use as a working rifle.

to each his own I guess. I love the set trigger and hear of plenty tking cz's for DG hunts. Never ever heard of a trigger issue with CZ but of course- buy what you feel.

You could always replace with an AHR custom single stage trigger.

Own the CZ550, 98 Mauser and 77 Ruger. My opinion, the Mauser and Ruger have a simpler and more robust design, especially in the trigger group. The CZ trigger mechanism, excluding the parts for the sear, contains (19) nineteen individual small parts including (2) two nylon pins which are a plastic. More springs, clips, pins, bushings, etc to maintain. The Mauser has a simple, robust and rugged design, and the Ruger is closer to this than the CZ's more complex design. I�ve personally had a failure and problems with the thin wire spring CZ uses for the sear which completely disabled my rifle. Never heard of such issue with the stronger mechanics used in the Mauser and Ruger.

Example; thin wire spring from the CZ:


robust sear spring from the Mauser which is shared by the Ruger:


People make fun of the Ruger, but completely break one down and notice how simple, robust, and open all the components. They are just claw hammer simple and truck axle robust.

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I'm not trying to start a pissing match here. +1 to what Gary said.

I don't doubt many CZs go on dangerous game hunts every year, mostly because they're the most availble rifles if you want a good DG round like a .404 or .505 I would be curious as to how many CZ are used by PHs and guides here in AK. Based on my needs I'll stick with New Haven Model 70s and Rugers.

Gary, what's the trigger assembly like on that sweet looking Sako?

I'd not get too wrapped around the axle over the triggers. A handful may truly need to maintain a hard use rifle way out in the middle of nowhere, but most of us would do fine using just about any factory trigger with proper maintenance. The Sako is no different. I still run CZs and was looking at the 9.3x62 Carbine Kevlar prior to purchasing the Black Bear. So I'm not a CZ basher, just pointing out that the factory trigger/sear design is not "all that" when it comes to a hard use trigger.

Don't know what everyone uses, but I know a number of well respected hard use gun nuts who clean out boxed triggers annually with a dose of lighter fluid. Let it air dry and then go forth. Keeps them clean and leaves a touch of lubrication.

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Be keen to hear you review the Black Bear, Gary. Especially in 9.3x62.

Orginal Poster back, glad to see my old thread revised after almost a year and as it turns out, very timly.

Rifleshooter magazine has an on-line review on the cz 550 kevlar carbine in 30-06, 12/15/11 by Brad Fitzpatrick.

550 kevlar carbine review 30-06

Hope the link works.

On edit, I can't get the link to work, should be able to google.

My CZ550 9.3mm was a three position safety. It is a Euro Lux stock version.

People make fun of the Ruger, but completely break one down and notice how simple, robust, and open all the components. They are just claw hammer simple and truck axle robust.

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Very well said. I don't have very many Ruger M-77 but they are tough and simple

Here's the CZ 550 link.

http://www.rifleshootermag.com/2011/12/15/review-cz-550-carbine-kevlar/

Owning both a Sako 85 and a CZ 550 I would be more inclined to purchace the Sako Black Bear, Dont get me wrong CZ builds a great rifle and I enjoy using mine but at a simular price point the Sako would be the one sitting in my safe.

I was hoping these CZ 550 Carbine, Kevlar, 9.3x62 rifles would show up in local gun shops but no luck and now they seem to be unavailable. Where can I find one?

Thanx

Vern

I got mine at the Damascus Gun Shop mid-year last year but, I see that they are currently out of stock. This is an old thread but keep looking. This was my first CZ and I really like it (including the set trigger). Scoped, strapped and fully loaded, the rifle weighs in at 9lbs. I think the Kevlar stock does add a bit weight but, that only serves to make it more pleasurable to shoot. The bedding on my rifle is absolutely perfect. It is one of the most accurate rifles I own and it is probably one the easiest rifle cartridges to reload. It's going elk hunting next week in CO. Oh, it is a 9.3x62 Mauser.