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Hi all,
I wanted to know the member's thoughts on CZ's new 557 rifle. I haven't been able to find many reviews of this rifle...hHas anyone tried one out?
Is CZ making a mistake by phasing out the 550?
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Campfire Ranger
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Campfire Ranger
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Hi all,
I wanted to know the member's thoughts on CZ's new 557 rifle. I haven't been able to find many reviews of this rifle...hHas anyone tried one out?
Is CZ making a mistake by phasing out the 550? If CZ had any go in them at all they would reintroduce the ZG47, and include the ZKK pop-up rear peep in the receiver. Man, I would jump at that.
These are my opinions, feel free to disagree.
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Campfire Tracker
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Campfire Tracker
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Is CZ making a mistake by phasing out the 550? Yes. It's burly as hell and an excellent choice for cartridges like the 9.3x62 where most folks don't want a lightweight. Okie John
If Montana had a standing army, a 270 Win with Federal Blue Box 130's would be the standard issue.
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Campfire Ranger
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Campfire Ranger
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No more 550s?say it ain't so!
"For joy of knowing what may not be known we take the golden road to Samarkand." James Elroy Flecker
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Campfire Ranger
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Campfire Ranger
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John Haviland did a review in one of the Wolfe mags. The 557 has been around for a while, but I've never seen that they were going to discontinue the 550. The 557 was supposed to be at a better price point after the 550s started getting pretty expensive. I suppose it's a good push-feed, but I detest DMs for the most part.
There was a lot of pizzing and moaning when they stopped making FNs, but they can still be found, and newer shooters don't seem interested, so prices are reasonable.
What fresh Hell is this?
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Campfire Outfitter
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I handled a 557 at Scheels awhile back. Appeared to be very well built. The only negative thing I could say is the stock is pretty thick and clubby.
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Campfire Ranger
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Campfire Ranger
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Haviland's wife commented that the test rifle was pretty heavy for a .308.
She should try my Hawkeye Predator! That one's a load, but I don't plan on toting it up any mountains.
What fresh Hell is this?
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Campfire Ranger
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Campfire Ranger
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I The only negative thing I could say is the stock is pretty thick and clubby. I felt the same way about my 550 American I purchased oh I don't know around 2006 maybe? It was a little thick and heavy, but boy would it shoot. Also, I have always been a sucker for a Mauser action.
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