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The newly released CZ 600 is probably quite a contentious rifle, to some a hideous step away from the classic CZ bolt action, to others an awesome example of modern practicality and compactness. Personally, I want one rather badly, will probably be the next gun I purchase. What are your thoughts??
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Not my cup of tea, very agricultural looking, it has the face only a mama could love..
My CZ 600 223 (Alpha model) is out on loan at the moment, everyone who has shot it that wasn't a gun nut loved it. The ergonomoics and trigger are superb, guys just pick it up and shoot well with it.
My one was ammo fussy, it was pretty average with factory ammo, but went "minute of wallaby" to 300M or so with some bulk Belmont stuff.
The Trail doesn't appeal to me in term of its looks but it'd be quite functional for some sorts of hunting.
Does the Alpha have the same 1:7" twist as the Trail?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tentman
does that cheekpiece come foward it looks to far back to be of any use - not my cup of tea but in 223 a goat cullers rifle maybe
Should consider waiting for the CZ600 American to come to NZ.
- Walnut stock
- Nice streamlined look
- Pretty much flush magazine
- 60 degree bolt lift
- Comes in 223 and 7.62x39
If priced right, it might be a serious threat to the Howa Mini.
https://www.czub.cz/en/media-news/cz...z-600-american
https://shop.terc-zbrane.cz/cz-600-american-7-62x39/
Yes, Alpha is 1:7Quote:
Originally Posted by Jamesyd
I know pighunters who would kill that quickly enough.looks like a crude immitation of wingmans neat stock.
I looked at in Hamills Taupo and twist Is 1in9 two stage trigger. Not as light as it looks
yes thats a rifleQuote:
Originally Posted by Synthetic
On the alpha I really hate the safety. And it is a shame that the barrel interchangeability got canned almost as soon as it reached the market.
If that thing could have had a Remington or a tikka style trigger it probably would have drawn more interest.
If I recall, some of the early reviews I read reckoned some of the design choices do no favours for the Trail's accuracy. Whereas a lot of rifles (including other CZ600's) are coming with sub-MOA guarantees (for whatever they're worth), the Trail isn't.
Shame, because at its core is a great action. They mill the rail into the receiver which is neat and it takes pmags too. But then they go and mate it to the lower poorly, under-engineer the collapsible stock, and even the mlok handgaurd up front is able to rotate if knocked. Cool concept. Just let down in the execution a bit.
I pulled mine to bits to shorten and thread it. The barrel is still readily interchangeable, I surmise that they are just not supplying "interchangeable barrels".Quote:
Originally Posted by Friwi
Supposedly that's due to the flex in the stock. With our laws on OAL it would be better with an AR style collapsing stock. I'm sure Lefty's would appreciate that style more as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pommy
Its definitely an interesting set up with a few odd design choices. I have seen a few YT reviews where they complain you have to shorten the screws when attaching MLOK as the hand guard is to narrow.
If I didn't have an UTAS I would probably get one.
Quite a scathing review on the Cz Trail I saw last night:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6pM4...RlODBiNWFlZA==
I have a early pre recall trail was in 223 but made up a second barrel for it in 300 blackout
From howa mini barrel
Took a bit to get it as accurate as I wanted
Ended up fitting bigger steel pillars epoxied in place and undercutting all the plastic then bedding
With a very hard drying epoxy mix to make stock rigid
Also the forend clamped via a sleeve to the barrel on mine so changed that
Made my own clamp and drilled holes through forend to access the clamp screws
Then made it one piece with the tig
Both shoot lights out as far as trails go 1/2” for the blackout with cheap ammo
And 3/4” for the 223 barrel
Not sure if it standard but my 223 factory barrel is chrome lined
And 3/4” not bad for that
When I got it off previous owner it was a 2.5-3” out the box rifle
Bedding the stock made the biggest difference bring down to just over a inch
Also cut bolt knob off re bent handle for ergonomics and made my own thread
On knob
For use with a thermal it is awesome and super compact when shortened up 765mm with stock
In carry position
Extended the stock is a bit flimsy
https://youtu.be/5oJQXhrthCY?si=JsGKgpTGt8MhbmnC
Old mate from polenar tactical has over 1k rounds though and seems to think that
Infact yes, it’s a good rifle, even against semis, and that example shown in his videos has had more than its fair share of abuse, competitions and experiments done on it.
I enjoyed mine while I had it, my only complaint was the stock felt a little bit sketch after I had used it a bit, would be more confident in trying another if there was a fixed stock option.
I’ve since gone to one of wingman’s chassis on a howa mini in 6.5g and personally wouldn’t go back, the howa might be a bit more basic, but they are silly easy to play around with, coupled with the low price point. + supporting
Local.
My only complaint on the howa is the “stainless” that rusts if you breath on it.
Other than that, it’s lighter and more durable than a CZ trail.
Plus repeat accuracy isn’t much of an issue, unlike the trail.
