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New gun and new opportunities
My first 300-221 is a great CZ-527 that I purchased on Gunbroaker. The only thing I do not like about it is the laminated stock and it's 1-11 twist barrel. It brought down three deer this past hunting season using Sierra 125 grain ballistic tips, so I have no complaints with it for supersonics. I also got it for the same price as a standard retail CZ.
Given all the knowledge I have gained here (thanks guys) I decided to commission a new CZ-527 American from SSK with a 1-8 twist. Stainless barrel, nice wood, AND a suppressor. This was back in September and I received the rifle in December. I have yet to shoot the gun because work has gotten in the way.
My FFL dealer is still holding my suppressor because paperwork is in process. I understood this fully going into it and hopefully it will only be another month or so before I can bring it home.
I need to send the gun back to SSK for the following tune ups:
1. The suppressor does not easily screw on the barrel, even with lube. I'm afraid of stainless "galling" of the threads so it needs some cleanup.
2. I ordered a muzzle break for the barrel because I don't like the look of the small protective ring that it comes with. I know many disagree with me on this, but I think the rifle looks a little better with something on the end given it only has a 16" barrel. It showed up with only the protective ring.
3. The trigger still needs more work. CZ-527's have a single set, two stage trigger. Right now, the first stage is very light and crisp, more so then the second set stage. Exactly the opposite of my first CZ and every other rifle I have with single set triggers. They did a great job of adjusting it, they just adjusted the first and not the set trigger.
So, even though I have not shot it. I am going to remove the scope and have my FFL dealer box the whole thing up to have it sent back and these "opportunities" taken care of. I can tell you that she is a work of art and I really like the job SSK did of re-barreling and bedding. It's tough to be patient with new toys.
-Riverguide
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