I was in Sportsman's Warehouse the other day to buy a replacement scope for the bad one on my .300 WSM.
Now, I have to admit to a fondness for the CZ's. My 527 FS in .222 Remington is consistently sub 3/4" MOA and often 1/2" MOA. And I have been looking for a CZ in 6.5x55 or a nice Sweedish Mauser off and on for a couple years. (Saw a NICE SM at the last gun show, but the price was way too much! )
So after I have my selected Nikon Monarch in my little hot hands and ready to head for the check-out, I ask the gun guy behind the counter, "What do you have in the CZ's tonight?" :banghead:
"Let's see... We only have three. Just came in yesterday. A .22-250, a .270 and a 6.5x55."
"Let me see the 6.5x55."
He proceeds to tell me all about the great 6.5x55 Swede's accuracy, how wonderful the CZ's are, etc., etc. Babble. Babble.
I handled the gun. Worked the bolt. Manipulated the single set trigger.
Fit and finish was typical CZ. Above average. The metal was highly polished, the wood satin finished.
"If you have dies and brass, I'll take it."
RCBS FL die set , 150 rds new Winchester brass to prep, two scopes (had to get another Monarch for the CZ! ) AND the CZ went with me to the check-out.
THIS replacement scope has to be one of the most expensive Nikon Monarchs on record!
Anybody have a tried and true recipie for the 120 gn Sierra or Barnes TSX for the 6.5x55?
Waddison
Now, I have to admit to a fondness for the CZ's. My 527 FS in .222 Remington is consistently sub 3/4" MOA and often 1/2" MOA. And I have been looking for a CZ in 6.5x55 or a nice Sweedish Mauser off and on for a couple years. (Saw a NICE SM at the last gun show, but the price was way too much! )
So after I have my selected Nikon Monarch in my little hot hands and ready to head for the check-out, I ask the gun guy behind the counter, "What do you have in the CZ's tonight?" :banghead:
"Let's see... We only have three. Just came in yesterday. A .22-250, a .270 and a 6.5x55."
"Let me see the 6.5x55."
He proceeds to tell me all about the great 6.5x55 Swede's accuracy, how wonderful the CZ's are, etc., etc. Babble. Babble.
I handled the gun. Worked the bolt. Manipulated the single set trigger.
Fit and finish was typical CZ. Above average. The metal was highly polished, the wood satin finished.
"If you have dies and brass, I'll take it."
RCBS FL die set , 150 rds new Winchester brass to prep, two scopes (had to get another Monarch for the CZ! ) AND the CZ went with me to the check-out.
THIS replacement scope has to be one of the most expensive Nikon Monarchs on record!
Anybody have a tried and true recipie for the 120 gn Sierra or Barnes TSX for the 6.5x55?
Waddison
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