CZ Safari Rifle quality

[Dana C]

I know that this has been asked before but I missed it. I am looking at a Win. model 70 in 375 H&H and the CZ in the same caliber. There is a $200 price difference in the two. I like the iron sights on the CZ as opposed to the Win. but the fit and finish is much better on the Win. I like the reinforcing bolts on the Win. stock and have heard about stock cracking on the CZ in the heavy calibers.....but $200 is $200. I plan to hunt North America and plink with it.

Please tell me about personal experiences and the accuracy of your CZ big bores.

 

[Noban]

Dana - I was invited to shoot a CZ .375 at our local range within the past year. It had what is called the European style stock that seems to have a more pronounced drop from the wrist.

The wood to metal finish was superb, and the bluing was excellent. The recoil was stout, but that goes with the territory. I only shot two rounds at 100 yards, so I can't really speak to its accuracy.

I've also had the opportunity to shoot a Winchester Safari grade .375 and it was far nicer in appearance and smoothness of action. And, I've also shot a Remington 700 in the same caliber, with a stainless action and barrel in a synthetic stock. That one fit me the best and had the nicest trigger.

Of the three, I recommend the Remington for quality and price, as well as service and repair options and aftermarket parts offerings. You can often find the Remington on Gunbroker and Auction Arms for around $600.

Best of luck.

kev

 

[Baba Louie]

Dana,
Check out CZ Forums rifle section and do a search for info... it might glean more results...
http://p201.ezboard.com/fczechpistols82792frm6

 

[BigG]

I have two - a 375 H&H and a 458 Win Magnum. The CZ Safari Magnum is quite a bit beefier than either the comparable Winchester or Remington models. The stocks are European style, but they absorb recoil better for me than the California style on American models. Any stock issues can be solved by a good glass bedding. I think the CZs are a great bang for the buck and I could have bought either of the competitors but did not as I didn't see the added value.

 

[Mossyrock]

A friend of mine has the CZ 550 Safari rifle in .416 Rigby. The $200 difference is mostly in polishing and finish. The more recent CZs are available with an American Classic style stock as well as a laminated option that costs less and holds up better. I think they are a great value for the money, but they can use a little internal polishing. But, given that I like to tinker with my guns, the polishing and tweaking is half the fun! Even though I have no earthly used for a .416 Rigby, I still REALLY, REALLY want one. If I get one, it will be the CZ.

 

[TheDutchman]

Shot Me Buddies CZ .375 H&H and was impressed with fit and finish on the rifle he has Used it on one African safari and a trip to New Zealand to shoot goat thing. Also the Fixed sights are plus however it does not have the Bells and Whistles the other manufacturers have cosmetic wise.However who wants to scratch up a more expensive rifle when a cheaper priced one works just as good. Don't forget these are tools not Museum pieces.

 

[frankandjesse]

The CZ is a great rifle for the $.
I would agree that the metal polishing and blue are not the same as a high grade Winchester or Remington, but still decent.
Better than just parkerizing the metal.................

 

[klover]

I find the CZ nicer to shoot except that the trigger is much better on the Winny (a trigger job for the CZ might be $60). Liked the caliber so much that I bought a model 70 classic in stainless to go with the CZ.

So if its snow and rain, it's Winny Time.
If its sunny, CZ. Both are iron sighted for now. Both are more accurate than I am.

 

[Mossyrock]

Klover,

Does your CZ have the single-set trigger? I have never liked that thing, and if I buy a CZ, I will have to swap that out with a standard trigger, if such a thing is possible. BTW, since you own both the CZ and the stainless model 70, could you give your impressions on felt recoil between the two? I have wanted a stainless Model 70 .375 since they came out, but just never got around to getting one.

 

[klover]

Single set, I think. Nice guns both.
Recoil perhaps a bit stiffer in the 70, but both kick fairly well
You'll want to get a recoil pad for either.

There's a chance I,ll get up to Alaska, hence the 70.

Having it over to do, I might have gone with some good .338 's because
they,re more plentiful. Good deals probably out there.