CZ American 550 9.3x62

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Found a good condition used one w excellent wood stock for about 1600.00 at a gunshop. The trigger is really sloppy w a lot of take up. Sorry to bother but is this a reasonable price?
 
It's a solid rifle (I own two) and my favorite cartridge. How is the condition of the metal, the stock, and the bore?
 
Thx! Metal looks great but don’t have a bore scope. Action is in good shape. Very smooth function without any grittiness. Obviously couldn’t run any cartridges through it, but slll the metal/ floor plate, raceway, and bolt head/extractor looks good. I think it’s a fair deal, but you guys on here are so much more knowledgeable. I usually shy away from used guns due to my lack of experience.
 
Trigger is adjustable. Once out of the stock, you can adjust weight, length of travel, sear overlap etc. You can also adjust away the set trigger if you want. I took my 2 apart and polished the contact surfaces with fine sandpaper and I have very nice light triggers with a minimum of creep.
 
IIRC, the CZ 550 American came with a single set trigger from the factory. At least my CZ 550 American in 9.3x62 did when I purchased it new back in 2004. I had my gunsmith adjust and tune the trigger and do away with the set feature.

Just my two cents... Cheers! Bob F.
 
I have a CZ 550 FS in 6.5x55 -- not really a large caliber. More medium rare. But the rile points well and it is pretty accurate. Here is the best group from my first ladder test. I am still figuring out a good hand-load, but this (subject to confirmation) seems like it might be a good starting place. CZ's 550 FS's are a little heavier than comparable hunting rifles in the same caliber from, say, Tikka. But mine really does well. For a larger caliber a little extra weight might not be a bad thing -- although everyone has their own preferences there. [Insert usual disclaimers about doing your own load testing and measurements and not trusting my notes etc. etc]
 
Wayne built me one of his synthetic Big Game Rifles on the CZ550 years ago. 9.3x62
By far my favorite rifle.

You got your CZ for a good price. Enjoy!
 
I believe the CZ550 in 9.3 is on the standard/medium receiver, not the Safari Magnum, so is a bit different. The standard was used for 30-06 and 300Win sized cartridges. Still a good price if the bore, wood and metal are in good shape.
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With that said, these rifles can have stout recoil depending on total gun weight once a scope is added. Nothing overwhelming, but the 9.3 is a bit above 30-06 power level.

I think the trigger on these CZ rifles is just fine once adjusted to your preference.
 
skydiver386 said:
I believe the CZ550 in 9.3 is on the standard/medium receiver, not the Safari Magnum, so is a bit different. The standard was used for 30-06 and 300Win sized cartridges. Still a good price if the bore, wood and metal are in good shape.
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I was really amazed the first time I shot my Husky 9.3x62. It a light for caliber rifle with a fine hard ass plastic butt plate. I actually fired a box offhand before I quit. I only went to establish POA.
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skydiver386 said:
With that said, these rifles can have stout recoil depending on total gun weight once a scope is added. Nothing overwhelming, but the 9.3 is a bit above 30-06 power level.

I think the trigger on these CZ rifles is just fine once adjusted to your preference.
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HI surgeon

Congrats!! The Std lenght CZ550 and the BRNO ZKK600 are, in my opinion the best actions for the 9,3x62 for a handloader. I say this because the magazine lenght is 88 mm. More than a standard M98 Mauser set up for the 30-06. This magazine lenght allows cartridges of up to 87 mm, 3.425", ideal to take advantage of the looooong standard 9,3x62 freebore!
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Clodo Ferreira said:
HI surgeon

Congrats!! The Std lenght CZ550 and the BRNO ZKK600 are, in my opinion the best actions for the 9,3x62 for a handloader. I say this because the magazine lenght is 88 mm. More than a standard M98 Mauser set up for the 30-06. This magazine lenght allows cartridges of up to 87 mm, 3.425", ideal to take advantage of the looooong standard 9,3x62 freebore!
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The extra room is handy if you're chasing a particular seating depth, especially with the longer bullets. Nice bonus on an already very usable action.
 
Same'Ol said:
I have a CZ 550 FS in 6.5x55 -- not really a large caliber. More medium rare. But the rile points well and it is pretty accurate. Here is the best group from my first ladder test. I am still figuring out a good hand-load, but this (subject to confirmation) seems like it might be a good starting place. CZ's 550 FS's are a little heavier than comparable hunting rifles in the same caliber from, say, Tikka. But mine really does well. For a larger caliber a little extra weight might not be a bad thing -- although everyone has their own preferences there. [Insert usual disclaimers about doing your own load testing and measurements and not trusting my notes etc. etc]
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Weight is just about right in the 9.3x62 caliber.
 
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