Okay, not a precision caliber BUT I’ve really been digging my PUSnipers and RPR in .308 this last year. Seems my semi autos rarely make it to the range anymore. I do have some x39 projects in the works but thinking about all the corrosive x39 I have squirreled away and I just never use it anymore b/c I don’t want to HAVE to clean up after all-day at the range + an hour in each direction. Corrosive through a bolt gun is only a few minutes to swab the bore/bolt/action after unpacking
I kick myself for not grabbing a CZ527 back in the day but alas I’m finally getting around to scratching this itch. Doesn’t seem like there’s much out there. So far I’ve found:
CZ527 : Do I start the search for a used one? Can mags be found ? Not nuts about a single stack 5rd mag so would probably want several backups (not cheap). I’ve read scoe fitment can be a bitch. And what’s with that rear site? Looks like these things are going for about a grand if you can find em.
CZ600 Trail: Not terribly interested in the stock config. Loose ? Tight? Perhaps a bit too tacti-cool for my tastes, although, I REALLY do like the idea of the adjustable two-stage trigger. Wonder if it could retro into the other models (prob not). Plus it declares as a 2MOA gun (?).
CZ600 Alpha: Price is better. Better accuracy. I’ll probably hate the plasticky stock. Don’t need irons for what I’ll be doing and the integrated rails seem nice. Still only 5rd single stack. Suppressor one day?
Ruger American Ranch: The stock alone is literally almost a deal breaker for me. What were they thinking? That thing is as hideous as Avacado colored appliances from the 70s. Aftermarket options (more money)? I really like that there are more mag options although Ruger mags are spendy. Website doesn’t specify single or dual stage trigger although is adjustable. Looks like a cheek riser will be a need.
Howa Oryx by MDT: Very interesting. Never heard of this company (I’m mainly a milsurp collector),although, this could sit nicely next to my RPR. Adjustable “everything” outta the box. Scope mounting options are not clear on their website. Is 20” too long for x39? I thought 16-18” was about it for max length. No info about spare mags and what they cost
Thoughts ? Ideas? Experiences?
I kick myself for not grabbing a CZ527 back in the day but alas I’m finally getting around to scratching this itch. Doesn’t seem like there’s much out there. So far I’ve found:
CZ527 : Do I start the search for a used one? Can mags be found ? Not nuts about a single stack 5rd mag so would probably want several backups (not cheap). I’ve read scoe fitment can be a bitch. And what’s with that rear site? Looks like these things are going for about a grand if you can find em.
CZ600 Trail: Not terribly interested in the stock config. Loose ? Tight? Perhaps a bit too tacti-cool for my tastes, although, I REALLY do like the idea of the adjustable two-stage trigger. Wonder if it could retro into the other models (prob not). Plus it declares as a 2MOA gun (?).
CZ600 Alpha: Price is better. Better accuracy. I’ll probably hate the plasticky stock. Don’t need irons for what I’ll be doing and the integrated rails seem nice. Still only 5rd single stack. Suppressor one day?
Ruger American Ranch: The stock alone is literally almost a deal breaker for me. What were they thinking? That thing is as hideous as Avacado colored appliances from the 70s. Aftermarket options (more money)? I really like that there are more mag options although Ruger mags are spendy. Website doesn’t specify single or dual stage trigger although is adjustable. Looks like a cheek riser will be a need.
Howa Oryx by MDT: Very interesting. Never heard of this company (I’m mainly a milsurp collector),although, this could sit nicely next to my RPR. Adjustable “everything” outta the box. Scope mounting options are not clear on their website. Is 20” too long for x39? I thought 16-18” was about it for max length. No info about spare mags and what they cost
Thoughts ? Ideas? Experiences?
ATTENTION: Not compatible with 7.62x39 caliber due to steel mag liner.
