CZ 3
Notes: This new
sporting rifle is actually made by CZ’s US branch, CZ-USA.
Though it is primarily meant for the North American, and particularly the
US consumer, it is exported elsewhere.
It is quite similar to the Winchester Model 70 – it will even accept
Model 70 scope mounts in addition to CZ’s standard scope mounts.
It is styled with Americans in mind, instead of the normal “European
look” of CZ sporting rifles. The
metal parts are finished in matte stainless steel, and the stocks are of
high-quality walnut. The action
tends to be a bit rough, but this can be easily fixed (Very Easy: Gunsmith or
Easy: Small Arms (Rifle)). As set
by the factory, the trigger pull is a bit heavy, but the trigger is adjustable.
Twilight/Merc
2000 Notes: This weapon does not exist.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
CZ 3 |
.270 Winchester Short Magnum |
3.63 kg |
3 Internal |
$1254 |
CZ 3 |
7mm Winchester Short Magnum |
3.69 kg |
3 Internal |
$1302 |
CZ 3 |
.300 Winchester Short Magnum |
3.9 kg |
3 Internal |
$1487 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
CZ 3 (.270) |
BA |
4 |
1-2-3 |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
95 |
CZ 3 (7mm) |
BA |
4 |
1-2-3 |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
97 |
CZ 3 (.300) |
BA |
5 |
1-2-3 |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
103 |
CZ 365
Notes:
Originally known as the ZKW-465, this rifle fires small-caliber rifle rounds.
It is basically a miniature Mauser, and is an enlarged ZKM 451 with the
safety catch moved to the right side of the receiver behind the bolt handle.
The trigger guard was enlarged and the magazine was slanted to
accommodate necked rounds. Though
40,000 were built, CZ 365’s chambered for anything other than .22 Hornet are
extremely rare.
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
CZ 365 |
.218 Bee |
2.84 kg |
5 |
$675 |
CZ 365 |
.22 Hornet |
2.84 kg |
5 |
$686 |
CZ 365 |
.222 Remington |
3.17 kg |
5 |
$784 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
CZ 365 (.218) |
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
72 |
CZ 365 (.22) |
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
73 |
CZ 365 (.222) |
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
74 |
CZ 452
Notes: This is a
Czech-made rimfire rifle that is a modernized version of the old ZKM 452 rifle.
It is a basic sort of bolt-action rifle, with a lacquered wood
half-stock, hogs-back comb, and sling swivels.
The CZ 452-2E can accept a sound suppressor.
Several variants exist other than the standard CZ 452-2E, including the
Lux, a deluxe version with a polished walnut stock and polished blued metalwork
(identical for game purposes); the Style, with a synthetic stock that has a
roughened texture; the Special, with a polished beechwood stock and checkering
in the right places (again, identical to the standard version for game
purposes); the Junior, with a shortened butt and barrel; and the CZ 453
Standard, with a rocking L-type sight, grooves for a scope mount, and a
simplified trigger mechanism; the CZ 453 Lux, similar in concept to the 452-2E
Lux (and identical to the CZ 453 for game purposes); and the CZ 513 Farmer, a
shorter-barreled version of the CZ 453.
An unusual modification of the CZ 452 is the Ultra Lux, which takes a Lux
and puts a 28.6-inch barrel on it, along with a fully-adjustable tangent rear
sight, and changes the wood type to high-grade beech to bring down the weight
somewhat. The lower weight allows the Ultra Lux with the CMP Rimfire Sporter
class of competition. The CZ 452 American is a rifle that was, as the name
suggests, designed with the US (and North American) export market in mind; it is
not available until 2004. It has no
iron sights, being designed for use with a telescopic sight.
The CZ 452 Training Rifle is designed, not for military trainees, but for
youngsters learning how to shoot.
The stock is beech, but with a dark finish and in the same shape as the Lux and
Ultra Lux. The fore-end has a
Schnabel tip, and the rifle has a 24.8-inch barrel. The Scout is designed to be
a teenager’s first “real” rifle, and is made from lighter woods, a shorter LOP,
and a shorter 16.2-inch barrel. Though the Scout is delivered from CZ with a
single-shot adapter, it can take 5 and 10-roiund magazines with a minimum of
user modification.
Twilight 2000
Notes: The CZ 452 American, of course, does not exist.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
CZ
452-2E |
.22
Long Rifle |
3
kg |
5,
10 |
$310 |
CZ
452-2E |
.22
Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
3.11 kg |
5,
10 |
$341 |
CZ
452-2E Style |
.22
Long Rifle |
2.73 kg |
5,
10 |
$320 |
CZ
452-2E Style |
.22
Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
2.77 kg |
5,
10 |
$351 |
CZ
452-2E Junior |
.22
Long Rifle |
1.81 kg |
5,
10 |
$225 |
CZ
452-2E Junior |
.22
Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
1.92 kg |
5,
10 |
$256 |
CZ
453 Standard |
.22
Long Rifle |
2.81 kg |
5,
10 |
$288 |
CZ
513 Farmer |
.22
Long Rifle |
2.77 kg |
5,
10 |
$272 |
CZ
452 American |
.17
Hornady Rimfire Magnum |
2.42 kg |
5,
10 |
$437 |
CZ
452 American |
.22
Long Rifle |
2.42 kg |
5,
10 |
$289 |
CZ
452 American |
.22
Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
2.42 kg |
5,
10 |
$320 |
CZ
452 Ultra Lux |
.22
Long Rifle |
3.1
kg |
5,
10 |
$332 |
CZ
452 Training Rifle |
.17
Hornady Rimfire Magnum |
2.93 kg |
5,
10 |
$461 |
CZ
452 Training Rifle |
.22
Long Rifle |
2.93 kg |
5,
10 |
$312 |
CZ
452 Scout |
.22
Long Rifle |
2.3
kg |
1
internal or 5, 10 |
$225 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
CZ 427-2E (.22 Long Rifle) |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
6 |
1 |
Nil |
54 |
CZ 427-2E (.22 Magnum) |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
6 |
1 |
Nil |
72 |
CZ 427-2E Style (.22 Long Rifle) |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
6 |
1 |
Nil |
54 |
CZ 427-2E Style (.22 Magnum) |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
6 |
1 |
Nil |
72 |
CZ 427-2E Junior (.22 Long Rifle) |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
4 |
1 |
Nil |
37 |
CZ 427-2E Junior (.22 Magnum) |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
4 |
1 |
Nil |
45 |
CZ 453 Standard |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
50 |
CZ 523 Farmer |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
47 |
CZ 452 American (.17) |
BA |
2 |
1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
65 |
CZ 452 American (.22 Long Rifle) |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
6 |
1 |
Nil |
50 |
CZ 452 American (.22 Magnum) |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
6 |
1 |
Nil |
65 |
CZ 452 Ultra Lux |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
6 |
1 |
Nil |
55 |
CZ 452 Training Rifle (.17) |
BA |
2 |
1-Nil |
6 |
1 |
Nil |
73 |
CZ 452 Training Rifle (.22) |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
6 |
1 |
Nil |
55 |
CZ 452 Scout |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
4 |
1 |
Nil |
37 |
CZ 455
Notes: This is a
rimfire bolt-action rifle, designed for accuracy, but primarily meant for
varmint hunting, pest control, practice and target shooting, and as a rifle to
introduce beginners to firearms.
The company website says that eventually, the Model 452 and 513 series will be
folded into the Model 455 line. The base member of the CZ 455 line is the Model
455 Lux, a rifle with scout-type sights and drilled and tapped for most scope
mounts. Like all members of the
Model 455 line, that barrel may be changed in order to change caliber, and on
the Lux, the stock is also interchangeable with a variety of stocks sold by CZ.
The standard Lux stock is designed specifically for use with iron sights,
and is made of walnut. The Lux
features tighter tolerances, a hammer-forged barrel, and is made on up-to-date
manufacturing equipment. The barrel
is 20.6 inches long, heavy profile, and match-quality. The Lux has adjustable
sights and a trigger adjustable for pull weight.
The CZ 455
American has features designed to appeal to an American and North American
market, such as the style of stock and the synthetic construction of the stock,
a stainless steel barrel and action, and drilling and tapping for a scope mount,
with no iron sights. It has the same adjustable trigger used on the CZ 452, with
pull weight ranging from 2.5-3.5 pounds, very light for such a rifle.. The
barrel is as the Lux above (except for being stainless steel), but is slightly
shorter at 20.5 inches. The Tacticool is sort of a “tactical” version of the
Model 455; it is in fact not very different than the American. The stock shape,
especially in the deep pocket pistol grip-wrist, is one of the few differences,
as are the three attachment points for a sling (the American has only two).
The stock of the Tacticool has a space in the lower stock to hold a spare
magazine. In addition to the CZ 455
American, there is a CZ 455 American Combo, which is a switch barrel version
allowing the CZ 455 American Combo to fire .22 Long Rifle and .17 HMR with
simply the change of the barrel.
The CZ 455FS is
similar to the Model 455 Lux, but uses a full-length Mannlicher-style stock,
extending to the muzzle. At the
muzzle endcap is a tip of polished ebony.
Sights are similar to the Lux, being in the scout position, as well as
having drilling and tapping for most scope mounts.
The interchangeable barrel system allows the CZ 455FS to fire any of its
chamberings with only a barrel change; in addition, the action, barrel, and
trigger pack can be placed in any other Model 455 stock.
Barrel length is 20.5 inches, and is similar to a Lux’s barrel in
construction.
The CZ 455
Varmint is, of course, designed for varmint, and as many such rifles, features a
bull barrel instead of a heavyweight barrel.
Barrel quality is otherwise like the Lux above.
This barrel can be swapped out for other caliber Varmint-weight barrels
if desired. The barrel is 20.5 inches long, and the stock is similar to the CZ
455FS. The trigger is adjustable
for pull weight. The Varmint SST is
the same except for the trigger pack, which is fully adjustable – for pull
weight, pull length, and letoff length.
Neither rifle has iron sights – they are drilled or tapped for any sight
mount, but do not otherwise come with sights. The Varmint Evolution is designed
for target shooting, even in environments like cross-country shooting or Olympic
shooting. It is also quite useful in regular varmint shooting, and is
essentially a Varmint given accurizing and a fancy blue-gray stock, calls a
Boyds stock. The stock is specially
designed, with a swelled cheekpiece, a skeletonized stock, and a forend with
just enough weight to balance the weapon and act as a palm swell.
The 20.5-inch barrel is of bull profile and otherwise contracted in the
same manner as other Model 455s, and also has a target crown.
No iron sights are supplied, but it is drilled and for most scope mounts.
It should be
noted that any of the Varmint and American series can swap barrels, stocks, and
actions as desired.
Though a member
of the Model 455 family by virtue of its action, the Varmint Precision Trainer
is designed to duplicate as much as possible the feel of a military rifle,
making ideal for military marksmanship training.
At the same time, the Varmint Precision Hunter is made to appeal to
target shooters and hunters. The
first thing noticeable is the Coyote Tan Manners Composite stock which allows
for a rock-hard bed for the action while making it possible to mount a
free-floating barrel. The stock is
made of MCS-T4, a blend of carbon fiber and fiberglass in multiple alternating
layers. The stock has a deep-pocket pistol-grip-wrist.
If desired, CZ will embed the stock interior with extra, carefully-placed
weights to user’s specifications, or leaves spaces in the stock, again to make
it weight and balance as desired. The barrel is 20.5 inches, of heavy profile,
and free floating. The weight below
is sort of a middle-weight.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
CZ
455 Lux |
.22
Long Rifle |
2.77 kg |
5 |
$266 |
CZ
455 Lux |
.22
Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
2.8
kg |
5 |
$288 |
CZ
455 American |
.22
Long Rifle |
2.07 kg |
5,
10 |
$266 |
CZ
455 American |
.17
Hornady Magnum Rimfire |
2.08 kg |
5,
10 |
$267 |
CZ
455FS |
.17
Hornady Magnum Rimfire |
2.72 kg |
5 |
$267 |
CZ
455FS |
.22
Long Rifle |
2.72 kg |
5 |
$266 |
CZ
455FS |
.22
Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
2.75 kg |
5 |
$287 |
CZ
455 Varmint |
.17
Hornady Magnum Rimfire |
3.22 kg |
5 |
$269 |
CZ
455 Varmint |
.22
Long Rifle |
3.22 kg |
5 |
$268 |
CZ
455 Varmint |
.22
Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
3.26 kg |
5 |
$289 |
CZ
455 Varmint Evolution |
.17
Hornady Magnum Rimfire |
3.22 kg |
5 |
$274 |
CZ
455 Varmint Evolution |
.22
Long Rifle |
3.26 kg |
5 |
$268 |
CZ
455 Varmint Precision Hunter |
.22
Long Rifle |
3.67 kg |
5 |
$264 |
Extra Barrel for CZ455 American Combo |
N/A |
1.09 kg |
N/A |
$219 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
CZ 455 Lux (.22 LR) |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
44 |
CZ 455 Lux (.22 WMR) |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
56 |
CZ 455 American (.22 LR) |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
44 |
CZ 455 American (.17 HMR) |
BA |
2 |
1-Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
67 |
CZ 455FS (.17 HMR) |
BA |
2 |
1-Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
67 |
CZ 455FS (.22 LR) |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
44 |
CZ 455FS (.22 WMR) |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
56 |
CZ 455 Varmint (.17 HMR) |
BA |
2 |
1-Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
68 |
CZ 455 Varmint (.22 LR) |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
44 |
CZ 455 Varmint (.22 WMR) |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
57 |
CZ 455 Varmint Evolution (.17 HMR) |
BA |
2 |
1-Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
58 |
CZ 455 Varmint Evolution (.22 LR) |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
44 |
CZ 455 Varmint Precision Hunter |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
43 |
CZ 513 Basic
Notes: This new
Czech small-caliber rifle is designed for the first time shooter and for
practice shooting. It is a
simplified version of the CZ 452, and has a plain beechwood stock,
non-adjustable iron sights with no drilling and tapping for a scope, and a
non-adjustable trigger. It is a
compact and easy-to-use weapon.
The earlier CZ
513 Farmer has a larger magazine, an adjustable rear sight, and a slightly
longer barrel.
Twilight 2000
Notes: This weapon exists only in Eastern Europe.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
CZ
513 Basic |
.22
Long Rifle |
2.42 kg |
5 |
$271 |
CZ
513 Farmer |
.22
Long Rifle |
2.8
kg |
10 |
$272 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
CZ 513 Basic |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
6 |
1 |
Nil |
47 |
CZ 513 Farmer |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
6 |
1 |
Nil |
47 |
CZ 527
Notes: This is a
Czech hunting rifle popular in Eastern Europe and some parts of Africa and the
Middle East. As CZ (Ceska
Zbrojovka) manufactured a large amount of Mauser rifles for the Nazis after
being taken over during World War 2, they have put a lot of that experience into
building its line of sporting rifles, including the 527 series.
The 527 is designed for smaller calibers. The Lux version has a longer
barrel and is built of stronger, but lighter alloys and superior woods.
The CZ 527 American was, of course, designed for export to the US (and
North American) market, and uses an American-style stock, some different
calibers, a single set trigger, and rings for American-built scopes; it has no
iron sights. Wood or synthetic
stocks are available. The CZ 527
Carbine is made in both a small-caliber and intermediate-caliber model, and is
designed to be a brush gun, with open iron sights and light weight, and a short
barrel. It has a single set
trigger. The CZ 527 Varmint fires,
in addition to 5.56mm NATO, the .17 Remington cartridge.
The 5.56mm NATO version has a synthetic stock; the .17 Remington version
has a walnut stock. It has a single
set trigger and a much longer barrel than other models.
There are no iron sights, but the Varmint has rings for a scope. .17
Hornet is a new chambering for 2013, made available because of the beginning of
factory production of the cartridge and because of the greater power of the .17
Hornet.
A subset of the
American, the M-1 American, improves on the aesthetics and ergonomics of the
base American. It features
lighter-colored wood, a more ergonomic pistol grip wrist, an improved trigger
guard and a smaller, flush-fitting magazine.
It comes in both wood-stocked and synthetic-stocked versions.
The barrel is the same 21.9-inch design. A subset of the Varmint, the
Varmint Target, was introduced at the same time; this has an unusually shaped
stock with a hooked butt, allowing for more cheek rest space and a deep pistol
grip wrist. (The pistol grip wrist is almost vertical.)
The fore-end is narrower than on the Varmint, but has a palm swell; it
also has two sling swivels, either of which can be used as bipod attachment
points. The stock is of
Kevlar/composites with a recoil pad, while the 24-inch medium-profile barrel is
target-crowned. The Varmint Target,
though descended from the Varmint, hardly resembles the Varmint externally, and
is meant primarily for competition.
Twilight 2000
Notes: Of course, the CZ 527 American is not available.
The CZ 527 Varmint does not exist either.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
CZ 527 |
.22 Hornet |
2.8 kg |
5 |
$638 |
CZ 527 |
.22 Long Rifle |
2.8 kg |
5 |
$245 |
CZ 527 |
.222 Remington |
2.8 kg |
5 |
$745 |
CZ 527 |
5.56mm NATO |
2.8 kg |
5 |
$754 |
CZ 527 FS |
.22 Hornet |
2.7 kg |
5 |
$696 |
CZ 527 FS |
.22 Long Rifle |
2.7 kg |
5 |
$269 |
CZ 527 FS |
.222 Remington |
2.7 kg |
5 |
$758 |
CZ 527 FS |
5.56mm NATO |
2.7 kg |
5 |
$777 |
CZ 527 Lux |
.22 Hornet |
2.7 kg |
5 |
$662 |
CZ 527 Lux |
.22 Long Rifle |
2.7 kg |
5 |
$269 |
CZ 527 Lux |
.222 Remington |
2.7 kg |
5 |
$769 |
CZ 527 Lux |
5.56mm NATO |
2.7 kg |
5 |
$778 |
CZ 527 American |
.17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire |
2.8 kg |
5 |
$305 |
CZ 527 American |
.17 Hornet |
2.8 kg |
5 |
$499 |
CZ 527 American |
.22 Hornet |
2.8 kg |
5 |
$674 |
CZ 527 American |
.222 Remington |
2.8 kg |
5 |
$772 |
CZ 527 American |
5.56mm NATO |
2.8 kg |
5 |
$791 |
CZ 527 American |
.221 Fireball |
2.8 kg |
5 |
$679 |
CZ 527 M-1 American |
5.56mm NATO |
2.8 kg |
3 |
$789 |
CZ 527 Carbine |
5.56mm NATO |
2.7 kg |
5 |
$757 |
CZ 527 Carbine |
7.62mm Kalashnikov |
2.7 kg |
5 |
$1122 |
CZ 527 Varmint |
.17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire |
3.4 kg |
5 |
$305 |
CZ 527 Varmint |
.17 Remington |
3.4 kg |
5 |
$533 |
CZ 527 Varmint |
.17 Remington |
3.4 kg |
5 |
$593 |
CZ 527 Varmint |
5.56mm NATO |
3.4 kg |
5 |
$813 |
CZ 527 Varmint |
.222 Remington |
3.4 kg |
5 |
$804 |
CZ 527 Varmint Target |
.204 Ruger |
3.41 kg |
5 |
$836 |
CZ 527 Varmint Target |
5.56mm NATO |
3.41 kg |
5 |
$909 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
CZ 527/CZ 527 Lux (.22 Hornet) |
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
58 |
CZ 527/CZ 527 Lux (.22 Long Rifle) |
BA |
-1 |
Nil |
7 |
1 |
Nil |
41 |
CZ 527/CZ 527 Lux (.222) |
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
55 |
CZ 527/CZ 527 Lux (5.56mm) |
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
53 |
CZ 527 FS (.22 Hornet) |
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
65 |
CZ 527 FS (.22 Long Rifle) |
BA |
-1 |
Nil |
6 |
1 |
Nil |
46 |
CZ 527 FS (.222) |
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
65 |
CZ 527 FS (5.56mm) |
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
63 |
CZ 527 American (.17 HMR) |
BA |
2 |
1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
84 |
CZ 527 American (.17 Hornet) |
BA |
2 |
1-1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
73 |
CZ 527 American (.22 Hornet) |
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
70 |
CZ 527 American (.222) |
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
71 |
CZ 527 American (5.56mm) |
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
69 |
CZ 527 American (.221) |
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
70 |
CZ 527 M-1 American |
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
69 |
CZ 527 Carbine (5.56mm) |
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
54 |
CZ 527 Carbine (7.62mm) |
BA |
4 |
2-Nil |
6 |
5 |
Nil |
61 |
CZ 527 Varmint (.17 HMR) |
BA |
2 |
1-Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
69 |
CZ 527 Varmint (.17 Hornet) |
BA |
2 |
1-1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
85 |
CZ 527 Varmint (.17 Remington) |
BA |
2 |
1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
58 |
CZ 527 Varmint (5.56mm) |
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
76 |
CZ 527 Varmint (.222) |
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
82 |
CZ 527 Varmint Target (.204) |
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
7 |
2 |
Nil |
72 |
CZ 527 Varmint Target (5.56mm) |
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
7 |
2 |
Nil |
81 |
CZ 537
Notes: This is
basically a CZ 527 chambered for larger calibers.
However, the box magazine is not standard on this weapon, though it is
available; instead, most of these weapons are equipped with an internal
magazine. The Sport version was
designed for target shooting and comes with an optical scope; the Sniper version
coves both with a telescopic scope and a bipod.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
CZ 537 |
.243 Winchester |
3.32 kg |
5 or 4-Internal |
$1012 |
CZ 537 |
6.5mm Swedish Mauser |
3.32 kg |
5 or 4-Internal |
$1196 |
CZ 537 |
.270 Winchester |
3.32 kg |
5 or 4-Internal |
$1452 |
CZ 537 |
7mm Mauser |
3.32 kg |
5 or 4-Internal |
$1381 |
CZ 537 |
7x64mm Brenneke |
3.32 kg |
5 or 4-Internal |
$1511 |
CZ 537 |
7.62mm NATO |
3.32 kg |
5 or 4-Internal |
$1443 |
CZ 537 |
7.62mm Nagant |
3.32 kg |
5 or 4-Internal |
$1518 |
CZ 537 FS |
.243 Winchester |
3.09 kg |
5 or 4-Internal |
$994 |
CZ 537 FS |
6.5mm Swedish Mauser |
3.09 kg |
5 or 4-Internal |
$1164 |
CZ 537 FS |
.270 Winchester |
3.09 kg |
5 or 4-Internal |
$1440 |
CZ 537 FS |
7mm Mauser |
3.09 kg |
5 or 4-Internal |
$1349 |
CZ 537 FS |
7x64mm Brenneke |
3.09 kg |
5 or 4-Internal |
$1484 |
CZ 537 FS |
7.62mm NATO |
3.09 kg |
5 or 4-Internal |
$1411 |
CZ 537 FS |
7.62mm Nagant |
3.09 kg |
5 or 4-Internal |
$1486 |
CZ 537 Sport |
7.62mm NATO |
4.71 kg |
4-Internal |
$1615 |
CZ 537 Sport |
7.62mm Nagant |
4.71 kg |
4-Internal |
$1690 |
CZ 537 Sniper |
7.62mm NATO |
5.27 kg |
4-Internal |
$2256 |
CZ 537 Sniper |
7.62mm Nagant |
5.27 kg |
4-Internal |
$2331 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
CZ 537 (.243)
|
BA |
3 |
2-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
73 |
CZ 537 (6.5mm) |
BA |
4 |
2-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
75 |
CZ 537 (.270) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
67 |
CZ 537 (7mm) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
78 |
CZ 537 (7x64mm) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
70 |
CZ 537 (7.62mm NATO) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
87 |
CZ 537 (7.62mm Nagant) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
88 |
CZ 537 FS (.243) |
BA |
3 |
2-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
58 |
CZ 537 FS (6.5mm) |
BA |
3 |
2-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
61 |
CZ 537 FS (.270) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
54 |
CZ 537 FS (7mm) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
63 |
CZ 537 FS (7x64mm) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
56 |
CZ 537 FS (7.62mm NATO) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
71 |
CZ 537 FS (7.62mm Nagant) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
71 |
CZ 537 Sport (7.62mm NATO) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
98 |
CZ 537 Sport (7.62mm Nagant) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
98 |
CZ 537 Sniper (7.62mm NATO) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
98 |
CZ 537 Sniper (7.62mm NATO, Bipod) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
2 |
Nil |
127 |
CZ 537 Sniper (7.62mm Nagant) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
98 |
CZ 537 Sniper (7.62mm Nagant, Bipod) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
2 |
Nil |
128 |
CZ 550
Notes: The CZ
550 is a bolt-action hunting rifle produced primarily with the export market in
mind. The stocks are made from
walnut, and have a thick recoil pad at the butt.
It has no iron sights, only rings for a telescopic sight.
The controls are handy and easy to manipulate.
In recent years,
a few more models have been added.
The CZ 550 American is designed with the North American export market in mind;
it uses an American-style stock and fires slightly-different calibers, and has a
longer barrel than most CZ 550s. It
has no iron sights, and is equipped with scope rings that will mount most US and
Canadian telescopic sights. The
American Kevlar has a Kevlar/composite stock and is chambered only for 6.5mm
Swedish, 9.3x62mm Mauser, .30-06, and .270, but is otherwise identical to the
American in game terms. The CZ 550 Varmint has a long 25.6-inch barrel and a
single set trigger; it comes only in two calibers, and can have a synthetic or
wooden stock. There are no iron
sights, but scope rings are provided.
It is meant primarily for North American export.
The CZ 550
American Safari Magnum is a variant of the CZ 550 Magnum firing a different mix
of powerful cartridges and using American styling in the stock.
They are equipped with rubber recoil pads, scope rings (with express
backup iron sights), and synthetic or wooden stocks (which may be finished with
simple lacquer or laminated).
Barrel length of these versions is 24 inches.
The CZ 550
Safari Magnum (also known as the Brno-602) and Medium Magnum are designed for
the European market, though they have been exported elsewhere; the Safari Magnum
fires a slightly different mix of ammunition than the standard Magnum, but uses
the same sort of European stock; the Medium Magnum fires only 7mm Remington
Magnum and is a rather light magnum rifle.
The Safari Magnum has scope rings and express iron sights; the Medium
Magnum has scope rings and standard Iron sights.
The Ultimate
Hunter (also called the CZ 550 UHR, for Ultimate Hunting Rifle) is new for 2006;
it features a 23.6-inch heavy free-floating barrel, and extreme attention has
been given to the fit and finish of the rifle to make it as accurate and tough
as possible. The Ultimate Hunter
comes with a proprietary sight base which can mount most civilian scopes in the
world today. (There are no iron
sights.)
Shooting Times magazine says the
tolerances are so tight on the Ultimate Hunter as to be nonexistent.
The stock is of checkered American Walnut, with a thick rubber recoil pad
on the butt, and finished in natural color and weatherproofed.
The metalwork is satin blued.
A second version, the UHR Kevlar, has a Kevlar/composite stock, but is
actually heavier than the wood-stocked version. Currently only one chambering is
available; it is not known whether other chamberings are planned, but I’d say
it’s a safe bet that there are.
The CZ 550 HET
(High Energy Tactical) was designed specifically for the USSOCOM Precision
Tactical Rifle program, but is also available for civilian sales. The HET
features a heavy, match-quality barrel, 26 or 28 inches long tipped by a muzzle
brake. It’s a heavy rifle; the
rifle is available in three calibers, though the version being tested by SOCOM
is in .338 Lapua Magnum with a 26-inch barrel.
The HET features most of the features that make the CZ 550 a great rifle,
but also has a massive claw-type extractor and an extended bolt knob.
The pocket of the pistol grip wrist is deep, and the bolt is relieved to
clear any optics. The butt has a
thick recoil pad, and the stock has a raised cheekpiece. The HET is a sniper
rifle, but is included here for completeness.
In November of
2010, CZ-USA (CZ’s offices and plant in the Kansas City) announced a budget
version of the CZ 550, the CZ 557 Sporter.
The real-world price of the CZ
557 is much lower than that of a CZ 550 of the same caliber, due to the use of
lower-priced hardwood for the stock and a shorter 20.6-inch barrel (the game
price is not much different, however).
However, the forged receiver, integral scope mount dovetails, and
hammer-forged barrel were retained; in addition, a short extractor and
plunger-style ejector are used to increase reliability. The CZ 557 uses a
trigger which is user-adjustable for pull weight, pull length, and overtravel,
and the safety allows the bolt to be cycled without allowing the weapon to fire.
The CZ 550
Carbon Kevlar is sort of a test of a new lightweight and weatherproof rifle.
The stock is otherwise American pattern, with a 20.6-inch
specially-bedded cold hammer forged barrel.
External metalwork is blued; the Kevlar is gray. The Medium is the same
rifle, but chambered for 7mm Magnum and has a longer, heavier 23.6-inch barrel;
there is also a Medium Kevlar version of the Medium; it is another case where
the synthetic stock version is heavier than the wood stock version.
The CZ 557 is
basically a short-action, precision-made version of the CZ-550. The CZ 557 is
push-fed, and the receiver is precision-machined with a barrel that is
specially-bedded to mimic a floating barrel, yet has a bedded barrel’s strength.
The barrel is tapered, starting out as a heavy-profile barrel and tapering to a
width that is still heavy, but much narrower than the base of the 25.6-inch
barrel. The stock is walnut, and
has a deep hand pocket and palm swell and laser-cut stippling on the semi-pistol
grip. The comb is raised and the butt has a thick rubber recoil pad. The CZ 557
comes with the buyer’s choice of several scopes.
Twilight 2000
Notes: The “American” variants (including the Ultimate Hunter), the Safari
Magnum, the HET, the CZ 557, and the Medium Magnum) do not exist in the Twilight
2000 timeline.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
CZ 550 |
.243 Winchester |
3.3 kg |
6 |
$1087 |
CZ 550 |
.270 Winchester |
3.3 kg |
5 |
$1547 |
CZ 550 |
7.62mm NATO |
3.3 kg |
4 |
$1518 |
CZ 550 |
.30-06 Springfield |
3.3 kg |
4 |
$1800 |
CZ 550 |
9.3x66mm Sako |
3.3 kg |
4 |
$2909 |
CZ 550FS |
6.5mm Swedish Mauser |
3.1 kg |
4 Internal |
$1240 |
CZ 550FS |
.270 Winchester |
3.1 kg |
4 Internal |
$1516 |
CZ 550FS |
7mm Mauser |
3.1 kg |
4 Internal |
$1425 |
CZ 550FS |
7x64mm Brenneke |
3.1 kg |
4 Internal |
$1561 |
CZ 550FS |
.30-06 Springfield |
3.1 kg |
4 Internal |
$1769 |
CZ 550FS |
9.3x62mm Mauser |
3.1 kg |
4 Internal |
$2805 |
CZ 550FS |
.243 Winchester |
3.1 kg |
5 |
$1055 |
CZ 550FS |
7.62mm NATO |
3.1 kg |
5 |
$1486 |
CZ 550 Battue |
.243 Winchester |
3.1 kg |
6 |
$1055 |
CZ 550 Battue |
.270 Winchester |
3.1 kg |
5 |
$1515 |
CZ 550 Battue |
7.62mm NATO |
3.1 kg |
4 |
$1486 |
CZ 550 Battue |
.30-06 Springfield |
3.1 kg |
4 |
$1768 |
CZ 550 Lux |
6.5mm Swedish Mauser |
3.3 kg |
4 Internal |
$1272 |
CZ 550 Lux |
.270 Winchester |
3.3 kg |
4 Internal |
$1548 |
CZ 550 Lux |
7mm Mauser |
3.3 kg |
4 Internal |
$1457 |
CZ 550 Lux |
7x64mm Brenneke |
3.3 kg |
4 Internal |
$1593 |
CZ 550 Lux |
.30-06 Springfield |
3.3 kg |
4 Internal |
$1801 |
CZ 550 Lux |
9.3x62mm Mauser |
3.3 kg |
4 Internal |
$2901 |
CZ 550 Lux |
.243 Winchester |
3.3 kg |
5 |
$1087 |
CZ 550 Lux |
7.62mm NATO |
3.3 kg |
5 |
$1518 |
CZ 550 Magnum |
7mm Remington Magnum |
4.2 kg |
5 Internal |
$1588 |
CZ 550 Magnum |
.300 Winchester Magnum |
4.2 kg |
5 Internal |
$2359 |
CZ 550 Magnum |
.375 H&H Magnum |
4.2 kg |
5 Internal |
$3310 |
CZ 550 Magnum |
.416 Remington Magnum |
4.2 kg |
5 Internal |
$3883 |
CZ 550 Magnum |
.458 Winchester Magnum |
4.2 kg |
5 Internal |
$4074 |
CZ 550 American |
.22-250 Remington |
3.3 kg |
4 |
$856 |
CZ 550 American |
.243 Winchester |
3.3 kg |
4 |
$1012 |
CZ 550 American |
6.5mm Swedish Mauser |
3.3 kg |
5 Internal |
$1197 |
CZ 550 American |
.270 Winchester |
3.3 kg |
5 Internal |
$1473 |
CZ 550 American |
7.62mm NATO |
3.3 kg |
4 |
$1443 |
CZ 550 American |
.30-06 Springfield |
3.3 kg |
5 Internal |
$1727 |
CZ 550 American |
9.3x62mm Mauser |
3.3 kg |
5 Internal |
$2744 |
CZ 550 Varmint |
.22-250 Remington |
4.77 kg |
4 |
$876 |
CZ 550 Varmint |
7.62mm NATO |
4.77 kg |
4 |
$1463 |
CZ 550 American Safari Magnum |
.375 H&H Magnum |
4.51 kg |
5 Internal |
$3277 |
CZ 550 American Safari Magnum |
.416 H&H Magnum |
4.51 kg |
3 Internal |
$3879 |
CZ 550 American Safari Magnum |
.416 Rigby |
4.51 kg |
3 Internal |
$3932 |
CZ 550 American Safari Magnum |
.416 Remington Magnum |
4.51 kg |
3 Internal |
$3504 |
CZ 550 American Safari Magnum |
.458 Winchester Magnum |
4.51 kg |
3 Internal |
$4068 |
CZ 550 American Safari Magnum |
.458 Lott |
4.51 kg |
3 Internal |
$4457 |
CZ 550 American Safari Magnum |
.505 Gibbs |
4.51 kg |
3 Internal |
$5840 |
CZ 550 Safari Magnum |
.300 Winchester Magnum |
4.2 kg |
5 Internal |
$2306 |
CZ 550 Safari Magnum |
.375 H&H Magnum |
4.2 kg |
5 Internal |
$3277 |
CZ 550 Safari Magnum |
.416 Rigby |
4.2 kg |
5 Internal |
$3904 |
CZ 550 Safari Magnum |
.458 Winchester Magnum |
4.51 kg |
3 Internal |
$4040 |
CZ 550 Medium Magnum |
7mm Remington Magnum |
3.3 kg |
3 Internal |
$1512 |
CZ 550 Ultimate Hunter |
.300 Winchester Magnum |
6.63 kg |
3 |
$2385 |
CZ 550 Ultimate Hunter Kevlar |
.300 Winchester Magnum |
6.73 kg |
3 |
$2395 |
CZ 550 HET (26” Barrel) |
.300 Winchester Magnum |
6.3 kg |
5 |
$2841 |
CZ 550 HET (28” Barrel) |
.300 Winchester Magnum |
6.42 kg |
5 |
$2906 |
CZ 550 HET (26” Barrel) |
.300 Remington UltraMag |
6.47 kg |
5 |
$2976 |
CZ 550 HET (28” Barrel) |
.300 Remington UltraMag |
6.59 kg |
5 |
$3042 |
CZ 550 HET (26” Barrel) |
.338 Lapua Magnum |
6.77 kg |
4 |
$3209 |
CZ 550 HET (28” Barrel) |
.338 Lapua Magnum |
6.9 kg |
4 |
$3262 |
CZ 557 Sporter |
.30-06 Springfield |
3.54 kg |
4 Internal |
$1763 |
CZ 550 Carbon Kevlar |
.30-06 Springfield |
3.18 kg |
5 Internal |
$1750 |
CZ 550 Carbon Kevlar |
9.3x62mm Mauser |
3.18 kg |
5 Internal |
$2726 |
CZ 550 Medium |
7mm Remington Magnum |
3.3 kg |
5 Internal |
$1586 |
CZ 550 Medium Kevlar |
7mm Remington Magnum |
3.6 kg |
5 Internal |
$1599 |
CZ 557 |
.243 Winchester |
4.94 kg |
5 |
$1320 |
CZ 557 |
7.62mm NATO |
4.94 kg |
5 |
$1750 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
CZ 550 (.243) |
BA |
3 |
2-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
73 |
CZ 550 (.270) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
67 |
CZ 550 (7.62mm) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
87 |
CZ 550 (.30-06) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
76 |
CZ 550 (9.3x66) |
BA |
6 |
1-3-Nil |
8 |
6 |
Nil |
115 |
CZ 550FS (6.5mm) |
BA |
3 |
2-Nil |
6 |
4 |
Nil |
61 |
CZ 550FS (.270) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
54 |
CZ 550FS (7mm) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
6 |
4 |
Nil |
63 |
CZ 550FS (7x64mm) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
56 |
CZ 550FS (.30-06) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
61 |
CZ 550FS (9.3x62mm) |
BA |
5 |
2-4-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
71 |
CZ 550FS (.243) |
BA |
3 |
2-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
59 |
CZ 550FS (7.62mm) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
71 |
CZ 550 Battue (.243) |
BA |
3 |
2-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
59 |
CZ 550 Battue (.270) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
54 |
CZ 550 Battue (7.62mm) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
71 |
CZ 550 (.30-06) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
61 |
CZ 550 Lux (6.5mm) |
BA |
4 |
2-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
75 |
CZ 550 Lux (.270) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
67 |
CZ 550 Lux (7mm) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
78 |
CZ 550 Lux (7x64mm) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
70 |
CZ 550 Lux (.30-06) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
76 |
CZ 550 Lux (9.3x62mm) |
BA |
5 |
2-4-Nil |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
88 |
CZ 550 Lux (7.62mm) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
87 |
CZ 550 Lux (.243) |
BA |
3 |
2-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
73 |
CZ 550 Magnum (7mm) |
BA |
4 |
1-2-3 |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
84 |
CZ 550 Magnum (.300) |
BA |
5 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
87 |
CZ 550 Magnum (.375) |
BA |
7 |
1-3-5 |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
97 |
CZ 550 Magnum (.416) |
BA |
7 |
1-3-5 |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
105 |
CZ 550 Magnum (.458 Win) |
BA |
7 |
1-3-5 |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
106 |
CZ 550 American (.22-250) |
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
72 |
CZ 550 American (.243) |
BA |
3 |
2-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
73 |
CZ 550 American (6.5mm) |
BA |
4 |
2-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
75 |
CZ 550 American (.270) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
67 |
CZ 550 American (7.62mm) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
87 |
CZ 550 American (.30-06) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
76 |
CZ 550 American (9.3x62mm) |
BA |
5 |
2-4-Nil |
8 |
6 |
Nil |
88 |
CZ 550 Varmint (.22-250) |
BA |
3 |
2-Nil |
7 |
2 |
Nil |
78 |
CZ 550 Varmint (7.62mm) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
98 |
CZ 550 American Safari Magnum (.375) |
BA |
7 |
1-3-5 |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
99 |
CZ 550 American Safari Magnum (.416 H&H) |
BA |
7 |
1-3-5 |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
108 |
CZ 550 American Safari Magnum (.416 Rigby) |
BA |
7 |
1-3-5 |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
108 |
CZ 550 American Safari Magnum (.416 Win Mag) |
BA |
7 |
1-3-5 |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
108 |
CZ 550 American Safari Magnum (.458 Win) |
BA |
8 |
1-3-5 |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
108 |
CZ 550 American Safari Magnum (.458 Lott) |
BA |
8 |
1-2-3 |
9 |
6 |
Nil |
108 |
CZ 550 American Safari Magnum (.505) |
BA |
9 |
1-2-3 |
9 |
6 |
Nil |
124 |
CZ 550 Safari Magnum (.300) |
BA |
5 |
2-3-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
94 |
CZ 550 Safari Magnum (.375) |
BA |
7 |
1-3-5 |
8 |
6 |
Nil |
106 |
CZ 550 Safari Magnum (.416) |
BA |
7 |
1-3-5 |
8 |
6 |
Nil |
115 |
CZ 550 Safari Magnum (.458 Win) |
BA |
8 |
1-3-5 |
9 |
6 |
Nil |
115 |
CZ 550 Medium Magnum |
BA |
4 |
1-2-3 |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
84 |
CZ 550 Ultimate Hunter |
BA |
5 |
1-2-3 |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
93 |
CZ 550 Ultimate Hunter Kevlar |
BA |
5 |
1-2-3 |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
93 |
CZ 550 HET (26”, .300 Win Mag) |
BA |
5 |
2-3-Nil |
8 |
2 |
Nil |
91 |
With Bipod |
BA |
5 |
2-3-Nil |
9 |
1 |
Nil |
118 |
CZ 550 HET (28”, .300 Win Mag) |
BA |
5 |
1-2-3 |
9 |
2 |
Nil |
102 |
With Bipod |
BA |
5 |
1-2-3 |
9 |
1 |
Nil |
132 |
CZ 550 HET (26”, .300 RUM) |
BA |
5 |
1-2-3 |
8 |
2 |
Nil |
111 |
With Bipod |
BA |
5 |
1-2-3 |
8 |
1 |
Nil |
144 |
CZ 550 HET (28”, .300 RUM) |
BA |
6 |
1-3-Nil |
9 |
3 |
Nil |
124 |
With Bipod |
BA |
6 |
1-3-Nil |
9 |
1 |
Nil |
161 |
CZ 550 HET (26”, .338) |
BA |
6 |
1-3-Nil |
9 |
3 |
Nil |
115 |
With Bipod |
BA |
6 |
1-3-Nil |
9 |
1 |
Nil |
150 |
CZ 550 HET (28”, .338) |
BA |
6 |
1-3-Nil |
9 |
3 |
Nil |
129 |
With Bipod |
BA |
6 |
1-3-Nil |
9 |
1 |
Nil |
168 |
CZ 557 Sporter |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
62 |
CZ 550 Carbon Kevlar (.30-06) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
82 |
CZ 550 Carbon Kevlar (9.3x62mm) |
BA |
5 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
71 |
CZ 550 Medium/Medium Kevlar |
BA |
4 |
1-2-3 |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
87 |
CZ 557 (.243) |
BA |
3 |
2-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
105 |
CZ 557 (.308) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
8 |
3 |
Nil |
104 |
CZ Safari Classics
Express Rifles
Notes: The CZ
Safari Classics line is actually a product of CZ’s USA subsidiary; the movement
for the Safari Classics’ design began in the US, and though they are now sold
all over the world, their primary sales are in the US and Canada.
Most likely, without the end of the Cold War, the Safari Classics would
simply not exist.
The Safari
Classics grew out of the CZ 550 and CZ 550 American Safari Magnum, and further
back, the European Mauser-type express and big game hunting rifles.
CZ does have considerable experience with heavy-caliber and high-powered
Mauser type rifles, going back to before the Second World War, but they found a
ready market for such rifles in post-Cold War America.
(Some American hunters are apt to pick a .458 Lott-firing rifle and use
it to hunt North American game, which is overkill, but does sell rifles…)
The Express and Magnum express rifles are essentially “semi-custom”
rifles; one picks a basic rifle form, stock, and the desired caliber, and CZ-USA
makes their rifle, to their body measurements and almost any “quirk” they may
desire. The trigger pack is also
the CZ Single Set-Trigger, which is set at the factory or by a local gunsmith to
the shooter’s specifications.
Finish, especially on the stock, is beautiful, with the stocks being made out of
a minimum of #1 fancy-grade American Walnut with a recoil pad, with dual recoil
crossbolts. Options include bolt
jewelling, a muzzle brake, an ebony fore-end tip, custom glass bedding
(including a floating barrel), and sling swivels in up to five places.
(These options will not be covered below.) The barrel is generally 24
inches (again, length can be changed by a customer’s order), cold-hammer forged,
high-quality and made with a CZ secret mix of steels, and premium glass bedding.
Iron sights are not generally included with the Express Rifle, but the receiver
is dovetailed for scope mounting.
The mounts for the scope are included, but rings are extra cost.
Even the mounts that come with the rifle are cold-hammer forged.
The chamberings
below are representative rather than comprehensive.
For the right money, CZ will chamber these rifles for just about any
round.
The Magnum
Express rifle fires heavy magnum rounds, while the Express fires standard-length
rounds. The Magnum Express has a
slightly-longer 24.02-inch barrel, negligible for these calculations.
The .500 Jeffery and .505 Gibbs have a mercury recoil buffer in addition
to the recoil bolts and recoil pad, further decreasing felt recoil.
Twilight 2000
Notes: These rifles do not exist in the Twilight 2000 timeline.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Express Rifle |
.270 Winchester |
3.81 kg |
5 Internal |
$1634 |
Express Rifle |
.30-06 Springfield |
4.07 kg |
5 Internal |
$1886 |
Express Rifle |
.300 Winchester Magnum |
4.33 kg |
5 Internal |
$2476 |
Express Rifle |
.338 Winchester Magnum |
4.53 kg |
5 Internal |
$2698 |
Express Rifle |
9.3x62mm Mauser |
4.74 kg |
5 Internal |
$2934 |
Express Rifle |
9.3x66mm Sako |
4.85 kg |
5 Internal |
$2988 |
Express Rifle |
.375 Ruger |
4.76 kg |
5 Internal |
$3187 |
Express Rifle |
.416 Taylor |
5.34 kg |
5 Internal |
$3528 |
Express Rifle |
.416 Ruger |
5.39 kg |
5 Internal |
$3704 |
Express Rifle |
.425 Westley Richards |
5.66 kg |
5 Internal |
$4066 |
Magnum Express Rifle |
.300 H&H Magnum |
4.68 kg |
5 Internal |
$2611 |
Magnum Express Rifle |
.338 Lapua Magnum |
4.92 kg |
3 Internal |
$2876 |
Magnum Express Rifle |
.338 Winchester Magnum |
4.76 kg |
5 Internal |
$2698 |
Magnum Express Rifle |
.375 H&H Magnum |
5.43 kg |
5 Internal |
$3422 |
Magnum Express Rifle |
.404 Jeffery |
5.95 kg |
3 Internal |
$4079 |
Magnum Express Rifle |
.416 Remington Magnum |
5.88 kg |
4 Internal |
$3992 |
Magnum Express Rifle |
.450 Rigby |
6.42 kg |
3 Internal |
$4700 |
Magnum Express Rifle |
.458 Winchester Magnum |
6.06 kg |
3 Internal |
$4181 |
Magnum Express Rifle |
.458 Lott |
6.35 kg |
3 Internal |
$4570 |
Magnum Express Rifle |
.500 Jeffery |
6.91 kg |
3 Internal |
$5435 |
Magnum Express Rifle |
.505 Gibbs |
7.27 kg |
3 Internal |
$5985 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Express Rifle (.270) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
74 |
Express Rifle (.30-06) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
8 |
3 |
Nil |
84 |
Express Rifle (.300 Win Mag) |
BA |
5 |
1-2-3 |
8 |
3 |
Nil |
96 |
Express Rifle (.338 Win Mag) |
BA |
6 |
1-3-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
111 |
Express Rifle (9.3mm Mauser) |
BA |
5 |
2-4-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
97 |
Express Rifle (9.3mm Sako) |
BA |
6 |
1-3-Nil |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
116 |
Express Rifle (.375 Ruger) |
BA |
6 |
1-3-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
117 |
Express Rifle (.416 Taylor) |
BA |
7 |
1-3-5 |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
117 |
Express Rifle (.416 Ruger) |
BA |
7 |
1-3-5 |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
117 |
Express Rifle (.425) |
BA |
7 |
1-3-5 |
9 |
4 |
Nil |
117 |
Magnum Express Rifle (.300 H&H) |
BA |
5 |
1-2-3 |
8 |
3 |
Nil |
102 |
Magnum Express Rifle (.338 Lapua Magnum) |
BA |
6 |
1-3-Nil |
8 |
3 |
Nil |
102 |
Magnum Express Rifle (.338 Win Magnum) |
BA |
6 |
1-3-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
111 |
Magnum Express Rifle (.375 H&H) |
BA |
7 |
1-3-5 |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
118 |
Magnum Express Rifle (.404) |
BA |
7 |
1-3-5 |
9 |
4 |
Nil |
128 |
Magnum Express Rifle (.416 Rem Mag) |
BA |
7 |
1-3-5 |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
128 |
Magnum Express Rifle (.450) |
BA |
8 |
1-2-3 |
9 |
4 |
Nil |
128 |
Magnum Express Rifle (.458 Win Magnum) |
BA |
8 |
1-3-5 |
9 |
4 |
Nil |
117 |
Magnum Express Rifle (.458 Lott) |
BA |
8 |
1-2-3 |
9 |
4 |
Nil |
128 |
Magnum Express Rifle (.500 Jeffery) |
BA |
9 |
1-2-3 |
9 |
4 |
Nil |
117 |
Magnum Express Rifle (.505 Gibbs) |
BA |
9 |
1-2-3 |
9 |
4 |
Nil |
128 |
Model 21H
Notes: This is a
modification of the Mauser-pattern sporting rifles that had already been so
common in Europe by 1937. Like most
Mauser-pattern sporting rifles, it had a half-stock.
The bolt was shaped to allow for use of a scope, and the safety catch was
moved to lock both the firing pin and bolt.
The production of this rifle largely stopped in 1940 after the Nazi
invasion of Czechoslovakia, but picked up again in 1946 and continued until
1950.
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
Model 21H |
6.5mm Mauser |
2.58 kg |
5 Clip |
$1212 |
Model 21H |
7mm Mauser |
2.64 kg |
5 Clip |
$1366 |
Model 21H |
7mm Brenneke |
2.7 kg |
5 Clip |
$1500 |
Model 21H |
8mm Mauser |
2.82 kg |
5 Clip |
$1696 |
Model 21H |
8x60mm RWS |
2.9 kg |
5 Clip |
$1730 |
Model 21H |
9x57mm Mauser |
3.25 kg |
5 Clip |
$2452 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Model 21H (6.5mm) |
BA |
4 |
2-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
66 |
Model 21H (7mm Mauser) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
70 |
Model 21H (7mm Brenneke) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
63 |
Model 21H (8mm Mauser) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
79 |
Model 21H (8x60mm) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
75 |
Model 21H (9mm) |
BA |
5 |
2-4-Nil |
7 |
6 |
Nil |
79 |
SC 550 Safari Classic
Notes: This is a
big-game, classic-cartridge variant of the CZ 550 Safari Magnum, firing a
variety of exotic rounds. They are
generally similar in construction and form to the CZ 550 Safari Magnum, but
constructed in a more heavy-duty manner, with heavier and higher-grade steel,
stronger stocks, a heavier barrel, and a set trigger.
Metalwork is either polished blue or matte blue.
The stocks are of American walnut (these rifles are actually made by
CZ-USA’s operation in Utah), and have a straight-comb stock with a pistol grip
wrist which is checkered along with the fore-end.
The butts have thick rubber recoil pads, which unfortunately do not help
much due to the powerful ammunition used.
Barrels for the SC 550 are 24 inches.
They are drilled and tapped for a scope mount, and also have iron
stalking-type sights.
Twilight 2000
Notes: These rifles are not available in the Twilight 2000 timeline.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Safari Classic |
.300 H&H Magnum |
4.53 kg |
5 Internal |
$2516 |
Safari Classic |
.404 Jeffery |
4.53 kg |
4 Internal |
$4007 |
Safari Classic |
.450 Rigby |
4.53 kg |
3 Internal |
$4605 |
Safari Classic |
.500 Jeffery |
4.97 kg |
3 Internal |
$5265 |
Safari Classic |
.505 Gibbs |
4.97 kg |
3 Internal |
$5815 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Safari Classic (.300) |
BA |
5 |
1-2-3 |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
85 |
Safari Classic (.404) |
BA |
7 |
1-3-5 |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
112 |
Safari Classic (.450) |
BA |
8 |
1-2-3 |
9 |
6 |
Nil |
112 |
Safari Classic (.500) |
BA |
8 |
1-2-3 |
9 |
6 |
Nil |
112 |
Safari Classic (.505) |
BA |
9 |
1-2-3 |
9 |
6 |
Nil |
112 |
ZG 47
Notes: This is a
bolt-action sporting rifle produced from 1949-1963.
It is based on a Mauser action, but with a radial safety catch.
The ZG 47 was considered to be the finest of all Czech sporting rifles,
but was nevertheless eventually superseded by the ZKK 600 and taken out of
production.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
ZG 47 |
6.5mm Mauser |
2.72 kg |
4 Internal |
$1185 |
ZG 47 |
.270 Winchester |
3.08 kg |
4 Internal |
$1478 |
ZG 47 |
7mm Mauser |
2.74 kg |
4 Internal |
$1387 |
ZG 47 |
7mm Brenneke |
2.73 kg |
4 Internal |
$1523 |
ZG 47 |
.30-06 Springfield |
2.93 kg |
4 Internal |
$1731 |
ZG 47 |
8mm Mauser |
2.67 kg |
4 Internal |
$1719 |
ZG 47 |
8x60mm RWS |
2.33 kg |
4 Internal |
$1753 |
ZG 47 |
8mm Brenneke |
2.63 kg |
4 Internal |
$2403 |
ZG 47 |
9.3mm Mauser |
3.15 kg |
4 Internal |
$2749 |
ZG 47 |
10.75x68mm Mauser |
4.63 kg |
4 Internal |
$3729 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
ZG 47 (6.5mm) |
BA |
4 |
2-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
76 |
ZG 47 (.270) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
67 |
ZG 47 (7mm Mauser) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
78 |
ZG 47 (7mm Brenneke) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
70 |
ZG 47 (.30-06) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
76 |
ZG 47 (8mm Mauser) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
6 |
Nil |
88 |
ZG 47 (8x60mm RWS) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
8 |
6 |
Nil |
83 |
ZG 47 (8mm Brenneke) |
BA |
5 |
2-3-Nil |
8 |
6 |
Nil |
78 |
ZG 47 (9.3mm) |
BA |
5 |
2-4-Nil |
8 |
6 |
Nil |
88 |
ZG 47 (10.75mm) |
BA |
6 |
2-4-Nil |
8 |
6 |
Nil |
88 |
ZKB-680 Fox II
Notes: This is
basically a CZ 365 with a traditional short-action instead of the miniaturized
long-action of the CZ 365. It uses
a wing-type safety. The ZKB-680 had
only modest success.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
ZKB-680 |
.222 Remington |
2.62 kg |
5 |
$797 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
ZKB-680 |
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
77 |
ZKK 600
Notes: This is
the most successful Eastern European sporting rifle since the end of World War
2, with production in the hundreds of thousands.
It is basically a Mauser rifle made with 1960s technology.
Set triggers could be obtained if the buyer desired, and they were very
popular and common. For a brief
time after World War 2, the Czech Army considered a variant of the ZKK 600 for
use as a sniper rifle. Three
versions were built: the ZKK 600, ZKK 601, and ZKK 602, all designed for
different mixes of cartridges.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
ZKK 600 |
.270 Winchester |
3.11 kg |
5 |
$1471 |
ZKK 600 |
7mm Mauser |
2.73 kg |
5 |
$1380 |
ZKK 600 |
7mm Brenneke |
2.78 kg |
5 |
$1515 |
ZKK 600 |
.30-06 Springfield |
3.12 kg |
5 |
$1722 |
ZKK 600 |
8mm Mauser |
3.07 kg |
5 |
$1710 |
ZKK 600 |
8x60mm RWS |
3.13 kg |
5 |
$1744 |
ZKK 600 |
8mm Brenneke |
3.71 kg |
5 |
$2393 |
ZKK 600 |
10.75x68mm Mauser |
5.62 kg |
4 |
$3711 |
ZKK 601 |
.222 Remington |
3.27 kg |
6 |
$792 |
ZKK 601 |
.222 Remington Magnum |
3.35 kg |
6 |
$839 |
ZKK 601 |
5.56mm NATO |
3.26 kg |
5 |
$811 |
ZKK 601 |
.243 Winchester |
3.6 kg |
5 |
$1013 |
ZKK 601 |
7.62mm NATO |
4.15 kg |
5 |
$1442 |
ZKK 602 |
.300 Winchester Magnum |
4.2 kg |
5 |
$2310 |
ZKK 602 |
8x68mm RWS |
4.51 kg |
5 |
$2494 |
ZKK 602 |
.358 Norma Magnum |
4.83 kg |
5 |
$2781 |
ZKK 602 |
.375 H&H Magnum |
5.32 kg |
5 |
$3266 |
ZKK 602 |
.404 Jeffrey |
5.89 kg |
5 |
$3946 |
ZKK 602 |
.416 Rigby |
5.7 kg |
5 |
$3890 |
ZKK 602 |
.458 Winchester Magnum |
6.16 kg |
5 |
$4025 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
ZKK 600 (.270) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
67 |
ZKK 600 (7mm Mauser) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
78 |
ZKK 600 (7mm Brenneke) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
70 |
ZKK 600 (.30-06) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
76 |
ZKK 600 (8mm Mauser) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
88 |
ZKK 600 (8x60mm) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
83 |
ZKK 600 (8mm Brenneke) |
BA |
5 |
2-3-Nil |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
78 |
ZKK 600 (10.75x68mm) |
BA |
6 |
2-4-Nil |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
88 |
ZKK 601 (.222) |
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
77 |
ZKK 601 (.222 Magnum) |
BA |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
88 |
ZKK 601 (5.56mm) |
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
75 |
ZKK 601 (.243) |
BA |
3 |
2-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
73 |
ZKK 601 (7.62mm) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
87 |
ZKK 602 (.300) |
BA |
5 |
2-3-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
95 |
ZKK 602 (8x68mm) |
BA |
5 |
1-2-3 |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
98 |
ZKK 602 (.358) |
BA |
6 |
1-3-Nil |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
114 |
ZKK 602 (.375) |
BA |
7 |
1-3-5 |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
106 |
ZKK 602 (.404) |
BA |
7 |
1-3-5 |
9 |
5 |
Nil |
115 |
ZKK 602 (.416) |
BA |
7 |
1-3-5 |
9 |
6 |
Nil |
115 |
ZKK 602 (.458) |
BA |
8 |
1-3-5 |
9 |
5 |
Nil |
115 |
ZKM 451
Notes: This is
another rifle that was a Koucky design, but produced by Ceska Zbrojovka.
It is a bolt-action rimfire sporting rifle that was introduced in 1946
and was an instant success. It is a
sturdy rifle with classic features, with a simple half-stock and a
semi-pistol-grip wrist. It is
grooved for a scope. The design was
refined through the years, producing the ZKM 451-Ex (with a tangent rear sight,
identical for game purposes); The ZKM 452, with two barrel lengths; the ZKM 454
Training Rifle, used by the military as a training rifle, and externally similar
to the VZ-24; the ZKM 455 and 456, target rifles with optical sights, heavy
barrels, and improved triggers; and the ZKM 573, an improved ZKM 451 built until
1973.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
ZKM 451 |
.22
Long Rifle |
2.06 kg |
5 |
$298 |
ZKM 452 (23.6” Barrel) |
.22
Long Rifle |
2.1
kg |
5 |
$305 |
ZKM 452 (25” Barrel) |
.22
Long Rifle |
2.17 kg |
5 |
$319 |
ZKM 454 |
.22
Long Rifle |
2.38 kg |
5
Clip |
$358 |
ZKM 455/456 |
.22
Long Rifle |
1.89 kg |
5 |
$448 |
ZKM 573 |
.22
Long Rifle |
1.79 |
5 |
$298 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
ZKM 451 |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
51 |
ZKM 452 (23.6”) |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
6 |
1 |
Nil |
52 |
ZKM 452 (25”) |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
6 |
1 |
Nil |
55 |
ZKM 454 |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
7 |
1 |
Nil |
62 |
ZKM 455/456 |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
6 |
1 |
Nil |
52 |
ZKM 573 |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
6 |
1 |
Nil |
52 |