Brno/CZ have been hugely popular in Australia for decades. Mostly in smaller calibres, .22lr, .22 hornet and .222. But their larger firearms are also nice and well regarded down under. My first firearm was CZ .22. Still own it and it is one of my favourite firearms.
I have a 21H in 8x57 and 7x57. Both shoot MOA when scoped! Great Mountain guns! I was going to sell the 7x57 but maybe I'll keep it after watching this.
One of my first hunting rifles was a Brno Mod. 98 (in .30-06, with the lovely Bavarian stock and the single set trigger we call the "French trigger"). The action has some uncanny resemblance to the Brno "dou" K98K (also stamped "Mod. 98") actions that Brno was forced to make for the Germans (when Zbrojovka Brno was called "Waffenwerke Brunn AG") during the German occupation. After the war (and the expulsion of Germans, to which the ZB factory also aided in), they 'coincedentally' found some caves and storages filled to the brim with actions and parts that for some 'mysterious' reason never made it to the German proofhouses. The Brno Mod. 98 also features a slot for a stripper clip (completely useless for a scoped hunting rifle), so I suspect they used those parts. For later series and models, it is also possible they tapped in the supply of 'unfinished parts', right up until the moment they have to make most of the parts and actions themselves, using the tools and the machines and molds the Germans so conveniently left behind. I suspect this is how it happened, which explains they went from "lot's of machining operations" (Mod.98) right up to the more modern rifles with "few machining operations". The Mod. 98 remains in my safe and I take it out to the range sometimes, and on boar hunts and driven hunts. Maybe I'll make a video about it. (for smaller game hunting like roe deer and foxes I have a CZ 527 "micromauser" in 7.62x39)
Sorry about the Browning my friend! I almost bought a couple of those Brownings but the rust usually is deep from sitting too long before it’s gotten too! Love your channel being a collector my self but not as many as you but as many as I can afford being retired!
It's a project for sure! I'll wrap it up soon and get some kind of finish on it and then go shooting. Can't wait actually. Best of luck with your collection - always a "next great find" around the corner.
This was another very informative and interesting video, thank you. Your knowledge and time is greatly appreciated. My father brought us a Bruno Model 2 in 1980 for our first rifle and I just brought a beautiful CZ 550 Safari Classics in 375 H&H manufactured in 2016, a caliber I've wanted for over 40 years. Now I'm focused on a CZ 457 Premium. All good things take time.
Those are nice for sure! I pulled out my only cz, a Slavia spring-piston airgun in 22 to have a look at it after your quote about the agricultural look of their rifles. It does have a handsome, refined - agricultural look. Decent wood and steel but not something you'd be afraid to take afield. Perfect description, Mike! 👍
I have a model 22f. It’s a small ring 7x57 with a full stock. It had the double set triggers but they have been replaced with mash burn single trigger. A butter knife bolt handle clears the low mounted scope perfectly. A great deer hunting rifle. Thanks for your informative videos, Mike N.
Thanks for the note - you have a very fine rifle - I guess the double sets got out of tune; quite a few have single replacement triggers. Still, the double sets are wonderful to have. Cheers.
Hello Mike, I just aquired a beautiful CZ 537! It is the double square bridge with factory open sights in 30-06. As you stated in your video, they are wonderful rifles and this appears to be in absolutely pristine condition. I can't wait to take it out shooting. Love your videos and look forward to seeing more. As you say, they made very few of these as mine has a 3 digit serial number. All the best,
First time watching this video. Has a Mr. Rodger's neighborhood feel to it I truly enjoy. Checking out more of your videos next. Love your passion and knowledge. What a treasure to find this. Thank you sir.
Very Great video as always learning something new always here. To get your rust out look up Electrolysis rust removal. I tried it and it works it will take everything out of the pores of the metal only removing all of the rust and not hurting the metal or mechanisms. If you try it use washing soda. You will be surprised. Keep up your great videos.
Mike, I just wanted to thank you for doing the videos that you have done on the FN/Browning rifles. I really like the push-feed version of the rifle, as I have always preferred push-ffed bolt-actions rifles. The level of quality of them and any FN/Browning Safari/Etc. is just unreal. The one I was able to get is in 300 Win. which I still can't believe as most of the one's I have found after doing a google image search were as follows: The most common caliber they made them in was 375 H&H, followed by 458 Win, 338 Win and 7mm Rem, but that's just what I've seen. The steel that was used to make the Barrels is exceptional and the action is truly unique. I mean they went to the effort to not only alter the bolt to, which is very well done. But they actually changed the receiver to suit it as well, which mean they didn't modify existing receivers, instead they manufactured an entirely new receiver profile to suit the push-feed bolt as well. Just amazing stuff!!
Those were some really nice guns. Been looking for the less common Brno/CZ but either difficult to come by or are in calibers that do not interest me much. Love the way you appreciate the workmanship in these firearms and underline the impact of the design on the shooter. Cheers!
I'm guessing the modern sound you spoke about is because cylindrical receivers are being drilled and reamed from stock. Production machining has moved away from specialization, one such machine which was common in firearm manufacture but no longer is is the vertical broach. Tikka still broaches their receivers, and hence don't have the ridges you speak of produced by a rotating tool.
You have the knowledge! Thank you. I was wondering what is going on with all the zip zip bolts now. Maybe they should switch back or find a better way. IMHO
Your Browning might benefit from a Cerakote finish on the underside where the rust was. A lot less work than a full reblue. Love the Brno rifles and the Husqvarna rifles of the first post-war decade. The same importer that shipped the FN Deluxe rifles handled them and there are still many in Europe and Canada. Many have metric calibers but quite a few were made in 3006 and 270
Hi Mike, just a quick note of appreciation for your videos. I absolutely love them. I also share your preference for old-world engineering and workmanship. My first experience with a mauser action was actually the '96 Swedish, owned by my father in 6.5x55 (cock on bolt close), built by Husqvarna. The quality of the steel itself is exceptional, and it still looks and feels like it just came off the factory floor. I now own a CZ 527 in .223 Rem, which is probably my most prized rifle (and i own a few, even with Australia's restrictive gun laws). It is so well balanced, so quick to point, and so beautifully made that i find myself feeling a little sorry for younger buyers drawn solely to modern 'plastic' guns (synthetic stocks), typically push-feeds with polymer magazines and trigger assemblies. Not that i don't own some, and I'd probably never part with my Marlin X7 in 25-06 either! But, I really do love that 527 above all else :)
I have CZ 537 after my father, who bought it in 1993 as a new. Its in .308win, 4 rnd. magazine version. After long looking I find second magazine for it (so I can reload faster on driven hunts) and its all I need in my life. Iam sure that I will never sell that rifle ❤ So, have a nice day, thanks for such beautiful videos, sorry for my english, and greetings from Czech Republic 🇨🇿 😊 PS: And what I forgot to write. Its shame, that you dont have one with iron sights. I thing that style of sights is also on older models of CZ 527. I love those sights. When you look through them, and focus on target, the "u“ notch gets wider, and front sight disappears and all is left is just black dot, levitating in the air. Strange, I know, but try it. Best sights I have ever seen 😅
I have a cz 537 in 7x64. Probably most accurate rifle I own, including a couple of Brno. Mine seems pretty plain, no set trigger ( though it is light & crisp) basic open sights. Mine is 1984 year . Stock looks almost like birch.
When I see you reach into the pocket for another load, it's pretty obvious how much you're loving it...and, that long barrel and sleek wooden stock..yep, that's a rifle, not some "40 million served" black tactical piece! Also, another channel, the guy shoots, but you never see the hits on target..flying brass- check, bang-bang-bang...check, but hits on target, not so much.
Sadly I can’t watch the whole film because the commercials ruin everything. It won’t go back to your content after the commercials. I am a sucker for CZ/Brno and have many favorites, but the 47 is the nicest of all, the bolt shroud is just superb!
I generally don't buy new guns, but have been thinking of the CZ 600 and trimming down the forearm and stick width, also hand checkering it. I personally would keep the comb profile though as it feels good to me.
You have the most informative content anywhere and the most diverse array of firearms I see anywhere. I love the content and your honest and genuine evaluations & informed opinions have taught me so much about firearms I Knew nothing about as well as some I had thought myself to be real familiar with. I hope you have a son or daughter that are enthusiasts and 2A supporters like their humble father. Fabulous insight fabulous collection fabulous content and you obviously do not do it for clicks or money. in my book you are a Rockstar.
Your note warms the heart and mind. For all my failings I try hard and have always been dedicated to knowledge and honesty and kindness. It is my privilege to be a father blessed with wonderful children. I love sharing what I know and what I don't know. I'll frame your note. Me.....a Rockstar. : )
You made a comment that will stay in my memory. That the rifle would last " indefinitely". The closest rifle that I have is the Yugo M 48. A far cry from the sporting beauties that are on your table.
I’m actually more interested in the handgun on the wall just over your right shoulder. Is that an Atomic disintegration pistol or a Alludiam P-38 Explosive Space Modulation Ray Gun? Although, knowing you, it’s probably a ray gun I’ve never heard of, but I’m sure it will be fascinating nonetheless
The only effective way I've found to remove deep rust is with either a steel wire wheel on a motor tool or an aggressive acid. I send it off for cerokote after or use a durakote colored spray.
do you have any knowledge of a cz 750s1m1? I have one and they dont seem very common. Also can you tell us what region u live? I always thought you were Canadian
Hello - Very fine and accurate "sniperized" CZ550. Good reputation and a solid, accurate build as one can expect from CZ. I'm in British Columbia which is pretty close to paradise : )
I will never argue with any rifle as a Mauser action. The Model 1898 was designed for the soldier first but the Sportsman made it more elegant as a practical hunting rifle for the field. I have a couple of military bolt actions from Eastern Europe and will never question their quality bottom line...
At 0.30 you show a rust-magnet. I would like to know your thoughts on removing even the DEEP RUST then using a TIG welder to spot up the pits left by the rust and follow up with sandpaper and emrycloth. Speaking of Discovering new stuff, I know very little, hence my following your EXCELLENT POSTS. A few weeks ago perusing a local Gun Show, I found an interesting MODERN .22 S, L, LR Japanese Bolt Gun called a HUMDINGER marked with the importer GALEF - NY and the manufacturer as TAIYO- JAPAN s/n 203** . Metal finishing was marginal and the wood finish was poor. Drawing back the bolt to ensure the chamber was empty was easy. Clambering the round required a large effort. Looking for a SAFETY BUTTON/LEVER I found none ! What I gather is that clambering the round automatically engaged the SAFETY ! Interesting !! Your thoughts on my HUMDINGER would be appreciated. Thank you.
Hello - Yes - I had a fellow weld up rust pits a few times on other guns - this time I'll pass for the .458. The welding and filing and sanding and polishing was major work and expensive. I had to look up the Humdinger - somehow the bolt reminds me of an Aisaka. I have a .22 from Japan - just after the war; quite simple and primitive - but it works well - also has no safety. I'll watch out for a Humdinger. Thanks for writing.
The recall was the change barrel system an option for the owner to change barrels without the use of a gunsmith, in practice it failed hence the recall
Thank you - interesting that the system made it through design and to production. Maybe something in the manufacturing went wrong. BRNO/CZ tests and tests and tests.
I’m looking at one on line, with a fancy stock, but it doesn’t have double triggers for $800. Would it have a push set trigger? And another with double triggers. Both are 21h in 8x57 Oh, and are Brno scope rings hard to get or terribly expensive?
Hi Jim - The 21H also came with a direct trigger; no double set - which is still worth buying. Many people prefer the non-set trigger as they never get out of tune or messed with. BRNO rings are not too hard to find; and Parker Hale rings sometimes fit - you can also get adapter bases to Weaver.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns There are actually 2 on sale. One with that flat bolt handle and no set trigger, and another with double set triggers, a nicer stock and is also drilled and tapped for scope mounts. No rear sight, but in good + condition……I’m tempted, it’s $750
The Brno Model 21 has a half stock. The Brno Model 22 has a full stock. The ‘H’ and ‘F’ suffixes are a North American invention. According to John Walter, the prewar rifles have round top receivers and the post-WW2 rifles have grooved receivers. I have a copy of a 75th anniversary booklet produced by CZUB, in which it is asserted that the post-war receivers could fail when excessively large and/or high pressure cartridges were chambered in them. That is why the Galas rifle, the ZG47, has a ‘large ring’ action with extra steel on top, so that: scope mounting grooves could be machined without creating failure points. You can see a modern version of the reported Model 21/22 action-failure mode, if you take a stainless steel Tikka rifle that is chambered for the .25-06 and shoot it with .308 Winchester ammunition.
That is interesting regarding the machining of grooves. Is the CZUB booklet online? Where could I find this? About the pre/post war lining up with roundtop/grooved receivers, I do not think it is that simple as I recently seen a roundtop dated 1946, plus the claw mounts were also available for those early models.
@@michaelguerin56 thank you. if you can post the title, i will try to get the booklet from CZ. I have checked around the web and so far cannot find it. i find these old commercial brnos to be fun and very interesting. I have a model 21 (or 21f, if you will) that was produced during the German occupation.
@@statmech4u 75 Years of Service Weapons from Ceska Zbrojovka Uhersky Brod. Copyright 2011. ISBN 978-80-7250-553-1 NB The title on the front cover reads ‘by’ instead of ‘from’. The title shown above is from the page at the back, with all the copyright, ISBN, font and Editor details, etcetera. You will probably have to download and print off the document, as I did.
@@michaelguerin56 I did manage to find it. Super nice. For anyone else looking, the booklet is 100 pages or so covering history of czech sniper rifles, assault rifles and MGs. It has the storylines for different weapons and interviews and of course lots of pics.
People use to ask me about big game African rifles, I'd always say buy a Cz 550 375HH or 458Lott you can't go wrong, I've owned a cz550 in 375HH never let me down sand or rain
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns yup... that little rifle was nice...2 removable Zeiss scopes...quick detachable...set trigger... hmmmm pretty nece... But I still have a 22 lr CZ 100 meter shots on grouse...no problem cheers
Hi , I asked you to show the shotgun behind you side by side, please I don’t know much about shotgun specially side by side and I love to have one, can you make some video about shotgun side by side please, thanks 🙏
Hello - that's an Ithaca 12 Ga - just a lovely shotgun. I'll make a video on SXS shotguns asap. I'm away hunting for about a week and then I'll get to it. Sorry I'm slow. If you can find a Browning BSS 12 Ga - you would have a very, very fine shotgun (SXS) - elegant, tough and 3" Magnum. The shotguns behind me are all 2 3/4 - they're older guns. All the best to you.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns hello, thank you very much for your feedback, I wish you all the best and I hope you are having fun and good hunting, thanks again.🙏
Fair enough - we'll try to do that - it may sound funny but it's not so easy to find the right place with 3-400 yards; and then we need 2 cameras (one for the target) , other equipment and more editing and more time etc... can be done though. These channels are significant financial losses - so as a labor of love I try to keep it simple. Hope you understand. : )
Hello Mike. Good video about the older rifles from Czechoslovakia. {The newer CZ one looked cheapo, and mass/machined produced. 😕 I picked up one at a store in Alaska back in 2010 and worked the action. It was very stiff and closing it even without a cartridge in the chamber was difficult. I lived in black and grizzly bear and moose country, so I was looking for a rifle in at least .338 caliber or bigger.} I did not buy it, but instead bought a couple of boxes of 12-gauge rifled slug ammo for my shotgun. ------------------------------------ --------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------- ----------------- Been watching you for years now and this is the first time that I really disagreed with one of your statements. Your statement about "Recalls" not bothering you was not good. Recalls of firearms are very BAD, and they are a problem. The firearms makers should rigorously test the guns BEFORE shipping the from the factory. The inspectors should do their jobs! Quality control should be foremost, instead of quick profits. Back in the 1970's I bought my younger sister a 20-gauge Rossi single shot shotgun so she could go to the trap range with and shoot if she wanted to. Every time the trigger was pulled on the Rossi, the fore-end would pop off the barrel and action. I have never bought another gun from that company. I have never been wealthy. Both sides of my family were always "Blue Collar" workers as I have been (retired 6 years ago) and if I spend money on a firearm, I expect it to chamber, go bang, eject, chamber, go bang every time, just in case I have to shoot at 2 legged or 4 legged predators or reptiles.
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Always interesting to have someone who is a gun historian who understands workmanship versus mindless mass production
Thank you! I try.
Amazing guns, the BRNOs and CZs!
Sure are
Brno/CZ have been hugely popular in Australia for decades. Mostly in smaller calibres, .22lr, .22 hornet and .222. But their larger firearms are also nice and well regarded down under.
My first firearm was CZ .22. Still own it and it is one of my favourite firearms.
I have heard that Krico guns also sold well there.
Always loved the look of a butter knife bolt handle on a classic Mauser spotter. The CZ’s are wonderful rifles
I have a 21H in 8x57 and 7x57. Both shoot MOA when scoped! Great Mountain guns! I was going to sell the 7x57 but maybe I'll keep it after watching this.
Lovely rifle Sir, I'm a big fan of these classic beauties and am always searching for them in pawn shops and gun shops when I travel👍
You know! I love "hunting" for the greats in used racks, pawn shops....anywhere. Best of luck in your gun hunting - the season is never closed : )
Being retired and having more time then ever searching for another great buy of these amazing rifles
I remember the publicity about the 537 and the complete absence of this model in local gun shops. Nice to see that it is such a good piece of kit.
One of my first hunting rifles was a Brno Mod. 98 (in .30-06, with the lovely Bavarian stock and the single set trigger we call the "French trigger"). The action has some uncanny resemblance to the Brno "dou" K98K (also stamped "Mod. 98") actions that Brno was forced to make for the Germans (when Zbrojovka Brno was called "Waffenwerke Brunn AG") during the German occupation. After the war (and the expulsion of Germans, to which the ZB factory also aided in), they 'coincedentally' found some caves and storages filled to the brim with actions and parts that for some 'mysterious' reason never made it to the German proofhouses. The Brno Mod. 98 also features a slot for a stripper clip (completely useless for a scoped hunting rifle), so I suspect they used those parts. For later series and models, it is also possible they tapped in the supply of 'unfinished parts', right up until the moment they have to make most of the parts and actions themselves, using the tools and the machines and molds the Germans so conveniently left behind. I suspect this is how it happened, which explains they went from "lot's of machining operations" (Mod.98) right up to the more modern rifles with "few machining operations".
The Mod. 98 remains in my safe and I take it out to the range sometimes, and on boar hunts and driven hunts. Maybe I'll make a video about it. (for smaller game hunting like roe deer and foxes I have a CZ 527 "micromauser" in 7.62x39)
Sorry about the Browning my friend! I almost bought a couple of those Brownings but the rust usually is deep from sitting too long before it’s gotten too! Love your channel being a collector my self but not as many as you but as many as I can afford being retired!
It's a project for sure! I'll wrap it up soon and get some kind of finish on it and then go shooting. Can't wait actually. Best of luck with your collection - always a "next great find" around the corner.
Finally found a super nice safari in a 7 rem mag at a super good price just have to be patient❤🙌@@UnitedStatesOfGuns
This was another very informative and interesting video, thank you. Your knowledge and time is greatly appreciated.
My father brought us a Bruno Model 2 in 1980 for our first rifle and I just brought a beautiful CZ 550 Safari Classics in 375 H&H manufactured in 2016, a caliber I've wanted for over 40 years. Now I'm focused on a CZ 457 Premium. All good things take time.
Yes....all things are about time...glad you have the 550!
Those are nice for sure! I pulled out my only cz, a Slavia spring-piston airgun in 22 to have a look at it after your quote about the agricultural look of their rifles. It does have a handsome, refined - agricultural look. Decent wood and steel but not something you'd be afraid to take afield. Perfect description, Mike! 👍
I have a model 22f. It’s a small ring 7x57 with a full stock. It had the double set triggers but they have been replaced with mash burn single trigger. A butter knife bolt handle clears the low mounted scope perfectly. A great deer hunting rifle. Thanks for your informative videos, Mike N.
Thanks for the note - you have a very fine rifle - I guess the double sets got out of tune; quite a few have single replacement triggers. Still, the double sets are wonderful to have. Cheers.
Some wonderful classic Rifles there Mike. A joy watching you shoot them. Thank you for your time and expert knowledge.
Thanks for watching and your kind words - they mean a lot to me.
I have the Brno 21 in 7x57, which I inherited from my Dad.
It’s a real tack-driver with a butter-smooth action.
You have a legacy rifle! Your Dad knew what's what - great !
Classic rifles for a classy fella, love your channel.
Great video Mike, thanks FOR ALL the cool Brno/CZ models. More to wish for. Joe
Thanks Joe - they're so great.
Hello Mike, I just aquired a beautiful CZ 537! It is the double square bridge with factory open sights in 30-06. As you stated in your video, they are wonderful rifles and this appears to be in absolutely pristine condition. I can't wait to take it out shooting. Love your videos and look forward to seeing more. As you say, they made very few of these as mine has a 3 digit serial number. All the best,
First time watching this video. Has a Mr. Rodger's neighborhood feel to it I truly enjoy. Checking out more of your videos next. Love your passion and knowledge. What a treasure to find this. Thank you sir.
Thanks for the video. Awesome !!!!
Thanks for being on the channel!
Always educational and venturing outside of the box.
Thank you!
Best of luck on your Muley hunt! I head up this Sunday for Whitetail.
Very Great video as always learning something new always here. To get your rust out look up Electrolysis rust removal. I tried it and it works it will take everything out of the pores of the metal only removing all of the rust and not hurting the metal or mechanisms. If you try it use washing soda. You will be surprised. Keep up your great videos.
I recently missed a ZG47 in 6.5X57mauser..
I might have to pick up the Brno 21H in 8X57 out of spite for not getting the 6.5 ;)
Great video on Bruno/CZ's, I'm a fan of CZ's.
Mike, I just wanted to thank you for doing the videos that you have done on the FN/Browning rifles. I really like the push-feed version of the rifle, as I have always preferred push-ffed bolt-actions rifles. The level of quality of them and any FN/Browning Safari/Etc. is just unreal. The one I was able to get is in 300 Win. which I still can't believe as most of the one's I have found after doing a google image search were as follows: The most common caliber they made them in was 375 H&H, followed by 458 Win, 338 Win and 7mm Rem, but that's just what I've seen. The steel that was used to make the Barrels is exceptional and the action is truly unique. I mean they went to the effort to not only alter the bolt to, which is very well done. But they actually changed the receiver to suit it as well, which mean they didn't modify existing receivers, instead they manufactured an entirely new receiver profile to suit the push-feed bolt as well. Just amazing stuff!!
Push feed may be a Sako action ,not an FN . Browning is just a marketing product for the USA from a number of manufactures .
Those were some really nice guns. Been looking for the less common Brno/CZ but either difficult to come by or are in calibers that do not interest me much. Love the way you appreciate the workmanship in these firearms and underline the impact of the design on the shooter. Cheers!
I'm guessing the modern sound you spoke about is because cylindrical receivers are being drilled and reamed from stock. Production machining has moved away from specialization, one such machine which was common in firearm manufacture but no longer is is the vertical broach.
Tikka still broaches their receivers, and hence don't have the ridges you speak of produced by a rotating tool.
You have the knowledge! Thank you. I was wondering what is going on with all the zip zip bolts now. Maybe they should switch back or find a better way. IMHO
Great video again thanks 🇬🇧
Thank you!
Great video Mike, one of your classics I think. I like the combo of studio and then cutaway to shooting. Probably more work for you though. Lol.
Love CZ and Brno. Thank you.
Love the butter knife bolt and dual triggers.
Me as well - class, quality, value and useful
Your Browning might benefit from a Cerakote finish on the underside where the rust was. A lot less work than a full reblue. Love the Brno rifles and the Husqvarna rifles of the first post-war decade. The same importer that shipped the FN Deluxe rifles handled them and there are still many in Europe and Canada. Many have metric calibers but quite a few were made in 3006 and 270
The 8 km Maurer deserves a lot more credit than it gets
So true - one of the best cartridges ever.
Love them old guns
Me too : )
Glad to see you Mike.
Have you ever boiled. Rusty parts in water and then card or light Lee brush it it will turn blue black as in rust bluing.
Hi and thank you! I have not tried that - will do : )
Hi Mike, just a quick note of appreciation for your videos. I absolutely love them. I also share your preference for old-world engineering and workmanship. My first experience with a mauser action was actually the '96 Swedish, owned by my father in 6.5x55 (cock on bolt close), built by Husqvarna. The quality of the steel itself is exceptional, and it still looks and feels like it just came off the factory floor. I now own a CZ 527 in .223 Rem, which is probably my most prized rifle (and i own a few, even with Australia's restrictive gun laws). It is so well balanced, so quick to point, and so beautifully made that i find myself feeling a little sorry for younger buyers drawn solely to modern 'plastic' guns (synthetic stocks), typically push-feeds with polymer magazines and trigger assemblies. Not that i don't own some, and I'd probably never part with my Marlin X7 in 25-06 either! But, I really do love that 527 above all else :)
I have CZ 537 after my father, who bought it in 1993 as a new.
Its in .308win, 4 rnd. magazine version. After long looking I find second magazine for it (so I can reload faster on driven hunts) and its all I need in my life.
Iam sure that I will never sell that rifle ❤
So, have a nice day, thanks for such beautiful videos, sorry for my english, and greetings from Czech Republic 🇨🇿 😊
PS: And what I forgot to write. Its shame, that you dont have one with iron sights. I thing that style of sights is also on older models of CZ 527.
I love those sights. When you look through them, and focus on target, the "u“ notch gets wider, and front sight disappears and all is left is just black dot, levitating in the air.
Strange, I know, but try it. Best sights I have ever seen 😅
Thank you for the note. Your English is fine and I'm glad you have the CZ537! Thanks also for being on the channel!
I've got some 8-57 bullets the date on the is 1942 is when they were made.
Should be excellent - maybe clean after shooting - could be corrosive. I had some boxes with 3rd Reich markings - full power loads and not corrosive.
I have a cz 537 in 7x64. Probably most accurate rifle I own, including a couple of Brno. Mine seems pretty plain, no set trigger ( though it is light & crisp) basic open sights. Mine is 1984 year . Stock looks almost like birch.
You have the luck! That's a very fine and scarce item - even if the stock is plain-ish.
Great video, thanks
Most welcome!
Good luck on your mule deer hunt.
Thank you! We'll film something up there - deer or no deer : )
Is CZ still manufacturing the excellent BRNO actions?
Yes but not all the models they used to like the magnum action
Hi - that's right - they've stopped making the best one's; so used is the way to go; although the 600 is excellent.
When I see you reach into the pocket for another load, it's pretty obvious how much you're loving it...and, that long barrel and sleek wooden stock..yep, that's a rifle, not some "40 million served" black tactical piece!
Also, another channel, the guy shoots, but you never see the hits on target..flying brass- check, bang-bang-bang...check, but hits on target, not so much.
Very nice comparisons Mike and would love to have that last one! Thanks and take care!
Thank you!
I've enjoyed your videos for years now. Are there any reference books on BRNO rifles?
Thanks for watching - I rely of Gun Digest articles from years ago. I'll see if I can find a BRNO book that I can show.
Sadly I can’t watch the whole film because the commercials ruin everything. It won’t go back to your content after the commercials. I am a sucker for CZ/Brno and have many favorites, but the 47 is the nicest of all, the bolt shroud is just superb!
I generally don't buy new guns, but have been thinking of the CZ 600 and trimming down the forearm and stick width, also hand checkering it. I personally would keep the comb profile though as it feels good to me.
Great video great shooting and good luck on your hunt!
Thank you - we'll film something up there - even if the deer are hiding.
You have the most informative content anywhere and the most diverse array of firearms I see anywhere. I love the content and your honest and genuine evaluations & informed opinions have taught me so much about firearms I Knew nothing about as well as some I had thought myself to be real familiar with. I hope you have a son or daughter that are enthusiasts and 2A supporters like their humble father. Fabulous insight fabulous collection fabulous content and you obviously do not do it for clicks or money. in my book you are a Rockstar.
Your note warms the heart and mind. For all my failings I try hard and have always been dedicated to knowledge and honesty and kindness. It is my privilege to be a father blessed with wonderful children. I love sharing what I know and what I don't know. I'll frame your note. Me.....a Rockstar. : )
Thanks for the reply I look forward to your next upload & you really are a "Rockstar" @@UnitedStatesOfGuns
Great video Mike, thanks. I love those CZ rifles. Have fun on the Mule Deer hunt.
Thank you!
You made a comment that will stay in my memory. That the rifle would last " indefinitely". The closest rifle that I have is the Yugo M 48. A far cry from the sporting beauties that are on your table.
The Yugo 48 is just as good; maybe not dressed in an evening gown - still timeless though. Glad you have.
Your taste in rifles is finer than frog's hair.
I love that comparison.
also they made a model 550 as well as the mini action guns the fox, 527 et all. the model 21 is my favorite.
👍🏻👍🏻thanks!
I enjoy CZ rifles . The CZ550 FS in 9.3x62 Mauser favorite woods rifle .
Perfect choice. Everything falls down.
Have one of those butter knife Brno in 7 by 57 super accurate missing parts for double set triggers
Fantastic and valuable rifle - hope you find the parts needed! Well worth the effort/money.
I’m actually more interested in the handgun on the wall just over your right shoulder. Is that an Atomic disintegration pistol or a Alludiam P-38 Explosive Space Modulation Ray Gun? Although, knowing you, it’s probably a ray gun I’ve never heard of, but I’m sure it will be fascinating nonetheless
😂 that's my Atomic Disintegrator pistol - an amazing item; the best of the ray guns; well made and very fine in the hand.
The only effective way I've found to remove deep rust is with either a steel wire wheel on a motor tool or an aggressive acid. I send it off for cerokote after or use a durakote colored spray.
Thank you - I think I'll take your advice! Much appreciated.
do you have any knowledge of a cz 750s1m1? I have one and they dont seem very common. Also can you tell us what region u live? I always thought you were Canadian
Hello - Very fine and accurate "sniperized" CZ550. Good reputation and a solid, accurate build as one can expect from CZ. I'm in British Columbia which is pretty close to paradise : )
First from the Florida swamp enjoying beautiful weather. 👍
You've got the life!
I do Colorado in Xmas time for the last 20 yrs, and then come back under the coconuts 🌴
I will never argue with any rifle as a Mauser action. The Model 1898 was designed for the soldier first but the Sportsman made it more elegant as a practical hunting rifle for the field. I have a couple of military bolt actions from Eastern Europe and will never question their quality bottom line...
At 0.30 you show a rust-magnet. I would like to know your thoughts on removing even the DEEP RUST then using a TIG welder to spot up the pits left by the rust and follow up with sandpaper and emrycloth. Speaking of Discovering new stuff, I know very little, hence my following your EXCELLENT POSTS. A few weeks ago perusing a local Gun Show, I found an interesting MODERN .22 S, L, LR Japanese Bolt Gun called a HUMDINGER marked with the importer GALEF - NY and the manufacturer as TAIYO- JAPAN s/n 203** . Metal finishing was marginal and the wood finish was poor. Drawing back the bolt to ensure the chamber was empty was easy. Clambering the round required a large effort. Looking for a SAFETY BUTTON/LEVER I found none ! What I gather is that clambering the round automatically engaged the SAFETY ! Interesting !! Your thoughts on my HUMDINGER would be appreciated. Thank you.
Hello - Yes - I had a fellow weld up rust pits a few times on other guns - this time I'll pass for the .458. The welding and filing and sanding and polishing was major work and expensive. I had to look up the Humdinger - somehow the bolt reminds me of an Aisaka. I have a .22 from Japan - just after the war; quite simple and primitive - but it works well - also has no safety. I'll watch out for a Humdinger. Thanks for writing.
What's the wattage/caliber of the raygun blaster on the wall behind you? ;)
That's a megawatt Atomic Disintegrator - we'll make a video asap
Another great episode, thanks.
Not sure on the green felt, thinking you might consider a bright red or star trek orange....
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The recall was the change barrel system an option for the owner to change barrels without the use of a gunsmith, in practice it failed hence the recall
Thank you - interesting that the system made it through design and to production. Maybe something in the manufacturing went wrong. BRNO/CZ tests and tests and tests.
You are the weirdest gun person I have come across on TH-cam, but yet I still keep watching you.
Yes. Very weird; yet somehow I'm still here😂
I’m looking at one on line, with a fancy stock, but it doesn’t have double triggers for $800. Would it have a push set trigger? And another with double triggers. Both are 21h in 8x57
Oh, and are Brno scope rings hard to get or terribly expensive?
Hi Jim - The 21H also came with a direct trigger; no double set - which is still worth buying. Many people prefer the non-set trigger as they never get out of tune or messed with. BRNO rings are not too hard to find; and Parker Hale rings sometimes fit - you can also get adapter bases to Weaver.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns There are actually 2 on sale. One with that flat bolt handle and no set trigger, and another with double set triggers, a nicer stock and is also drilled and tapped for scope mounts. No rear sight, but in good + condition……I’m tempted, it’s $750
Great video like always sir. How many rifles or firearms do you have??
Maybe about fifty - the number goes up and down.
Surely you are familiar with author Ludwig Olsen. Very good on Mauser. Much detail
Hi - I don't own one...wish I did
When did CZ start castings? I know the 550 Anerican is a cast receivers. They do a much better jib than Ruger!
I didn't know that they switched to castings. I'll try to find out.
The Brno Model 21 has a half stock. The Brno Model 22 has a full stock. The ‘H’ and ‘F’ suffixes are a North American invention. According to John Walter, the prewar rifles have round top receivers and the post-WW2 rifles have grooved receivers. I have a copy of a 75th anniversary booklet produced by CZUB, in which it is asserted that the post-war receivers could fail when excessively large and/or high pressure cartridges were chambered in them. That is why the Galas rifle, the ZG47, has a ‘large ring’ action with extra steel on top, so that: scope mounting grooves could be machined without creating failure points. You can see a modern version of the reported Model 21/22 action-failure mode, if you take a stainless steel Tikka rifle that is chambered for the .25-06 and shoot it with .308 Winchester ammunition.
That is interesting regarding the machining of grooves. Is the CZUB booklet online? Where could I find this? About the pre/post war lining up with roundtop/grooved receivers, I do not think it is that simple as I recently seen a roundtop dated 1946, plus the claw mounts were also available for those early models.
@statmech4u It used to be online. I will give you the title and if you ask nicely, CZUB should be happy enough to send you the file.
@@michaelguerin56 thank you. if you can post the title, i will try to get the booklet from CZ. I have checked around the web and so far cannot find it. i find these old commercial brnos to be fun and very interesting. I have a model 21 (or 21f, if you will) that was produced during the German occupation.
@@statmech4u 75 Years of Service Weapons from Ceska Zbrojovka Uhersky Brod. Copyright 2011. ISBN 978-80-7250-553-1
NB The title on the front cover reads ‘by’ instead of ‘from’. The title shown above is from the page at the back, with all the copyright, ISBN, font and Editor details, etcetera. You will probably have to download and print off the document, as I did.
@@michaelguerin56 I did manage to find it. Super nice. For anyone else looking, the booklet is 100 pages or so covering history of czech sniper rifles, assault rifles and MGs. It has the storylines for different weapons and interviews and of course lots of pics.
People use to ask me about big game African rifles, I'd always say buy a Cz 550 375HH or 458Lott you can't go wrong, I've owned a cz550 in 375HH never let me down sand or rain
Excellent advice
Have you tried evaporated on the .458?
“Evaporust” not evaporated, autocorrect!Sheesh!
I'll try - thanks for the tip!
Winchester mod 88 and Winchester mod 100
I just sold a KK 600 in 7x64 B
Uh oh....
That 8x57 is the european loading not the american loading ( same case ,much higher pressure )
Thank you for noting.
Red Green colour blind 😂
In addition to all my other deficiencies. 😂
Should have kept my 7x57 BRNO
I've done the same many times : ) They're around - hope you get another.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns yup... that little rifle was nice...2 removable Zeiss scopes...quick detachable...set trigger... hmmmm pretty nece... But I still have a 22 lr CZ 100 meter shots on grouse...no problem cheers
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How much are those Brno rifles
In fine shape about $1000.
Turkish Walnut
Hi , I asked you to show the shotgun behind you side by side, please
I don’t know much about shotgun specially side by side and I love to have one, can you make some video about shotgun side by side please, thanks 🙏
Hello - that's an Ithaca 12 Ga - just a lovely shotgun. I'll make a video on SXS shotguns asap. I'm away hunting for about a week and then I'll get to it. Sorry I'm slow. If you can find a Browning BSS 12 Ga - you would have a very, very fine shotgun (SXS) - elegant, tough and 3" Magnum. The shotguns behind me are all 2 3/4 - they're older guns. All the best to you.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns hello, thank you very much for your feedback, I wish you all the best and I hope you are having fun and good hunting, thanks again.🙏
That's only a high-powered rifle I think you need to get closer that's a long shot 😅
Fair enough - we'll try to do that - it may sound funny but it's not so easy to find the right place with 3-400 yards; and then we need 2 cameras (one for the target) , other equipment and more editing and more time etc... can be done though. These channels are significant financial losses - so as a labor of love I try to keep it simple. Hope you understand. : )
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns lol I was just joking with you and I love your videos keep up the good work
Sent you an email
Hello Mike. Good video about the older rifles from Czechoslovakia. {The newer CZ one looked cheapo, and mass/machined produced. 😕 I picked up one at a store in Alaska back in 2010 and worked the action. It was very stiff and closing it even without a cartridge in the chamber was difficult. I lived in black and grizzly bear and moose country, so I was looking for a rifle in at least .338 caliber or bigger.} I did not buy it, but instead bought a couple of boxes of 12-gauge rifled slug ammo for my shotgun.
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Been watching you for years now and this is the first time that I really disagreed with one of your statements. Your statement about "Recalls" not bothering you was not good. Recalls of firearms are very BAD, and they are a problem. The firearms makers should rigorously test the guns BEFORE shipping the from the factory. The inspectors should do their jobs! Quality control should be foremost, instead of quick profits. Back in the 1970's I bought my younger sister a 20-gauge Rossi single shot shotgun so she could go to the trap range with and shoot if she wanted to. Every time the trigger was pulled on the Rossi, the fore-end would pop off the barrel and action. I have never bought another gun from that company.
I have never been wealthy. Both sides of my family were always "Blue Collar" workers as I have been (retired 6 years ago) and if I spend money on a firearm, I expect it to chamber, go bang, eject, chamber, go bang every time, just in case I have to shoot at 2 legged or 4 legged predators or reptiles.