CZ 550s had a RR magazine option. I have 2 of them. When the 550 went out of production, I acquired 14 of them. Great rifles. I hope CZ remains in business. I wonder who really bought whom? WHO MAKES the marketing decisions?
I have seen, handled and shot these and consider them a cheapened rifle compared to the now dead 550 series. They also have a grossly misleading nomenclature labeling these the 600 series with the same designation of the old Brno 600-601-602 series, which was a vastly superior action made from Poldi steel. CZ could do better. Much better.
I'm sure this is a fine rifle. In fact I want one. With that said, all modern general purose 223's should have a 1 in 8 twist. This twist will stabilize any projectile that will fit in a detachable magazine. My Howa 1500 223 has a 1 in 7.7 twist. (it has an aftermarket barrel) It shoots everything from the 50 grain blitzking to the 77 grain tmk with sub moa precision. While I'm here, put that barreled action in a GRS Fenris stock and I'm all over it.
With the current trend to, heavy for caliber bullets, 69 to 80 grain bullets, nothing less than 8" twist is required. These barrels will also shoot 52 grain bullets decently. Go with 7 twist.
With the 600 CZ seem to be following several trends in bolt actions which just aren't to my taste. They had such a good opportunity coming from the 550 to just update; integrate the extractor into the bolt, shrink the receiver, go to a more conventional flag safety (ala Ruger M77 Mk2), 60 degree bolt I can take or leave, etc. But instead of an evolution there was a revolution. The receiver is all angular, stone-washed, and not fully open-bridge; instead of levers there are buttons; there's a red cocking "idiot light" on it necessitated by the sloped vanity cap on the rear of the bolt, which is itself another sorry inclusion. I'm sure it's a great rifle, the manual ejector and easily adjustable trigger are nice features, I just can't stand to look at it because of what CZ are NOT making as a result of it's existence. Any other company making that gun and I wouldn't feel half as bad toward it.
I love my multiple cz600. But they really need to come out with a lightweight hunting option. Alpha allow receiver, pencil barrel, and light polymer stock.
Nice looking gun do like the walnut stock. Got a couple of non wooden stocks and they are very practical but don't give you a warm fuzzy feeling like a nice wood stock
Great review Chris. I have the 600 lux in 308. Love it. I’m glad you touch on the polymer mags here. I’ve bought a few extra in 5 and 10 rnd and think they’re great. I prefer the 20” barrel to a 24” as it’s still very manageable in brush and on long hikes especially with a can attached. The construction and action IMO are both excellent and feel great in my hands. I’m in South Africa.
The 9 twist barrel in 223 is a major oversight. There’s no reason to spec a 9 twist any more, as it limits the upper limit of bullet weight you can shoot.
@@phild9813 this is a hunting rifle. It's a compromise it's not a target Rifle yes you can have eight and even sevens but it can be detrimental to shooting 35 or 40 grain high-speed varmint bullets.
Chris, you touched briefly on calibres and their virtues here, would love to hear more from you sometime on this subject, you are easier to listen to than guys from across the the “Pond”
Looks beautiful. But gees the CZ 600 are heavy rifles! 3.27kg bare.. albeit with a (long!) 24” barrel in 223. Hopefully they make a short Carbine version with iron sights like the old CZ 527; and bring back the 7.62x39!!! Looking forward to the full review. 🤙
1MOA Challenge! 10 shots @ 100m from cold bore! I bet you can do it with this rifle? (Saw this on another channel called 9-hole reviews and as I remember they were borderline even with their long range setup).
I'd love to know what the trigger guard is made of. I'd also like to know if there's any appreciable accuracy difference between this American and the Alpha, which I believe had a somewhat heavier barrel profile. Thanks!
@@stevenwinegar9355 there is an alpha video too. Bear in mind every barrel is somewhat unique and only follow a quality controlled trend. Trigger guard was polymer which will no doubt upset a certain demographic
Cz's version of the Ruger American? Just about every budget bolt action rifles has gone to that 3 lug design. I give CZ credit for at least making it more aesthetically pleasing and smooth I miss their 550 models. They should have never given given the 550 up. The 550's were fine rifles
@@rapidrrobert4333 just different in pretty much every way except stock material, steel and a semi control feed bolt face WITHOUT a full length extractor claw!
CZ 550s had a RR magazine option. I have 2 of them. When the 550 went out of production, I acquired 14 of them. Great rifles. I hope CZ remains in business. I wonder who really bought whom? WHO MAKES the marketing decisions?
I have seen, handled and shot these and consider them a cheapened rifle compared to the now dead 550 series. They also have a grossly misleading nomenclature labeling these the 600 series with the same designation of the old Brno 600-601-602 series, which was a vastly superior action made from Poldi steel. CZ could do better. Much better.
I'm sure this is a fine rifle. In fact I want one. With that said, all modern general purose 223's should have a 1 in 8 twist. This twist will stabilize any projectile that will fit in a detachable magazine. My Howa 1500 223 has a 1 in 7.7 twist. (it has an aftermarket barrel) It shoots everything from the 50 grain blitzking to the 77 grain tmk with sub moa precision.
While I'm here, put that barreled action in a GRS Fenris stock and I'm all over it.
With the current trend to, heavy for caliber bullets, 69 to 80 grain bullets, nothing less than 8" twist is required. These barrels will also shoot 52 grain bullets decently. Go with 7 twist.
With the 600 CZ seem to be following several trends in bolt actions which just aren't to my taste. They had such a good opportunity coming from the 550 to just update; integrate the extractor into the bolt, shrink the receiver, go to a more conventional flag safety (ala Ruger M77 Mk2), 60 degree bolt I can take or leave, etc.
But instead of an evolution there was a revolution. The receiver is all angular, stone-washed, and not fully open-bridge; instead of levers there are buttons; there's a red cocking "idiot light" on it necessitated by the sloped vanity cap on the rear of the bolt, which is itself another sorry inclusion.
I'm sure it's a great rifle, the manual ejector and easily adjustable trigger are nice features, I just can't stand to look at it because of what CZ are NOT making as a result of it's existence. Any other company making that gun and I wouldn't feel half as bad toward it.
I love my multiple cz600. But they really need to come out with a lightweight hunting option. Alpha allow receiver, pencil barrel, and light polymer stock.
Nice looking gun do like the walnut stock. Got a couple of non wooden stocks and they are very practical but don't give you a warm fuzzy feeling like a nice wood stock
Great review Chris. I have the 600 lux in 308. Love it. I’m glad you touch on the polymer mags here. I’ve bought a few extra in 5 and 10 rnd and think they’re great. I prefer the 20” barrel to a 24” as it’s still very manageable in brush and on long hikes especially with a can attached. The construction and action IMO are both excellent and feel great in my hands. I’m in South Africa.
The 9 twist barrel in 223 is a major oversight. There’s no reason to spec a 9 twist any more, as it limits the upper limit of bullet weight you can shoot.
@@phild9813 this is a hunting rifle. It's a compromise it's not a target Rifle yes you can have eight and even sevens but it can be detrimental to shooting 35 or 40 grain high-speed varmint bullets.
Chris, you touched briefly on calibres and their virtues here, would love to hear more from you sometime on this subject, you are easier to listen to than guys from across the the “Pond”
Where to start....... give me 5 specific questions and i will do a video
22 v 17hmr, 243 v 6.5 Creedmoor...
Looks beautiful. But gees the CZ 600 are heavy rifles! 3.27kg bare.. albeit with a (long!) 24” barrel in 223.
Hopefully they make a short Carbine version with iron sights like the old CZ 527; and bring back the 7.62x39!!!
Looking forward to the full review. 🤙
Looks Beautiful to me!❤ hmm now I want both the cz600 range and this..
I love a gun with a traditional Look and that looks good to me look forward to your video on how it shoots might have to put in for a variation 😉
Looking forward to the full review nice rifle
1MOA Challenge! 10 shots @ 100m from cold bore! I bet you can do it with this rifle? (Saw this on another channel called 9-hole reviews and as I remember they were borderline even with their long range setup).
@@hkanton589 that's probably why manufacturers are realistic and suggest three
Bring the 527 back.
Make the price higher, just start making them again.
The 600 is probably a good rifle.
But it get no "gotta have it" from it.
You can get your steam tractor and set trigger then too
I'm with the Americans , I like a metal magazine too , other than that it looks like a sweet rifle !
It seems to be available in 308win. (Had to check, thought I heard otherwise in the vid)
Nice, sleek looking rifle but I'd worry about the low comb height when using it with a scope with anything bigger than a 40mm objective.
Duct tape and foam.
Real eye candy!
Nice rifle. I fancy one.
I'd love to know what the trigger guard is made of. I'd also like to know if there's any appreciable accuracy difference between this American and the Alpha, which I believe had a somewhat heavier barrel profile. Thanks!
@@stevenwinegar9355 there is an alpha video too. Bear in mind every barrel is somewhat unique and only follow a quality controlled trend. Trigger guard was polymer which will no doubt upset a certain demographic
...really like your vids!!!😀
Cz's version of the Ruger American? Just about every budget bolt action rifles has gone to that 3 lug design. I give CZ credit for at least making it more aesthetically pleasing and smooth I miss their 550 models. They should have never given given the 550 up. The 550's were fine rifles
@@Eggomania86 very dated though, manufacturing techniques have moved on a long way
Tikka is one in eight twist, one in nine won’t stabilise a 70 gr Speer. Like in the Sako vixen.
@@tankmeister8131 the results with this particular bullet seem to indicate otherwise
Bolt knob: hell to the no, no, no!
Looks very nice like to see a review in the range stock if you get the chance thanks
@@jameshalpin1580 there is a full range review
To go from a bona fide Mauser 98 controlled feed action to this? No way.
Hi Chris did you ever do a review on the Minox Rs4 3-12x56 you had on the mauser m18 pure you had a few months ago?
@@MrScalesie yes it went into GunMart magazine
@@chrisparkin431 thanks was looking for it on TH-cam.
I'll check it out
@@MrScalesie magazines pay for the time and effort, youtube doesent sadly
@@chrisparkin431
I read your review it's definitely on my short list your gun mart colleague Paul Moore gave the 2.5-10 a thumbs up too. Thanks
I think I need to stop buying pistols and try out a long gun.
Modern day pre-64 model 70.
@@rapidrrobert4333 just different in pretty much every way except stock material, steel and a semi control feed bolt face WITHOUT a full length extractor claw!
@@chrisparkin431 I meant quality. I know Rem 700 etc etc It was all about quality
You get what you pay for.
Enjoy it while you can! UK government will take this gun sooner or later, mark my words!
😃😃😃 Brut force and ignorance