Does CZ still make the 550?

CZ has stopped production of ALL 550 actions and rifles. CZ USA does not have any – zero – CZ 550 medium length (30-06) actions left. Whatever CZ 550 rifles are offered by CZ and existing dealers, in shops or on line, is all there is. There will not be any more after that.

Which 30-06 rifle is the best?

The 3 Best 30-06 Rifles

• Remington 783: Best 30-06 Rifle for the Money.
• Winchester Model 70 Featherweight: Best 30-06 Hunting Rifle.
• Weatherby Vanguard Series 2: Best All-Around 30-06 Rifle.

Is a thirty ought six a good gun?

30/06 Springfield remains an incredibly well balanced, versatile, affordable hunting cartridge. With modern ammo it shoots 100- to 200 fps faster than it used to. If it was good enough to stop lions, rhinos, buffalo, and elephants 100 years ago, it’s probably good enough to stop deer, elk, and moose today.

What’s the difference between CZ 550 and 557?

The CZ 557 is a new rifle platform for the company, because it’s a departure from the Mauser-style bolt found on CZ 550 guns. Instead, the 557 line (which includes the American, of course) features a bolt action with a short extractor and plunger-style ejector. This allows for smooth bolt operation and enhanced ejection of spent brass.

Is the CZ 550 varmint a good hunting rifle?

The CZ 550 Varmint is a big bore world class hunting rifle with superb accuracy. CZ is known to make quality weapons and this one is a class apart. The rifle being reviewed is chambered in .308 Winchester. It has a walnut wooden stock, no iron sights, a bull barrel, single stage trigger and checkering… Skip to content My Random Ramblings

What kind of rifle is CZ 550 Mauser?

CZ-USA builds its entire line of what it calls “big-bore” (.243 Winchester and larger) centerfire rifles on forged Mauser actions, that are made in its production facility in the Czech Republic. The subject of this review is the FS (full stock) variant of the popular CZ 550 line in .243 Winchester.

Is the CZ 557 a push feed rifle?

The CZ 557 is a push-feed version of the excellent CZ550, still in production for powerful chamberings. The 557 feeds smoothly and extracts with enthusiasm. One look at a 557, with a quick bolt throw and a press to shoulder, and I had to fire one. This is no “entry level” rifle built to a price.