Which rifle?

[Rifleman88 28]

Just a quick one lads,

I've just recieved my FAC and the rifle I'm thinking of is a cz style in 22lr.

The drama is that my local dealer hasn't got any in stock and won't have for a fortnight.

Is it worth travelling to Exeter (£50 petrol) to pick up the rifle or should I use that £50 to buy a better rifle,

any advice on a first rifle for around £500 or a closer gun dealer from s.Wales is much apprieciated.

Cheers lads RM.

[danw 1,748]

Sportsman gun center at newport it's where litts used to be

[Rifleman88 28]

That's my local dealer, havnt got any in.

They do however have the style in 17 hmr. This will be my first firearm so I'm not that sure on a first rifle.

I know the hmr is flatter shooting and you get more range but the noise is a big thing for me.

Are 17hmr's a lot louder than 22lr's ? Are they as loud a a shottie for instance?

Cheers RM.

[danw 1,748]

it will specify on your fac whether you can buy a .17 or .22 I would get the .22 the cz is a good rifle to start with though it does not have the range it is a more versatile round imho the .17 is not as loud as a shotgun when fitted with a moderator but again it will specify on your fac as to whether you can buy one

[IanB 0]

If you want a cz gets a .22 carbine american, better than the varmint IMO, also go for and eric brookes trigger kit, makes them a lot better...

Or you could always splash out and get an anchuntz or sako ??

 

 

[Rifleman88 28]

On my FAC I've got 17,22 and 223 all with mods so I've got a good choice of rifles.

[Rifleman88 28]

Woulnt mind the American but can find a brooks trigger kit anywhere.

[Colster 1]

You'll probably have more luck getting a SYSS or YoDave trigger kit (same basic stuff anyway) - although I'd wait until you get the gun, mine didn't need lightening (was 2.5lb break from new and I gather this has been some other peoples experience with brand new CZ's)

 

As to your gunshop not having it in stock seems a bit strange, took my gunsmith 2 days to get a 16" Silhouette in from Edgar Bros. Cracking rifles I have to say, never seen any point spending the extra on Anschutz or Sako, just buy a better scope or beer or something.

[Rifleman88 28]

Cheers for the feedback lads, I'll let you know how I get on this weekend.

RM

[danw 1,748]

You'll probably have more luck getting a SYSS or YoDave trigger kit (same basic stuff anyway) - although I'd wait until you get the gun, mine didn't need lightening (was 2.5lb break from new and I gather this has been some other peoples experience with brand new CZ's)

 

As to your gunshop not having it in stock seems a bit strange, took my gunsmith 2 days to get a 16" Silhouette in from Edgar Bros. Cracking rifles I have to say, never seen any point spending the extra on Anschutz or Sako, just buy a better scope or beer or something.

 

If his local gun shop is the sportsman then it is no surprise as they excel in poor service. I agree about the anschutz/sako although I have an anschutz I don't pay for my rifles if I had to it would be a cz and then spend big money on the .223

[jamie g 17]

get a secondhand kit your get more for your bang so to speak.

[langouroux 14]

Woulnt mind the American but can find a brooks trigger kit anywhere.

 

 

trigger kits are available here not sure if they will be the one you are looking for though!

 

http://www.rimfiremagic.co.uk/

[langouroux 14]

the service at sportman gun centre is SH*T mate! a bunch of kids generally speaking last time i went in there.

 

i had ordered a new tikka from them ...cut a long story short the service was bad so i got them to refund my deposit and i actually bought it £60 cheaper from helston gunsmith!!!!!

 

also i would agree with above and buying a second hand cz.452LR i did buy my 452 new but looking back i should have put the cash towards my stalking rifle instead.

 

there is some really good deals on www.guntrader.co.uk for .22LR's