My CZ-452 is marked on the barrel with SUPER BRNO SAA 2500 and is date stamped 2001. It was originally destined to the best of my knowledge for the Egyptian military to be used as a training rifle. When that deal fell apart it along with 2,499 others of the same design were sold to the general public. All I can say is thank you to whoever cancelled that deal because I ended up with one honey of a bolt action .22. It has a smooth action, a trigger that breaks like a glass rod, hand checkering, and to help soak up the exceptionally harsh recoil that .22 LR is known for not having it has a ventilated recoil pad. All in all it is a very fun bolt action .22 to shoot, and a testament to the gun manufacturing culture of the Czech Republic. Anyway, Merry Christmas and thank you for all the effort that you and those behind the scenes put in to make this great gun channel possible.
Thank you Trapdoor! Your rifle is unbeatable; how circumstances change! From a destination in Egypt...instead to you! I'm glad for you - there is no better .22. I appreciate your good words and am truly grateful for all the people around the world that have helped me. Have the best Christmas Trapdoor!
An excellent video (and tribute as well) to CZ/Brno rifles, shotguns and combo rifles. As you stated their are just so many models (sadly now most discontinued). The over and under 9.3's and 375's are beautifully made and deserve a video of their own. Along with the combo rifle/shotgun series as well. In Australia the Brno Mod-2 pre 67 was the rabbit shooter's choice of rim fire throughout the 70's and 80's along with the Model 1. I own a Brno-Model 2 post 67 which I've had now for over 30 years. The Brno semi auto 22 rim fire was also popular. Today we have the CZ-452/3, 455 and now the 457 (which is a more quality made rim fire than the 455 made in several models). My first 375 H+H was a Brno 602 which came in a true magnum length action along with the 458 Win Mag (with the hogsbach comb) I've owned three CZ-550's in 458 Win Mag (including a 458 Lott). The American has the straight comb an the Lux model has the hogsbach comb more suited to open sights. Once the CZ went to the push feed models such as the 555 I lost all interest. I could go on but they are all made like Russian tractors and in part that in itself is their popularity and attraction. In every hunting camp in Africa you would be sure to find a Brno or CZ of one kind or another. As always thanks for sharing!
As always, such interesting and thorough content. Thank you. I have a Brno O/U double rifle in 9.3x74R and a Brno 12 ga. sidelock O/U shotgun. Both are incredible quality and finish. I also own an Opava "Ferdinand" 16 ga. sidelock SxS shotgun that is every bit the quality of a top British or Italian gun. I bought all three while working overseas in Ukraine on visits to Czech Republic. All are marked "Made in Czechoslovakia" which dates them to pre-1989. The Opava is pre-WW2 Firearms makers in Czechoslovakia were usually named for the city they were located in. Praha (Prague), Brno and Opava for example. I bought these guns for a fraction of what British or Italian guns of equal quality cost. The dealers handled the import process for me. They were sent to an FFL importer in the US and forwarded to my local FFL. I do a lot of business with my local dealer and he was kind enough to store them for me until I returned home. Even at that, the guns were a bargain compared to anything I would have paid in the USA. FWIW, Czech Republic, now officially called Czechia, is very gun-friendly. They issue concealed carry permits to most anyone that has no criminal record. Hunting and shooting are popular past times. Their firearms...and any other mechanical device for that matter, are top quality. The people are very proud to make top quality products. I travelled extensively while working in Europe. Prague is my favorite city in Europe (get there soon, sleep when you get home) and Netherlands is a great place also. The people in cities in both countries speak English extensively, are very friendly to visitors. The Czechs have their own equivalent of John Browning: The Holek Brothers. They designed many of the famous Czech guns, including the ZB vz. 26...adopted by the British as the BREN. I understand, maybe not correctly, that a lot of the arms industry in Czechoslovakia was under the umbrella of the Skoda Company at one time. Now best known for cars, Skoda has been compared to GE in the United States, kind of a do-all corporation.
Hi Gary - Thanks for the note - great info. Well, maybe I should move to Czechia - they've got the right approach and laws to support. I receive a quite a lot of mail from Czechia - so open to guns. I was in Prague - fantastic city and country. Maybe I'll hunt there one day. I wish you a Merry Christmas and all the best for 2022.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thanks for your reply. The great opportunity I had to work in foreign countries made me appreciate living here all the more. Czechia/Czech Republic is a very nice place to visit. But, I'll keep living here. If you go again, check out some of the larger gun shops in the cities, most of them will be glad to handle the import of any firearm you purchase. There are so many interesting and high quality firearms available for very reasonable prices.
BRNO has been on my list for a while. Price has been up quite a bunch though. Your mind runs faster and deeper on gun collection than bullets on the range. Merry Christmas!
I love the European Rifles,, but here in the U.S.A. we never get to see them for sale anywhere,, I've been wanting a Zastova Mini-Mouser in .223 bolt action with iron sights, but trying to find one in the U.S. is harder than finding the Holy Grail,,i'd love to find a rook rifle as well,, but i won't ever get that lucky here in the states,, those European rifles are very elegant indeed...thanx 4 this video, i enjoyed watching it.
I cut my teeth hunting smaller plains game in South Africa with a Brno ZKK 601 in .243 Win from age 13. When it was time for me to buy my own rifle, I nearly settled for a HOWA (not that they are bad rifles at all!), but luckily a ZKK 600 in .30-06 came over my path. I hunt everything up to Eland size with it, and it has never failed me - I'm the only one that fails every now and then. Super consistent, super reliable.
CZ still makes a Mauser claw action and in a kurtz action no less...it is the CZ 527. She’s handy little carbine chambered in 7.62x39 and .223. The CZ 527 was designed to digest steel cased surplus 7.62x39 ammo, so it is really cheap to shoot...and yes, it has a lovely set trigger. You’d love it! Tight lines and straight shootin’.
I too love my CZ 527 carbine, but as mentioned it has been discontinued. They're replacing it with the larger, heavier, push-feed 600, which I think is a mistake.
The CZ 527 is being replaced with something better! Introducing the new CZ600...The new CZ 600 comes in mini, medium and long action configurations. It has a combination of controlled round feeding and push feeding ― it can be loaded by hand through top of the action, or via the magazine. Like many Euro actions, it's designed with interchangeable barrels in mind. Three set screws lock the barrel into the action, and barrels can be interchanged between a cartridge family (.308/.243, .223/.300 Blackout, for example). However, at this point, there's only a limited availability of chamberings.
Zkk 600 is not technically a true Mauser action but very close. I have a 600 with the same stock as the one you showed. I had it customized to slim the stock, add a barrel mounted sling swivel, red recoil pad and buffalo horn forend tip. It is a 7x57. Mine has the rear peep sight which is milled into the rear receiver.
Another greatly interesting expose - thank you - despite being Aussie I was very interested the the Canadian Rangers & their replacement for their ageing Enfield 303's - I have acquired the winner of the tender the Tikka Arctic 308 as well as what i believe came a close second & rare here in Australia being the CZ 557 Ranger 308 - it is the most beautiful CZ I own & is every bit as functional & accurate as the Tikka Arctic. It has the most magnificent 2 stage trigger & the iron sights are excellent. CZ / Brno definitely went in all guns blazing (pardon the pun) to try to be the preferred supplier. I should also mention that in my travels to Poland in 2017 I ventured into the Czech Republic & was able to have a fantastic tour of the CZ factory - I highly recommend anyone travelling in that part of the world book a tour. Anyways thanks again for taking the time to produce your excellent content. All the best & Merry Christmas.
Thank you for your presentation of Brno line. I've been waiting for you to do an exclusive video of these fine firearms that get little recognition in the states. I was fortunate enough to acquire a Bruno Fox model 2 in 222 Remington and a model 4 from the same seller at a gun show about 15 years ago. I bought two other classic hard to find 22lr rifles from him too that same day before I ran out of money. The seller was an avid 22 collector and knew the subject well. The Bruno model 4 is incredibly accurate. I rank it right up there with my Winchester model 52 and Anschutz 1710. I've been hunting for a Bruno 455 for years but have not come across one worth having yet.
Hi Ron - The Fox is one of my top 5 - and the later but same model is 7.62 x 39 is the best carbine in that cal. Thanks for the note and have a Merry Christmas!
Excellent video as always! Next you’ll be discussing the finer points of who manufactured the best SKS 🙈 Recently bought a CZ557 in .308. Also has the unique Euro buttstock, which I’ve always thought of as being German in origin, Bavarian actually, although the Czech version has different cut lines in the cheekpiece. Mounted a scope with CZ specific vertical split Warne rings, rock solid. Walnut and steel, a little heavier than many but really like the way the whole thing handles. Keeping a lookout for a BRNO .22 next.
Hello my friend! That's such a difficult cal. to find in the 601! A pleasure to own and shoot and hunt with - I'm so glad you found one. My best to you for Christmas and always.
Thank you for another great video. My ZG 47 in .30-06 is the best centrefire sporter I have ever owned. My ZKM 611 is also a great rifle. My Brno Model 4, although messed around with by a prior owner, is my favourite shooting rifle. I bought a brand new Brno Model 2 in the late 80s but it had a very tight action and I had to sell it due to a carpal tunnel issue at that time. It was bought by Lance Barnard, ex-culler famous for outdoor/wildlife photos and he is still very happy with it. I also have a Brno Volkspolizei rifle built in 1950 which is basically a late war Kar98K with the Brno stamped bottom metal which is very good. That rifle is also very accurate. I also had a CZ 527 sporter, chambered to .223 Remington, having been dissuaded from buying the 7.62x39 version. The single-set trigger was far too light when set (dangerous in a cold wind) and far too heavy when unset, for a very light hunting rifle, given the narrowness of the trigger blade. I have a ZKM 452 FS in .22lr, have previously owned a JW15 and have recently acquired a brand new Norinco KKW replica. You made a minor faux pas. The full-stock version of the Brno small ring sporter is the Model 22. The Model 21 has a half-stock.
my brother used a sidelock of theirs and shot thousands of cartridges through it for years and years, mostly professional pidgeon shooting in the Uk. the thing never missed a beat
I really really love my CZ 452. Real quality manufacturing. I had no idea about Brno though. There’s been more than one deal that slipped through my fingers because you didn’t do this video earlier. 😤. 😀
This is my 2nd post,, i forgot to tell you in the 1st post that i hope you have a Merry Christmas,& a Happy New Year,, thanks for all of your videos,, i always enjoy them very much.
Awesome video , I’ve got the model with the pop up sight and even with my old eyes I can still get 2 inch groups at 100 yards , mine was rebored to a 338 federal , beautifully balanced and solid firearm
I love watching your videos. I can put them on I can learn about historical firearms and the ones I'm into the post world war II bolt actions. It's just nice to have somebody that covers this material with your knowledge base. Keep up the great work
The integrity of your channel is mesmerizing! I’m very happy you still going strong and give us this wonderful reviews. Regards! BTW I’ve been to Brno such a pretty town, as all of Checkia actually.
Really nice(as usual)! I have a Brno 304 in 7x57r over 12 gauge that is some nice machining/engineering!! I did mount a scope on a friend(he is Czech) Brno mod 4E 22lr and man I love that rifle!! I’m actually trying to find one for my self!
That's a universal gun David - I knew a fellow with the same 7x57R/12 and his had a small pin (probably custom) in the extractor - he could shoot 7x57 - the regular round - amazing!
I wish I had taken just a moment to schedule a visit into my itinerary driving into Slovakia. (BRNO on top of me; the manufacturer of the 98K action on a 26 year old 1,000 yard match rifle; which recently held at or under 3/4 m.o.a. at 850 yards) Even a short tour would fit with much time remaining for Budepest. Bratislava was tantalizingly close as we stuck to the itinerary and passed by on to the second visit to Budepest. Nearly everything about Europe seems to exceed what we have here in the U.S.
Hi Russell - Thank you for the note. It is amazing what CZ/BRNO has accomplished. On a broader note, I also registered how much people working together can accomplish - to me - it is magical. Have a wonderful and peaceful Christmas and all the best for 2022 Russell.
Thank you for another interesting video I have two Brno Mauser’s and they are wonderful rifles one that my father brought back from World War II and a little truck gun that I built up on a VZ 24 which I really enjoy shooting it has old are all steel Lyman receiver sight and it shoots like a House of fire. Also a little CZ and 22 hornet great little gun . Merry Christmas
Don’t know as much as we do , that’s a understatement I think it’s the opposite way round I’m learning all the time and I’ve been hunting and shooting for decades , the only problem I have with your channel is , I always keep dipping in my pocket after watching it , reasons because I see something on your channel and think ho I have too one of them now lol 😂 many thanks Steve merry Christmas too you and your family god bless
Great video. Was not aware of the 555. I purchased for my son his first rifle - a Cz452 trainer. Was so impressed I also bought for myself the 452 ultra lux with the 28” barrel.
Everyone has (or had) one of those firearms we should not of got rid of. I once owned a Bruno 7 x 57 had two swivel mount type scopes, two stage set trigger.... a real tack driver. 25 years later, I still dream lol
I absolutely love shooting my BRNO 2E, pretty much every .22 brand shoots really well in it, even the cheap stuff. I also have a Ruger Precision .22 and a Tikka T1X .22, the Ruger is so-so the Tikka is pretty darn good but the BRNO wipes the floor with both of them.
Very high quality firearms for your hard earned money! Never have had a bad one! Lovely triggers and vault solid actions! Yes the set triggers are very high quality 👌! Target grade in a working mans budget!
I had a full stock Brno 22f in 8x57. Gorgeous rifle and mine had perfect original metal no drilling/tapping on the receiver and only iron sights. It got sold off because I'm left handed and I never used it so I used the money to pick up a lefty Ruger Hawkeye and lefty CZ 452.
Got the Brno ZKK 600 30-06 finally, looks beautiful but not perfect, a tiny crack near floor plate. It cost me 800 CAD included shipping, will see how shooting later.
I have a pair of BRNO Model 21s, each in 8X57 - a half stock rifle and a full stock version. The half stock uses a butter-knife bolt, mounting a scope is a challenge due to the high clearance required. A fixed rear bell barely makes it, I currently use an old Redfield "TV" scope for additional room. My full stock has a 34mm Kahles with Rusan base. Rusan bases come in quite a number of varieties from 1" to 34mm, turn out to picatinney to adjustable base. Good pricing and solid quality.
I like hearing about the rifle design 'philosophies' and how, coupled with the economic structures and manufacturing strategies particular to the country, a unique type of product comes off the line. Interesting as always, Mike (and nice-looking moleskin!)
Thank you Lou - I'm the same way : I learn so much about many things with guns leading me to all kinds of knowledge in many different places. Take care Lou : )
I do enjoy shooting with my BRNO built rifles too, especially the rimfire CZ models I have. I have a 'Chinese' knock off too, it's a model NS522 bolt action, and yes it does shoot extremely well, actually, I am amazed at how accurate this .22 rifle is.
Thank you for reminding me of BRNO and the CZ line of firearms. More than 20 years ago I had plans to purchase a CZ 24 but let the opportunity escape me. I also wanted a VZ 24. These are great firearms.
The SXS doesn't get much attention - but what an incredible shotgun - one of the best! The combination gun is also one of the best - but you know this.
I have a very old “Gun Digest” , probably 1950 or thereabouts. On page 19, Warren Page makes a reference to developing the “240 Page Pooper”. That might be one of the rifles you were talking about Thanks, Rick
I've handled and shot a friend's 7mm BRNO on occasion. It is an older version and appears to have been designed and built with perfection as the objective. I don't believe perfection ever really happens, but BRNO gave it a go with an excellent result.
can one say... "You like Brno!" ?? Seems that they make exceptional rifles, at 'reasonable' prices, rifles that are able to pass on for several generations. BTW, have a great Christmas and 'einen guten Rutsch' !
You can not go wrong with Brno or Cz. Longer actions are still made like old school mausers. I have one in 416 Rigby( Cz 602 ) .It is not for sale. I like a lot of these bigger custom mausers .Thanks.
If you love rifles, you have to love Brnos. The early ones are extremely well made and clearly designed and built by craftsman even if they were factory rifles. Owning the early Z rifles, a ZG and a ZKK, I couldn't help but fall in love with the way they handle, the way they're designed, and the evident time the builders took to build perfection into the final products. Although CZs are nice, I feel that the early Brnos put the 550s to shame. If you dont understand that comment, you have to handle one and then you'll understand. Pretty challenging to find if youre in the US though.
The Brno.22 must’ve been as popular as the te20 Ferguson tractor here in Aus. I’m sure almost every farm had one of each. The majority of tractors are still running and I’m sure all the rifles apart from those intentionally destroyed are as well.
CZUB have just put out a new series of multi-lug Centrefire bolt-action rifles, the 600 series. A long action, a short action; and a super-short action with fewer lugs, which is chambered for .223 Remington, 6.5 Grendel and 7.62x39 (if I recall correctly). They all have mechanical ejection, polymer magazines and Picatinny optic bases. Stock appears to be limited, probably as a result of Covid-19 affecting worldwide logistic chains.
I have a nice CZ527 Varmint, the mini Mauser action, with an above average walnut stock. Always wanted a CZ550. The new models look like a sharp turn towards value engineering. I can't imagine buying one. Hopefully, I'm wrong, and they are great.
Iv got a CZ452 and its a beautiful rifle deep checkering in the Walnut stock nice action,accurate and its just built with pride,I looked at marlins and winchesters and they were terrible,checkering looked like scratches ,sharp edges,machining marks ,bad fitting,iron sights out of aligment mushy inconsistant triggers lol and the CZ was cheaper.
Hi Mark - Best I can suggest is to check on Guns America, Cabela's Gun Library and sites like that; these are not easy to find but do show up once in awhile. Good luck!
The interesting fact about Brno/ CZ guns is that they all have their date of manufacture stamped on the right-hand side of the barrel just after the breech. IE, 65 for 1965 or 13 for 2013.
Hello. I have a hand full of Mauser's/ CZ s but I like to tell you about 3 ea square bridge of them. The oldest a BRNO 602, 6 shot in mag in 375 H&H converted to 416 Rigby ,the gunsmith said he wont rebore a BRNO again the steel in to hard on the cutters. the job was well done and the rifle stays within 1 1/2" @ 100 y if I do my best. Like you say the finish is kinde dull and the action seems Parkarized. A CZ 602 ZZK also a375H&H also converted but this time to a 500A Square it carry's a heavy SS barrel , mag. cap. 3 rnds, break on barrel, 600gr bullets 1.25" @100y. Last : These rifles where converted when I was a lot younger and tougher,then I realized I didn't have a square bridge Mauser that hold 6 ea 375 H#H anymore. I then hid the jackpot (,one can not go true life without the greatest cartridge of all the 375 ) But this is the ultimate CZ 550 LH Safari in 375, finish close to a mark 5 , 6 in the mag. like all above rifles, express sights and set triggers, very nice wood and like all 375 shooting just fine. This rifle is no longer made As a side note for most of my rifles above.25 cal I shoot a lot of cast bullets in all. Thank you for letting rand and rave on. Merry Christmas and a happy new year Martin P.S. - 37 C deg up at the Wild Hay river this morning
Geez that round is insane. The round has serious numbers coming out of a pistol with a 5 inch barrel. I have no idea why ALL the Firearms manufacturers arent scrambling to get anything and everything they can chambered in it.
I like the idea of a bolt action style but semi-automatic 9 mm. I hope I get to shoot one one day see what kind of velocities I get from a 9 mm pill. But if you have to shoot a low recoil economic round putting 9 mm into a rifle format just like the car beans is an excellent idea. Of course it's probably some sort of 9 mm long or 9x23 but still
The CZ 550 and the Shadow 2 are very popular here in Germany. Unfortunately CZ dropped the Mauser action by introducing the 557, although this was what made them special,. Now the CZ 600 is about to hit the market, and it's supposed to have a controlled feed action, but without the massive Mauser extractor. I'm curious what you think about the 600, keep up the good work!
Some years ago I was talking to a man from Holland & Holland about BRNO rifles. He said, with a smile, "They are a bit agricultural but get the job done!"😅
Had a BRNO double barrel side by side 12 gauge shotgun many years ago. It was a sidelock ejector. It was secondhand when I purchased it, and the ejector only worked on one barrel. Unfortunately Can't say it was that good to shoot
Some of those were quite light and had thin stocks; they kicked. Mechanically they were usually good - but not yours; likely others had the same thing happen - usually just a spring.
I bought a well used rifle at a gun show, 7 x 57, split stock, worn and rusted. I did see the word Brno on the receiver, so I bought it. The other thing it said was “Ceskoslovenska, Zbro jocks,as,Brno. The receiver ring had 3869 stamped on it. Are any of these letters and numbers indicating a model number? Thanks, Rick
I read article in czech gun magazine (and it is not the only source of this information) that ZKK 60x rifles were designed by "Zbrojovka Brno" (Arms factory Brno) by Koucky brothers (who designed CZ-75 as well) but they were produced by contemporary CZUB factory in Uhersky Brod. Brno company was transformed into rather non-weapons non-military production.
Great Rifles , in eupope very cheap. Very reliable and accurate. There were many very good gunsmithes in Czechesslovakia in the first half of the 20. Century like Nowotny in Praha, Equal sometimes superior to some wellknown manufacteresbfrom Suhl or Ferlach. There was an open competition of craftmanship an engineering in central europe.
Hello Hermann - Thank you for writing. I can't think of another manufacturer that has sustained such excellence across so many different models including shotguns, rimfire and centerfire rifles for so long. CZ/BRNO firearms are is a special class - all at a price that makes every hunter/shooter rich. Simply amazing. The people of CZ/BRNO and indeed all of Czechia ought to be proud.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns There was then a great era of science, engineering and craftmenship around Austria, men like Tesla for Electricity, Ledwinka and Porsche for cars or Freud and Pischinger in medicine.
what's the greatest high power, hunting rifle? in my humble opinion - a 1940s husqvarna, 8x57, teamed with norma bonded oryx ammo. commercial fn98 action, best steel throughout, terrific woodwork. what's not to like?? i own 3 of these rifles, plus, one in 9.3x62
I've looked at the new CZ offerings lately and they have cut way back on models and look cheaper made. I wanted an American in .270 Win and they don't even offer them anymore. Not sure what is going on at CZ?
The 6.5x300 bullets leave a vapor trail in high humidity and elevation - both of which I have - not too far away. The time of flight for the 6.5x300 is notably short - as one would expect. For distant doings - it is superb - and not a military round.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns i have the humidity but not the elevation. I am thinking it would make a good bean field rifle. Over looking soybeans, peanuts or clover and rey..
@@roeng1368 maybe but not too much than the 257wb or 6mm remington. But if you are using it as a hunting rifle if it has a barrel life of 1500 rounds. How many animals have you taken with it?
Here in Northern Europe 6.5 x 55 Sweden is moore common caliber to use and find ammo.I have never heard 6.5 / 300 .But we have 6.5x 57 ,6.5 x 57R and many moore.
I was under the impression CZ/Brno stopped making centre fire rifle all at once no more 550 527 and 557(?) To focus on their flagship 22lr and handguns only ?
CZ won't let you tour their factory, neither will Meopta. I spoke to them on the phone during my trip there, they sounded like snobs. Oh well, too bad.
@@theburdsalls123 this was before covid. I went through US Optics when they had the plant in CALI. But hey, Czechs are special. 😀 but no hard feelings.
Norinco actually makes multiple CZ clones or compatible rifles. I own a Norinco JW-8 and a Norinco JW-15 and both of them use CZ magazines very easily.
Apparently the 6.5 Creed is a fantastic bench rest round with good potential as a hunting round that falls Short of a 25-06 . How could anyone compare it to Weathby on a 300 case? I would like to own a Creedmore 6.5 . But it's ethical range on large game doesn't exceed the old standards. It doesn't lend itself to virtual reality standards.
EVERY Afrikaans speaking South African ( Boer) own one or more Brno or CZ rifle……. It’s quality and reliable….. you can walk from Cape Town to Cairo to hunt and shoot as much as you want, and by the time you get to Cairo , it will still be working,……..you can always rely on a CZ ( Brno) Love my ZKK 602 in 375 H&H Holland!!!.,
Do I have some guns, rifles , and shotguns for you.....Beautiful video........thanks, We could be close friends....Merry Christmas, from my Armory to yours.....
My CZ-452 is marked on the barrel with SUPER BRNO SAA 2500 and is date stamped 2001. It was originally destined to the best of my knowledge for the Egyptian military to be used as a training rifle. When that deal fell apart it along with 2,499 others of the same design were sold to the general public.
All I can say is thank you to whoever cancelled that deal because I ended up with one honey of a bolt action .22. It has a smooth action, a trigger that breaks like a glass rod, hand checkering, and to help soak up the exceptionally harsh recoil that .22 LR is known for not having it has a ventilated recoil pad. All in all it is a very fun bolt action .22 to shoot, and a testament to the gun manufacturing culture of the Czech Republic.
Anyway, Merry Christmas and thank you for all the effort that you and those behind the scenes put in to make this great gun channel possible.
Thank you Trapdoor! Your rifle is unbeatable; how circumstances change! From a destination in Egypt...instead to you! I'm glad for you - there is no better .22.
I appreciate your good words and am truly grateful for all the people around the world that have helped me. Have the best Christmas Trapdoor!
I've been hooked on Czech firearms since the first time I picked up a CZ. I'm currently saving my pennies for a Shadow 2.
I love my CZ 512. I looked at almost all the 22 LR semi-automatics before I chose the CZ. Never regretted it.
An excellent video (and tribute as well) to CZ/Brno rifles, shotguns and combo rifles. As you stated their are just so many models (sadly now most discontinued). The over and under 9.3's and 375's are beautifully made and deserve a video of their own. Along with the combo rifle/shotgun series as well. In Australia the Brno Mod-2 pre 67 was the rabbit shooter's choice of rim fire throughout the 70's and 80's along with the Model 1. I own a Brno-Model 2 post 67 which I've had now for over 30 years. The Brno semi auto 22 rim fire was also popular. Today we have the CZ-452/3, 455 and now the 457 (which is a more quality made rim fire than the 455 made in several models). My first 375 H+H was a Brno 602 which came in a true magnum length action along with the 458 Win Mag (with the hogsbach comb) I've owned three CZ-550's in 458 Win Mag (including a 458 Lott). The American has the straight comb an the Lux model has the hogsbach comb more suited to open sights. Once the CZ went to the push feed models such as the 555 I lost all interest. I could go on but they are all made like Russian tractors and in part that in itself is their popularity and attraction. In every hunting camp in Africa you would be sure to find a Brno or CZ of one kind or another. As always thanks for sharing!
would love to hear more about the 9.3 caliber. Wish it gained traction here.
@@theburdsalls123 9.3x74R
As always, such interesting and thorough content. Thank you.
I have a Brno O/U double rifle in 9.3x74R and a Brno 12 ga. sidelock O/U shotgun. Both are incredible quality and finish. I also own an Opava "Ferdinand" 16 ga. sidelock SxS shotgun that is every bit the quality of a top British or Italian gun. I bought all three while working overseas in Ukraine on visits to Czech Republic. All are marked "Made in Czechoslovakia" which dates them to pre-1989. The Opava is pre-WW2
Firearms makers in Czechoslovakia were usually named for the city they were located in. Praha (Prague), Brno and Opava for example.
I bought these guns for a fraction of what British or Italian guns of equal quality cost. The dealers handled the import process for me. They were sent to an FFL importer in the US and forwarded to my local FFL. I do a lot of business with my local dealer and he was kind enough to store them for me until I returned home. Even at that, the guns were a bargain compared to anything I would have paid in the USA.
FWIW, Czech Republic, now officially called Czechia, is very gun-friendly. They issue concealed carry permits to most anyone that has no criminal record. Hunting and shooting are popular past times.
Their firearms...and any other mechanical device for that matter, are top quality. The people are very proud to make top quality products.
I travelled extensively while working in Europe. Prague is my favorite city in Europe (get there soon, sleep when you get home) and Netherlands is a great place also. The people in cities in both countries speak English extensively, are very friendly to visitors.
The Czechs have their own equivalent of John Browning: The Holek Brothers. They designed many of the famous Czech guns, including the ZB vz. 26...adopted by the British as the BREN.
I understand, maybe not correctly, that a lot of the arms industry in Czechoslovakia was under the umbrella of the Skoda Company at one time. Now best known for cars, Skoda has been compared to GE in the United States, kind of a do-all corporation.
Hi Gary - Thanks for the note - great info. Well, maybe I should move to Czechia - they've got the right approach and laws to support. I receive a quite a lot of mail from Czechia - so open to guns. I was in Prague - fantastic city and country. Maybe I'll hunt there one day. I wish you a Merry Christmas and all the best for 2022.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thanks for your reply. The great opportunity I had to work in foreign countries made me appreciate living here all the more. Czechia/Czech Republic is a very nice place to visit. But, I'll keep living here.
If you go again, check out some of the larger gun shops in the cities, most of them will be glad to handle the import of any firearm you purchase. There are so many interesting and high quality firearms available for very reasonable prices.
BRNO has been on my list for a while. Price has been up quite a bunch though. Your mind runs faster and deeper on gun collection than bullets on the range. Merry Christmas!
Thank you Doug and have the best Christmas as well!
I love the European Rifles,, but here in the U.S.A. we never get to see them for sale anywhere,, I've been wanting a Zastova Mini-Mouser in .223 bolt action with iron sights, but trying to find one in the U.S. is harder than finding the Holy Grail,,i'd love to find a rook rifle as well,, but i won't ever get that lucky here in the states,, those European rifles are very elegant indeed...thanx 4 this video, i enjoyed watching it.
I ordered all my CZ at local gun shops. Never in stock, but everywhere I went had a distributor who could get me what I wanted.
I cut my teeth hunting smaller plains game in South Africa with a Brno ZKK 601 in .243 Win from age 13. When it was time for me to buy my own rifle, I nearly settled for a HOWA (not that they are bad rifles at all!), but luckily a ZKK 600 in .30-06 came over my path. I hunt everything up to Eland size with it, and it has never failed me - I'm the only one that fails every now and then. Super consistent, super reliable.
Absolutely agree
Brilliant guns. They. Are. Brilliantly. Accurate. A credit. To the. Company.
Incredible firearms! I have Brno rifles in 22 hornet, 22lr and 12ga shotgun Brno super sport o/u
You know a lot more than you give yourself credit for. I really appreciate your input on your videos and look forward to seeing them
CZ still makes a Mauser claw action and in a kurtz action no less...it is the CZ 527.
She’s handy little carbine chambered in 7.62x39 and .223.
The CZ 527 was designed to digest steel cased surplus 7.62x39 ammo, so it is really cheap to shoot...and yes, it has a lovely set trigger.
You’d love it!
Tight lines and straight shootin’.
Fantastic carbine!
I love my 527, but they lamentably discontinued them this year for the cz 600
I too love my CZ 527 carbine, but as mentioned it has been discontinued. They're replacing it with the larger, heavier, push-feed 600, which I think is a mistake.
The CZ 527 is being replaced with something better! Introducing the new CZ600...The new CZ 600 comes in mini, medium and long action configurations. It has a combination of controlled round feeding and push feeding ― it can be loaded by hand through top of the action, or via the magazine. Like many Euro actions, it's designed with interchangeable barrels in mind. Three set screws lock the barrel into the action, and barrels can be interchanged between a cartridge family (.308/.243, .223/.300 Blackout, for example). However, at this point, there's only a limited availability of chamberings.
Zkk 600 is not technically a true Mauser action but very close. I have a 600 with the same stock as the one you showed. I had it customized to slim the stock, add a barrel mounted sling swivel, red recoil pad and buffalo horn forend tip. It is a 7x57. Mine has the rear peep sight which is milled into the rear receiver.
Another greatly interesting expose - thank you - despite being Aussie I was very interested the the Canadian Rangers & their replacement for their ageing Enfield 303's - I have acquired the winner of the tender the Tikka Arctic 308 as well as what i believe came a close second & rare here in Australia being the CZ 557 Ranger 308 - it is the most beautiful CZ I own & is every bit as functional & accurate as the Tikka Arctic. It has the most magnificent 2 stage trigger & the iron sights are excellent. CZ / Brno definitely went in all guns blazing (pardon the pun) to try to be the preferred supplier. I should also mention that in my travels to Poland in 2017 I ventured into the Czech Republic & was able to have a fantastic tour of the CZ factory - I highly recommend anyone travelling in that part of the world book a tour. Anyways thanks again for taking the time to produce your excellent content. All the best & Merry Christmas.
Thank you for your presentation of Brno line. I've been waiting for you to do an exclusive video of these fine firearms that get little recognition in the states. I was fortunate enough to acquire a Bruno Fox model 2 in 222 Remington and a model 4 from the same seller at a gun show about 15 years ago. I bought two other classic hard to find 22lr rifles from him too that same day before I ran out of money. The seller was an avid 22 collector and knew the subject well.
The Bruno model 4 is incredibly accurate. I rank it right up there with my Winchester model 52 and Anschutz 1710.
I've been hunting for a Bruno 455 for years but have not come across one worth having yet.
Hi Ron - The Fox is one of my top 5 - and the later but same model is 7.62 x 39 is the best carbine in that cal. Thanks for the note and have a Merry Christmas!
Excellent video as always! Next you’ll be discussing the finer points of who manufactured the best SKS 🙈
Recently bought a CZ557 in .308. Also has the unique Euro buttstock, which I’ve always thought of as being German in origin, Bavarian actually, although the Czech version has different cut lines in the cheekpiece. Mounted a scope with CZ specific vertical split Warne rings, rock solid. Walnut and steel, a little heavier than many but really like the way the whole thing handles. Keeping a lookout for a BRNO .22 next.
Another great video thanks
Love the old Brno
That stock looks like a old Remington 600 series
As always a great video to watch and learn from 👍👍
Comment just to help you with the algorithm. Nice video sir.
Another interesting video. Have a Merry Christmas and terrific new year.
Thank you Petro! I wish you the best Christmas and a wonderful 2022.
Great video on a great gun maker. Always a pleasure to listen to you Mike. And it just so happens I received a zkk601 in 243w today. Woohoo
Hello my friend! That's such a difficult cal. to find in the 601! A pleasure to own and shoot and hunt with - I'm so glad you found one. My best to you for Christmas and always.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns merry Christmas to you too mate. All the best to your family too.
Nice looking guns , thanks for the run down.
Nice rifles. Great video.
Keep up your fantastic videos, love from Arkansas
Will do and the same back to you : )
Thanks for the fantastic information!
It's my privilege - thank you.
Thank you for another great video. My ZG 47 in .30-06 is the best centrefire sporter I have ever owned. My ZKM 611 is also a great rifle. My Brno Model 4, although messed around with by a prior owner, is my favourite shooting rifle. I bought a brand new Brno Model 2 in the late 80s but it had a very tight action and I had to sell it due to a carpal tunnel issue at that time. It was bought by Lance Barnard, ex-culler famous for outdoor/wildlife photos and he is still very happy with it. I also have a Brno Volkspolizei rifle built in 1950 which is basically a late war Kar98K with the Brno stamped bottom metal which is very good. That rifle is also very accurate.
I also had a CZ 527 sporter, chambered to .223 Remington, having been dissuaded from buying the 7.62x39 version. The single-set trigger was far too light when set (dangerous in a cold wind) and far too heavy when unset, for a very light hunting rifle, given the narrowness of the trigger blade. I have a ZKM 452 FS in .22lr, have previously owned a JW15 and have recently acquired a brand new Norinco KKW replica.
You made a minor faux pas. The full-stock version of the Brno small ring sporter is the Model 22. The Model 21 has a half-stock.
my brother used a sidelock of theirs and shot thousands of cartridges through it for years and years, mostly professional pidgeon shooting in the Uk. the thing never missed a beat
I really really love my CZ 452. Real quality manufacturing. I had no idea about Brno though. There’s been more than one deal that slipped through my fingers because you didn’t do this video earlier. 😤. 😀
I'm probably splitting hairs but the 452 is better than the 455 in my book.
@@MatthewC137 yes!
This is my 2nd post,, i forgot to tell you in the 1st post that i hope you have a Merry Christmas,& a Happy New Year,, thanks for all of your videos,, i always enjoy them very much.
Thank you Bryant! I wish you, your family, and friends, a happy safe and peaceful Christmas and all the best for 2022!
A wonderful collection of very fine CZ / Brno Rifles😎Aus
Ive got a cz 452 American in 22 win mag and a cz 527 varmint in 223 rem. Two of my absolute favorites.
You hit it out of the ball park with those - bravo.
Thank you for the knowledge, I enjoy your stuff.
Awesome video , I’ve got the model with the pop up sight and even with my old eyes I can still get 2 inch groups at 100 yards , mine was rebored to a 338 federal , beautifully balanced and solid firearm
Fantastic cartridge and shooting
I love watching your videos. I can put them on I can learn about historical firearms and the ones I'm into the post world war II bolt actions. It's just nice to have somebody that covers this material with your knowledge base. Keep up the great work
Thank you! I'll keep going - your words are very much appreciated.
The integrity of your channel is mesmerizing! I’m very happy you still going strong and give us this wonderful reviews. Regards! BTW I’ve been to Brno such a pretty town, as all of Checkia actually.
Really nice(as usual)! I have a Brno 304 in 7x57r over 12 gauge that is some nice machining/engineering!! I did mount a scope on a friend(he is Czech) Brno mod 4E 22lr and man I love that rifle!! I’m actually trying to find one for my self!
That's a universal gun David - I knew a fellow with the same 7x57R/12 and his had a small pin (probably custom) in the extractor - he could shoot 7x57 - the regular round - amazing!
I wish I had taken just a moment to schedule a visit into my itinerary driving into Slovakia. (BRNO on top of me; the manufacturer of the 98K action on a 26 year old 1,000 yard match rifle; which recently held at or under 3/4 m.o.a. at 850 yards) Even a short tour would fit with much time remaining for Budepest. Bratislava was tantalizingly close as we stuck to the itinerary and passed by on to the second visit to Budepest. Nearly everything about Europe seems to exceed what we have here in the U.S.
Hi Russell - Thank you for the note. It is amazing what CZ/BRNO has accomplished. On a broader note, I also registered how much people working together can accomplish - to me - it is magical. Have a wonderful and peaceful Christmas and all the best for 2022 Russell.
Thank you for another interesting video I have two Brno Mauser’s and they are wonderful rifles one that my father brought back from World War II and a little truck gun that I built up on a VZ 24 which I really enjoy shooting it has old are all steel Lyman receiver sight and it shoots like a House of fire. Also a little CZ and 22 hornet great little gun . Merry Christmas
Don’t know as much as we do , that’s a understatement I think it’s the opposite way round I’m learning all the time and I’ve been hunting and shooting for decades , the only problem I have with your channel is , I always keep dipping in my pocket after watching it , reasons because I see something on your channel and think ho I have too one of them now lol 😂 many thanks Steve merry Christmas too you and your family god bless
Great video. Was not aware of the 555. I purchased for my son his first rifle - a Cz452 trainer. Was so impressed I also bought for myself the 452 ultra lux with the 28” barrel.
Perfect purchases!
Everyone has (or had) one of those firearms we should not of got rid of. I once owned a Bruno 7 x 57 had two swivel mount type scopes, two stage set trigger.... a real tack driver. 25 years later, I still dream lol
I absolutely love shooting my BRNO 2E, pretty much every .22 brand shoots really well in it, even the cheap stuff. I also have a Ruger Precision .22 and a Tikka T1X .22, the Ruger is so-so the Tikka is pretty darn good but the BRNO wipes the floor with both of them.
Hi Mark - BRNO may well make the best firearms in the world. And the prices they ask...make us all rich. God Bless.
Very high quality firearms for your hard earned money! Never have had a bad one! Lovely triggers and vault solid actions! Yes the set triggers are very high quality 👌! Target grade in a working mans budget!
Love your videos
Thank you David!
I had a full stock Brno 22f in 8x57. Gorgeous rifle and mine had perfect original metal no drilling/tapping on the receiver and only iron sights. It got sold off because I'm left handed and I never used it so I used the money to pick up a lefty Ruger Hawkeye and lefty CZ 452.
I’m going to get a Brno ZKK 600 30-06. Thank you for your sharing and advice!
You'll like that rifle
Got the Brno ZKK 600 30-06 finally, looks beautiful but not perfect, a tiny crack near floor plate. It cost me 800 CAD included shipping, will see how shooting later.
I have a pair of BRNO Model 21s, each in 8X57 - a half stock rifle and a full stock version. The half stock uses a butter-knife bolt, mounting a scope is a challenge due to the high clearance required. A fixed rear bell barely makes it, I currently use an old Redfield "TV" scope for additional room. My full stock has a 34mm Kahles with Rusan base. Rusan bases come in quite a number of varieties from 1" to 34mm, turn out to picatinney to adjustable base. Good pricing and solid quality.
I like hearing about the rifle design 'philosophies' and how, coupled with the economic structures and manufacturing strategies particular to the country, a unique type of product comes off the line.
Interesting as always, Mike (and nice-looking moleskin!)
Thank you Lou - I'm the same way : I learn so much about many things with guns leading me to all kinds of knowledge in many different places. Take care Lou : )
Love your reviews, very informative
I do enjoy shooting with my BRNO built rifles too, especially the rimfire CZ models I have.
I have a 'Chinese' knock off too, it's a model NS522 bolt action, and yes it does shoot extremely well, actually, I am amazed at how accurate this .22 rifle is.
Thank you for reminding me of BRNO and the CZ line of firearms. More than 20 years ago I had plans to purchase a CZ 24 but let the opportunity escape me. I also wanted a VZ 24. These are great firearms.
Hope you get a VZ24 one of these days Rich.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Interestingly, I have a Persian Mauser that was manufactured by BRNO.
You’re part of my research.
"My BRNO collection is significant" how awesome is that?
A very interesting video 👍, I've got 2 side by side and one O/U shotgun and also a combination 12g / 222 Brno
The SXS doesn't get much attention - but what an incredible shotgun - one of the best! The combination gun is also one of the best - but you know this.
I have a very old “Gun Digest” , probably 1950 or thereabouts. On page 19, Warren Page makes a reference to developing the “240 Page Pooper”. That might be one of the rifles you were talking about Thanks, Rick
I own a 455 in .22 and a 557 in 6.5x55. Both rifles have full stocks. They're fabulous rifles.
I've handled and shot a friend's 7mm BRNO on occasion. It is an older version and appears to have been designed and built with perfection as the objective. I don't believe perfection ever really happens, but BRNO gave it a go with an excellent result.
Hi Marc - Fine comment - I agree - perfection is about the same as nothing - there never is nothing and there never is perfection. Just ideas : )
can one say... "You like Brno!" ??
Seems that they make exceptional rifles, at 'reasonable' prices, rifles that are able to pass on for several generations.
BTW, have a great Christmas and 'einen guten Rutsch' !
Love my CZ 550 American in 9X62. CZ still makes beautiful wood and blued steel old school rifles.
Excelente canal me suscribi desde Argentina
You can not go wrong with Brno or Cz. Longer actions are still made like old school mausers. I have one in 416 Rigby( Cz 602 ) .It is not for sale. I like a lot of these bigger custom mausers .Thanks.
I love the Brno rifles, I have a zkk 600 in .270win. very accurate.
That's a superb rifle - as you know!
I use to DROOL over the BRNO bolt action in 7x57 that wholesalesports featured in their magazine 20 years back. No $ back then.....
I know what you mean Phil - happened to me.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I got a ZASTAVA in that caliber, is very accurate. Nearly the same price as back when!
I think the new CZ Bolt action will be great.
I Love My 527
Your rifle is a gem....but you know that : )
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns a lefthanded to!
If you love rifles, you have to love Brnos. The early ones are extremely well made and clearly designed and built by craftsman even if they were factory rifles. Owning the early Z rifles, a ZG and a ZKK, I couldn't help but fall in love with the way they handle, the way they're designed, and the evident time the builders took to build perfection into the final products. Although CZs are nice, I feel that the early Brnos put the 550s to shame. If you dont understand that comment, you have to handle one and then you'll understand. Pretty challenging to find if youre in the US though.
The Brno.22 must’ve been as popular as the te20 Ferguson tractor here in Aus. I’m sure almost every farm had one of each. The majority of tractors are still running and I’m sure all the rifles apart from those intentionally destroyed are as well.
Have 5 of the Fergi's ,all run great .
@@georgesheffield1580 I’ve always got one. Sell parts for them almost every day
CZ455 is the most accurate .22 rifle I have ever owned , it shoots SK Match ammo .300” all day .
CZUB have just put out a new series of multi-lug Centrefire bolt-action rifles, the 600 series. A long action, a short action; and a super-short action with fewer lugs, which is chambered for .223 Remington, 6.5 Grendel and 7.62x39 (if I recall correctly). They all have mechanical ejection, polymer magazines and Picatinny optic bases. Stock appears to be limited, probably as a result of Covid-19 affecting worldwide logistic chains.
I have a nice CZ527 Varmint, the mini Mauser action, with an above average walnut stock. Always wanted a CZ550. The new models look like a sharp turn towards value engineering. I can't imagine buying one. Hopefully, I'm wrong, and they are great.
Iv got a CZ452 and its a beautiful rifle deep checkering in the Walnut stock nice action,accurate and its just built with pride,I looked at marlins and winchesters and they were terrible,checkering looked like scratches ,sharp edges,machining marks ,bad fitting,iron sights out of aligment mushy inconsistant triggers lol and the CZ was cheaper.
I'm looking at a Brno single shot chambered in .222 Remington, not listed in my resources. If you can, please and thank you for a brief introduction.
Hi Mark - Best I can suggest is to check on Guns America, Cabela's Gun Library and sites like that; these are not easy to find but do show up once in awhile. Good luck!
The interesting fact about Brno/ CZ guns is that they all have their date of manufacture stamped on the right-hand side of the barrel just after the breech. IE, 65 for 1965 or 13 for 2013.
Hello. I have a hand full of Mauser's/ CZ s but I like to tell you about 3 ea square bridge of them.
The oldest a BRNO 602, 6 shot in mag in 375 H&H converted to 416 Rigby ,the gunsmith said he wont rebore a BRNO again the steel in to hard on the cutters.
the job was well done and the rifle stays within 1 1/2" @ 100 y if I do my best.
Like you say the finish is kinde dull and the action seems Parkarized.
A CZ 602 ZZK also a375H&H also converted but this time to a 500A Square it carry's a heavy SS barrel , mag. cap. 3 rnds, break on barrel, 600gr bullets 1.25" @100y.
Last : These rifles where converted when I was a lot younger and tougher,then I realized I didn't have a square bridge Mauser that hold 6 ea 375 H#H anymore.
I then hid the jackpot (,one can not go true life without the greatest cartridge of all the 375 )
But this is the ultimate CZ 550 LH Safari in 375, finish close to a mark 5 , 6 in the mag. like all above rifles, express sights and set triggers, very nice wood and like all 375 shooting just fine.
This rifle is no longer made
As a side note for most of my rifles above.25 cal I shoot a lot of cast bullets in all.
Thank you for letting rand and rave on.
Merry Christmas and a happy new year
Martin
P.S. - 37 C deg up at the Wild Hay river this morning
We still get Chinese BRNO .22 knockoffs in Australia - the Norinco made JW15 rifles. Sometimes called "Norchinko." :)
Brno
The only gun that says” I’d like to buy a vowel” and mean it…
😁
The 7.5 FK BRNO is pretty bad ass! FYI
Geez that round is insane. The round has serious numbers coming out of a pistol with a 5 inch barrel.
I have no idea why ALL the Firearms manufacturers arent scrambling to get anything and everything they can chambered in it.
I like the idea of a bolt action style but semi-automatic 9 mm. I hope I get to shoot one one day see what kind of velocities I get from a 9 mm pill. But if you have to shoot a low recoil economic round putting 9 mm into a rifle format just like the car beans is an excellent idea. Of course it's probably some sort of 9 mm long or 9x23 but still
The CZ 550 and the Shadow 2 are very popular here in Germany. Unfortunately CZ dropped the Mauser action by introducing the 557, although this was what made them special,. Now the CZ 600 is about to hit the market, and it's supposed to have a controlled feed action, but without the massive Mauser extractor. I'm curious what you think about the 600, keep up the good work!
Some years ago I was talking to a man from Holland & Holland about BRNO rifles. He said, with a smile, "They are a bit agricultural but get the job done!"😅
😂I like that expression; I know what he means. On the other hand, the newer models are less agricultural. Thanks for the note and good hunting
They just discontinued the 557 line and are now producing the 600 line which, from what I’ve heard, is back to controlled feed and what have you
Had a BRNO double barrel side by side 12 gauge shotgun many years ago. It was a sidelock ejector. It was secondhand when I purchased it, and the ejector only worked on one barrel. Unfortunately Can't say it was that good to shoot
Some of those were quite light and had thin stocks; they kicked. Mechanically they were usually good - but not yours; likely others had the same thing happen - usually just a spring.
Cz have a new line out now called a cz600 and it’s a modified control round feed you might find interesting
Thanks
I bought a well used rifle at a gun show, 7 x 57, split stock, worn and rusted. I did see the word Brno on the receiver, so I bought it. The other thing it said was “Ceskoslovenska, Zbro jocks,as,Brno. The receiver ring had 3869 stamped on it. Are any of these letters and numbers indicating a model number? Thanks, Rick
I read article in czech gun magazine (and it is not the only source of this information) that ZKK 60x rifles were designed by "Zbrojovka Brno" (Arms factory Brno) by Koucky brothers (who designed CZ-75 as well) but they were produced by contemporary CZUB factory in Uhersky Brod. Brno company was transformed into rather non-weapons non-military production.
Great Rifles , in eupope very cheap. Very reliable and accurate. There were many very good gunsmithes in Czechesslovakia in the first half of the 20. Century like Nowotny in Praha, Equal sometimes superior to some wellknown manufacteresbfrom Suhl or Ferlach. There was an open competition of craftmanship an engineering in central europe.
Hello Hermann - Thank you for writing. I can't think of another manufacturer that has sustained such excellence across so many different models including shotguns, rimfire and centerfire rifles for so long. CZ/BRNO firearms are is a special class - all at a price that makes every hunter/shooter rich. Simply amazing. The people of CZ/BRNO and indeed all of Czechia ought to be proud.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns There was then a great era of science, engineering and craftmenship around Austria, men like Tesla for Electricity, Ledwinka and Porsche for cars or Freud and Pischinger in medicine.
what's the greatest high power, hunting rifle? in my humble opinion - a 1940s husqvarna, 8x57, teamed with norma bonded oryx ammo. commercial fn98 action, best steel throughout, terrific woodwork. what's not to like?? i own 3 of these rifles, plus, one in 9.3x62
My VZ24 is a tank but very well made.
So lucky! You likely have a complete and original one!
Not numbers matching but all there!
i have two BRNO Model 2 rifles from the 60s and recently traded a 1985 BRNO Model 2-E. The 60s BRNOs were better quality IMO
I've looked at the new CZ offerings lately and they have cut way back on models and look cheaper made. I wanted an American in .270 Win and they don't even offer them anymore. Not sure what is going on at CZ?
Hi Jack - They do a re-org from time to time; new models, new ways of building current models. Should be good.
that 9mm ppk looks like it uses colt 1911 mags? if so that's pretty neat!
Hi - Yes - they use the 1911 mags : )
That 6.5/300 does have my interest.
The 6.5 creedmoor doesn't i like the 6.5 grendel and the 6.5 x55
The 6.5x300 bullets leave a vapor trail in high humidity and elevation - both of which I have - not too far away. The time of flight for the 6.5x300 is notably short - as one would expect. For distant doings - it is superb - and not a military round.
The 6.5/300 sounds like a barrel burner tbh, as massive amount of powder behind a relatively small bullet.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns i have the humidity but not the elevation.
I am thinking it would make a good bean field rifle. Over looking soybeans, peanuts or clover and rey..
@@roeng1368 maybe but not too much than the 257wb or 6mm remington.
But if you are using it as a hunting rifle if it has a barrel life of 1500 rounds. How many animals have you taken with it?
Here in Northern Europe 6.5 x 55 Sweden is moore common caliber to use and find ammo.I have never heard 6.5 / 300 .But we have 6.5x 57 ,6.5 x 57R and many moore.
I was under the impression CZ/Brno stopped making centre fire rifle all at once no more 550 527 and 557(?) To focus on their flagship 22lr and handguns only ?
Great
I have had a few Brno/cz rifles over the years which were excellent, but any of their shotguns i seen, didn't really impress me much at all.
Hi Ro Eng - You're right the shotguns aren't dressed to impress - but mechanically they are superb.
CZ won't let you tour their factory, neither will Meopta. I spoke to them on the phone during my trip there, they sounded like snobs. Oh well, too bad.
: ( That's sad to hear - but thank you for sharing.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thank you for the great and always positive videos.
@@Thomas1969H probably has to do with security.
may be temporary due to health precautions…
@@theburdsalls123 this was before covid. I went through US Optics when they had the plant in CALI. But hey, Czechs are special. 😀 but no hard feelings.
What is the Chinese version make and model?
Hi John - Norinco JW 27 - actually quite a fine .22
Norinco actually makes multiple CZ clones or compatible rifles. I own a Norinco JW-8 and a Norinco JW-15 and both of them use CZ magazines very easily.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns thank you. Looking for one now.
@@markjones3985 thank you!
Apparently the 6.5 Creed is a fantastic bench rest round with good potential as a hunting round that falls Short of a 25-06 . How could anyone compare it to Weathby on a 300 case? I would like to own a Creedmore 6.5 . But it's ethical range on large game doesn't exceed the old standards. It doesn't lend itself to virtual reality standards.
EVERY Afrikaans speaking South African ( Boer) own one or more Brno or CZ rifle……. It’s quality and reliable….. you can walk from Cape Town to Cairo to hunt and shoot as much as you want, and by the time you get to Cairo , it will still be working,……..you can always rely on a CZ ( Brno)
Love my ZKK 602 in 375 H&H Holland!!!.,
Great rifles but with quirky features. You can't beat the design of an American bolt action rifle. ie: Model 70 Winchester.
This is true
Do I have some guns, rifles , and shotguns for you.....Beautiful video........thanks, We could be close friends....Merry Christmas, from my Armory to yours.....
Hello - Well, I think we are close friends. Merry Christmas Big Red!