Thoughts on the CZ 600 Series?

[Northern Shooter]

Now that it's been out a couple years I'm curious to hear from owners or those that have used them what they think of the latest 600 series from CZ.

Obviously it was disappointing that they continue to do away with magnum length actions (as did the 557) but they did return to a form of controlled round feed with the 600's.

There were early issues at launch with the planned switch barrel system which leader to a recoil and the removal of such a feature.

I'm currently eyeing the the 600 Lux model as it looks the part, is CRF, offered with a drop & fixed magazine (neat design) and equipped with a short 20" barrel. Too bad they don't offer this in any standard length magnums 375 Ruger, 416 Ruger, 458 WM etc.

I'm currently considering one in 8X57 as a "modern Mauser". They are quite affordable as well at about $1,000 USD.

 

[Hunter-Habib]

I have a very positive opinion on them. I saw quite a few of them at Tanganyika Arms in Tanzania last year. All chambered in .30-06 Springfield. My white hunter had one in camp as a rental rifle.

I had previously hunted red stag in Denmark with a CZ 600 chambered in .300 Winchester Magnum. Extremely accurate & reliable set up. But not a traditional control round feed design.

 

[Northern Shooter]

I have a very positive opinion on them. I saw quite a few of them at Tanganyika Arms in Tanzania last year. All chambered in .30-06 Springfield. My white hunter had one in camp as a rental rifle.

I had previously hunted red stag in Denmark with a CZ 600 chambered in .300 Winchester Magnum. Extremely accurate & reliable set up. But not a traditional control round feed design.

Is it just the ejector that is different from the Mauser style? the bolt still controls the cartridge, right?

 

[Hunter-Habib]

Is it just the ejector that is different from the Mauser style? the bolt still controls the cartridge, right?

That's correct. But this should not even remotely detract one from buying these excellent rifles. I really want to try a LUX variant in 8x57 mm Mauser one day.

 

[Northern Shooter]

I love that it’s offered in the 8x57 but wish that it was available in other euro calibers like the 6.5x55, 7x57 and 9.3x62.

I get why they chose to opt for the 30cals but to be honest those are boring and are offered in every other rifle on the market.

Offering it in .308, 30.06 and 300WM also seems….repetitive.

 

[MS 9x56]

I have handled them at my lgs but they just don’t fit me like the 550’s do. That and I have an aversion to black plastic stocks.

 

[mdwest]

I don’t own one, but a guy that occasionally hunts with me bought one about a year ago… he seems to really like his a lot… he’s taken a couple of deer at his west Texas lease this year with it and has no complaints…

 

[Northern Shooter]

I have handled them at my lgs but they just don’t fit me like the 550’s do. That and I have an aversion to black plastic stocks.

The Lux Model is the only one that appeals to be.

 

[Hunter-Habib]

I love that it’s offered in the 8x57 but wish that it was available in other euro calibers like the 6.5x55, 7x57 and 9.3x62.

I get why they chose to opt for the 30cals but to be honest those are boring and are offered in every other rifle on the market.

Offering it in .308, 30.06 and 300WM also seems….repetitive.

Basic principle of economics: Supply & Demand.

All rifle companies these days offer a .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield and a .300 Winchester Magnum variant. Why ?

Because people want them and they sell.