Author Topic: New CZ Opinions (Read 494 times)

Dana C · « **on:** May 11, 2005, 05:56:56 AM »

I have looking at an expensive toy...a CA 550 Safari in 458 Lott. I must say I was impressed by the action, smooth and not gritty and the three leaf sight which came on target quickly. The recoil pad, a Pachmyer Decelerator was also nice. The one I looked at had the laminated stock which was about $250 more than the walnut but would be stronger.

Here is the question; I can pick up a 1975 modified model 70 Super Grade, 458 Lott with a muzzel brake for the same money. My hesitation is that it does not have controlled feed and it was modified from 458 Win. Mag. Both are $1050. I think the Win. is over priced based upon the book value.

Any thoughts out there?

armory414 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 11, 2005, 06:34:15 AM »

In the long run the Winchester will carry it's value better. I saw a lightly used CZ 527 go at auction last year for $275, about half of a new price.

DirtyHarry · « **Reply #2 on:** May 11, 2005, 08:49:51 PM »

I have been eyeing that CZ in 458 Lott as well. If it were me I would definitely go with the new CZ over the used "modified" winchester...

Ramrod · « **Reply #3 on:** May 11, 2005, 11:49:17 PM »

The CZ is real nice, but you can also get a new Winchester .458 Mag. and rechamber it. They are controlled round feed now.