CZ550 FS in 6.5x55

[Sigma]

Guys,

Just ran across a CZ550 Mannlicher in 6.5x55. The rifle feels like it fits pretty well and I'm kind of partial to the mannlicher stock. The bolt seems to bind a little, but I'm sure that will give over a while.

Since I've never shot a Mannlicher in this caliber - what am I to expect as far as muzzle blast and velocity loss? I imagine around 150fps or so? The rifle has a 21" barrel, so it's not as short as the Ruger Mannlichers at 18" for example. I know the Swede prefers a longer barrel - the longer the better, but 21" seems to be a good compromise. Actual Steyr-Mannlicher versions come with a 20" barrel so 21" may not be that bad.

What do you guys think? Any thoughts or input on the CZ550FS appreciated.

Regards

[Brithunter]

Hi There,

     Sorry cannot help on the 550 as I don't have one. But the barrel length is a Non-problem, just use a slightly faster powder for reloading although I have not noticed any problems using 4350 powder in a 22" barrel and another 1" shorter is not going to notice much at all. Heck I don't have problems with a BSA .270W which has a 20" barrel.

      You just have to decide on what bullets weights you want to use and try them. Mine likes a range of bullet weights, it's a sporterised Military M96 or M38 or some such rifle. The action was mae by Carl Gustav about 1905 and it was sporterised by soem company in the US I was told. I brought it newly done and it has the stepped military barrel on it. I assum from a corbine or something because it's only 22" long. I have tried bullet weights from 77 grains to 160 grains. The Speer 120 Grn bullets work well in it. Oh the 77 grn was Norma Factory loads. :wink:

[Buckfever]

I have a 550 Full Stock in a 9.9x62 and I noticed the same thing.  However it doesn't do it when there are cartridges in the magazine just when I am running the bolt with the magazine empty.  For me it is a none problem.   By the way is this one beautiful weapon or what???  Buckfever