Well I have been pondering for many years how to make my CZ a truer trainer for Tactical shooting and, thanks to COVID lock downs and sheer bull headedness the answer is surprisingly simple.
Most of the project came from the spare parts cupboard; the flotsam and jetsam of too long getting things that would come in handy one day. Some shop damaged AICS skins that I got for free 10 years ago are probably the most difficult to source things from the whole project.
The chassis part is built from a 25mm square metal rod from the local big chain hardware - a one metre length costing $8.90.
While a mill would have made cutting and drilling easier (and neater) the metal work was done by hand drill and Dremel cutting blades.
The bedding is bare metal to bare metal using M6 bolts for the front lug and action body.
Ergonomics are the same as an AICS and the trigger position is finally in the right place for me.
The key, key, key test was accuracy. I wanted it equal to or slightly worse than the existing Boyds stock. Using Texex (my CZ loves this stuff), the attached photo is at 50m and is representative (There is six shots in that group). I have also arc'd three shots into the one hole at 100m during competition. Still using the original long factory barrel.
The biggest challenge was getting the right head position due to the smaller action. The riser has lifted the scope up to a position that is parallax free and with a consistent cheek weld for sling, Hawkins and bipod.
If I was going to do it again, I would beg time on a mill for pride's sake, otherwise (thanks to COVID) I now have the trainer I have always wanted.
Most of the project came from the spare parts cupboard; the flotsam and jetsam of too long getting things that would come in handy one day. Some shop damaged AICS skins that I got for free 10 years ago are probably the most difficult to source things from the whole project.
The chassis part is built from a 25mm square metal rod from the local big chain hardware - a one metre length costing $8.90.
While a mill would have made cutting and drilling easier (and neater) the metal work was done by hand drill and Dremel cutting blades.
The bedding is bare metal to bare metal using M6 bolts for the front lug and action body.
Ergonomics are the same as an AICS and the trigger position is finally in the right place for me.
The key, key, key test was accuracy. I wanted it equal to or slightly worse than the existing Boyds stock. Using Texex (my CZ loves this stuff), the attached photo is at 50m and is representative (There is six shots in that group). I have also arc'd three shots into the one hole at 100m during competition. Still using the original long factory barrel.
The biggest challenge was getting the right head position due to the smaller action. The riser has lifted the scope up to a position that is parallax free and with a consistent cheek weld for sling, Hawkins and bipod.
If I was going to do it again, I would beg time on a mill for pride's sake, otherwise (thanks to COVID) I now have the trainer I have always wanted.
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