Review: CZ 550 Western Series Rifle

By Philip Massaro

We hunters who live to enter the back-country, those of us who hunt the wildest places on earth, are often looking for a rifle that will live up to the lessons of our past experience.

A field rifle needs to be as rugged as the hunters who carry it, accurate so as to ensure a quick and ethical kill on the game animals we respect so much, impervious to inclement weather and able to be relied upon. The CZ 550 Western Series fits all of these requirements.

When one first looks at the CZ 550, the design of the stock immediately stands out. CZ has elected to use a Manners carbon fiber stock in olive drab color for this lineup. Traditionalists may cock an eyebrow and question the lines, but upon handling it, it becomes evident that Manners knows what it’s doing.

The pistol grip is a bit more vertical than a conventional rifle stock, but the palm swells offer a very comfortable feel. The grip angle is reminiscent of …Read the Rest

Source:: Guns and Ammo