which one is better 550 or 557

The CZ 557 carbine is the brainchild of Ceska Zbrojovka as, whose headquarters are located in a small Carpathian town in the south-east of the Czech Republic. This model is based on the design of the legendary Mauser 98 rifle. This rifle survived two world wars and dozens of local conflicts, and its design became one of the most successful in the 20th century. Today, in Europe and North America, many rifles of different calibers are produced based on the Mauser.

One such example is the CZ 557 carbine, which is designed as a weapon for hunting a wide variety of game. The Czech carbine inherited from its German ancestor strength, reliability, long service life and the ability to work even in adverse environmental conditions.

This is a bolt-action carbine with a removable magazine. The adjustable trigger allows you to change the force on the trigger and the distance of the working stroke. It is adjusted with a special screw - it can be found in the front part of the trigger. A nice feature is the ability to adjust the trigger without disassembling the carbine.

CZ 557 carbines are available with a two-position safety. In this case, the shutter and trigger are completely blocked: the shooter simply cannot open the shutter and press the trigger. When cocking the firing pin from the bolt, an indicator appears at the rear of the bolt - its appearance can be checked visually or by touch.

Another feature of Czech carbines is the free-floating barrel. This design provides a barrel that does not touch the forearm along its entire length. All modifications use rifled barrels with four right-hand cuts, made using cold forging technology. Czech rifles are produced with different barrel lengths: from 520 to 660 mm. All modifications use a unified receiver - for the longest barrel option. The advantage of this solution was the ease of production, and as a result, the lower price of the carbine. With a shorter barrel, the carbine will have more turning ability, which is a plus when hunting in dense forest.

The design of the carbine involves the installation of optics - for this, special grooves are provided on the top of the receiver for a standard CZ dovetail mount, and in addition to this, the Czechs began producing modifications with additional holes on the receiver for standard Picatinny rails. Swivels on the stock allow you to attach belts, including quick-release ones. A bipod can be attached to the front swivel to allow targeted shooting with a rest.

Advantages and features:

– Convenience and ease of operation, disassembly and cleaning; – Wide selection of calibers; – Fast and clear fixation of the optical sight; – Forged barrel; – Mauser ejector; – High shooting accuracy; – Adjustable descent; – Drummer cocking indicator; – Proven design, long service life;

The carbine can be supplied with open sights, but among the many modifications there are also versions intended for optics only. At the same time, the front sight and rear sight do not need to be dismantled for shooting with optics - they are located so that they do not interfere with aiming even when using lenses with a large diameter.

Which one is better, 550 or 557?

You speak so highly of this product, how long have you had it and what are your conclusions?
You speak so highly of this product, how long have you had it and what are your conclusions?

Yes, the villain has already been exposed

I don’t think there’s any point in starting a pointless argument again.

Yes, the villain has already been exposed

I don’t think there’s any point in starting a pointless argument again.

Good day! Interest in this topic arose for the reason that I bought a CZ-557LUX 308WIN and it’s still in my store! I can’t figure it out! I read foreign reviews, they are delighted with this screw and don’t even try to compare the CZ-550 and CZ-557; they view them as two different rifles for different tasks and knowing their smallness, they won’t take bullshit even for cheap! I’ll take the screw, I bought Nikon optics ProStaff 3-9×50 Matte BDC Weaver bar with rings after simple procedures such as cold zeroing and lapping of rings, etc. I’ll do some shooting and I also really want to share this, I hope the CZ-ik won’t let you down!

What other cartridges were shot and with what bullets? We just have one Old Believer on the robot who says that it’s better to have a self-sad, no matter how you look at it!

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Which one is better, 550 or 557?

In general, I like both carbines, the price is about the same. I would like to hear the opinions of users specifically in the aspect of comparing them in practical use. The purpose is hunting, paper, for training only.

After holding CZ I bought the January 2012 issue of hunting magazine. There is an article by Yuri Maksimov about CZ small things. It says that you can cut yourself on the trigger guard, it requires a little sanding, and also that in the store, when the rifles were sorted out, the mounts for the rings on one were not aligned. Well, and some other “trifle” of the same kind, I don’t remember exactly, but overall it’s still a positive review of the rifle (although advertising is natural). On my own behalf, I would like to add that on ordinary Italian smoothbores out of 5, God willing, one will have coaxial chokes, the quality of fit of the Italians is excellent, the wood is super. but soldering and other little things in ordinary versions are often defective, so it’s surprising that they are consumer goods. So you need to choose both CZ and Sabatti very carefully.

In general, after re-reading this topic, I got the impression that all of its participants understand rifled weapons like I do (that is, not at all). They started dissuading me from Los Tula in the ormag, citing the fact that his shutter is morally outdated and that if you take the CZ, it has a good shutter (that I already know that it’s a copy of the Mauser), but who can say anything about the shutter on the Sabatti Rover? As I understand it, both are done by hot forging. So these 2 rifles need to be compared in bolt action! And even when I was choosing an Italian smoothbore, they explained to me that Fausti, for example, buy receivers from Sabatti, because Sabatti has its own casting, unlike many more popular Italian brands. Beretta also makes barrels in Turkey, like most American arms companies. So which is better is another question. But I’m completely sure that CZ is a mess, just like Rovers. What to look for when choosing between these two models.

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Comparative characteristics of the CZ 557 308 win models

The CZ 557 308 win carbine series is represented by the following models: - CZ557 Carbine k.308 win ; — CZ557 Ranger k.308 win . The sight is open, integrated with a weaver rail. When installing additional optics, the front sight and front sight do not completely overlap. — CZ557 Lux k.308 win . The sights are open; The red fiber optic front sight is height adjustable. Oil-soaked Turkish walnut was used for the stock. The ergonomic stock has a new type of notch. — CZ557 Sporter cal. 308 win ;

CZ557 Synthetic

— CZ557 Varmint cal. 308 win . The main purpose is target shooting; it is rarely used for hunting. For the manufacture of the stock, walnut wood was chosen. The pistol grip is ergonomic, the bolt is short-stroke. The shooter can set the sight according to his preference; the Picatinny rail will help with this. — CZ 557 Synthetic cal. 308 win . The practical plastic stock is covered with Soft-Touch and is very comfortable. The butt has a higher comb, the fore-end is enlarged, and an original checkering has been added. There are no devices for the sight - this gives freedom of independent choice. Comparative characteristics of models according to some indicators:

Model (version)	Weight, kg.)	Shop	Magazine capacity	Total length (mm.)	Barrel length (mm.)
Synthetic	3,2	fixed	5	1042	520
Carbine	3,3	fixed	5	1083	520
Ranger	3,3	removable box-shaped	10	1030	520
Lux	3,3	fixed	5	1063	520
Sporter	3,3	fixed	5	1043	520
Varmint	5	removable	10	1170	650

CZ 557 Carbine

Advantages and disadvantages

Even taking into account all the exclusivity, the CZ 557 Lux carbine has not only positive aspects and high-quality properties. Let us clarify what the characteristic advantages and disadvantages of the weapon of the model in question are.

Among the advantages are the following points:

Loyal price component (from 70,000 rubles);
High quality of assembly and materials used;
Reliability of the design;
Convenience and reliability of gripping the weapon in the hands of the shooter.

In addition to the advantages, we can name the main features of the product:

Simplicity and ease of operation and maintenance;
Forged barrel;
Fast and precise fixation of optics;
Increased accuracy;
Great work resource.

The disadvantages include the following:

The safety does not secure the bolt lever;
Loud clicking of the fuse.

After receiving a box with all the contents, a buyer from the CIS may discover a complete lack of Russification of documents and materials accompanying the goods.

Brief review of the CZ 557 308 win using the Lux model as an example

CZ557 Lux II 308Win
The walnut stock is made very modestly, but boasts a curled structure. To prevent aggressive environmental influences, the wood is smoothly sanded and impregnated with special oil.

Bolt group CZ 557 308 win

In more detail:

Using 19 mm. prisms, it is possible to install the bracket on the upper flat parts; The stock has aluminum liners;

The thick-walled box has a large ejector window; Powerful spikes on the lower part provide reliable support during recoil; There is a separate shutter stop; The shutter cup is recessed; Reliable locking provides protection from dirt and moisture; A skeleton-shaped safety guard protects the front sight.

CZ 557 warmint

Fuse and trigger

The trigger rod is blocked - the two-position safety operates very quietly. Moving the corrugated slider forward facilitates the removal of the fuse - this will be indicated by the red marking that appears. It will disappear if the slider is moved back. Important! When the carbine is put on safety, this fuse will help discharge it. This function is not available to all models that have a two-position fuse. For such an operation, many install a three-position fuse. The release of the CZ557 Lux 308 win carbine has no warning; to adjust it, it is completely removed from the stock. No jamming or scraping of the mechanism is observed.

CZ 557 sporter

Owners' impressions

Any model of the CZ 557 308 win series is the ideal combination of reliability, quality and price.

Speaking of price. The cost of the CZ 557 308 win in the Synthetic version starts from 77,000 rubles, at prices for the 1st quarter of 2022. But LUX is unlikely to be found cheaper than 90,000 rubles.

Video of shooting from the CZ 557 carbine from the YouTube channel “DA Hunter”

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Description

The sensational innovation from Ceska Zbrojovka is the CZ 557 Lux rifle, which is assembled in a traditional European style and meets the requirements of even the most demanding users. This is a standard, but high-quality weapon that has good strength, reliability and high shooting accuracy.

Design

The stock of the carbine is made of wood, and the surface has been impregnated with oil, which emphasizes the texture of the material and provides protection from aggressive weather conditions. A grille was laser-etched directly on the forend, as well as on the pistol neck. This creates a roughness that makes it reliable to grip the weapon with your hands.

Due to the special quality of the barrel, increased efficiency of every shot is guaranteed when firing. The barrel has a convenient length, which reduces the overall dimensions and weight of the structure, and also provides greater convenience during transportation and operation.

Sighting components include rear sights and a front sight, which are adjustable in height. The cylindrical front sight is protected from potential damage using a skeleton-type fuse.

The bolt action concept has been modified and is a recent development. The thick-walled steel receiver is equipped with a window for ejecting cartridges. The locking unit together with the fuse has a simple device. The locking mechanism is reliably protected from the destructive effects of abrasive particles, moisture and other substances.

The trigger pull is blocked by a silently operating two-position safety lock. To remove the carbine from the safety lock, move the slider, which is located near the receiver, forward. In the position when the fuse is removed, the red marking dot opens, after moving the slider, i.e. in the position when the fuse is installed, the red dot is closed.

Performance characteristics

When reviewing the carbine model CZ 557, it is necessary to pay attention to its tactical and technical properties. The most important characteristics are listed below:

Magazine capacity - 5;
Weight - 3.3 kg;
Type of projectile - cartridge;
Store type: detachable;
Case material: wood/metal;
Type of barrel - rifled;
Manufacturer - CZ (Czech Republic);
Total length - 1065 mm;
Barrel material: weapon steel;
Barrel length - 52 cm;
Sight - fiberglass front sight with safety lock, adjustable, rear sight with luminous dots;
The safety is trigger pull, without a bolt latch; two-position;
Forend material: wood;
Butt material - wood;
USM - adjustable;
Caliber - 308 Win;
Type of equipment - bolt action;
Number of trunks - 1.

Which one is better, 550 or 557?

quote: Originally posted by Paul666:
CZ 557 Eclipse, 308 Win, 3 by 3. Hornady FMJ 150 bullet

quote: Originally posted by mitajka: The rear sight on my CZ 557 Lux rifle came loose. For some reason I can’t figure out how to pull it up. Tell me, please

Good afternoon. If you have a rear sight like in Eclipse, then the previous video talks about this.

quote: Originally posted by Nikolay42:
Good afternoon. If you have a rear sight like in Eclipse, then the previous video talks about this.

quote: Originally posted by Diamant333:
between the bushing and the recoil paw, somewhere around 1mm, or even none at all

#cz557varmint 308Win I received a chassis for a rifle from Valentin Vlasenko’s SAG company (they are on Instagram as @sureshotarmament and @sag_ru) Excellent chassis, fit like original, no problems. This is probably the first aluminum chassis for the CZ557 Varmint rifle. Finally the complex is assembled, unfortunately the only thing missing is a magazine, I ordered them, these are magazines from Magpul Industries PMAG 7.62 AICS, 7.62×51 mm The magazines will arrive, I’ll shoot them and report the results! Thanks @vtb275 for your help! PSWeight of the rifle is 6.5 kg assembled with a sight and DTK

The barrel is not chrome plated. I'm selling my RR)))

quote: Originally posted by Tranklukator: Recommend a pen for installation on low quick-release rings, on the cz 557 rr weaver bar. This is a complete mess. Thank you.

Instead of a pen, you can take a calimator, as per your taste and pocket. You can have a watering can for 200, or you can have a Yukon for 15-20

quote: Originally posted by RubenB: Take cz557 synthetic black edition 30-06. Picked it up today. Who cleans with what? First cut. I ordered a cleaning rod and an insert for cleaning. What chemistry do you use?

Good afternoon. Trial-M has the right to exist. Cleans, but is considerably inferior to Bore Tech Eliminator. In addition to the slurry, you will need a paste. For example, Iosso Bore Cleaner. ChistoGan products and their recommendations should be treated with caution. I absolutely do not recommend their cleaning rod. It looks like ChistoGan uses cheap radial bearings, although cleaning rods are supposed to use angular contact bearings. It's better to overpay for Dewey and have fun. Overall I recommend it

This author also has a correct video about running in the barrel.

Thank you! I watched the video) I took the paste and also decided to try the carburetor cleaner)

quote: Originally posted by Nikolay42:
It's better to overpay for Dewey and have fun.

quote: Originally posted by ginc: I would take the Vector Optics Continental 1-6×24 SFP. The optics are very bright, so it’s too early to judge durability.

quote: Originally posted by Nikolay42:
Overall I recommend it

This author also has a correct video about running in the barrel.

quote: Originally posted by Nikolay42: Good afternoon. A hot run-in will also work. It’s just long and expensive and there’s no full control over the process. You can only control it by copper plating of the barrel. During cold running in with a borescope, you can find problem areas (in Russian semi-automatic machines this is almost always the bypass hole) or detect damage to the barrel chamfer or damage to the rifling lead and carry out restoration work in these places. An example of how we found damage during run-in and repaired it

Thank you I looked with interest. The chamfer was damaged as a result of careless handling, not a manufacturing defect, do I understand correctly?

quote: Originally posted by Darkseid58: Another idle fart from 550 owners.

quote: Originally posted by Tranklukator: Why did they release Lux 2? Meaning?

quote: Originally posted by Tranklukator: If, according to the owners of the 550 series, the Mauser bolt is better than the Remington 557 series?

There's really nothing to argue about. I initially fell in love with the cz557 carbine, and eventually took it in the black edition variation. I'm happy with the carbine.

quote: Originally posted by Tranklukator: according to the owners of the 550 series, the Mauser bolt is better than the Remington 557 series

The Turks over there are also churning out smooth inertial “benelki”, but these are far from being benelki, again, with all due respect. It’s not a recharge below 32g, or something else.

quote: Originally posted by Darkseid58:
There are many varieties of the 557, the trunks are different in thickness and length. Check out the lineup.

quote: Originally posted by Darkseid58:
I will also add that the 550 does not have a Mauser shutter, and that the 557 does not have a Remington one.

I agree, only that these are NEW rifles based on Mauser and Remington bolt groups. And this does not stop them from being one or another weapon system. And there are generally accepted principles for naming these systems. >

> In view of this, what is written below about the copied construct——;

“Which, with all due respect, does not live up to the originals and in principle should not. "

Complete nonsense. I will answer for the Mauser one. Mauser and what other Mauser. How can it fall short =))) And to be more precise, that’s what the Czechs say - improved. And they have every moral right. Why? Study the history of the production of the most authentic Mausers in the Czech Republic. Did the Turks have this in their history?!

How can one cite as an example such an incorrect comparison of a state with a history of weapons and a country that only “yesterday” learned to make its first rifle... Separate the flies from the cutlets without making everything absurd.

quote: Originally posted by OIK:
but I won’t regret the 557 because I certainly won’t buy it, I’ll have to look for something less problematic, albeit more expensive.

quote: Originally written by OIK: They didn’t make it to 550 and they won’t make it to 557, there’s a mistake here, there’s something wrong there, I regret that I bought the 550, but I won’t regret the 557 because I certainly won’t buy it, I’ll have to look for something less problematic, albeit more expensive.

Half-gypsy, by the way, like cheap Sabatti, Franks and others like them will not change the situation.. If you want impeccable shutter operation, like clockwork, orsis is an option. But in appearance, because of the pregnant bed, it looks like a log. And the iron is good. Well, or a cool European brand - but they already told you about Sauer... Everyone screws up. World economic model.

quote: Originally written by OIK: They didn’t make it to 550 and they won’t make it to 557, there’s a mistake here, there’s something wrong there, I regret that I bought the 550, but I won’t regret the 557 because I certainly won’t buy it, I’ll have to look for something less problematic, albeit more expensive.

Nothing is perfect. I want to say about my 557RR that I have no complaints about it. When I was looking at a universal carbine for hunting, I chose the 557RR out of all the options. And at first the choice was SOK-95, then I took the 557RR, then I thought about an alternative to it, the Turk, then I looked at the Orsis, and the Molotov bolt gun.

quote: Originally posted by Tranklukator:
Everyone knows the problem with the barrel hanging out of the 550 series.

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Modifications

The weapon in question, the CZ 557 carbine, has a whole list of modifications. These include the following models:

CZ 557 Predator;
CZ 557 FS;
CZ 557 Synthetic;
CZ 557 Lux;
CZ 557 Varmint Synthetic;
CZ 557 Black Edition Synt.

Each modification has unique features, advantages and disadvantages. Modifications not only differ in characteristics, but are also created for use in various conditions and solving non-standard problems.