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controlled_feed
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CZ 550 open sights
#117917 - 30/10/08 08:49 AM

Hello all

Just took delivery of a 550 in .458.

The open sights are a bit odd. The white line up the rear face of the rear sight appears to be slightly canted and the front sight doesn't really show up like I would like to it to.

What options do I have in Australia as far as sourcing different open sights for this rifle.

Also, how difficult is it to put sling swivel/barrel band on one of these rifles, given that the front sight appears to be sweated on.

Thanks

controlled_feed

Edited by controlled_feed (30/10/08 08:53 AM)

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chuck375
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Re: CZ 550 open sights [Re: controlled_feed]
#117932 - 30/10/08 12:17 PM

I had CZ put on a high vis front sight on mine, I'm sure you can order it, and then I had AHR put on an NECG Masterpiece rear sight that I like a lot.

Here's a bad photo of the front sight with the old rear sight on:

and here's a better pic of the NECG rear sight:

Chuck

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controlled_feed
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Re: CZ 550 open sights [Re: chuck375]
#117933 - 30/10/08 12:32 PM

Chuck

I assume that the hi vis front sight is just a replacement blade.

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Re: CZ 550 open sights [Re: controlled_feed]
#117939 - 30/10/08 01:41 PM

The rear sight can easily be flat-topped and a nice notch cut with a small file. Front can be replaced with a sourdough type if you like.

Interestingly, the standard rear looks like a Williams, but is steel. The Williams is aluminum.

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Re: CZ 550 open sights [Re: 9.3x57]
#117940 - 30/10/08 01:51 PM

I think you're right controlled_feed, I think it's a replacement blade. It was on when I got the gun, it's an option. The NECG rear sight is the nicest rear sight I've had on any of my rifles. For some reason it naturally lines up as I bring up the rifle.

Chuck

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Re: CZ 550 open sights [Re: chuck375]
#117943 - 30/10/08 02:44 PM

Thanks for responses folks.

Can anybody on this side of the water give me a name of a gunsmith who is good with big bore and could do a bit of custom work on my 550.

Thanks

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chuck375
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Re: CZ 550 open sights [Re: controlled_feed]
#117955 - 30/10/08 11:14 PM

Here is link you can follow for better pictures of the NECG rear sights, sorry I don't know any gunsmiths in Aus ...

http://www.newenglandcustomgun.com/index.html?welcometonecg.html~maindeal

Chuck

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