CZ-USA 557 Sporter 6.5x55 Caliber, 20.5" Cold Hammer Forged Barrel 4-Round Magazine Capacity, Integrated 19mm Dovetails, Amer-can-Style Turkish Walnut Oil Finish Stock Md: 04864
CZ’s newest centerfire offering, the 557 is a departure from the Mauser-style bolt found on CZ’s 550 models. Instead, it has a short extractor and plunger-style ejector for smooth operation and enhanced ejection. The short extractor or “push feed” system also makes it easier to single load the rifle, which many shooters prefer for range work.
The new receiver is machined from steel billet and has CZ’s integral 19mm dovetails for mounting a scope. Equipped with a 2-position safety, thebolt can be cycled while the rifle is on ‘Safe.’ To top it off, it comes with a fully adjustable trigger that allows the owner to tune weight, creep and overtravel to their liking.
Clad in an American-style walnut stock, the new action is paired with CZ’s legendary cold hammerforged, factory-lapped barrel. The resulting rifle is destined to become a treasured hunting companion.
Both short and standard action lengths are available depending on chambering.
Specifications:
- Caliber: 6.5x55
- Rate Of Twist: 1:8.6 inches
- Magazine Capacity: 4 rounds
- Magazine Type: Hinged Floorplate
- Stock: Turkish Walnut, American-Style, Oil Finish
- Length Of Pull: 13.75 inches
- Sights: No Sights, Integrated 19mm Dovetails
- Barrel: Cold Hammer Forged
- Barrel Length: 20.5 inches
- Overall Length: 41.5 inches
- Weight: 7.25 lbs
- Trigger Mech: Fully Adjustable
- Safety: Two-Position, Push-To-Fire
The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
The 6.5X55mm (6.5X55mm Swedish Mauser) was developed in Sweden and adopted by the Swedish military in 1894 in Mauser rifles. Also adopted by Norway, 6.5X55mm is the most lasting of the several 6.5mm military cartridges developed in the 1890s. The 6.5X55mm remains the most popular hunting cartridge in the Nordic countries, is common throughout Europe, and retains a small but very loyal following in the United States. In northern Europe it is commonly used for moose hunting, so is certainly well-suited for deer-sized game at medium ranges. Designed for pre-1898 Mausers that were not as strong, factory loads are kept conservative, below the cartridge's potential, but still effective. Current options include 139-grain bullets at 2700 fps and 156-grain bullets 2560 fps.
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Craig Boddington
