Branxhunter wrote:
Hmmm, not sure on this one. If CZ kept the styling that was used on the early Brno model 2 I would agree with you - nice slim fore-end with schnabnel tip and straight comb butt. I am not as keen on the styling available for the CZ452 and CZ455 models.
IMO the design and operation of the safety and the magazine is better on the Ruger, however I can't argue against the reputation for accuracy held by the CZ rim fires.
Marcus
That was a little bit of a piss take, as I'm sure you are aware, however to me anyway, I actually prefer the magazine on the CZ/Brno, very simple and quick to remove and replace, and in my job that does mean the opportunity of a quick shot after the first mag is empty, they are also a hell of a lot easier and simpler to take apart and clean, which is also pretty important out here in the dusty country, I never even tried to take the mag apart on the Ruger I had, but I doubt it is an easy job.
As to the safety, on my work rifles they don't work anyway, I have the triggers adjusted so low that if I apply the safety and then take it off, the rifle fires. I'm not sure if any of the safeties on any of my rifles work, I never use them. For those a little worried about the way I have my rifles set up, and their operation, remember I work alone, and the rifle is never in the cab of my ute, except when I travel to and from where I shoot. When I hunt with others, its a whole different ball game,
Sorry about off topic, as I said before, I do like the styling of Ruger rifles, and who knows, maybe if I had have had a Ruger as my first rifle instead of a Brno, I may have had a different outlook on things.
