08-07-2020, 10:19 PM
Yesterday, I was out shooting my little pig rifle , CZ 527 chambered in 300BO, checking zero before a pig hunt. This is my first time shooting it since I recently replaced the bolt knob with a Badger Mini-Tactical knob. No issues operating bolt using the knob... no wracking issue. The wracking of the bolt is a combination of its small size/short handle with small knob coupled with heavy force by user. It is a small compact action with a short throw, which doesn't require much effort.. no more than your thumb to run it and an index finger to throw the handle. In most cases Gorilla grip causes the bolt wracking issue.
I know that CZ has stated that it is perfectly fine to single feed into chamber and force/pop the extractor claw over the rim, but I prefer not to. I bought the single load block from James Calhoun, which is designed to feed the cartridge up behind the extractor as push bolt forward. Its a clean, convenient solution that lives in my rifle until I am read to insert a 5-rounder with 110gr TAC-TX to pacify the bacon.
As far as extra tension from positive control feed of CZ's mausier action... I don't even notice it in the field. I guess all my years with a Rem 870 has prepared me for extra effort of working a control feed. Push Feeds are making you Soft! :eek:
I know that CZ has stated that it is perfectly fine to single feed into chamber and force/pop the extractor claw over the rim, but I prefer not to. I bought the single load block from James Calhoun, which is designed to feed the cartridge up behind the extractor as push bolt forward. Its a clean, convenient solution that lives in my rifle until I am read to insert a 5-rounder with 110gr TAC-TX to pacify the bacon.
As far as extra tension from positive control feed of CZ's mausier action... I don't even notice it in the field. I guess all my years with a Rem 870 has prepared me for extra effort of working a control feed. Push Feeds are making you Soft! :eek: