CZ 527 Varmint

[snakeman]

Hi all..

Newbie here....Just got a CZ 527 Vamint Laminate in .223 and I'm confused (or unbeknowing!)

 

The confusion is 'barrel movement', and the simple question is; Should the barrel have any vertical movement at all?

 

It moves only just slightly up and down (a couple of thou) ..and if I hold the barrel I can move it that couple of thou up and down against the stock... and/or if holding the rifle upside down I can feel a 'slight vibration' indicative of movement in the stock channel. Should this occur??

 

I'm aware that these rifle have a floating barrel but, surely the barrel shouldn't move, should it?

Thanks in advance

[terryh]

Snakeman,

 

Welcome!

 

In answer to your question - no the barrel (and action) should not be 'loose' as such. Turning the rifle upside down should not enable you to feel any movement - like a 'clonk'.

 

Now if you apply a slight pressure to the barrel you will see some flex in the barrel - that's the free floating bit you were talking about.

 

Might be a silly question but are the action screws torqued up?

 

Terry

[snakeman]

Hi all..

Newbie here....Just got a CZ 527 Vamint Laminate in .223 and I'm confused (or unbeknowing!)

 

The confusion is 'barrel movement', and the simple question is; Should the barrel have any vertical movement at all?

 

It moves only just slightly up and down (a couple of thou) ..and if I hold the barrel I can move it that couple of thou up and down against the stock... and/or if holding the rifle upside down I can feel a 'slight vibration' indicative of movement in the stock channel. Should this occur??

 

I'm aware that these rifle have a floating barrel but, surely the barrel shouldn't move, should it?

Thanks in advance

 

Hi, thanks for the reply, terryh

 

Yes, I have tightened the obvious stock screws and the 'clonk' feeling is still apparent when I tip the rifle upsides... Is there anything internal that could cause the problem? ..ie bedding, other screws etc... I have not removed the stock as of yet but, I'm thinking this should be the next thing I should do, then replace and tighten everything back up? - Any further suggestions or causes for this to happen??

 

Thanks

[snakeman]

Snakeman,

 

Welcome!

 

In answer to your question - no the barrel (and action) should not be 'loose' as such. Turning the rifle upside down should not enable you to feel any movement - like a 'clonk'.

 

Now if you apply a slight pressure to the barrel you will see some flex in the barrel - that's the free floating bit you were talking about.

 

Might be a silly question but are the action screws torqued up?

 

Terry

 

Hi Terry, thanks for the reply

 

Yes, I have tightened the obvious stock screws and the 'clonk' feeling is still apparent when I tip the rifle upsides... Is there anything internal that could cause the problem? ..ie bedding, other screws etc... I have not removed the stock as of yet but, I'm thinking this should be the next thing I should do, then replace and tighten everything back up? - Any further suggestions or causes for this to happen??

 

Thanks

[ejg223]

Actions screws bottoming out? Screws too long?

Maybe remove the stock and check that the barrel isn't loose.

edi

[snakeman]

Sorted now guys, cheers...

 

Problem being the last numpty who removed the stock tried to force the front stock screw. As a result thread got stripped inside and the screw head was not sitting absolutely flush in the trigger guard; needed tap & dye to resolve thread.

 

No movement of barrel against the stock or 'clonk' now except for flex you mentioned - cheers Terry

 

Great site, by the way....good shooting!