Recoil On A CZ .458 Magnum?

mustangman

Does anybody know how bad the recoil is on one of those CZ .458 Magnum rifles? There's quite a few of those for sale on GB for $599.00. I don't know anyone who ownes a CZ brand rifle or handgun,and I'm wondering about their quality. I'm thinking of buying a .458,not that I plan to kill any Elephants soon.I would just like to have one,but going by the Ruger .378 magnum I have,I bet the recoil on a .458 is murder...Thanks.

robsguns

I have a 458 built by Interarms, its actually an older CZ. The drop on the stock is more pronounced on the CZ you're talking about, I believe. I'd say that isnt going to do anything to reduce the recoil better, probably worse. My 458 packs one hell of a punch, its not something you shoot unless you have to. If you're thinking of getting one, think hard, its just a novelty item for me, and I bought it at one hell of a price, so I couldnt pass it up. I'd compare its recoil to something worse than a 454 in a pistol, much worse. You can always get a muzzle brake or get it magnaported, I would magnaport mine in a heartbeat if I thought it would ever get used. You can also load it to shoot just like a 45-70, if you like, thats the plus side of having one, it does have some versatility, I just havent played with mine at all. The price is attractive, go for it. I just dont like the looks of the stock.

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SSgt Ryan E. Roberts, USMC

talon

If you want a rough idea of felt recoil between cartridges, take a look at what the cartridge is advertised to deliver in muzzel energy. That's what your body (plus the rifle itself) is going to have to absorb. It's best if the buttplate has a large surface, as this energy is going to be transfered thru it... a 6 square inch buttplate will pass the same amount of force as a 12"sq plate, but to you the larger one will seem about 1/2 as painful. If the buttplate is rubber, the force will be spread out over a few milliseconds, which is a bit better than instantaneously. In otherwords, if all else is equal, compare the rifles' buttplate footprint and composition. Something just as important in those large/ high energy rifles, is the quality and thickness of wood. More of those type rifles break stocks thru recoil impact than most folks realize.

Wittum

Similar to Mike Tyson hitting you in the shoulder!

CZECHMATE2

Sort of like a stiff 12 gauge with no recoil pad installed.But you've got to learn to suffer for your sport.

spclark

Not to make light of the questioner (I went & bought a Winchester M70 300WInMag when the most I'd ever fired was a .308 Garand) but, as with personal transportation (or women), if you have to ask "how much?" you probably can't afford it.

calvertm@southwind.net

when you buy a .458 caliber and go to zero it: (1) when setting a a bench rest table, don't lean into the rifle as much as you would with a smaller rifle. Sit more erect. (2) Make your shots count! Not only does it cost alot to shoot (price per bullet) but the "TWICH" might not develop quite as quickly. Believe me, your subconcious knows what is about to happen again. (3) Try standing and shooting first before setting just to get used to it. And, MAKE YOUR SHOTS COUNT! (4) Go to the range alone. (crying in front of others is not "manly"). {5} Make sure it has a mauser or controlled feed if you really plan to use it on dangerous animals who retaliate with a vengeance when big holes are put in their bodies. (have FUN! I love the BIG bores!)

25-06

Sir, I would not get the CZ unless I planned on restocking it. They need a much straighter comb and wider buttpad. I helped a friend sight one in off the bench and it did kick. I have had the Ruger 77, Remington 700 (older one with the monte carlo stock) and the Model 70 ( older push feed model with the pre 64 style stock). To me the Model 70 was the best feeling and pointing, but the trigger guard whacked my knuckle every time I shot it. The Remiington 700 felt like it kicked less than the others, but everyone is different.