BRNO VZ-24

laister

Just purchased a BRNO Czech VZ-24. Does anyone know where I can get any parts or tips to customize this thing. The rear sight on it isn't too great, looking for other options. Thanks.

Der Gebirgsjager

Say--this is one of those questions that invite replies that go on and on (my kind). Seriously, you've opened quite a topic. First, let me say that you have acquired a very good rifle. If it has a great bore you may wish to stick with the original 8x57mm cartridge, and assure that you shoot only non-corrosive ammo in it. If it is in poor condition, as many are, this is a great action to rebarrel to a wide variety of cartridges. This is a large ring Model '98 action, and you will find a good selection of ready made, drop-in stocks, both synthetic and wood. The rear sight is mounted on a sleeve which is soldered to the barrel. You may remove this by removing the action from the stock and gripping it vertically in a bench vise, then uniformly heating the sleeve with a propane torch until the solder melts and the sleeve drops down to the top of the vise jaws. It may require a couple of taps with a small hammer to encourage it to let go and drop. Another option, however, is to retain the sight base and merely remove the sight leaf in order to mount a scout-type scope base utilizing the existing sight base. Most VZ-24s are encountered with a straight bolt handle, so if you want to have the receiver drilled and tapped for a conventional scope mount you will have to get the handle altered to clear the scope. Low scope safeties and adjustable triggers are also available. Good luck with your project.

Elbesta

If this works here is a rifle I made from a VZ24 action in 30-06
I did everthing except rebarrel the action. Total cost under $300.00

laister

I have trouble with taking out the action from the stock. I managed to get everything apart except the front end of the rifle, can't seem to get the barrel out. Any advice?

Der Gebirgsjager

Some of these rifles are pretty gummy and a little difficult to disassemble the first time. Are you having trouble removing the front band? It is retained by a long flat spring that is inletted into the right side of the rifle about 8 inches behind the muzzle. It is flush with the surface of the stock but rises to a slight hump where it fits against the rear of the front band. If you push inward forcefully you will note that just forward of the hump a round stud will disappear into a small hole in the side of the band. The stud is actually part of the spring, and its presence in the hole is how the band is held on. Keeping the spring depressed, tap the band toward the muzzle with a small plastic mallet or other non-marring tool until it is right up against the front sight. Now, if you have removed the cross screw from the rear band, located about a foot behind the muzzle, and the two screws on the bottom of the rifle at the front and rear of the trigger guard/magazine group, the barrel must come out of the stock. Again, this could also be gummy, so while holding the stock upside down, tap the bottom of the barrel smartly behind the muzzle. Once in awhile I've encountered Mausers that had accumulated crud beneath the front band spring, and you can't depress the spring far enough with your thumb to make the stud clear the hole. In that event you'll have to lay the rifle on it's side on a firm surface and smack the spring on its hump a couple to times to compress whatever is underneath sufficiently to let it clear the band hole. Get back to us if this doesn't solve your problem.