CZ's Lux and FS Stocks

[Waspinator]

Hi,

So.. I've been keeping an eye out for a rifle to round out my meager collection. Right now I have:

.22lr Revolver
9mm Semi-auto Pistol
.357 Revolver
12 gauge shotgun

Anyway.. every time I go into a gun store for ammo or what have you, I look through the rifles, pick em up and see how the feel/fit. Yesterday I was in a LGS that just got a shipment in from CZ. They had quite a few and I handled the lot of them.

The rifles I liked were:
CZ 455 FS (.22 mag)
CZ 455 lux (.22lr)
CZ 455 trainer (.22lr)
CZ 527 lux (.223 rem)

It wasn't till I started looking at the ones I liked, did I realize they all had the same type of stock shape. More of a rounded hump then a straight back angle like on most rifles. After I handled them a second time, I picked up some other rifles with the standard stock configuration... It was like night and day. The CZ stocks were sooo comfortable and shouldered so well.

Main Question:

Is there a name for these stock types? Also, does anyone else make them other then CZ?

 

[zukiphile]

I have heard it referred to as a hogs back shape. Amongst modern rifles, I can't think of anyone else who uses it, but one does see it on old continental hunting rifles.

It is an excellent shape for iron sight use.

 

[PetahW]

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I've owned several, and looked at many more - In every instance, the LUX had much nicer-looking wood than the mannlicher-stocked FS'.

A few other of the European gunmakers (Sauer, for one) offer those Euro-style, hump-backed stocks, mostly on their Europe-only rifles.


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[JWT]

Just got a CZ455FS and the stock is extremely comfortable and easy to shoulder. Actually feels better than most other guns I've shouldered.

 

[Pahoo]

PetahW + 1

Euro-style, hump-backed stocks, mostly on their Europe-only rifles.

That is how they are described and there are other differences from the "Americans". The first one I ever owned, was a LUX and it looked pretty neat and shot great. Later with use, use, I changed my mind and went to the "American", which is more to my liking. Just a matter of personal choice. ..

Be Safe !!!

 

[stubbicatt]

I shot a 223 caliber 527 LUX at prairie dogs for many years. The only reason I no longer have it is I loaned it to the kid of a friend of mine, and it was stolen from his truck. I shot so many rounds thru that rifle. Even when it was very hot the zero would not shift, and I could keep going.

Due to the "soda straw" nature of the barrel I expected the zero to drift, but it never did. Also, in concern for heat, I would only shoot 2 magazines through it before I would let it cool awhile and resume.

I have never been disappointed with a CZ product, and encourage you to buy one.

 

[Unlicensed Dremel]

Yeah, they're called just European style, or Bavarian style, or hogback. They are usually (but not always) coupled with either the "FS" mannlicher-style stock or a schnabel forend.

You're on the right track, but if I may make a suggestion: Get the FS with 20" bbl in a rimfire or a 527, not the Luxe. With the Luxe, the longer bbl length is just adding weight, subtracting handi-ness, and in the 22lr's case, slowing down your bullet. And in the 527 centerfires, it ain't adding much to velocity.