Bitten by the BRNO BUG - The Firearms Forum

pawn · 02-14-2009, 09:16 PM

Hello All.

Today I decided to purchase several BRNO 22lr rifles:

BRNO Model 1 (this one's for me

)

http://www.*********.com/Auction/Vie...Item=122775060

BRNO ZKM 468 (this one was purchased for the future use of my 3 year old grandson

)

http://www.*********.com/Auction/Vie...Item=122930416

Website rifles were purchased = "Brand X"

Both rifles qualify as C&R so my transfer fees will be zero . Same vendor for both purchases so I can probably save a bit on shipping as well.

Cheers

pawn

jrg · 08-20-2009, 07:54 AM

Excellent choices, those Brno #1s are beautiful rifles.

pawn · 08-20-2009, 01:20 PM

Thanks. Looks like you have a model #1 there as well, very nice.

I think I remember you from RFC forum.

I also have a CZ Varmint and now a CZ 511 is on the way.

I am always on the lookout for my next BRNO though. DJ has a nice Model #2 on brand-x auction. I would like to get a model #4 at some point.

Czech firearms are addictive.

~pawn

dianalv · 08-20-2009, 02:33 PM

Anyone have the CZ 452 Lux? I've been wanting one of those for a while. The BRNO factory made some damn good firearms.

pawn · 08-20-2009, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dianalv

Anyone have the CZ 452 Lux? I've been wanting one of those for a while. The BRNO factory made some damn good firearms.

Yes! BRNO's are tough to beat in terms of quality, craftsmanship, accuracy and value. A superior manufacturer many are unfamiliar with... too bad they closed the doors.

jrg · 08-21-2009, 07:58 AM

Yup, RFC member all right. CZ firearms are what brought me to RFC in first place, nice place to learn about rimfire specifics.

Dianalv, I don't have the LUX, but do have the Special, Scout in .22lr, and the FS in .22 Magnum. All are very fun to play with. The Euro hogsback stock of the LUX model are made more for iron sight useage, so if you are considering a scope on yours, the American, Silhouette or Varmint might be a better match. Just saying is all - my Special is scoped, and does not mount naturally. More of a jaw weld than cheek weld - it works, but doesn't feel natural.

pawn · 08-21-2009, 09:11 AM

welcome to TFF jrg.

dianalv · 08-21-2009, 09:35 AM

All my rifles are scoped, but the Lux looked like a great rifle for open sights. The long barrel would enhance accuracy with open sights, so I did not plan to scope that one when I got it. Should at least have one without a scope on it. If that's not a good choice, let me know!

I have a postwar sporterized VZ-24 (made at the BRNO factory) rebarreled in 30.06. Needs a new stock, as the old one is cracked in several places. If anyone knows where I can get a stock to fit it, I'd appreciate it. Been contemplating trying to make one for it.

pawn · 08-21-2009, 10:03 AM

check your pm dianalv

jrg · 08-21-2009, 05:01 PM

Thanks pawn - looks like a friendly forum.

You could do a lot worse than pick a CZ when it comes to strictly iron sighted rifles. I consider those sights to be the best sighting system you can use - very shooter friendly. If you really enjoy them, try the aperture blade switch made by JNP - you will be amazed at the ease of using them.

http://www.jnpgunsprings.com/index.p...8a7e2508c2c770

Or use as is.

pawn · 08-21-2009, 05:48 PM

Yes Sir. Some of the best folks you'll find gravitate to this forum. It is internet home to me.

I have purchased hex head action screws for my varmint and model #1 plus hex wood screws for the CZ from J&P. Those guys are aces in my book. Do you have a picture of a rifle with those aperture blade sights mounted? I don't plan to scope the 511 as it has the "hogback" stock. I am interested in aperture sights.

Thanks.

~pawn

PS- my interest in CZ isn't limited to rifles. I purchased a CZ75 Kadet a few months back and just recently scored a CZ 52 in 7.62 Tok.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrg

Thanks pawn - looks like a friendly forum.

You could do a lot worse than pick a CZ when it comes to strictly iron sighted rifles. I consider those sights to be the best sighting system you can use - very shooter friendly. If you really enjoy them, try the aperture blade switch made by JNP - you will be amazed at the ease of using them.

http://www.jnpgunsprings.com/index.p...8a7e2508c2c770

Or use as is.

Gerald D · 08-21-2009, 08:27 PM

I think I can help you with that.

Just slips right into the slot for the factory rear sight blade, comes in 1/16, 3/32,1/8 inch holes.

pawn · 08-21-2009, 08:35 PM

Welcome Gerald

It is awesome to have you guys contributing to this board.

And thanks for the pics.

~pawn

08-20-2009, 01:20 PM	#3
pawn Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Crossville, TN Posts: 1,469	Re: Bitten by the BRNO BUG Thanks. Looks like you have a model #1 there as well, very nice. I think I remember you from RFC forum. I also have a CZ Varmint and now a CZ 511 is on the way. I am always on the lookout for my next BRNO though. DJ has a nice Model #2 on brand-x auction. I would like to get a model #4 at some point. Czech firearms are addictive. ~pawn __________________ Take care when you get information. The truth is generally seen, rarely heard. -Balthasar Gracian

08-21-2009, 07:58 AM	#6
jrg V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 51	Re: Bitten by the BRNO BUG Yup, RFC member all right. CZ firearms are what brought me to RFC in first place, nice place to learn about rimfire specifics. Dianalv, I don't have the LUX, but do have the Special, Scout in .22lr, and the FS in .22 Magnum. All are very fun to play with. The Euro hogsback stock of the LUX model are made more for iron sight useage, so if you are considering a scope on yours, the American, Silhouette or Varmint might be a better match. Just saying is all - my Special is scoped, and does not mount naturally. More of a jaw weld than cheek weld - it works, but doesn't feel natural.

08-21-2009, 09:11 AM	#7
pawn Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Crossville, TN Posts: 1,469	Re: Bitten by the BRNO BUG welcome to TFF jrg. __________________ Take care when you get information. The truth is generally seen, rarely heard. -Balthasar Gracian

08-21-2009, 09:35 AM	#8
dianalv Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 1,160	Re: Bitten by the BRNO BUG All my rifles are scoped, but the Lux looked like a great rifle for open sights. The long barrel would enhance accuracy with open sights, so I did not plan to scope that one when I got it. Should at least have one without a scope on it. If that's not a good choice, let me know! I have a postwar sporterized VZ-24 (made at the BRNO factory) rebarreled in 30.06. Needs a new stock, as the old one is cracked in several places. If anyone knows where I can get a stock to fit it, I'd appreciate it. Been contemplating trying to make one for it.

08-21-2009, 10:03 AM	#9
pawn Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Crossville, TN Posts: 1,469	Re: Bitten by the BRNO BUG check your pm dianalv __________________ Take care when you get information. The truth is generally seen, rarely heard. -Balthasar Gracian

02-14-2009, 09:16 PM	#1
pawn Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Crossville, TN Posts: 1,469	Bitten by the BRNO BUG Hello All. Today I decided to purchase several BRNO 22lr rifles: BRNO Model 1 (this one's for me ) http://www.*******.com/Auction/Vie...Item=122775060 BRNO ZKM 468 (this one was purchased for the future use of my 3 year old grandson ) http://www.*******.com/Auction/Vie...Item=122930416 Website rifles were purchased = "Brand X" Both rifles qualify as C&R so my transfer fees will be zero . Same vendor for both purchases so I can probably save a bit on shipping as well. Cheers pawn __________________ Take care when you get information. The truth is generally seen, rarely heard. -Balthasar Gracian -->

08-20-2009, 07:54 AM	#2
jrg V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 51	Re: Bitten by the BRNO BUG Excellent choices, those Brno #1s are beautiful rifles.

08-20-2009, 02:33 PM	#4
dianalv Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 1,160	Re: Bitten by the BRNO BUG Anyone have the CZ 452 Lux? I've been wanting one of those for a while. The BRNO factory made some damn good firearms.

08-21-2009, 05:01 PM	#10
jrg V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 51	Re: Bitten by the BRNO BUG Thanks pawn - looks like a friendly forum. You could do a lot worse than pick a CZ when it comes to strictly iron sighted rifles. I consider those sights to be the best sighting system you can use - very shooter friendly. If you really enjoy them, try the aperture blade switch made by JNP - you will be amazed at the ease of using them. http://www.jnpgunsprings.com/index.p...8a7e2508c2c770 Or use as is.

08-21-2009, 08:27 PM	#12
Gerald D Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central North Carolina Posts: 14	Re: Bitten by the BRNO BUG I think I can help you with that. Just slips right into the slot for the factory rear sight blade, comes in 1/16, 3/32,1/8 inch holes.

08-21-2009, 08:35 PM	#13
pawn Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Crossville, TN Posts: 1,469	Re: Bitten by the BRNO BUG Welcome Gerald It is awesome to have you guys contributing to this board. And thanks for the pics. ~pawn __________________ Take care when you get information. The truth is generally seen, rarely heard. -Balthasar Gracian