INSTRUCTION MANUAL CZ 550 Medium+Magnum
Before handling the firearm read this manual carefully and observe the following safety instructions. Improper and careless handling of the firearm could result in unintentional discharge and could cause injury, death, or damage to property. The same consequences can be caused by any unauthorized modifications or adjustments, corrosion, or use of non-standard or damaged ammunition. In these cases the manufacturer shall not be responsible in any manner whatsoever for the resultant consequences.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Always follow the safety instructions for your safety and the safety of others. 1. Always handle your firearm as if it were loaded. 2. Never point your firearm at anything you do not intend to shoot. 3. Never take anyone's word that a gun is unloaded. 4. Always make sure that your firearm is not loaded before laying it down, or handing it to another person. 5. Always store your rifle unloaded with the striking mechanism released. 6.
15. Never squeeze the trigger or put your finger in the trigger guard until you are aiming at a target and ready to shoot. 16. Always be absolutely sure of your target, and the area behind it, before you squeeze the trigger. A bullet could travel through or past your target up to several hundred meters. 17. Never shoot at a hard surface such as rock, or a liquid surface such as water. 18. Never fire your firearm near an animal unless it is trained to accept the noise. 19.
THE CZ 550 RIFLE DESCRIPTION AND TERMINOLOGY The names of basic rifle parts used in this Instruction Manual are presented in Fig. 1 on the inner side of the cover. Nomenclatures of all CZ 550 parts are presented in the section List of Parts. The CZ 550 is a repeating rifle with a Mauser-type bolt action. The trigger mechanism is of a single set design with an adjustable set-trigger; a single stage trigger is supplied on special order. The trigger is adjustable for pull weight and trigger travel.
Main Characteristics of CZ 550 Medium Rifle Versions CZ 550 Medium Standard The stock made of walnut wood with a cheekpiece furnished with checkerings and ventilated rubber buttplate. The stock allows aiming with mechanical sights as well as optical sights. CZ 550 Medium Lux The walnut stock with cheekpiece of Bavarian style checkered and supplied with a ventilated rubber buttplate. The stock allows aiming with mechanical sights as well as optical sights.
Rounded, MRI-shaped Classical open sights Rubber - ventilated PUR lacquer - semi-mat Polished Dedecryl lacquer 20 mm swivels 1" swivels Swivel wood screw Standard 3 - 3 - 5 - ● ■ ▲ ■ ■ ● ● ■ ■ ■ ● ● ● ■ ● Lux 3 3 3 3 5 - ● ■ ▲ ■ ■ ● ● ■ ■ ■ ● ● ● ■ ● FS - - 5 - ● ■ ■ ■ ● ■ ■ ■ ● ● ■ ● Battue 3 3 3 3 5 - ● ■ ■ ■ ● ■ ■ ● ● ■ ● CZ 550 Medium ■ standard equipment ● available on request 24 Battue Rounded Sling Swivels Squared S
.300 Win. Mag. .375 H&H Mag. .416 Rem. Mag. .416 Rigby .458 Win. Mag.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Ammunition Use only factory-manufactured standard ammunition of appropriate caliber, which are in compliance with CIP regulations (International Proof Commission for Firearms and Ammunition) or SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute Inc. of the United States). The use of other cartridges could damage the firearm or cause malfunctions or injury to the shooter. Magazine Removal (Pertains only to rifles equipped with detachable magazines).
close the bolt. This procedure inserts the cartridge into the cartridge chamber, and cocks the striker mechanism. The rifle is now ready to fire. If you do not intend to fire immediately ensure the firearms safety as described further below in the section Safety and its Operation. Unloading of the Rifle ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE RIFLE IS POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION! - Open the magazine box floorplate (Fig.
Set-trigger Operation The set-trigger is activated by pushing it in the forward. For the reason of safety, activate the set-trigger only after the rifle is loaded and shortly before shooting. Do not carry your rifle with an activated set-trigger! If you have activated the set-trigger and you do not follow through with firing, keep your firearm pointed in a safe direction while carefully engaging the safety and then squeeze the trigger. Subsequently unload the rifle in the manner described above.
Sight Adjustment Model type: Medium - Classical Open Sights The elevation and windage correction is carried out after loosing the screws H (horizontal) and V (vertical) by shifting the rear sight blade (Fig. 7). One part displacement changes the point of aim at 100 m distance in vertical by 3 cm and in horizontal direction by 15 cm. Model type: Medium Battue - Ramp Sights Elevation correction is by means of folding up or down the rear sight insert, assisted by the adjusting screws (Fig. 8).
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Stripping for Cleaning - Disassembly 1. Remove the magazine. With the magazine box version, open the floorplate and remove the cartridges. 2. Shift the safety to its "SAFETY-OFF" position in order that the bolt can be manipulated. 3. Open the bolt, and after depressing the bolt stop (Fig. 10), pull the bolt rearwards out of the receiver. 4. Check that stock fastening bolts (items 88 and 90) are tight, and tighten them if necessary.
Cleaning the Barrel Bore and the Cartridge Chamber If the firearm has not been fired or if only a few cartridges have been fired, clean the barrel bore and cartridge chamber by a clean patch attached to a cleaning rod. Repeat the cleaning, changing patches, until the last patch comes out clean. When the barrel bore is very dirty, apply a gun cleaning solution using cleaning brush. Let the solvent act for about 10 minutes (this time may vary depending on the solvent agent being used).
Preserving When the barrel bore, cartridge chamber, and all accessible parts are clean and dry, wipe these parts with a cloth soaked in gun oil or apply the oil in a spray. Remove all excess oil. Before shooting always wipe the barrel bore dry. At very low temperatures remove the oil from all accessible parts or apply a lubricant prepared especially for these conditions.
LIST OF PARTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Barrel Rear Sight Front Sight Front Sight Base Front Sight Base Screw 05 Front Sight Base Screw 03 Rear Sight Base Screw (2x) Front Sight Detent Detent Spring Pin, Front Sight Detent Front Sight Cover Receiver Bolt Bolt Handle Knob ** Extractor Extractor Collar Firing Pin Firing Pin Spring Support, Firing Pin Spring Nut, Firing Pin Spring Cocking Piece Pin, Firing Pin Nut Cap Bolt Sleeve Disassy Catch Disassy Cat
TROUBLESHOOTING, CAUSES AND REMEDIES If your firearm is properly used and maintained, malfunctions will rarely occur. However, if such a situation does occur please observe the following instructions. CAUTION - if a malfunction occurs, the possibility of an unintentional discharge is substantially increased. For this reason, when clearing malfunctions, observe the Safety Instructions already mentioned above.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Model Medium Magnum FS Battue Standard Lux Safari 7 mm Rem. Mag. .300 Win. Mag. 9,3 x 62 9,3 x 62 7 mm Rem. Mag. .300 Win. Mag. 9,3 x 62 7 mm Rem. Mag. .300 Win. Mag. .375 H&H Mag. .416 Rem. Mag. .416 Rigby .458 Win. Mag.
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS 1. The names of basic parts 2. Magazine box floor plate opening 3. The three positions safety in SAFETY-OFF (fire) mode 4. The close-up of activated cocking indicator (A) and bolt disassembly catch (B) 5. Trigger adjusting screws (A - trigger pull, B - trigger slack, C - trigger overtravel) 6. Set trigger adjusting screw 7. Rear sight with fixing screws (H for horizontal, V for vertical shift) 8. Battue - Ramp Sights 9. "Express sight" with "V" notches on the blades 10.
