Predator finds its prey
The Ceska zbrojovka (CZ) 557 stable of rifles encompasses many models in a huge selection of calibres. Differences in fit and finish aside, they all use a modernised mini-Mauser barrelled action with a short extractor and a spring-loaded ejector.
The CZ 557 Predator stock is based on that of the CZ 557 Synthetic model, with the main variance being that a soft touch camouflage coating has been applied. It is available in .308 and .30-06. Both have a hinged floorplate-style magazine.
In .308 it holds five rounds (including the chamber). The barrel is cold hammer forged with a one in 10" twist rate and factory threaded to M14x1 for attachment of moderators, suppressors or other accessories where legally permitted. Factory specifications list the rifle weight at 3.2kg with a barrel length of 52cm and an overall length of 104cm.
The rifle in this review is the second CZ 557 I’ve owned, having purchased and hunted with one in Australia some years back, which I eventually sold. Even though I much prefer wooden stocks over synthetics, I negotiated a
