CZ512 After the Warranty Work - Did they fix it?

[@adamarens3520]

I’m so glad to see this follow up! How a company handles its warranty repairs says A LOT about them. Even the best make mistakes but it’s about what they do to fix them that really matters.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I don't do a lot of bench rest shooting, but the information is valuable to other CZ rifle shooters!

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Sort of weird that it acted that way in the bench. Thanks for watching Santee!

[@jamesadams8064]

About 6 years ago I bought a CZ 527 [7.62 x 39] When I first got it the bolt was kind of gritty or rough feeling and the accuracy was terrible. I am an experienced shooter and usually shoot pretty tight groups. CZ sent me a postage paid shipping label for me to send it back to them. Less than 3 weeks later I got a package from CZ. I went to the range soon after and tried it out and it operated like butter and gave me 1 to 1-1/2" groups as long as I wanted to shoot. CZ more than fixed it, they put a different new rifle in my stock and also bedded the action. I now own about 8 CZ firearms and am happy with all of them. I also own 3 VZ 58s so I guess I am a CZECH GUN NUT.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

They took care of everything on my rifle too, great customer service. Thanks for watching!

[@TerrySprey]

Glady to see it working I have one I bought maybe 5 years ago the walnut model it's been in the safe never fired I pull it out today I was going to have the barrel threaded but a lot of the forums say it's a bad idea. Next week I will take it to the range. LOL thanks for the video

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I don't see why that would be a bad idea. Have fun at the range! Thanks for watching!

[@rt66rc86]

I had a CZ 455 Varmint a while back that would put two shots into an inch at 100 but threw the third shot out by 2 to 3 inches every time. It didn't matter what ammo I tried, it would do that with anything I ran through it! I glass bedded it and tried a pressure bed at the fore arm tip and nothing made any difference. I sat and studied over that problem for hours and hours, trying to figure out what the problem was and after I sold it and began looking at picking up a 457 American, it dawned on me that I should have removed that barrel and looked for any burrs that might have been left over and missed by QC! Looking back on it, I might have fixed that problem, but you never know! I have looked at this 512 as a replacement, but I have accuracy expectations that I don't believe this rifle will meet. You have a great channel my friend and I had to sub! Wish that I had found you sooner though!

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I have a bunch of guns that will put multiple rounds through the same hole.....I just can't make them do it! Lol I think sometimes when it's going good with a group, I start getting a little excited and that throws me off. I hope to get this 512 out soon and do an accuracy video, I may make the sandbags first and try that. I want to do a comparison between the CZ512 and the Rossi RS22M too. Eventually, if I can find a Savage A22 Magnum, I'd like to throw it into the mix. As long as you subscribe, I'm happy and if you can get a few thousand of your closest friends to subscribe, I'd be ok with that too!

[@rt66rc86]

@@SmallCaliberArmsReview I'll spread the word my friend! As far as shooting small and tight groups go, I have my good days and then I have days when I just go rock hounding instead! But, on a good day, I do pretty well! I'm a fan of CZ rimfires and have upgraded to the 457 in everything rimfire that I shoot. Got very lucky in that to, because they have all turned out to be extremely accurate and very reliable with no issues at all. I'm struggling with the MTR though... It's very accurate with the match barrel that came on it, but Josh over at "Pursuit of Accuracy" installed a Lilja target barrel on his competition rifle and man does that thing shoot! So, now I've got the "Hots" for one! The cost is reasonable for a Lilja and I just might do it, but I don't shoot competition, so I am torn.. I'll let you know what I end up doing! Have a great day my friend!

[@panuvasungsopapong2891]

Congraturation, it has been fixed. Mine just got it around the beginning of this month without any problems. By which I have run-in for more than 70 shots, passing all the time.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Good to hear and thanks for watching!

[@dennishenchal7489]

Great video’s helpful. Just bought a used CZ-512WMR. Great rifle but saw your video & was reluctant to tear Mon down. After getting yours back from CZ looks like they got it fixed. Guess I ll tear mine down. Thanks Denny

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I’m glad the video was helpful! They did a great job fixing mine. Thanks for watching!

[@JimE6243]

Richard, thanks for enduring the elements to bring us this. Love my CZ's. JimE

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Worst trip I ever took to the range! I fell three times and had to stomp my way through the ice. I'm going to wait for some better weather before I venture out there again! Thanks for watching Jim!

[@JimE6243]

@@SmallCaliberArmsReview You're like me, you're too old to befalling on your ____ or any thing else. Not worth it but appreciated. JimE

[@NLINE7]

Glad it's worked out for you Richard, enjoy shooting that CZ 512 as much as I enjoy shooting mine.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I'd enjoy it more if my range wasn't a sheet of ice! Thanks for watching!

[@Eric_in_VA]

That's wild the the stock has to be up against something. That's a new one for me. I'm glad they got you sorted. Eric

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I get it but I don't think that was the issue. Thanks for watching!

[@Squib1911]

Glad to see CZ did something, but having to shoot it offhand in order to get it to cycle correctly isn't exactly what I would call a solution from them. I am glad you shared the customer experience with the audience. Hopefully the rifle continues to function well for you.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

It worked well in the sled so far. Warmer weather will tell a more complete story. Thanks for watching Squib!

[@ChuckinTV]

Nice! Glad it's running for you.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Me too!

[@pappy017]

my 512 is at CZ, now. Will be interesting to see what they determine.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

It sucks to have to send a new firearm back for warranty work, but I hope they make it right for you. Thanks for watching!

[@pappy017]

Thank you!! @@SmallCaliberArmsReview

[@scottmorgan1016]

Very very interesting. I would not have thought the sled would do that. But glad that beauty is working

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

They did mention they "adjusted the rough connector" also. Maybe it was the combination of the two. Thanks for watching Hillbilly!

[@garageguy879]

Glad to see it's fixed.Hopefully you won't have any more issues with it.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I hope so too! There will be another video checking the 100 yard accuracy but not until some of this ice is gone. Thanks for watching!

[@butchgeagan9768]

I believe you had a bad disconnector. It seems fine now.. Nice rifle.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I think that could have been the culprit. Thanks for watching!

[@enriqueoliva6988]

Butch Geagan,that's my first suspect too.

[@stephenmahon6714]

Thanks for the follow up video, get your self some yak tracks . They pull over your boots . You can run on ice with them on . 🍀🍺🍀🍺

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I had a pair but I have no idea what I did with them. It wasn't too bad, I only fell 3 times and since I landed on my rear end, there was plenty of cushion! Lol. Thanks for watching!

[@williammccaslin8527]

Hmmm, interesting that they fixed one thing an now its running like a singer sewing machine, thx for the vid. Btw, now that its running can you do another accuracy vid, when the weather is better.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Absolutely, I'm ready for some better weather! Thanks for watching William!

[@jlbksinger]

Glad the issue is fixed Richard.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Me too James. When the ice covered range thaws out, I'll get it out and do some accuracy testing. Thanks for watching!

[@stephen8433]

@@SmallCaliberArmsReview You really do have a lot of ice. What state are you in? Glad it is fixed. 🙂

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

@@stephen8433 Ohio

[@kevinklepp5894]

That's great there wasn't nothing serious wrong my liking for czi can still count on them making great guns thanks for thefollow up video good luck with it and hope to see it and see what kind of grouping you can get with on the range thanks again

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I will be waiting for the ice to melt before I make another trip out there! Thanks for watching!

[@caninante]

Hello Sr. What you have to said about open sights functionality? Could you make a review of them? How hard to use are they?

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Open sights are great! There only drawback is that they rely on your own eyesight. You can't hit what you can't see. You know, I never thought about making a video about open sights, but that's not a bad idea! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!

[@caninante]

@@SmallCaliberArmsReview I have seen some videos where they are not easy to get aligned with the face. Looks like the rifle ergonomics is not the Best when you want to use the open sights and rapidly aims. What is your feedback?

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Many manufacturers have included things like adjustable cheek risers and length of pull (LOP) in the buttstocks, so that it makes it easy to achieve alignment with the open sights. Rifles with those features are going to cost a little more, but can be a big benefit. I don't find it difficult to align open sights at all but smaller shooters might have a little bit of a challenge.

[@vrva3138]

What was that piece that fell down at 5:15 during ejection?

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I'm not sure, whatever it was, it was very lightweight.

[@bsmith8297]

pull it apart and see if they installed another bolt guide rod and spring, yours in your first video only has one, my 22 magnum has two

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I have already sent it back for repairs and CZ has returned it in working order. They claim they had to adjust the rough disconnector. The guide rod and recoil are correct. Thanks for watching!

[@shawncrittenden6216]

I have one of these on order. This being Steel bolt riding on Polymer Rails what Lube do you use/not use to give great action but not degrade the poly? I am new to a Poly rail receiver so want to start off with my CZ from Day one on the right "Track" thanks glade it worked Better this time out..

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

My favorite CLP is Frog Lube, it's a non toxic FDA approved Cleaner Lubricant and Protectant.

[@scenicdriveways6708]

Nice video, What make and model is that shooting rest? JT

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

It's the Caldwell HydroSled, It's a really stable shooting rest, especially if you fill it with Sand or gravel. Here's a Link to it: bit.ly/3u4R2Gp

[@bobf5740]

Thanks for quick follow up. I just bought one like it - I was amazed I could acquire for $550 in today’s crazy market. I hope it works well out of box. Also quick question. How do you rank the savage A22m vs the Rossi rs22m? Pretty sure the savage is About $465 vs Rossi at $ 259. Worth the extra $200? Thanks

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I don't know yet, I'm trying to get my hands on the A22M but no luck so far! I really want to do a comparison of the three of them.

[@bobf5740]

@@SmallCaliberArmsReview Cabellas in west chester Ohio has one for $469

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

@@bobf5740 I wish I knew when I'd be there next, I'd like to pick one up for sure!

[@jordanlee9246]

How is the trigger on that. Videos from 4+ years ago complain it’s a bit heavy, but newer ones don’t seem to have the same complaint.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Usually if it's really good or really bad, I'll say something about it, but nothing stood out to me though. It seems to me it's just a typical trigger. Thanks for watching!

[@jordanlee9246]

@@SmallCaliberArmsReview I suppose that’s a good thing, in that it wasn’t noticeably heavy.

[@МихаилОвчаренко-б7ю]

Не знаю вашу ситуацию, но смотря на фрагмент видео где вы стреляете первый раз, очень четко видно, что при выстреле ружье дернулось назад слишком свободно, а потом микроскопическим движением вы еще подтянули ружье на себя. Для меня все очевидно вы не уперли приклад в подставку и ружье дернулось назад, замок пошел назад вместе с ружьем. Это и вызвало задержку. На втором видео после гарантийного ремонта приклад уперт хорошо. Может я ошибаюсь🙂

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

В первом видео я выстрелил из него несколько раз, и у меня было несколько неудач. Я был уверен, что сделал все то же самое во втором видео, и у меня не было никаких проблем. CZ внес некоторые изменения, когда я отправил его обратно, и теперь он работает безупречно. Спасибо за просмотр!

[@DRAGONRIDER385]

Looks like it is shooting good now. 👍

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

So far so good. Thanks for watching!

[@Bob_Adkins]

I noticed the strange recoiling on the new Rossi before I saw this video. At first I thought the Rossi must have a recoiling barrel like an old Browning shotgun. Then I thought, Ah! The stock is too short, and he's not shouldering it snugly!

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I don't think I held either of them any differently. Thanks for watching!

[@Bob_Adkins]

@@SmallCaliberArmsReview I don't know because I never saw you shoot the CZ before it came back from the factory. I saw the Rossi barrel recoiling backward an inch. I had to rewind the video 3 times to see if it was really recoiling that much. I'm unbiased because I noticed it before I knew about the CZ problem. I agree with you the hold should not affect feeding!

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

@@Bob_Adkins I do have a video on the CZ before sending it back.

[@Bob_Adkins]

@@SmallCaliberArmsReview I'll look it up. Thanks!

[@cm2270]

Right on!

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I agree! Thanks for watching!

[@161Sheriff]

The test will be when you put the scope on and try to shoot for precision. I’ve had several guns that the trigger was not set up correctly. If you squeezed the trigger correctly. The gun would fire the action would cycle. But since you used proper trigger control the hammer missed the disconnect and follower the bolt. People who yank the trigger don’t have this issue

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I'm usually that guy! Thanks for watching!

[@161Sheriff]

@@SmallCaliberArmsReview the one who squeezes the trigger, or yanks it??😉

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

@@161Sheriff I used to be the guy 5hat yanked the trigger, I have developed a little discipline since then.

[@161Sheriff]

@@SmallCaliberArmsReview 👍👍😉

[@jerseyred9554]

Hey Richard Liked Shared ... well, you know

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Yay! Thanks, I appreciate it! Thanks for watching too!

[@txivhuabtais7406]

Is it hard to find one of this ..

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

There are a lot of firearms that are getting hard to find, and when you do find them they're expensive! Thanks for watching!

[@squiblift2019]

Sounds like you got some offhand hits with those iron sights.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I believe I did. Thanks for watching Squib!

[@txivhuabtais7406]

Is this one 22 mag or 22LR

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

.22Mag

[@dustinpotter8312]

The recoil did not seem to be as robust as when the problem occurred but then I am poses at the most extreme parallax angle possible.LOL

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

It didn't seem too much different to me, I'm just glad they fixed it. Thanks for watching!

[@dustinpotter8312]

@@SmallCaliberArmsReview Just from the side it looked to be about a goo inch of travel. Not so much the second time. I wouldn't have known if you hadn't pointed it out. Second clip was clearly more subdued

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

@@dustinpotter8312 I sent the video to CZ for them to analyze too, they said it was hard to see what was going on because of the frame rate. The good news is that they fixed it. I still need to do a proper review of the rifle because I've heard nothing but good things about it.

[@dustinpotter8312]

@@SmallCaliberArmsReview Ditto on the reviews. Ruger has a semi reasonable competitor (you did a review I watched) but I think the Ruger trigger pull is responsible for bulk ammo deviation (unless the ammo has a gross deviation in specs). 22LR or Mag has little recoil anticipation/reflex deviation concerning accuracy. I would rather pay more for one gun that shoots straight than pay for one that might if I can match the ammo to it. Thanks for your response.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

@@dustinpotter8312 I really want to do a semi auto .22mag rifle "showdown" one of these days, there's still another one I need to get though.

[@RIPPER334]

Dang... That was as quick a turn around as I've ever seen. And in 25-30 years, I've sent guns back for repair to just about every major manufacturer that makes a gun! Glad it seems to be working for you now. You'll have to give us a follow, follow up after you get her dialed in.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I'm sure every manufacturer has had to do some warranty work, they can't all be perfect. Some of this issue could have been user error. I'm going to wait for the ice to melt and that could be a while. Thanks for watching!

[@RIPPER334]

@@SmallCaliberArmsReview Yep... You can get a lemon with any of them. Again, glad you got it back quick, and that it's working for you. Hopefully you'll enjoy it as much as I do mine!

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

@@RIPPER334 I hope so too!

[@enriqueoliva6988]

Ripper334,Ruger have a great warranty service and quick turn around time.I bought a new Blackhawk and found out it has timing issue.I took it back to the gun store and they send it back to Ruger.I got the gun back within a week and the timing issue was fix.But just like any gun manufacturer,they won't tell you what they fix or what they replace.They just say they adjusted it.What ever as long as it's fix.

[@geovanikuchnir1793]

Muito bonita essa arma.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Eu concordo completamente com você

[@gamer6550]

I love the way they tried to put the blame on you, it's never the gun it's the shooter. 😡😡 To me a 5 round magazine on a semi auto is a waste of time ya spend more time loading then shooting, and it can be a pain when you're trying to sight a scope. Stay warm and have a great day. If it makes ya feel any better it's a balmy 13 degrees F in Chicago..😣😣

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I didn't have this issue with the Rossi RS22M. It's about the same temp here right now. I'll be glad when winter is over! Thanks for watching!

[@watchingthecrazyworld7761]

I bought a CZ P01 new. After only the 2nd time on the range it has malfunctioned. The warranty process looks like a run around. I don't think I can trust this company again.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

The warranty process for me was pretty quick and painless.

[@watchingthecrazyworld7761]

@@SmallCaliberArmsReview I will give it a try. But I'm going to sell it regardless, I just don't think CZ is the high quality most people say they are.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

@@watchingthecrazyworld7761 I was not overly impressed with this rifle.

[@danthompson1467]

👍

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Thanks!