This is the first gun I have bought from Buds Gun Shop and I have to say I am a huge fan of the layaway program. I will most definitely continue doing business with them. As for the gun, it is very fun to shoot. I have only shot it once with around 50-60 rounds through it and it was quite literally a blast to shoot. Very sleek looking gun as well. Overall I am very pleased with my purchase.

Beautifut! Hard to get as i believe CZ’s is stopping the lower line of 550’s in favor of the 557 to get more sales as they have always been high end Standard Rifles (my catigorization) I look forward to taking this to the Range!

After some research I selected the CZ 550 Mannlicher .308 over the the Steyr-Mannlicher SM12 for reasons of price and the high reviews of the CZ. Local gunsmith said the CZ had a reputation for high accuracy. This is a forest carbine with shorter barrel. The walnut is truly beautiful wood, the checkering I assume was laser cut but is nicely done. The monte carlo cheek piece and pre-installed recoil pad are nice touches. I like the Euro-drop stock. Sling issue: The 550 comes with nice pre-installed 1" sling swivels but that precludes using a sewn sling and you'd need a sling with chicago screws, and I wanted to install a sewn sling; the CZ swivels were easy to remove but then the stud needed to be carefully drilled with a 9/64 drill to accept the grovtec swivels on Montana sling and small spacers are then needed as well, but all fun to do and easy. The gun seems to be very accurate, recoil is very modest, and the set trigger works very well. The trigger is largish and aluminum which is a bit odd but again works well. The only issue I had was the Mauser action out of the box was extremely stiff and I literally had to force the rounds into the chamber. Probably didn't help that I had not lubricated it before 1st use. It smoothed out somewhat after a few rounds and I assume all stiffness will go away shortly as more rounds are cycled. Obviously not a super-long range rifle, so a 3-9 scope should be plenty, which helps cost-wise. The ghost ring on front sight is nice. The front sight has a white dot but it's quite tiny and harder to pick up than a brass dot. Overall really like the rifle, always loved Mannlicher stocks. Would have no hesitation to buy another CZ.

I bought the CZ 550 FS in .308 Win. I went with .308 over .270 because of more reloading options and .308 has a detachable box magazine where the .270 does not. My purpose for this rifle is hunting deer, hogs and maybe elk. I have been eyeing this rifle for some time and finally got one. This rifle far exceeds all my expectations, and quality is top notch. The stock is the most beautiful I have ever seen, with much wood grain variation, wood finish and checkering are superb and cheek riser in the wood stock. Recoil pad and sling swivels already installed. Metal finish is superb. Front post is white illuminating for low light conditions and adjustable. Rear sight is adjustable for elevation and WINDAGE. Reciever is pre-machined for a 19mm dove tail scope mount. This is a hunting man's rifle set up and ready to go out of the box. Other than 19mm dove tail scope mount was more pricy and harder to find, I had a 3x-9x power 40mm Luepold Rifleman scope mounted in 5 minutes. This is a n excellent high quality rifle. This is a 1 MOA rifle out of the box with standard ammo. Once zeroed, I was shooting groups the size of my thumbnail at 100yds with Winchester Super X 150gr Power Points (which I consider mid grade ammo, not the worst, not the best). With reloading I have no doubt this rifle will give me clover leafs at 100yds. The stock trigger is the best I have ever tried, and the set trigger is almost hair pin. Plus both are adjustable. I have a Remington 700 in .270 Win and this CZ 550 FS is every bit as good or better in quality. I am thrilled and impressed by this brand and this gun. I will probably buy another CZ at some point. Few other things, the mag does not go straight in like an AR, it has a SLIGHT rock, but not as extreme as an AK. if you don't get the angle just so, the mag jams and must be removed and reinserted. I wish that was easier. Three position safety is nice too. I am fond of military surplus bolt action rifles, and this is basically a match grade, new production, modernized Mauser with accommodations for optics and sights. This is a great rifle.

I was hesitant to purchase a rifle unseen on the internet however after hearing good things about Buds , I gave it a shot. I received my CZ 550 fs within a few days of ordering it and was absolutely speechless at the high quality of the Turkish walnut stock. If this rifle was seen at a less reputable gun store before shipping, I most definitely would never have received it!!

Had another outstanding experience buying this gun from Buds. This company is amazing when it comes to speed of service and reliability. After receiving the gun I took it out to sight it in and to see how well it handled and again I am thrilled with it. Everything about the gun is top notch. The gun itself is gorgeous. It's the best balanced gun I own and the shootability is second to none. The trigger is smooth and it comes set just right even though it's very easy to adjust. I bought this gun specifically for hunting pigs but there's no doubt it will be used on other medium to large game. I'd rate the buying experience along with the gun a solid six stars if I could.

Very good gun. Accurate, visually appealing, handles very well. Fit and finish are solid but not outstanding. I also own the same rifle in .223.

I just picked up this gun today. It"s a beautiful piece of hardware! The walnut stock sets off the deep blue metal finish.Can't wait to take it to the range. I have two other CZ s. so I am familiar with their quality. I'm sure this rifle will shoot just as good. Bud's did a great job, from ordering to delivery. Thanks, Bud's!!!!!

This is a beautiful rifle that delivers on the range. I mounted a 2.5-10 steiner scope and ran some barnes 165 grain rounds through it, after zeroing it off a bench I was hitting 4 inch steel poppers at 200 yards and never misses. I haven't sandbagged it to see the smallest groups I could possibly achieve with it, but its a deer rifle, lets be serious 300-400 yards is as far as I would shoot at game with a .308 but shooting off of a hasty rest I was getting 1.5 inch groups at 100 yards, I am sure I could get the magical sub 1 moa if I cared too . Its a bit heavy with the full stock but that's a given as there is more material in the stock, also it is a European stock and will shoulder differently than most american made rifles... Its just fine but I figure I should at least warn you. You may do better getting cz 550 american if you don't want to get used to the new feel of the FS stock.

Outstanding weapon. Beautiful to behold and operate. Mine did not come with the tiger stripe walnut, but I wasn't expecting it. But the wood is beautiful anyway. Top not craftsmanship, no complaints!