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zane Every

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Does anyone own a CZ USA shotgun? I read an article saying they were a decent gun.

I was wonder if anyone could speak to the quality or lack of.....

Was looking for an entry level s x s or o/u for the duck blind. I Would like to keep the cost $1000 or under. After looking at some used guns I thought I might consider a new lower end gun.

Zane Every
 
For the money,they are a good buy.They look good,they shoot well.I have three guns made by the same factory,(Huglu)for De Haan,(Now defunct).I had to have trigger work done on a few occasions.The pulls were much too heavy &-8 lbs.I was used to shooting a 3lb pull so was flinching when I switched.I got used to 5lb pulls.The single trigger change over started to fail on my 28ga(out of warranty)had that fixed by a local gunsmith(50).Yesterday my 20ga doubled twice in a row on the Skeet field,so it will go to the local gunsmith.I have a high grade De Haan SxS with double triggers that is obviously made to a higher standard.It has double triggers and custom stock dimentions.I believe there will be less trouble with it,but anything mechanical can fail.I shot that 20ga SxS about 1000 rounds a year,so the 150 dollars I will have spent in repaires is not out of line.You may take many years to run through as much ammo as my 20ga,unless you shoot clays allot.
 
I have the Ringneck SXS 12 ga. and it is deadly. Shot ducks, pheasant and quail with it. I would buy another CZ gun in a heartbeat for the $$.
 
I have the Ringneck SXS 12 ga. and it is deadly. Shot ducks, pheasant and quail with it. I would buy another CZ gun in a heartbeat for the $$.
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Hows the weight on them for shooting 3" steel? Yes, I know you don't need anything more than 2 3/4", but I shoot 3" on ducks and geese. I have been wanting a sxs for waterfowl. I have a sxs 12 now but it is a bit light for the marsh.
 
The weight on it is fine for 3" loads and waterfowl. I don't really notice the difference in the 3" and the 2 3/4" loads I use for dove (heavy game loads).

It is a good, all around, not too expensive sxs. I only wish it had 2 triggers instead of a selector, but that is just my preference, it is no reflection on how the gun is made quality wise.
 
Zane: get the Aya the dent can be remove for $50.00 and you have a gun valued at about $3,500 plus if the dent is above the presser point you dont hve to worry about any falure the most press is going to be about 9" from the reciever. I am employed know at CABELA's in there gun library we have guns from 3,000 to 4o,000 best Bill
 
Bill,
I'm going to take your advice. My buddy said the Aya was gone, but I called and the guy said it was still there. I'll take a drive up in the morning.

Cabelas Huh? Cool! You have got to be in all your glory with all those nice guns.

BTW I bought a new pup last month...an American Water Spaniel. Should fit better in the BBSB..lol

Thanks for all your help Bill and everyone else.

Zane
 
If your talking about that gun from an earlier post, "BS standard". not all AYA's are worth $3500 and that model number has me suspicious that its a cheaper gun. My quess a dent isn't going to devaule a gun from $3500 to $400. It may very well be a lower end gun, but then again it could be a steal. They made many different models and I have seen a few models besides the "Matador" that are pretty cheap guns and not worth much more than the asking price in good shape. If you can get a copy of the "Gun Blue book", it describes many of the models imported, but not all, and will give you an idea what your looking at. Use the prices in it sparingly though. You also have to be careful who the importer is. There was an importer called Sanderson Imports in WI (I beleive) that brought in guns with "AYA" stamped on the barrels, but they are far from AYA's and I would stay away from those guns as "real" AYA's. Further, unless you get into the some of the top dollar AYA's they are not "Steel Shot safe" either. If you plan on using steel make sure the chokes are open and read discussions on gun forums regarding spainish guns and steel before use. There is various opinions out there on it.

Good luck
 
Bill P. and Bill S.

The Aya is a 12 gauge 2 3/4, 28" Barrel ic & M chokes.

On the right barrel it reads AyA Aguirre y Aranzabal and on the left barrle it reads Henricht- Pieper. I'm pretty sure it is Henricht, but not totally positive as it is a little worn. The serial number is 495176.

Do either of you have a gun blue book source? I suspect it is a low end model as Bill S. said or imported by another company. All in all it is pretty decent looking gun.

Either way it is on lay- away so will have some time to try and dig up some info.

Zane
 
Nothing in the blue book or in the book "spainish best" regarding henricht peiper. My quess is its a euro model and imported by henricht peiper to germany or another country then brought here unless you get up with a knowledgable AYA person you may be at a loss. Few questions to help narrow it down though. was it a sidelock or box lock? english or pistol grip? swivels? was the gun kinda bulky? or narrow and light? how was the wood? nicely figure or plain? any engraving? how was the wood to metal fit? I can give you a guess based on your answers, but it would be best to pose the question on http://www.doublegunshop.com/forums/ubbthreads.php and give some detail on style of the gun. There are a few very knowledgeable AYA and spainish gun guys there.

good luck
 
Bill S.

The Gun is a boxlock, narrow and light, has swivels and a european style stock, ( I cannot think of the name of the stock, has the extra wood on the side of the stock). Case bluing on receiver. Some engraving, but not much.

Zane
 
defintely a gun for the german market, you will have to look at pics on the internet of AYA's different models to determine the model closest to it. search guns america, guns international, gun broker, and maybe some gun shops websites like cabela's. Don't look at the cheek peice and swivels as an indicator. Look more at the wood to metal fit, frame, engraving and quality of the wood.


cheaper american models
bolero
iberia
matador
106/107

more expensive boxlocks guns
No. 4
No. 4/53
XXV
 
I bought a CZ Ringneck 28 gauge for upland hunting and teal shooting. I never owned a side by side before so I didn't know if I'd like it enough to make it worth spending big bucks. I absolutely love the gun and the interchangeable chokes are a plus. It balances well and is really quick handling. I used it a bunch this summer trap shooting (yes . . .with a 28). Really smoking the clay birds from the 16 yard line. Like I said, it's quick handling. The only "problem" that I found is that the barrels heat up quite a bit while trap shooting. For hunting that's not an issue.
 
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