Česká Zbrojovka Cz 550 Medium, Magnum Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 
CZ 550 Medium, Magnum 
 
  

CZ 550 Medium, Magnum  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 19 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...

CZ 550 Medium, Magnum  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 20 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 anyones 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....

CZ 550 Medium, Magnum  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 21 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. Never indulge in horseplay while holding your firearm. 
20. Failure to fire: always hold the firearm,...

CZ 550 Medium, Magnum  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 22 THE CZ 550 RIFLE DESCRIPTION AND TERMINOLOGY 
 
The names of basic rifle parts used in this Instruction Manual are presented in Fig. 1. Nomenclatures of all CZ 550 
parts are presented in the section Illustration and 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...

CZ 550 Medium, Magnum  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 23 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...

CZ 550 Medium, Magnum  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 24 The Survey of Basic CZ 550 Medium and Magnum Rifle Modifications: 
Model Overall 
Length  Barrel 
Length  Weight  Magazine Box 
Capacity Safety  Trigger  Receiver  Sights  Butt-
plate  Stock 
Finish  Sling 
Swivels  CZ 550 
Medium  
 
 
 
 
 
mm  
 
 
 
 
 
mm  
 
 
 
 
 
kg .7 mm Rem. Mag. 
.300 Win. Mag. 
9,3 x 62 
Three positions  
Two positions  
Adjustable trigger 
Adjustable set-trigger  
Squared 
Rounded 
Rounded, MRI-shaped 
Classical open sights...

CZ 550 Medium, Magnum  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 25 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. 
 
Loading of the Rifle 
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE...

CZ 550 Medium, Magnum  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 26 The Safety and its Operation 
Shift the safety rearward to its Safety-On position (Fig. 3) until the red dot is fully covered. This procedure locks the 
trigger mechanism and the bolt, it is not possible to discharge a cartridge or manipulate the bolt. 
If your rifle is fitted with a three-position safety, it has an additional mid-position which permits the opening of the bolt, 
but the trigger mechanism remains on safe. At this position of the safety, only...

CZ 550 Medium, Magnum  -  INSTRUCTION MANUAL 27 Note: 
There is a possibility of dismantling the set-trigger from the rifle, without any impairment to the functional properties or 
adjustment of the conventional trigger. 
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...