CZ-USA/Brno Effect
In an era in which gunmakers are rushing to add plastic and camouflage and accessory mounts to their firearms—and otherwise bolt from anything that gives off the faintest whiff of tradition—it seems quaint, if not downright quixotic, to bring a single-shot deerstalker rifle to the American market. But that is what CZ-USA has done with the Brno Effect, a trim and light break-action that is chambered in the decidedly un-hip .30/06.
At $1,585, the Effect is not cheap, though its price compares well to similar single-shots from overseas.
We appreciated the Effect’s lively handling and portability, with one test team member observing that it would make a good backcountry rifle or could be used on game hunted in heavy cover, where a fast shot is likely. That it’s so easy to handle would make it a smart choice for a young shooter as well, at least in theory.
I say in theory because our test rifle had some design issues, with an action that was difficult to open (attributable in part to its newness) and, more seriously, a heavy trigger pull that tipped the scales at 5 pounds 3 ounces. Given that the rifle weighs only an ounce above 6 pounds, a trigger pull that heavy is bound to have a detrimental effect on its accuracy in the field.
Nonetheless, with careful technique, our rifle shot a 1.47-inch group off the bench, which shows it can deliver adequate performance for big game. ($1,585; cz-usa.com)
Testers’ Comments: Good backcountry rifle.
* Trigger pull hurt this rifle.
* Fun to shoot.
* Like the trim lines and in-hand feel.
Overall Rating: 2 1/2 stars
Workmanship: C+
Performance: B
Price/Value: C+
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There are some impressive looking rifles here but I wouldn’t take any of them over a Remington 700 in something like 7mm Remington Magnum. Also, I like the .30 RAR at first glance (Remington made it so I like it) but I don’t know why big green isn’t pushing its DPMS and Remington AR platform rifles chambered in the fantastic .260 Remington. They have a great combination already but don’t promote it very willingly. Good stuff here OL, keep the gun writers busy with more reviews.
The slug gun is enough for me. High powered rifles illegal in illinois for hunting, but nice guns!
Where have I been? Since when has the .30-06 been un-hip?
Savage has been hitting homeruns with their bolt rifles.
Not sure that those European gun stocks with the big drop in the comb is going to be a hit in North America. The classic American stock swings up to my shoulder and lines up just right for me in so many different rifles that I, like many others, am not anxious to change. Nice to see some of the manufacturers are aiming at value and trying maintain high quality. I have never met a hunter of big game carrying an AR style rifle in the field. Most of the farmers whose land I hunt would send you packing if you showed up carrying an assault rifle.
I would agree that Remington was a great Rifle many years back, but these new Rem's are more than suspect.
ordered an XS7in 243 today, gunsmith said should be in next week. OTD 374.50 (plese two trips to a town 70 miles away to get the firearm. will let you all know how it does on the ranch another time
It would be hard to choose if I were in the market for a new rifle. There are so many great rifles today. Some standard production rifles are as accurate as very expensive custom guns of a few years ago. We don't really need .5 MOA accuracy in a big game rifle, but it is a good indication of rifle quality.
The only thing which bothered me was the oversized scopes on these rifles. Maybe good to bench and wring out accuracy, or varmint hunting, but out-of-place on a serious hunting rifle.
Buck@score-your-hunting.com
I own TC Precision Hunter in .308 and yes it is very accurate, but I’m not sure where .5 MOA guaranty is coming from, TC on PH line guaranty SUB MOA, however TC does manufacture 0.5 MOA guranty and it is done on the TC Warlord, its more tactical rifle then hunting. However TC test MOA by using Federal SP Power Shock ammo, this is not match ammo, shooting match from my riffle I get SUB 0.5 MOA at 100 yards, at 300 yards I also get 1 MOA sometimes 0.8 - 0.9, I’m still working up loads for my riffle, I also test it at 500 yards with 2.2” groups
i have 700 magnum.i like it .it is so good to go deer hunt with. it is good and accurate
700 magnum ... must kick like a mule ... :)
Just purchased a Marlin XS7 in 270. Put an old scope on that had been droped and bent the front of it down. Took my plires and straighten it out. The gun was on sale at Cabelas for $279.00. On shots 15, 16, & 17 it was grooping one inch at 100 yards with the barrel not even broken in good. Just think how many I can own for the $1500 to $2000 that some of the others cost. Great trigger and it is adjustable.
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Where have I been? Since when has the .30-06 been un-hip?
Savage has been hitting homeruns with their bolt rifles.
Not sure that those European gun stocks with the big drop in the comb is going to be a hit in North America. The classic American stock swings up to my shoulder and lines up just right for me in so many different rifles that I, like many others, am not anxious to change. Nice to see some of the manufacturers are aiming at value and trying maintain high quality. I have never met a hunter of big game carrying an AR style rifle in the field. Most of the farmers whose land I hunt would send you packing if you showed up carrying an assault rifle.
I own TC Precision Hunter in .308 and yes it is very accurate, but I’m not sure where .5 MOA guaranty is coming from, TC on PH line guaranty SUB MOA, however TC does manufacture 0.5 MOA guranty and it is done on the TC Warlord, its more tactical rifle then hunting. However TC test MOA by using Federal SP Power Shock ammo, this is not match ammo, shooting match from my riffle I get SUB 0.5 MOA at 100 yards, at 300 yards I also get 1 MOA sometimes 0.8 - 0.9, I’m still working up loads for my riffle, I also test it at 500 yards with 2.2” groups
There are some impressive looking rifles here but I wouldn’t take any of them over a Remington 700 in something like 7mm Remington Magnum. Also, I like the .30 RAR at first glance (Remington made it so I like it) but I don’t know why big green isn’t pushing its DPMS and Remington AR platform rifles chambered in the fantastic .260 Remington. They have a great combination already but don’t promote it very willingly. Good stuff here OL, keep the gun writers busy with more reviews.
I would agree that Remington was a great Rifle many years back, but these new Rem's are more than suspect.
It would be hard to choose if I were in the market for a new rifle. There are so many great rifles today. Some standard production rifles are as accurate as very expensive custom guns of a few years ago. We don't really need .5 MOA accuracy in a big game rifle, but it is a good indication of rifle quality.
The only thing which bothered me was the oversized scopes on these rifles. Maybe good to bench and wring out accuracy, or varmint hunting, but out-of-place on a serious hunting rifle.
Buck@score-your-hunting.com
i have 700 magnum.i like it .it is so good to go deer hunt with. it is good and accurate
700 magnum ... must kick like a mule ... :)
Just purchased a Marlin XS7 in 270. Put an old scope on that had been droped and bent the front of it down. Took my plires and straighten it out. The gun was on sale at Cabelas for $279.00. On shots 15, 16, & 17 it was grooping one inch at 100 yards with the barrel not even broken in good. Just think how many I can own for the $1500 to $2000 that some of the others cost. Great trigger and it is adjustable.
ordered an XS7in 243 today, gunsmith said should be in next week. OTD 374.50 (plese two trips to a town 70 miles away to get the firearm. will let you all know how it does on the ranch another time
The slug gun is enough for me. High powered rifles illegal in illinois for hunting, but nice guns!
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