ramtough47 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Hey all you CZ shooters tell me what works the best in your CZ. This is for competition. I have a friend who is getting a CZ from Matt Mink and i am looking at it pretty hard myself. I am a glock shooter who uses 147gr. bullets,TG powder,federal primers,1.135 to 1.140 oal and .375 crimp. I have read were alot of the CZ seem to do better with 124gr bullets? I hope Lawman reads this i would like his input as well as anyone else's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eerw Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 My Sp01 shot 125 and 147 really well. I used N320, WST, Universal Clays and Clays with great results. didn't really mess with 115s if you do a search for minor loads, with those bullet weights in the 9mm/38 reloading section you will find a lot of data. I'm sure Chuck will chime in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revchuck Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I'm not sure if I'm the Chuck he meant, but anyway...the best load in my -75B so far is 4.2 grains of TG under a 125 grain Zero JHP, loaded to 1.14" and crimped to .378". 147 grain LFPs over 3.2 grains of Bullseye work well too. AAMOF, just about anything that I can fit in the magazine works well. One exception: Aluminum-cased Blazer doesn't reliably eject in my newer ('06 production) -75B Tactical. According to Matt Mink, CZs in general and aluminum-cased Blazer just don't get along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gose Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Im using Zero 147gr, 3.95gr VV340, OAL 28.65mm. Very nice, soft and accurate out of my SP01s. Chrono'd at 138.1 and 138.2 in my friend's and mine SP01s in Tulsa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I've shot 121gr Rainiers w/Clays and 147gr Xtremes (plated) w/Clays, but have been shooting 124gr Montana Golds w/N340 and have been liking that load lately. I've tried a friend's load of 124gr Montana Gold bullet w/5.3gr of Ramshot Silouette out of his SP-01 Shadow and have been tempted to try that for a match or 2 or 3. The 147gr bullets give very little recoil, but does not get the front sight back fast enough compared to the loads using the 124gr bullet. -Albert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shay1911 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I am a big fan of 115's, don't like 147's in the SP01. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Wheeler Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I run PD 147's with 3.2 grs Bullseye at 1.140. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19852 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 I run MG, Precision Delta and Zero 124's, 125's in my 17 year old 75. I currently use N320 and Ramshot Comp as my powders of choice. I have used and still like N340 and Ramshot Sil. My CZ did not like Titegroup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 I'm sure Chuck will chime in. Well, I guess I have to chime in also. I like a 124 gr bullet over ~4.2gr of N320. Over about 10,000 rounds I determined that I really like 124 gr bullets. The 115 are too "snappy" and the 147s make make the whole shot process slow. YMMV Later, Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireant Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 I'm sure Chuck will chime in. Well, I guess I have to chime in also. I like a 124 gr bullet over ~4.2gr of N320. Over about 10,000 rounds I determined that I really like 124 gr bullets. The 115 are too "snappy" and the 147s make make the whole shot process slow. YMMV Later, Chuck Chuck, What length are you loading these to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisStock Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I am a big fan of 115's, don't like 147's in the SP01. I could never get 100% reliability from them myself when i had my SP01. 124/125's were ok, but the 147s turned it into either a jam-o-matic, or when loaded shorter to prevent FTFs, a tumbling bullet launcher. I gave up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Chuck,What length are you loading these to? Roger, I have been using ~ 1.156 oaL Later, Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireant Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Thanks Chuck. I'm thinking about busting mine out this weekend for a change from open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinsdale Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 I load 147 grain Frontiers over 4.0 grains of Unique. C.O.L. : 1.085 PF:136 CZ75b 13 lb recoil spring. No issues with reliability or accuracy. Nice soft shooting load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Thanks Chuck. I'm thinking about busting mine out this weekend for a change from open. That DA first shot with irons sure is a change from a 1# SA trigger and a dot! And, you may have to reload a couple more times. (Very IPSC-like ) Have Fun! Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfwobbly Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 (edited) If you are new to CZ you will soon find out that the position of the rifling requires very short OALs. Therefore, you'll want to steer clear of your buddy's loads developed for the M&P, SIG or Glock. Typical CZ OALs will range from 1.040 to just under 1.100" unless you are using the standard ogive shaped bullets. As you've probably already found, published loads for rounds this short are hard to come by. One favorite place is the Hodgdon web site. Edited October 1, 2008 by rfwobbly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96Brigadier Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 4.5 grains HP-38/Win 231. 124 grain Montana Gold CMJ 1.125 OAL 131 PF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestWorld Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 My SP-01 really likes a fast powder with 124's. Lately I get great accuracy from 4.2 of Bullseye under a 124gr copper clad bullet. Same bullet, same power factor with Unique for example will shoot slightly low/left from a rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonF Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 (edited) wrong post. Edited January 27, 2011 by JonF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeZer Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I got a couple of CZ guns, they seem to like 124/125gr bullets. I tried a few cheaper bullets and powders, so far, I like Berry's plated 124gr RN over Clays in the guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recoilguy Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 My SP-01 really likes a fast powder with 124's. Lately I get great accuracy from 4.2 of Bullseye under a 124gr copper clad bullet. Same bullet, same power factor with Unique for example will shoot slightly low/left from a rest. I have used this exact recipe when rolling my own for the SP-01. I run them to 1.133 OAL. I have had people tell me Bullseye is not a good powder to use, however I find it shoots good tight groups out of the SP-01. Not real dirty either. Definately one of my favorite. RCG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeZer Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Good to know, THANK YOU!! I got a pound of Bull's to try, always into trying diff things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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