This is some great, honest and unbiased information on the CZ mate. I know you'll be very happy with the LA101 👌

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. The little LA101 is certainly a classy piece of equipment.

@rodeouteman

3 жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionProductions I have 2 LA101's (1 in walnut and one in synthetic) the walnut seems more accurate than the synthetic, and a CZ 457 Varmint that shoots just as well......really hard to have a favorite, but Lithgow is Aussie so guess it takes the prize!

@ChuckinTV

3 жыл бұрын

@EDGE of the OUTBACK I've been checking out your videos lately. Good stuff man.

Still no rifle but have now I have a license so I watch these reviews with much interest. Long journey from bush walking to here but still a ways to go. Thanks Rob.

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck with your journey mate.

They have done an update on the CZ515 tactical. The plastic fore end and rail have gone and is now metal. That block that wasn't sitting square to the barrel is now flush. So they have noted the issues and fixed them.

@BoltActionProductions

Жыл бұрын

Good stuff. Thanks for the feedback. How do the new versions shoot?

@michaelvanwest6262

Жыл бұрын

@Bolt-Action Productions will give you an update soon. Just took delivery and going to test it out over the next couple of days. Hopefully much better than the first batch did. Fingers crossed.

@willam1992

Жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionProductions they shoot great only issue is cleaning the gun as they action screw has been locktighted in so u can't remove it.

@BoltActionProductions

Жыл бұрын

@@willam1992 interesting 🤔

Thanks Robbo for the honest review, you put this up just in time for me. 👍 Was just about to purchase cz 515 tac in wmr also. Longer range rabbit, short range foxing rifle. I’ll look closer into other makes now. The Lithgow wmr does look good and proven. Keep up the great work. Cheers

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate. Look it may have only been my rifle but the Tactical chassis design certainly leads to potential issues. Issues that I am not prepared to accept.

Excellent unbiased review Thinking of retiring my old Anschutz so the Lithgow may be an option

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think you will be unhappy with that choice Stuart. Thanks for watching.

Like the way you fixed it robbo😎. Great review and thanks for the detail. Seriously looked at one but stayed away on a gut feeling. Will stick with my 452. Great video again good to see a few being put up again. Keep up the great work

@jamiem5364

3 жыл бұрын

Cant beat the good old 452. Mine will be staying, one day I may add a tikka 22 or 22mag next to it since I absolutely love my tikkas.

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam. I must admit even from the start it was more about trying something different and Tactical was never where my heart is.

Honesty and integrity is more of what is needed in this world of social media. You've got it in spades Steve.

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dave. I can only put it up as it happens and pass on my thoughts.

Good review mate and a lovely elegant fix to your problem

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Josh. Pretty happy with the CZ's replacement so far.

Great review mate, honest and no bull! Just stumbled upon your channel and have now subscribed 👍👍

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video Pat. I hope you enjoy your stay👍👍

Great little set up Robbo !!

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Justin.

Lithgow is a fantastic rifle absolutely love mine

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Certainly are a quality piece of equipment. Trigger spring change is the only thing I have altered. Beautifully crisp at 1.5lbs now.

Awesome honest review mate. Thanks

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

Good review mate, and great solution to the issues you faced😂 I’m not sold on the chassis rifle setups, I have a CZ457 Lux in 22 Mag and it’s a beautiful little rifle, its not complicated and it just works! A Lithgow will have a place in my gun safe in the near future for sure👍

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate. I certainly don't think you will be disappointed with the little Lithgow.

Great review mate keep it up looking at getting the Lithgow myself and it’s an Aussie product

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. I don't think you will be disappointed with the Lithgow.

For the first 13 minutes, I was thinking - just get a Lithgow. Great rifle👍

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Don't worry that choice would have saved me a lot of time and effort. Hindsight is a marvelous thing.

@joshd2013

3 жыл бұрын

I've got a old Lithgow I think she's about 70yrs old in .22lr and shoots like a dream

@100reality2

3 жыл бұрын

@@joshd2013 me too got a model 12 when I was a kid off my dad still shoots perfect.made between 1947 to 1956😉

Thank you for your review top marks extremely well done 10/10

@BoltActionProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dylan. It’s just a shame it didn’t live up to what I was hoping. Thanks for watching

Thanks Steve, great review!! I had a similar issue with an M77 in 223 (wooden stock). It would always throw the first projectile about 5”. Had it bedded and floated but didn’t make much difference. Ended up getting rid of it.

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Adam. Sometimes it is better to move it on and save the frustration.

@chenderson4969

3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad I didn’t bother messing with my M77 in .270 it threw them all over the place thought bedding and floating would be the answer but traded it on a new tikka instead, would have similar money invested by the time I put it in a wood stock to a new rifle so went down that path instead

Cheers, great to see honest Aussie content, subbed.

@BoltActionProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. We’ll call it as it is. I hope you enjoy your stay 👍👍

Tacticool can sometimes be more about how it looks rather than what it is, I love the traditional looking stocks and cold hammer forged steel with precision rifling. The Lithgow range looks really good, I have been doing my homework after you mentioned it the other day 😉 Cerakote as well which is a bonus...

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree mate.

Thank you for your honest review.

@BoltActionProductions

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure mate. Thanks for watching 👍👍

Great honest review

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate.

Appreciate the review, will be a good contender for my next buy! cheers

@BoltActionProductions

Жыл бұрын

I hope it works out for you 🤔

@WeaponAus

Жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionProductions I meant to say the wood version* I had high hopes for the tactical one as I'm more into the synthetic look over wood, but after watching your review I may just have to go with the wood option.

@BoltActionProductions

Жыл бұрын

@@WeaponAus that would be my choice 👍👍

Good honest review! How some of these new fan-dangle things make it past quality control and onto the retail seen are sometime baffling at best!

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick. I can be fussy and let's not forget this is just my experience/opinion of the rifle I purchased. Over time it will become apparent if there is a trend.

@rickfletcher8422

3 жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionProductions I have a savage b22 in 22 mag, absolute ripper for a work rifle.... no way known would I consider the lever release version of it. I do prefer steel and wood over plastic though.

Really enjoyed the way you did the fault finding. I have the Lithgow in .17HMR and although it's quite heavy for lugging round the fields I love it. It's so accurate too.. Regards from England.. :-) PS: Really enjoy your video's of the bike trips too..

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Adrian. I was certainly hoping for better things from the CZ especially as I had put so much time and effort into the accessories. The Lithgow is a great little rifle of quality build and as you mentioned I also find it a little front heavy but the advantages certainly outweigh the disadvantages. I still have a passion for traveling on two wheels through the bush and every now and then I will try and capture this with a bit of video. Thanks for watching mate.

@adriansams6066

3 жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionProductions Thanks for the reply and CZ have a really good reputation and after watching your video I'm sure they will get it sorted.. Look forward to next video... Cheers again.. :-)

Nice honest review 👍 that lithgow looked good though👍

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary and the Lithgow is certainly a shooter.

Have a cz 512 that has exactly the same problem! Was so looking forward to how you fixed it!😂 but might have a play and see how I go. Good to see it’s not just me!

@BoltActionProductions

9 ай бұрын

It’s a shame as they really have the potential to be a good thing 🥲😟

@rodslavik5711

5 ай бұрын

Same here with my 22mag.. first round or two are a good inch+ above.. then it settles down.. a bit.. It's been driving me crazy, so glad to hear it's not just me. It's now starting to jam a lot - not extracting the spent shell properly. Trying hard to clean it after use - vacuuming then blowing out the brass shavings so I don't have to pull the whole thing apart to get the bolt out... but it's all a huge pain in the arse. It's been a few hundred rounds to get me to the point of selling it.

H'mmm well there we have it. I had hopes at first that the CZ rifle would be the one, but for reasons as shows and explained here, I certainly agree with the final decision. I have often wished I could buy ( read that afford, here in Canada ) the Lithgow rifle, but I'll content, for a while at least, with the rifles I do own. Thanks for this Steve, I do like your reviews of rifles, as another Countryman of yours does these reviews, they are done with total honesty and straightforward facts.

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Reg. This certainly was a journey that cost me more time and effort than I have put in with any rifle before. I am fussy though and many might still be happy with the overall performance. Just not this little black duck. Stay well mate.

@regsparkes6507

3 жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionProductions Certainly nothing wrong with wanting and expecting to get wat you pay for, now is there?

Steve ozziereviews did a review on the Lithgow in 22 Mag and it managed to shoot MOA at 100 yards. Nice rig and thanks for sharing! Cheers, Gats.

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen it and the Critical Defense ammo did very well 👍

Nice bit of troubleshooting there mate 👍 Definitely some very questionable design choices in that chassis system. Keep up up good work 🍻

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stuart👍. I am not really sure what they were thinking with this design but to some it looks cool and that tends to sell.

Good honest review thanks

@BoltActionProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate. I hope it gave you the information you require. Thanks for watching👍👍

Great video I was looking at the cz 515 timber or tactical I think I may go for the timber one now 👍

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

I was in the same boat and I might the wrong choice in the end.

@samsayers2650

3 жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionProductions these things happen I to have made a similar mistake choosing between 2 different leaver actions 👍

Nice video robbo, not a rifle that’s excited me too much, more of a meat and 3 vege type myself. That Lithgow will be of awesome service to you mate I have the 102 and it’s brilliant! Didn’t opt for the 101 though wanted something a little different so went a CZ457 American in 22LR.

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Pretty similar to yourself mate. Tactical never really sat well with me but I thought I would give it a go with the night vision scopes. My first outing hasn't been the best........

Love your video Steve, it's a shame to see CZ selling a shassy to a rifle with faults like what you demonstrated. I have a cz 22 LR and I have always been extremely happy with it's accuracy and their build quality. But having shot the old Lithgow SLR in 7.62 I know their build quality and accuracy is excellent as well!

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. I certainly had higher expectations from the little CZ and it was a shame I had to move it on but in the end it just has to shoot consistent to suit my purpose. The little Lithgow has fit the bill nicely and easily.

I’ve got the tactical in .22 lr and haven’t had an issue at all with grouping or accuracy. Although I’ve only attached a small picatinny rail underneath which doesn’t go into that chassis block and I also can’t get that top rail to shift or move at all.

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it works well for you mate. What are your thoughts on the chassis ergonomics and trigger setup?

by the way, i run a pard 008lrf. no extra ir, than that built in. last week, called a fox into 60M before i could take the shot. yet there was another out at 230M that refused to come in after the shot. i ranged him, he walked off another 20M before i oi'd him. allowed for drop and nailed him too. the range finder has been excellent at making sure i know how far out those cagey one are. property owner was impressed with two down within 15 minutes. got to love the pard. you can watch them and stop them when they decide to try wind you.

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear it is working for you well. Thanks again for watching Scott.

Great vid and a fantastic decision in the end you shouldn’t have to fix a new gun no matter what make they are cheers Yogi 🤙🤙

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Pretty much my thoughts in the end.

I used a Anschutz .22 hornet 40 gr Sierra soft points on foxes night shooting, worked for me, was amazing accuracy even in slight wind! left the .17 for dead in wind and moist night air! I still favor my CZ .22 with 28" barrel!

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

The Hornet was never really a rifle I had much to do with, the .222 shooting 50gr projectiles was always my cartridge of choice for all things fox related. This served me well for many years and I never had any interest in the .17 calibers even when the seventeen Remington was at its peak. Sounds like your old CZ has served you well.

@BlueTJay

3 жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionProductions My first centerfire was SPORTCO .222 and i used in those days 55 gr Nosler Partition. Served me well on Goats, Red deer and pigs in QLD. When sportco sold out, they established what is now Kimber handguns and rifles in USA. I have an eye on a Kimber 1911 in .45 acp...

Thanks for the info 👍 Grate job

@BoltActionProductions

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure John. I hope it helped👍👍

Brought this in the American timber stock .22wmr first smaller caliber rifle i have had and I love it. Will never be room in my cabinet for tactical looking guns. Great review 🙌🏾

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear Jez. Get rid of the trigger creep and that is one sweet little action.

Got the cz515 American.. didn’t even look at the tactical. Absolutely love it, and wouldn’t swap it for a Lithgow if you paid me

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Most people I know with the timber version of the 515 are more than happy with them. Thanks for watching.

@manazau2531

3 жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionProductions bolts guns will always be a touch more accurate on average, but the 515 American (timber) is solid af, gets the job done and is good fun. If possible get your hands on one, would watch that vid😉👍

Can’t wait for a review on the Lithgow I’m looking at putting a pard 008 on one in 22lr for knocking off some bunny’s

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

There has been quite a few reviews on this little rifle but I might do a video comparing different brands of ammo through it but then again I hate firing at paper. Thanks for watching mate.

Great review and run down robbo !

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed this video.

Update, just zeroed a new scope on CZ515 tac chambered in 22WMR - the following groupings were achieved at 100m - Hornady Vmax 2200fps, 0.66 MOA and 0.7 MOA. CCI JHP 1875fps, 0.87 MOA and 1.3 MOA. CCI JSP 1875fps, 0.9 MOA (muzzle velocities are as claimed by manufacturer). These results were achieved with a bipod. Since owning, I have not had a fail to feed, fail to eject or fail to fire with the following brands of ammunition - CCI, Remington and Hornady. Also there is tighten down standard for the MLOK spec which is 35 lb in for metal accessories and 15 ft lb for polymer accessories.

@BoltActionProductions

5 ай бұрын

Nice work 👍

@VK6AB-

5 ай бұрын

@@BoltActionProductions The Hornady/CCI Vmax is really good 👍or rather, its good in this particular firearm. 😀Interesting to see how it holds up at 200m given the 16 inch drop on a 100m zero (~2MRAD).

Great review. Absolutely 100% spot on. I have a 22lr 515 and it shoots just fine but is let down by the cheap and flimsy ATI stock. I was surprised that CZ would use a stock from a manufacturer known for poor quality products. I used a 1 piece cantilever mount on mine so that may help with the larger bearing surface over the standard ring mounts. I have also considered chopping the rail and mounting some rings directly to the receiver as the receivers on both models are the same. The only benefit of the tac version is it's very compact and easy to use for my 13 year old Son.

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you have yours dialed in well mate. I thought about chopping the rail but it holds the whole chassis system together ever so poorly. I actually thought about ditching the whole tactical stock and making my own timber stock but I just don't have the time or the inclination at the moment.

@krakentacticaledc

3 жыл бұрын

ATI did not supply the stocks uses on Aussie 515 they are manufactured and supplied by CZ using ATI design. I have a original chassis made by ATI for the 512 model and its rock solid but they no longer manufacture them. Also did you check that the 2 grub screws that hold the barrel centred and in place were tight as that could be what was throwing your groups out. Mine is like a laser out to 100m all day.

@krakentacticaledc

3 жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionProductions I have original American Stock if you need

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

@@krakentacticaledc. Thanks for the feedback mate and yes I can assure you I have spent more time on that rifle going over everything than I have ever needed to do on any other rifle in my lifetime. Whether the Tactical Stock is now manufactured by CZ or ATI is somewhat irrelevant as they are one in the same. The design and the way the picattiny rail is not fixed to the action is a recipe for possible inconsistency. I am glad yours is performing well but from what you have said your rifle isn’t a factory setup the same as what I have been referring to. I can assure you from some of the feedback I have had privately mine is not the only CZ515 tactical with similar traits. Thanks again for the feedback.

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

@@krakentacticaledcThanks mate. Not required👍👍

Awesome way to fix a lemon! 👍😁😎

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

In the end I went with my first choice.

makes me want to get one sir!

@BoltActionProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy 👍👍

Great review thoroughly enjoyed it mate...looks like a very viable option for those in the market for an effective .22 mag. cheers and thanks for sharing

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video mate. Thanks again for watching.

Great evaluation. I’m thinking I’ll stick with my 2 cz512’s. One is 22WMR and the other is 22LR. They are both 1 MOA and have been since coming out of the box. The triggers are as you describe in the 3-lb range but I just pull slowww. Thanks mate..

@BoltActionProductions

Жыл бұрын

If they are working for you that is all that matters👌. CZ’s over the years have been quality, accurate and reliable rifles. It’s just a shame this one didn’t live up to their previous reputation🙄

Great job, mate. I’m running a CZ 455 in 22WMR, and ditched the glue-lam ( Boyd’s, I think) stock for the MDT LS-22 chassis. Works great. Taking headshots on bunnies out to 80-90m with Hornady V-max and body shots with Winchester 42g subs. No need for resighting on the change, just using the subs in the nighttime, so as to not piss off the neighbours. I’m lucky that out immediate neighbours are very happy for me to clear their rabbits for them, and actually buy me a box of ammo for each one I get. Keeps my plinking a whole lot betterer. 😜

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

CZ's in general are a fantastic rifle and you certainly sound like you have yours dialed in. Thanks for watching Andrew.

@andrewallason4530

3 жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionProductions one question, if I may, about these new fangled not-quite-semi-auto-lever-release rifles. Not having played with one in person, can you change the lever to the left side of the rifle? As a righty, could it be set up with a normal thumb around the the pistol grip, onto the lever, without moving the grip position, keeping the finger on the trigger? All the images I’ve seen show the bolt release lever on the right side only, which kinda sucks, having to keep flipping the thumb off the grip, hit the lever, then return to a firing position. Having said that, watching a review of the KelTec Sub2000 with a California compliant setup with a ‘fin’ on the rear of the grip to prevent it being held like a pistol ( weird in concept, considering it is effectively a pistol) and the reviewer ( a former spec-ops type) commented that it actually forced a better grip, not wrapping the thumb around a pistol grip.

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Andrew the lever can be swapped to the left side but it does require a little bit of action disassembly. Whether you will reach it with your thumb, I doubt it.

@andrewallason4530

3 жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionProductions thanks mate. Looking forward to taking my first deer soon. Got myself a loverly 1974 made Marlin 336 for last year’s season, but CoViD screwed those plans big time. Just put my application in for tags here in Tassie. Heading to a colleague’s property. They run Angus cattle and have one of the largest ( legal) poppy plots that gets massacred by fallows, despite substantial fencing. The deer smash the fencing, to get to the good stuff. Have to find out if junkie deer are safe to eat😜

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

That will certainly put a different aspect on the term "Smoked a Deer" LOL. Good luck mate. Keep me posted.

Great review. I bet CZ fix the issue.

@BoltActionProductions

Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate . I hope so👍👍

As hunters, we have to do the best we can with the first shot, but you were never going to be able to do it with that rifle. I like the rifle but would not buy one based on your honest review. In the UK, if we buy a weapon that's a rogue it's a pain in the arse to replace it. That Lithgow looks just the job. Great review mate 👍

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Spot on mate. I could have handled the CZ515 shooting a 1" group providing I didn't get flyers. I need to have confidence in my equipment or it has to go. Thanks again for watching mate and stay safe over there.

That's a shame that the CZ didn't work out, but I'm glad you fixed it by buying a Lithgow!

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

That's how it goes sometimes mate. Happy with the replacement so far. Thanks again for watching.

Just picked one of these up having the exact same issue. Bringing it back for an american version

@BoltActionProductions

2 жыл бұрын

I think you will be happy with your decision. Keep me posted on how the new rifle performs.

@antoniohyp44

2 жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionProductions just had it at the range shoots 20c size groups with the v max and federal 50 grains. Super happy with it. And takes 5 mins to pull the whole rifle apart for an easy clean .

@BoltActionProductions

2 жыл бұрын

That certainly sounds better than the first rifle and doesn't surprise me. The timber version is certainly a shooter from what I have seen and heard so far. Enjoy..........

Sorry to hear about the problems with CZ 22wmr, that sucks . I hope CZ is watching this video and fixed the problem.. I have CZ American 22wmr great wee rifle , am using CCI 40grin ammo

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

I have never had an issue with a CZ in my life, well besides some trigger work being required to get it to where I like. Thanks again for dropping by Eric.

@erichuntter2437

3 жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionProductions it was no problem, I enjoyed the video's 👍👍

Hi there buddy from Qld i think you made the right decision I just don't like the look of those but that is just my opinion take care .

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dennis. I was originally going to go with the LA101 and then thought I would try something different. I wanted the picatinny rail to come back as far as possible for my night vision mount, hence why I went with the Tactical version.

Great video. I'm looking at purchasing the timber stock version of this rifle in .22LR. I'm assuming the flex issue is not going to be a problem with this model versus the tactical version?

@BoltActionProductions

Жыл бұрын

I think you will be happy with your choice Thomas. I haven't used the timber version myself but the few that I know that have them are happy campers. Enjoy👍👍Thanks again for watching

Tengo una CZ 512 22 magnum táctica y es super precisa y confiable, tanto en distancias cortas como largas, sin lugar a dudas no comparto tus experiencias, validas o no, para mi funciona muy bien, aparte tengo 2 Ruger ( 270 Win y PCC 9mm) y una S&W MP15 (22Lr) todas sin problemas.

@BoltActionProductions

Жыл бұрын

Estoy muy feliz por ti, amigo mío, y me alegro de que tu rifle funcione bien. Hay muchos clientes satisfechos y hay quienes también me han contactado con exactamente los mismos problemas que he mencionado en este video. Tal vez sea la suerte del sorteo. Gracias por ver.

Great honest review, thank you for putting it together. I see you kept the vixen scope on the Lithgow. What do you think of the scope?

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. I gave the rifle every opportunity for me to like it but it's performance overall just wasn't up to my requirements. I bought the little Vixen scope purely as a testing scope when I want to test ammunition. Normally I wouldn't put such a high magnification scope on any of my hunting rifles but while I am not using the NV scope on the Lithgow it seems to perform pretty well.

Nice review Steve, I think you identified the problem with the CZ and Chassis combo in a very diplomatic way, I probably would have been a bit harsher on it and said it was marketed as Tacticool not practical. A rimfire rifle that does not shoot accurately from the box in this day and age is disappointing to say the least. I am surprised CZ even let their action be marketed in such a poorly built Chassis.

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

I really wanted to like this rifle but after a lot of testing and frustration I slowly lost my mojo for it. Thanks for watching mate.

Hi mate awesome review, I was wondering what subsonics you were using that wouldn’t eject properly? and if you have found any brand of subs that do eject properly?

@BoltActionProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jonah. The Subsonic ammunition that I used was the Winchester 45gr but I believe that it may no longer be in production. Not 100% sure on that and I don't believe any other company make subsonic ammo for the 22WMR. If you find out different please let me know. Thanks again for watching.

Great review. Ive been waiting very impatiently for this rifle for over 9 months now... now im wondering if I should try my luck or cancel and get the Savage A22r wmr and put it in a mdt chassis for a similar price.

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

The Savage wouldn't be my first choice either mate. Lithgow or possibly wait and see what the new Bergara looks like. www.bergara.online/en/rifles/rimfire-series/bmr-carbon/

@murraysmith1746

2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't get the Savage mate. Mate's got one and it feels cheap, trigger is heavy and release lug is heavy.

Thanks for the honest review, mate. Good to be aware of those potential issues before picking mine up. Aaron from Shooting Stuff Australia here on KZread did a test of the same rifle (but chambered in 22LR, rather than 22WMR, in fairness) and had no issues with his groupings. Did you run your results by any other owners of the CZ 515 Tac? If not, any chance yours might have just been crook out of the box?

@BoltActionProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate. I have seen a few other reviews on the CZ515 Tactical including Aarons. I have also had quite a bit of feedback since doing this review with other users having similar issues to what I had. In saying this I also have had many saying there's have shot well. Hopefully CZ will improve the potential issues that I have mentioned but many will take some serious design changes to eliminate. IMO If you want the most reliably accurate and consistent 515 buy the timber version. Thanks for watching.

Well said the truth cheers

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stan.

For a $1400 rifle wow. Great review. The timber is the way to go I think.

@BoltActionProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Mine was certainly a disappointment but I do have a few mates that have been very happy with their timber versions. Thanks for watching mate.

Excellent video!! Did you install a MLOK-picatinny rail underneath??

@BoltActionProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. I did fit a rail underneath to accommodate both a QD sling mount and a bipod. Can’t remember what brand of rail I used to be honest.

With the Mount for your Pard you said you made it up yourself I’ve been needing a quick detach mount for my Pard on my SP-15 would you consider selling the mounts?

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

At this stage I would have to say no I won't be making any more. To be honest they need to be machined correctly for every rifle as the Pard reticle doesn't self centre. I have to work out the angle and machine accordingly which is a bit of a pain in the backside. If I can work out a simple method I may make some more but I am not holding my breath on this.

Difficult to understand how they ticked off that chassis mate! Great review. Hope it gets sorted.

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Certainly some questions need to be raised on the design IMO. It’s sorted, is gone 😂🤣. I hope you are travelling well mate 👍👍

@Zubtec

3 жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionProductions Problem solved! I love my Lithgow WMR. Been going strong for many years!

I put 2 tactical stocks on my Tikka T3 22-250 and 204. The 22-250 shoots great but there 204 shot like crap and now has the original stock back on it. Apparently the 204 didn't like a floating barrel

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

That's interesting mate. Glad you got it working in the end.

How did I fix it ? I replaced it with a Lithgow...😂 Good no BS review.👍

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pete. A shame the rifle didn’t live up to expectations but I have to call it as it is. Thanks for watching 👍👍

just ordered one with the new batch, only just now im watching the review :( although ill keen to see if any of this has been rectified

@BoltActionProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully they have sorted some of the issues I found. I hope it serves you well. Thanks for dropping by mate👍👍

Jeeze that's some poor QA on the CZ chassis system 😳 glad the Lithgow shot for you though 👌

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Certainly not what I have come to expect around the quality of the CZ's over the years. The Lithgow is certainly in a different league. Thanks for watching mate.

@tonygillahan

3 жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionProductions 100% mate, CZ are known for their quality no fuss workmanship and it's a shame it was lacking. Great watch regardless mate 🍻

I got the American, haven't shot it yet, taking it out this weekend actually. Lol your last group! 😂 I've found a lot of tactical setups are like that, that's why I don't buy them.

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

I have certainly been put off more than ever now by the whole Tactical configuration not that it was ever really my thing. Traditional style rifles do the job for me just fine.

I have the CZ-512 in 22 WMR. Very similar to your rifle. Hornady V-Max 30 grain is the way to go, at least for me. With these shells, one inch groups at 50 yards are typical ... and I'm no shooting phenom.

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

That would and should be a nice little rifle. Shame the average Joe hunter can't have them in Australia any more. Thanks for watching mate.

Hey Robbo, Mate i had one of these on order at Horsely Park when the first adds for the rifle came out. As a bit of luck would have it, the delivery date was later than the hunting trip i had planned and so i opted to spend a bit more and went with the Sako Quad. Have you tried the Sako Quad? I have two of the four barrels available (22 wmr, 22LR). Interchangable barrels was not my forst choice, but it is incredibly accurate and 50 & 100 yards with the wmr. Super vid as always mate. Keep em coming.

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

I think you made a good choice Bart with the Sako Quad being a good and accurate little rifle. The only thing I know that can be an issue is the 5 shot magazines only like 4 rounds in them. Have you experienced this?

@bartfenech8495

3 жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionProductions Great question. The five round mag happily takes and fires five rounds, i never found this to be an issue at all. I also bought the bigger nine round (again from Horsely park), and in more than fifty pervent of cases it will fire all nine rounds. Though the first round needs to be massaged through the breech for fear of jamming. If i go down to eight rounds, i can happily shoot all day with no issue at all. I tried six types of ammo, the two stand outs were - Hornady v max 30 grain like what you tried but even better again and what felt far better shooting was the CCI maxi max forty grain. Looking forward to the next one champion.

Nice video. That chassis is not very well thought out at all and you pointed to the exact problem with it. It was wise to not bother trying to fix it. It should have been squared away from the factory. I have a 512 (semi auto) with the beech wood stock and the receiver is cut for the 11mm dovetail rings. I would rather have a pic rail but the dovetail seems to work just fine. The 512 is amazingly reliable and accurate for a semi auto 22WMR. Its too bad that this version has such an obvious oversight. Hopefully they'll come out with a model with a milled in pic rail on the receiver at some point.

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

The 515 Tactical chassis system could certainly do with a re think IMO. The little 512 that you have would be an awesome rifle and I'm quite jealous as the average hunter in Australia is unable to have access to such rifles. Thanks for watching mate.

Great review ! Much appreciated. I bought a lithgow la 101 22mag with a walnut stock . It looks and feels amazing but my first testings of ammo has been disappointing. I used 30 gn vmax , 45 grn critical defence , Winchester, Remington stuff etc . The 30grn vmax shot the best with minute and a half group . Nothing like reviews i have watched . I wish it was like the new tika t3x i tested on the same weekend. It shot everything thing And anything under an inch , and under half inch with the adi , tikka 55grn soft point ammo . Wonderful if there is anything i can try to make this lithgow accuracy acceptable, or have just bought the only lemon . Any info would be appreciated!

@BoltActionProductions

Жыл бұрын

I'd go right over the rifle mate checking all screws are tight on everything without going silly. These things shoot so I'd be surprised if yours doesn't.

@michaelauddino3432

Жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionProductions I recently bought a wheeler torqe wrench. And will loosen main stock to action screws off , then tighten to lithgows specs . I will loosen an retighten mounts ,pluss rings . I have been buying as many different ammo weights and brands as i can afford ready for a retest . Scope is a vixen 3 x9 x40 an its perfect for the money. I bought this gun to support Aussie made stuff , so i really want to give it a chance ! Thankyou the response and the advice . Much appreciated 🙏

@BoltActionProductions

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelauddino3432 Keep me in the loop with it mate.

@michaelauddino3432

Жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionProductions Will do !

I was going to try the oo7

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

I'd like to hear your feedback if you get one.

I'm sure it will come good mate.

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

It's good now. That is the Lithgow.......

@AHPOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionProductions haha. You don't want to upset the powers that be... 😂😂. The results on the new one speak for themselves. 😆

All the smiths and LGS's ive spoken with say its an easy fix for those affected rifles. Tap the reciever and a couple of screws through the rail. Disappointing from a manufacturer like CZ but fortunately its resolvable

@BoltActionProductions

Жыл бұрын

Thought of doing that myself but in the end it’s not cost effective and really shouldn’t be necessary. It also makes the rifle even worse than it already is to strip and clean. Thanks for watching 👍

can u actually press the lever while shooting to make it semi auto?

@BoltActionProductions

2 жыл бұрын

No

ok, i bought the lithgow 22mag. i had the shop swap out the synthetic stock to the laminated stock. it's been a poor shooter and a safe queen. now i think maybe the action has been screwed by wrongly tensioned action screws. bugger. i'll have to get it looked at and maybe bedded. that's a nice group from yours.

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

There's often simple reasons why a rifle doesn't shoot well but finding the issue/issues can often be not so simple. Stripping the rifle and going over everything and starting from scratch is often a good ploy. Good Luck.

Hello mate, where you bought the rail where the sling is attached, Help Please. Thank you

@BoltActionProductions

Ай бұрын

It's been awhile and I can't honestly remember but it could have been from "Delta Tactical"

@lorenzomolina540

Ай бұрын

@@BoltActionProductions Thank you, I found it

ive been looking at getting one of these as i am left handed in the .22LR, i will have to seriously consider other options after seeing this vid, being left handed, very limited

@BoltActionProductions

2 жыл бұрын

I was certainly disappointed with this rifle. It had the potential but is just let down in the areas I mentioned. From everything I am hearing the timber version has proven to be pretty reliable and accurate. Good luck with your choice.

Great choice problem solved.

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

A bit of a shame the CZ never worked out for me but in the end I just need to have a rifle I can count on to place that first shot where I need it. The Lithgow will easily do that from what I have seen so far.

I Heard you say it won’t cycle subsonics so the 22lr would not cycle subsonics as well is this true

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

My 22Mag wouldn’t fully kick the action open enough with subsonics. This is not to say the 22 version will have the same issue but it could. I have not tested it so I can’t say

When in doubt, chuck it out👍

@OhSoddit

3 жыл бұрын

I might have to do that with a Marlin XT 22-TRS I bought a while back. Right out of the box, it had a BENT BARREL. After returning it to LGS for warranty, a year later I got it back - looks like the barrel has been hammered back into something resembling a straight line, but it won't shoot for (bleep). Don't know whether to waste time and money on it or just go down a different path.

@cato7669

3 жыл бұрын

@@OhSoddit definitely get rid of it, no point wasting time chasing accuracy when you can get rifles that come out of the box with sub moa groups👍

@OhSoddit

3 жыл бұрын

@@cato7669 True I suppose, only drawback is I splurged on "a few" speed-d-loaders (tube magazine). I do like the concept (tube magazine), but there's not much on offer (I have a Henry lever action, I can't fault the rifle - it just doesn't suit me "well"). Maybe an old JM stamped Marlin 39a, but I gather I'm not the only one with my eyes open for one!

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Pretty much Matt.

Wow just started looking into these. FAAARKEN expensive tyre lever by the sounds of it, what have CZ become?

@BoltActionProductions

Жыл бұрын

I was certainly disappointed and hence why I moved it on. Hopefully they will improve and or fix some of the issues I can across. Thanks for watching👍

What gun was the last group of ammunition in the video fired from?

@BoltActionProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Lithgow LA101 22WMR

@panuvasungsopapong2891

2 жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionProductions How much does this gun cost in the US, and how long is the barrel?

@BoltActionProductions

2 жыл бұрын

@@panuvasungsopapong2891 I wouldn’t know what it would cost in the U.S. as we are located in Australia. All the information you require can be found here www.lithgowarms.com/la-101-crossover/

@panuvasungsopapong2891

2 жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionProductions Sorry ,I though that you are in US. Thank you for informations.

Thanks for the honest down-to-earth review Seeing it has had >13k views...has CZ reached out to you? Seems they should.

@BoltActionProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Robert. I put a lot of time into testing and trying to get this rifle to shoot well but in the end there was too many engineering issues that weren't going to be solved easily. As I mentioned the barreled action was very reliable but the combination of the tactical chassis just didn't fuse together well for a variety of reasons. CZ hasn't contacted me and nor do I really expect them to. I just hope they improve the overall construction in time to get it right. Thanks for watching and your feedback mate.

@robertwalkley8552

2 жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionProductions I wish I had seen this earlier as I take delivery of mine this AM. Maybe they made alterations and fixed the issue. I know next to nothing about engineering or rifle design/construction but would adding that bit to the front for the tripod etc have had an impact? And if I was intending to put more of a red dot or a trijicn scope on the rail rather than a long tubed optic...do you think that might alter the picture at all?

@BoltActionProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully they have made some alterations that will sort out the issues I had. It possibly could have just been mine and I know quite a few people that have been very happy with them. Keep me posted.

@darkhorse4148

2 жыл бұрын

@@robertwalkley8552 Do you have an update on your thoughts mate? I have one in 22mag, and yet to get it to really group, will get a couple almost same hole then throw one, talking at 100 maters... Im concerned I have this same issue.

Dressed it up and made it worse. Thought you had the dreaded 22 mag flinch for a second!

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Don't worry Dan, I questioned myself many times while testing this little rifle.

@danstevens2204

3 жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionProductions I had a laugh, I was looking at Lithgow’s before the vid and finished then you show one. Won’t go wrong with that.

Great review. Did you ever work all the bugs out ?

@BoltActionProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Out of interest Pearse did you watch the video to the end? If you have I think I better improve my explanations. Please let me know as I am always up to listening to feedback and improving our video content where possible. Thanks for watching.

@pearseoconnor5507

2 жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionProductions I did and I noticed it was filed under "Bin "lol. Just wondered in the last year you might have had another go at it that's all. Great reviews. Thank you.

@BoltActionProductions

2 жыл бұрын

@@pearseoconnor5507 no mate. I moved it on. Not worth putting the time into. Very poorly designed chassis

Hi sir, would you recommend this carabine for home defense?

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

In Australia we are not in a position to be able to use a firearm for home defense so I really can't answer you question mate but I certainly wouldn't want to be standing in front of it. Thanks for watching.

@maedhros0111

3 жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionProductions I thought you were from USA! I am from Spain and we have the same situation, however criminals have more rights. Anyway, thank you for the answer 👍

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

You are not wrong about the rights of criminals. Sad state of affairs really. Thanks again for watching my friend.

Forgive me if I'm wrong but if the tactical version is the same as the timber version, being that it should still have the same holes tapped into the top of the receiver (under the chassis top rail) then could you not simply drill a couple of bedded holes through the top rail and fix it to the receiver? This would surely bring the chassis and receiver together quite firmly...

@BoltActionProductions

2 жыл бұрын

No mate there are no holes that could be utilized in the action but I did think of machining some in there to do exactly what you mentioned. In the end it simply wasn't worth the time and effort. Hence why I moved it on.

@saltwaterbrock

2 жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionProductions cool no worries at all! Appreciate the feedback and your time reviewing this rifle. Might be something I'll do when I get mine soon and let you know how it goes if you like?

@saltwaterbrock

2 жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionProductions I also own a LA101 in 22mag, it's one of my favourite rifles. 👌

@BoltActionProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Keen to hear how yours goes. Keep me in the loop.

@saltwaterbrock

11 ай бұрын

Sorry for the very late response.. I can confirm, after having 3 extra screws machined through the rail to the top of the receiver, that it has completely fixed the first shot riding high issue. Very thankful this worked as I'm really enjoying shooting the rifle.. I've had no issues since. Not one ejection problem or accuracy inconsistencies.. the three extra screws cost around $280 at my local gunsmith.

Has anyone actually brought one and had same issues? I’m looking at one but I’m starting to think I want wood stock if this is issue with all 515 tactical?

@BoltActionProductions

Жыл бұрын

I’ve had a few people contact me with similar issues but also had a few that have been quite happy with their purchase. The choice is yours👍

@gashslayer40

Жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionProductions I’ve used the ruger precision tactical, it’s of similar look but the action of the cz515 is a lot better but the precision shoots very straight and is about $500 cheaper new

@BoltActionProductions

Жыл бұрын

@@gashslayer40 decisions can often be difficult. Glad it’s yours🙄

Pre ordered mine almost a year ago and still havent got it. Now im thinking I might cancel that order....

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

I may have just been unlucky with mine mate but there are some design floors IMO either way. The little Lithgow is certainly a great option and later this year you will see a carbon barrel Bergara rimfire rifle which looks the goods. www.bergara.online/en/rifles/rimfire-series/bmr-carbon/

Did CZ remedy this issue in later versions?

@BoltActionProductions

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t know mate but I’d like to think they have.

@Senninha1960

Жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionProductions would there be a better lever release . 22 than the CZ in your valued opinion mate?

@BoltActionProductions

Жыл бұрын

@@Senninha1960 I believe the timber version is worth looking at. I know a few people that have it and have been very happy👍👍

@Senninha1960

Жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionProductions thanks mate

easy fix in the end

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Pretty simple. Just took me some time to accept the option.

I thought when you first started shooting there was something wrong ... my CZ 22 Magnum shoots 3/4 inch groups at 100 all day .

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

The issues certainly didn't take long to appear and ended up being very frustrating.

That's a shame I was thinking of getting one after your review I don't think so now

@BoltActionProductions

2 жыл бұрын

I was extremely disappointed with mine and I am hoping it was a one off issue or they have sorted potential problems that I had in future production. Many people I know are very happy with the timber version. Thanks for watching mate.

@therealfinn1839

2 жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionProductions You did a great presentation nothing left to be said I love CZ but they dropped the ball on this one unfortunately I love wood stocks but in this model its ugly that's why i was thinking tactical because it looks sweet but I want the same as you Accuracy cheers for the reply appreciate it

@therealfinn1839

2 жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionProductions I ended up buying the 22lr in the wood version I used not real expensive ammo and i was really happy with it . At 25 meters it produced a ragged hole head shot all day at that range for a rabbit took it out to 50 meters and still head shot on a rabbit no probs

Evening Rob CZ have really let themselves down here. CZ have a reputation for solid reliability and accuracy. A case of form over function it seems. Anyway... just to start a 'shit storm' I'll end by saying who the hell shoots 22 mag when you can have 17 HMR 😁

@BoltActionProductions

3 жыл бұрын

I was a little bewildered and disappointed at the design once I looked at in depth. Certainly not what I have come to expect from CZ. I have a love hate relationship with my 17HMR. Accurate but lack of knock down power sometimes.

@MKChase-uj9vx

3 жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionProductions lol... I and hear all the HMR fans starting to get touchy 👍