06-20-2021, 03:31 PM
Oso Polaris Wrote:The CZ bolt handle /scope interference was resolved several years back. The factory handle is now longer to provided the necessary clearance around the typical scope. The only thing that you might contemplate is at some point upgrading the bolt knob to something like the Badger Ordanance's Mini-knob.
As to the Howa you are going to need to buy replacement bottom metal and then it may also require fitting into you stock (not a straight drop in). If you plan to use an aftermarket bottom metal that also incorporates an internal magazine, such as Oregunsmithing's model, then you may also want/need to do a bedding job. Regardless of which aftermarket stock you buy, they are inlet for the factory Howa plastic bottom trigger guard and the removable magazines, which is pretty wide. I found this opening to be much larger than what is needed for the replacement internal magazine, forcing me to do some backfilling around the magwell. This might not be essential, but I feel better knowing that everything is locked in place and no risk of it shaking loose or out of alignment.
So depending on how well the CZ stock fits me its close to a wash on price and weight to fix the bottom metal issue on a Howa vs a 16 CZ out of the box. I guess it then comes down to the 16 vs. 20 barrel. I should have said originally but I will not be handloading so Im limited to factory ammo. Will that be a factor in getting either of the two to work well?