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CZ 457 ejector spring

671 views 3 replies 4 participants last post by  petespillars  
#1 ·
While reassembling my 457 bolt I had the ejector spring fly off into space. after much searching I did manage to find it and complete assembly . This got me to thinking what if I was not able to find that spring. My rifle would have been unusable. A search through all the parts sites I know of including CZ parts store indicated there were just none available until I searched E Bay and found that Pete's Pillars had new ones in stock (not factory to the best of my knowledge). A bit pricey ($38) but having a spare one handy provided a sense of relief knowing if I did lose mine I had a spare available. I received the new spring in about a week and it fit perfectly. It also helped improve the ejection issues I have experienced with that rifle.
My only question now is the replacement ejector spring allowed in ARA factory class. Anyone out there know?
 
#2 ·
Been there-Done that. Still waiting on a replacement spring from CZ after nearly 2years. I did get a quick replacement from a good gent that frequents here. I've since bought a few off Ebay as well. I believe I saw one on Ebay just this week for $25 ( which is still high but better than having a gun that doesn't work.) Lots written in these pages on the failure of CZ customer service Parts Support. This is nothing new and not looking like it will get better. Pays to keep a spare and to disassemble/reassemble your bolt in a large plastic bag.
 
#3 ·
My only question now is the replacement ejector spring allowed in ARA factory class. Anyone out there know?
According to the rules, as I understand them, if you replace parts, they must be CZ parts.

However, In the real world, where CZ doesn't have any parts available, and you want to shoot, I say replace the parts with whatever you can get and go shoot.

And keep your mouth shut about what you did because there may be some fool that demands you follow the rules exactly, so why bring this on yourself?

Just go shoot the gun and good luck.