I wanted a Czech rifle back in my collection…

[Florida_Man]

I have missed having a Czech rifle in my collection since selling my 25 cal Kalibrgun.
I thought of a Airmaks Katran Compact in 177.

I thought about it for awhile.


Then I remembered I have wanted a CZ200 rifle for the better part of 15 years. Something about them really catches my eye.

So in the last week I purchased a Avanti Valiant and an Air Arms S200, both in 177 cal. One has a Hunter stock, the other a target stock. I plan to one day teach my son marksmanship with these rifles.

So two Czech made rifles on the way. I’m pretty excited.

 

[pan60]

sweet!
i have my eye on one of the Airmaks not sure what mostly just reading and a few videos.
i few gun i want so it all about timing.

 

[Bladebum]

One thing is for sure, Czechs know how to make quality guns. My katran compact with the CZ barrel is one awesome little shooter. Can't blame you for wanting more czech made guns.

 

[pan60]

@Bladebum ( or anyone really ) you have a Airmaks katran have you had a chance to check out the krait?
is the difernace primarily just a bull pup?
i assume they are both great guns i have been eyeing Airmaks katran.

 

[Ponceheat24]

@Bladebum ( or anyone really ) you have a Airmaks katran have you had a chance to check out the krait?
is the difernace primarily just a bull pup?
i assume they are both great guns i have been eyeing Airmaks katran.

Krait is more adjustable and easier to tune,katran is set it and forget it, but amazing rifles.

 

[Bladebum]

@Bladebum ( or anyone really ) you have a Airmaks katran have you had a chance to check out the krait?
is the difernace primarily just a bull pup?
i assume they are both great guns i have been eyeing Airmaks katran.

I did look at the krait when I was looking heavy at my katran. At the time, I was looking at the katran because I had a bullpup and it just never fit me right. So I didn't look heavy at the krait simply because I didn't want another bullpup, the early guns also had reg issues which they have since solved that issue, but at the time that turned me more away. I would say they are different enough other than barrels are the same. Krait has external reg adjustment, not so for Katran. I think comes down more to just which platform you need or prefer, both will perform excellent I have no doubt.

My katran compact is seriously awesome, I love it. It is so nimble, lightweight and compact perfect for farm truck pesting, rat hunting or walking around the woods. I would say given the nature of my compact, I wouldn't call it a bench gun, which I personally have no use for anyways but just something to keep in mind if that is your thing. I get 3 mags of shots on my current tune, 18.13 going 785. I had the reg up a bit to around 150 bar, and I got the same number of shots with a velocity of 825 with the 18.13, thinking about adjusting back to that tune.

 

[pan60]

yea i am unsure as to my thoughts on the bullpups. i would love to see one around here someday but i do think it is low on my want list.
the katran compact is the one i have alost made my mind up is the one i want.
i seen information about the early reg issue but the new gun are coming with the huma regs so i had assumed that issue was solved.
i assume these are not monster power house guns so they most likely would ne be slug guns short of maybe the.17?
i am not look for a slug gun as i am holding out for the EVOL HPS later in life.
just thinking about the design and possible power.
i dont think the wifes BRK in a power house but its perfic for its design.
the wife is wanting to downsize the honey bee operation so i might have so money to spend.
sell off a few hundred hise and get so guns stuff : )

 

[Eckhearth]

Really curious for some photos of these beautiful Czech rifles! Congrats on this nice purchase!

 

[Dogowski]

Same here. Looking forward to some groups and photos. Congrats!

 

[Florida_Man]

The Avanti Valiant 177 arrived this week. I finally had a chance to shoot it today. It’s a fun little rifle. I’ll get a photo in a bit. I put on some Hawke rings and my Vector Veyron 10x fixed power scope, and dialed it in to be ready for anything that invades my bird feeder. The previous owner included a 3d printed moderator that works great. I’ll try and run a chrony also, but when he shipped it the FPE was between 11-12. So far I am glad I finally broke down and bought some CZ200 action rifles.

 

[Florida_Man]

I didn't get a photo with the Vector on it before I set it up in case any rats show up tonight. NV008s on it now.

Two pellets dropped low with a 200 bar fill. I did another fill later from 190 and they were all on the money. All these groups are 10 pellets at each bull at 18 yards. I later used the number 3 of the lower left to zero my Pard, so the holes with a line through them are the shots I took as I zeroed.

I'm using Air Arms 10.3 grain pellets

 

[Dogowski]

I didn't get a photo with the Vector on it before I set it up in case any rats show up tonight. NV008s on it now.

Two pellets dropped low with a 200 bar fill. I did another fill later from 190 and they were all on the money. All these groups are 10 pellets at each bull at 18 yards. I later used the number 3 of the lower left to zero my Pard, so the holes with a line through them are the shots I took as I zeroed.

I'm using Air Arms 10.3 grain pellets

Looks like a good shooter my man! She's a keeper.

 

[Florida_Man]

Looks like a good shooter my man! She's a keeper.

For sure. I love the rifle. I’m glad I finally have a CZ200 action rifle. This one doesn’t have a regulator, which is great. The S200 that arrives next week has a huma reg installed. It will be fun comparing them.

 

[Florida_Man]

I got 28 shots in and my chinese chrony decided to act up and give me error. Nothing changed in the environment.
The average from this was 12.94 FPE. I used Air Arms 10.3 grain

1	728	190 bar
2	612
3	733
4	dry
5	731
6	736
7	737
8	736
9	737
10	740
11	744
12	747
13	744
14	746
15	749
16	748
17	751
18	755
19	759
20	761
21	758
22	761
23	762
24	769
25	764
26	738
27	769
28	770
29	767
30	e
31	770
32	e
33	e
34	769
35	e
36	e
37	e
38	773
39	e
40	777
41	771
42	e
43	772
44	774
45	e
46	e
47	770
48	771
49	e
50	e
51	e
52	759
53	e
54	e
55	756
56	754
57	752
58	747
59	744
60	737
61	713
62	702	100 bar

 

[Florida_Man]

I’m pretty excited.

 

[Scottie]

I have had experience with CZ check powder burners .22 and .416 Rigby. Finish on them is a little rough compared to US products but workmanship as far as design and function leaves nothing to be desired.