CZ ultralight upland

[CP]

Well I finally pulled the trigger on it and I couldn’t be happier.  Weighs in at 5lb 15oz and handles like a dream.  Time for some grouse and dove. 

[Stilly bay]

nice gun! I look forward to reading your field test later.

try finding some  2.5" loads (cabelas) for target shooting and grouse, it will save your shoulder.

[CP]

I’ve shot 2 rounds of trap with it with some 7/8oz handloads;  a few 1oz @1250 fps, and a couple 1 1/8oz 1200fps.  Recoil is noticeable.  I wouldn’t want to shoot it all day at the range but the lighter loads are tolerable and taking a long walk with it with a few shots mixed it won’t be a problem at all.

I’ve got some 1oz, #6 shells loaded up for the grouse opener.

[Stilly bay]

is the wood on the Cz walnut? it looks pretty light almost like maple either way it looks great.

I fell in love with 2.5" loads a few years ago, low recoil,low noise, and a great pattern out of 12gauge.

why are you using such big shot for grouse? #8's or 9's is all you need. plus you get way more pellets in your pattern.

[CP]

The wood’s “Turkish walnut”, stained light.  I use 6s so I can find the shot in the meat easily.  I hate biting into birdshot.

[CP]

I fell in love with 2.5" loads a few years ago, low recoil,low noise, and a great pattern out of 12gauge.

What are the specs on those 2.5" shell?  I'm pretty sure I could duplicate them in my garage.

[Stilly bay]

I fell in love with 2.5" loads a few years ago, low recoil,low noise, and a great pattern out of 12gauge.

What are the specs on those 2.5" shell?  I'm pretty sure I could duplicate them in my garage.

shotgun world has a few threads that go into detail about making 2.5" loads, not too difficult.

if you don't roll your own I really like the RST's, they throw a great pattern and are very easy on the the shoulder.
http://www.rstshells.com/rst_classic_shotshells_shotshells.htm

I haven't tried these, but I was thinking about grabbing a box or two for dove.
http://kentgamebore.com/english-loads/pure-gold-paper-12ga-english.html

[AWS]

You might want to take a look at these also.  They were designed with light Euro guns in mind.  The case price includes shipping.  I bought two cases last year.  The 1 1/16oz load has definitely more recoil than the 1oz. but the pressures are low and I use them in my 6lb Darne for birds and my Husqvarna for clay birds.

 http://www.bandpusa.com/high-pheasant-2-1-2-inch/

[Stilly bay]

You might want to take a look at these also.  They were designed with light Euro guns in mind.  The case price includes shipping.  I bought two cases last year.  The 1 1/16oz load has definitely more recoil than the 1oz. but the pressures are low and I use them in my 6lb Darne for birds and my Husqvarna for clay birds.

 http://www.bandpusa.com/high-pheasant-2-1-2-inch/

I forgot about B&P. they make great shells.

you could always drop down to 3/4 oz if you really want a soft round for shooting. you would essentially be shooting a 28 gauge load out of 12 gauge. it would be pretty cheap if you roll your own - aside from the special wad you would need.  you could get some serious range time in with your CZ and not worry about hurting the gun or yourself.

[CP]

Here’s the field report:

It kills pheasants.  It’s so light I can carry it all day and hardly know it’s there, handles great, very fast on target, I can easily hold it in any orientation with one hand.  It’s 2 for 2 on west side pho-pheasants.  My last 4 scores on the 16 yard trap with it where: 24, 23, 24, 23 – better than my average.  I don’t remember feeling any recoil with 1 1/8oz steel at 1550fps -

I do have one complaint, oil from the receiver has wicked into the end grain of the wood in the stock causing a slightly darker spot where the stock meets the receiver (see photo), annoying for sure.

[Stilly bay]

I do have one complaint, oil from the receiver has wicked into the end grain of the wood in the stock causing a slightly darker spot where the stock meets the receiver (see photo), annoying for sure.

Damn gravity!
store all your guns barrel down and you won't have to worry about oil rotting out your stock. you will be amazed at the oil residue you find that has dribbled down the inside of your barrel from the receiver after a long time in storage-  residue that would normally be soaking into the stock

CZ makes some great guns, most of them are quite underrated by the masses. glad yours is working out.