1958 Swiss ZFK55

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1958 Swiss ZFK55

Post by Miller Tyme » Sun Nov 10, 2019 8:43 pm

After procrastinating for almost a year and thereby missing out of a couple of nice ZFK's, and having a buddy with one telling me to get one I finally worked up the courage to drop some coin on one of these legendary snipers.

All I can say is WOW, why did I wait so long. Since buying this gem I have shot some pretty respectable scores to take a 1st place & a second place in the 1st 2 shoots I have entered with it. The rifle has a beautiful 2 stage trigger and the muzzle break make you think you are shooting a .22, not a 7.5.

The only issue I have now is making a excuse to shoot some of my other rifles at these shoots. :lol:
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This is one of the targets from the last shoot, 104 out of a possible 110
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Re: 1958 Swiss ZFK55

Post by DuncaninFrance » Mon Nov 11, 2019 3:53 am

That's a beauty :D :D
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Re: 1958 Swiss ZFK55

Post by Miller Tyme » Mon Nov 11, 2019 6:49 am

DuncaninFrance wrote: ↑Mon Nov 11, 2019 3:53 am That's a beauty :D :D
Thanks Duncan, its a real joy to shoot.
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Re: 1958 Swiss ZFK55

Post by Niner » Mon Nov 11, 2019 11:44 am

Now that's a rare bird for sure. Matching scope and all. I wonder if the checkering on the pistol grip is standard with all Swiss snipers?
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Re: 1958 Swiss ZFK55

Post by DuncaninFrance » Mon Nov 11, 2019 2:20 pm

Yes it was Robert. designated the Sniper Rifle ZFKar. 31/55 beginning issue in 1955. It's Kern 3.5x scope had a range of 800 mtrs :SWI: :SWI:
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Re: 1958 Swiss ZFK55

Post by ArchFluffy » Fri Nov 22, 2019 10:10 pm

So pretty!

Yes, it is rare. Only 4150 were made. The checkered grip was standard for all the ZfK55s.

They are great fun to shoot. Yes, I'm outing myself as a fellow owner. :lol: The brake must help with the recoil but also keep in mind that the rifle weighs about 13 and a half pounds too ;)

Great pics!

I use too much ammo when I have mine at the range.

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Re: 1958 Swiss ZFK55

Post by DuncaninFrance » Sat Nov 23, 2019 5:58 am

Good one Arch, where are the pics of yours then :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
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Re: 1958 Swiss ZFK55

Post by ArchFluffy » Sat Nov 23, 2019 7:05 pm

Well, this is mister Miller Tyme's thread. I don't want to be that guy. You know.

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Re: 1958 Swiss ZFK55

Post by Miller Tyme » Sat Nov 23, 2019 8:11 pm

ArchFluffy wrote: ↑Fri Nov 22, 2019 10:10 pm So pretty!

Yes, it is rare. Only 4150 were made. The checkered grip was standard for all the ZfK55s.

They are great fun to shoot. Yes, I'm outing myself as a fellow owner. :lol: The brake must help with the recoil but also keep in mind that the rifle weighs about 13 and a half pounds too ;)

Great pics!

I use too much ammo when I have mine at the range.

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Same here Arch, and ammo ( GP11) to feed the beast is right @ $1/round and not easy to find, but I have a source and bought 2-480rd battle packs.
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Re: 1958 Swiss ZFK55

Post by Miller Tyme » Sat Nov 23, 2019 8:12 pm

ArchFluffy wrote: ↑Sat Nov 23, 2019 7:05 pm Well, this is mister Miller Tyme's thread. I don't want to be that guy. You know.

:loco:

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Go ahead an post it up Arch, the more the merrier.
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