Ceska Zbrojovka unveils improved CZ 806 assault rifle

[Zarvan]

The new CZ 806 Bren 2 from Ceska Zbrojovka. Source: Ceska Zbrojovka
Ceska Zbrojovka (CZ) has presented its new CZ 806 Bren 2 assault rifle to the Czech Armed Forces (ACR).

The CZ 806 is the second generation of the CZ 805 introduced into ACR service in 2010 and it incorporates several improvements. The new rifle has significant mechanical differences to the earlier rifle, such as a new simplified three-position gas system, a non-reciprocating charging handle, and a hold-open catch for the bolt carrier.

It is also about 0.5 kg lighter and has other ergonomic improvements such as improved balance and a new foldable telescopic stock. It also has an enlarged fire selector (single and automatic fire - dropping the two-round burst of the CZ 805), a magazine release lever, and all of its controls are ambidextrous. These improvements have been introduced following ACR combat experience with the CZ 805.

Like the older version the CZ 806 comes in two variants, the A1 rifle and a short-barrelled A2 carbine. Both are chambered in the standard 5.56x45 mm NATO round.

To date the ACR has bought over 17,000 CZ 805 A1/A2s under two contracts signed in 2010 and 2013. By December these should have completely replaced the old vz. 58 (Sa-58) in ACR service. Slovakia and the Mexican Federal Police also use the CZ 805.

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[denel]

CZ is truly amazing in their products; they have always stood out with their offerings. Having a CZ-75B, i cannot think of any other company that makes a comparable unit.

 

[ConcealCarry]

my all time favorite a real classic design, love it

CZ is truly amazing in their products; they have always stood out with their offerings. Having a CZ-75B, i cannot think of any other company that makes a comparable unit.