Recknagel AKM CZ 550/557 – system-specific mount without support for CZ bolt-action rifles
For CZ 550 and CZ 557, a mount is only beneficial if it truly fits the system.
The Recknagel AKM CZ 550/557 is a system-specific pivot mount without support for CZ bolt-action rifles – with variants for different optics mounts, tube diameters, and heights.
The goal is a clean, reliable setup for hunting: optics low enough for a good cheek weld, high enough for objective lens clearance, and stable enough for repeatable point of impact.
Why this CZ 550/557 mount?
✔ system-specific for CZ 550 and CZ 557
✔ variants for round tube, 45°/70° prism, and multiple heights
✔ suitable for 26 mm, 30 mm, 34 mm, 36 mm and 40 mm depending on variant
✔ without support for suitable system/optic combinations
✔ professional Recknagel solution for hunting CZ setups
Why the Recknagel AKM CZ 550/557?
CZ bolt-action rifles are often used for hunting and frequently combined with classic rifle scopes. This is precisely where a precisely fitting mount is important: too high worsens the cheek weld, too low can cause the objective lens to touch the barrel or action.
- You mount your rifle scope to fit CZ 550/557.
- You choose the variant that matches your tube or rail type.
- You adjust the height to the objective lens and cheek weld.
- You avoid improvised adapter solutions between the system and optics.
System mount vs. makeshift solution
❌ Intermediate adapters increase the height and create additional sources of error
✔ system-specific Recknagel mount reduces unnecessary interfaces
Especially with hunting rifles, fewer adapter chains often mean more precision and better handling.
Correctly understanding mounting height
For many Recknagel mounts, the mounting height describes the distance from the mount base to the bottom edge of the scope's main tube. It is not automatically the optical center.
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Very low height: close to the barrel axis, good cheek weld, but little clearance for large objective lenses.
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Medium height: usually sensible for classic hunting scopes with 50–56 mm objective.
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High height: sensible for large objective lenses, thick barrels, or when additional attachments/accessories require clearance.
As a rule of thumb: as low as possible, as high as necessary. The decisive factor is always the actual outer diameter of the objective lens, not just the nominal value.
CZ variants – which one fits your optics?
First, choose the optic mount: round tube or rail. Then determine the height based on the objective lens diameter and desired cheek weld.
- 45° Pr., H 18.0mm, w/o Support – SKU 45045-0663
- 70° Pr., H 16.0mm, w/o Support – SKU 45070-0463
- 70° Pr., H 21.0mm, w/o Support – SKU 45070-0963
- Swar-sr, H 17.0mm, w/o Support – SKU 45053-0563
- Ø 1"/26, H17.0 mm, w/o Support – SKU 45026-0563
- Ø 1"/26, H22.0 mm, w/o Support – SKU 45026-1063
- Ø 1"/26, H30.0 mm, w/o Support – SKU 45026-1863
- Ø 30mm, H17.0 mm, w/o Support – SKU 45030-0563
- Ø 30mm, H22.0 mm, w/o Support – SKU 45030-1063
- Ø 30mm, H30.0 mm, w/o Support – SKU 45030-1863
- Ø 34mm, H 17.0mm, w/o Support – SKU 45034-0563
- Ø 34mm, H 22.0mm, w/o Support – SKU 45034-1063
- Ø 34mm, H 30.0mm, w/o Support – SKU 45034-1863
- Ø 36mm, H 17.0mm, w/o Support – SKU 45036-0563
- Ø 36mm, H 22.0mm, w/o Support – SKU 45036-1063
- Ø 36mm, H 30.0mm, w/o Support – SKU 45036-1863
- Ø 40mm, H 17.0mm, w/o Support – SKU 45040-0563
- Ø 40mm, H 22.0mm, w/o Support – SKU 45040-1063
Practical scenario: 56mm stalking scope on CZ 557
For a large 56mm objective lens, the lowest mounting height is often not sufficient. Plan for clearance for objective lens caps and barrel contour. However, a mount that is too high worsens head position – therefore, do not simply buy "high".
Key features
- Recknagel AKM mount for CZ 550/557
- Version without support
- Variants for round tube and prism rails
- various heights for stalking, driven hunt, and all-round scopes
- professional solution for hunting CZ bolt-action rifles
- precise variant selection via SKU and option designation
Suitable for
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CZ 550/557 owners: if a suitable Recknagel mount is sought.
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Stalkers: if larger objective lenses are to be mounted stably and cleanly.
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Driven hunters: if the optics should remain low and handy.
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Gunsmiths: if different tube and rail variants are needed.
Important mounting instruction
Mounts are precision components. Before purchase, the weapon system, rail/prism dimensions, tube diameter, mounting height, and optics mount must precisely match.
Clean and degrease mounting surfaces, tighten screws according to manufacturer/gunsmith specifications, and check the point of impact after mounting. This text does not replace a professional mounting inspection.
FAQ
Does this mount fit all CZ models?
It is intended for CZ 550/557 variants. However, always check the system, year of manufacture, version, and exact interface.
Which mounting height do I need?
The mounting height depends on the objective lens outer diameter, barrel contour, and desired cheek weld. As low as possible, as high as necessary.
What is more important: ring diameter or weapon model?
Both. The mount must fit the weapon and simultaneously match the optics mount precisely.
The Recknagel AKM CZ 550/557 mount is particularly useful when CZ bolt-action rifles, rifle scope mounts, and mounting height are to be precisely coordinated.
