BRNO ZH 328

The History of Brno

The history of the Brno company or Czechoslovak Armory (Československá zbrojovka) as it was known prior to WWI, began in the city of Brno in the Czech Republic, formerly known as Czechoslovakia. In 1918, the Brno Rifles factory was established. Before 1918, Brno Plant was an arsenal located in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Brno started producing Mauser 98 rifles in 1920 after buying excess weapons and equipment from Mauser-Oberndorf. These Brno-produced Mausers had a 98/22 designation stamped onto the receivers marking the year of production.

In the period between WWI and WWII, Brno collaborated with the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield, England to develop a well-known Bren light machine gun. They produced weapons for the Czechoslovakian and German armies during World War II. After the war, the company was nationalized by the Czechoslovakian government and renamed Zbrojovka Brno. While it was under socialist control until 1989, it switched to the production of sporting weapons which quickly gained a reputation for their reliability. For some time, the company also produced light artillery and several other products such as tractors, typewriters, and early computers.

During the years they presented numerous models of weaponry such as the ZB vz. 26 light machine gun, ZB-50 heavy machine gun, the MG34, several bolt action rifles, ZKM and ZH series, ZKR 551 handgun etc.

The company was privatized in 1990, just three years before Czechoslovakia split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Zbrojovka Brno was acquired by Česká zbrojovka (CZ) in 2008. With the new ownership, they agreed to a longer lease, which allows the business to continue production in rented facilities. They still make high-end products for hunting and competition, including pistols, single-shot and double rifles, combination rifles, as well as over/under shotguns.

Brno ZH 328 Rifle Review

Brno ZH marks the series of combination rifles and shotguns manufactured by Zbrojovka Brno and later by the CZ company. Apart from minor finish differences and being chambered for various caliber options, the structural design remains the same throughout the series.

Being a part of ZH series, Brno ZH 328 is a break-barrel combination hunting rifle featuring a robust locking mechanism with strong hatches on both sides that lock into place when the bascule is closed, providing extra safety. The rifle is based on the ZH 308 model and is chambered for the same 7x65R rifle caliber; however, it uses 16-gauge shotgun shell instead of the 12-gauge one that is found on the ZH 308.

Like other models of the series, the ZH 328 is opened and loaded by pushing the lever on the upper rear side of the action to the right which is a common feature in almost all combination weapons. The upper barrel is chambered for standard rifle calibers and the lower barrel for shotgun calibers – although it is usually the other way around. Another interesting feature is the arrangement of the two triggers. The front trigger only activates the upper barrel whereas the rear one has the option to activate both – first the lower and then the upper barrel. This allows for faster repetitive shots, especially when using a shotgun barrel configuration. The rear one comes set at a pull weight of 1900 g (4.1 lbs) for the upper and 2500 g (5.3 lbs) for the lower barrel, whereas the front one is pre-set at approximately 1400 g (3.1 lbs).

It's somewhat uncommon that the safety is located at the front end of the trigger guard, sticking outward toward the barrel. It comes in a form of a round knob that blocks the firing spring and triggers.

The barrels are interchangeable between the rifles in the ZH series, meaning that whenever the user decides to change the barrel combination, what they are really doing is not only changing the barrel but rather converting the rifle to another model. In other words, different model numbers are really just there to mark different barrel configurations. Disassembly of the rifle and changing of the barrels is done easily by pressing the small knob on the left side of the action body.

Brno ZH 328

Figure 1: Brno ZH 328, chambered for 7x65R and 16 ga (Source: https://www.africahunting.com/threads/brno-16ga-and-7x65r-combination.28432/)

Brno ZH 328 Calibers

The rifle is chambered for the following calibers:

7x65 R

Gauges

16 ga

Brno ZH 328 comes with milled 14.5 mm dovetail grooves at the top of the receiver which are suitable for installing scope mounts.

The receiver of Brno ZH 308

Figure 2: The receiver of Brno ZH 308 with 14.5 mm dovetail for mounting purposes (Source: https://www.gunauction.com/buy/9430812)

Unfortunately, we were unable to find a picture of the Brno ZH 328 receiver, thus the ZH 308 is shown in the photo above for demonstration purposes. Brno ZH 308 and Brno ZH 328 come with identical 14.5 mm dovetail rail and are suitable for the same scope mounts.

The mounting surface of Brno ZH 328

A: /

B: /

C: /

D: 14.5 mm

BHU: 0 mm

Ø: /

R1: Prisma 14.5/60°

R2: Prisma 14.5/60°

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Brno ZH 328

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Brno ZH 328

For one-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, mounting surfaces on these rifles must match in every dimension. Rifles that have one-piece mounts interchangeable with Brno ZH 328 are the following:

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Brno ZH 328

For two-piece mounts to be interchangeable, the mounting surfaces of the rifle must match in every dimension except the action length which can vary. Rifles that have two-piece mounts interchangeable with Brno ZH 328 are the following:

Best Scope Mounts for Brno ZH 328

Fixed Scope Mounts for Brno ZH 328

This fixed scope mount manufactured by the Czech company Kozap is made of high-quality steel and will fit the mounting surface of your rifle perfectly.

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Brno ZH 328

Due to the specific design of a recoil notch, there are not many scope mounts suitable for Brno ZH 328. However, if you are looking for a detachable mounting solution to fit on your rifle, we recommend this Rusan roll-off mount. It is made of high-quality steel and comes with a ten-year warranty.

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If you happen to own this or any other rifle, we would appreciate it if you could help us expand our database by sending us some photos of the rifle receiver (the bare mounting surface of the rifle without the scope mounts installed). For your help, our company offers a fair return in terms of practical rewards.

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Rusan Roll-off mount, Q-R CZ 584 / Tatra 30 mm, Yukon Photon

$235.00

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Rusan Roll-off mount, Q-R ZH, Super Brno 30 mm, ATN X-sight 4K

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Rusan Roll-off mount, Q-R ZH, Super Brno 30 mm, Yukon Photon

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MAKuick One-piece Mount,14/15 mm rail, Yukon Photon

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The 30mm tube on these devices is used as a means of mounting when attaching them to a firearm. Typically, the mounting area is divided by the turret section, just like in conventional riflescopes.

The 30mm tube mounting standard on Pulsar Thermion 2 XP50 Pro

To attach these thermal scopes to a rifle, 30mm rings are required.

Thermal riflescopes that share this mounting standard

ATN ThOR 4 384 1-25-5x*
ATN ThOR 4 384 2-8x*
ATN ThOR 4 384 4.5-18x*
ATN ThOR 4 384 7-28x*
ATN ThOR 4 640 1-10x*
ATN ThOR 4 640 1.5-15x*
ATN ThOR 4 640 2.5-25x*
ATN ThOR 4 640 4-40x*
ATN ThOR LT 160 3-6x*
ATN ThOR LT 160 4-8x*
ATN ThOR LT 160 5-10x*
ATN ThOR LT 320 2-4x*
ATN ThOR LT 320 3-6x*
ATN ThOR LT 320 4-8x*
ATN ThOR LT 320 5-10x*
Conotech Night Arrow 335
Conotech Night Arrow 350
Conotech Night Arrow 635
Conotech Night Arrow 650
Guide TU420
Guide TU430
Guide TU450
Guide TU620
Guide TU630
Guide TU650
Hikmicro Stellar Pro SQ35
Hikmicro Stellar Pro SQ50
Hikmicro Stellar SH35
Hikmicro Stellar SH50
Hikmicro Stellar SQ35
Hikmicro Stellar SQ50
Infiray Tube TH35
Infiray Tube TH35 V2
Infiray Tube TH50
Infiray Tube TL35
Infiray Tube TL35 V2
Infiray Tube TL50
Lahoux Sight 25
Lahoux Sight 35
Lahoux Sight Elite 25
Lahoux Sight Elite 50
Liemke Sperber 1
Night Pearl Marten 420
Night Pearl Marten 430
Night Pearl Marten 450
Night Pearl Marten 620
Night Pearl Marten 630
Night Pearl Marten 650
Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XG50
Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XP50 Pro
Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XQ50 Pro
Pulsar Thermion 2 XP50 Pro
Pulsar Thermion 2 XQ35 Pro
Pulsar Thermion 2 XQ50 Pro
Pulsar Thermion Duo DXP50
Pulsar Thermion Duo DXP55
Pulsar Thermion XM30
Pulsar Thermion XM38
Pulsar Thermion XM50
Pulsar Thermion XP38
Pulsar Thermion XP50
Pulsar Thermion XQ38
Pulsar Thermion XQ50
Thermtec Ares335
Thermtec Ares360
Thermtec Ares660

*named Mars instead of ThOR in the EU.

Night vision riflescopes that feature the tube mounting standard

ATN X-Sight 4K INT 3-14x
ATN X-Sight 4K INT 5-20x
ATN X-Sight 4K Pro 3-14x
ATN X-Sight 4K Pro 5-20x
ATN X-Sight LTV 3-9x
ATN X-Sight LTV 5-15x
Guide DU50
Hikmicro Alpex A50T
Hikmicro Alpex A50TN
Infiray Tube TD50L
Pard DS35
Pulsar Digex C50
Pulsar Digex N450
Pulsar Digex N455
Yukon Photon RT 4.5x42S
Yukon Photon XT 6.5x50S

BRNO ZH 328

The History of Brno

Brno ZH 328 Rifle Review

Brno ZH 328 Calibers

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Brno ZH 328

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Brno ZH 328

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Brno ZH 328

Best Scope Mounts for Brno ZH 328

Fixed Scope Mounts for Brno ZH 328

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Brno ZH 328

Help Us Build Our Riflescope Mounts Database

Rusan Roll-off mount, Q-R CZ 584 / Tatra 30 mm, Yukon Photon

Rusan Roll-off mount, Q-R ZH, Super Brno 30 mm, ATN X-sight 4K

Rusan Roll-off mount, Q-R ZH, Super Brno 30 mm, Yukon Photon

MAKuick One-piece Mount,14/15 mm rail, Yukon Photon

Thermal riflescopes that share this mounting standard

Night vision riflescopes that feature the tube mounting standard

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BRNO ZH 328

The History of Brno

Brno ZH 328 Rifle Review

Brno ZH 328 Calibers

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Brno ZH 328

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Brno ZH 328

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Brno ZH 328

Best Scope Mounts for Brno ZH 328

Fixed Scope Mounts for Brno ZH 328

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Brno ZH 328

Help Us Build Our Riflescope Mounts Database

Rusan Roll-off mount, Q-R CZ 584 / Tatra 30 mm, Yukon Photon

Rusan Roll-off mount, Q-R ZH, Super Brno 30 mm, ATN X-sight 4K

Rusan Roll-off mount, Q-R ZH, Super Brno 30 mm, Yukon Photon

MAKuick One-piece Mount,14/15 mm rail, Yukon Photon

Thermal riflescopes that share this mounting standard

Night vision riflescopes that feature the tube mounting standard

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