The CH‑78 BF was designed in response to customer feedback indicating a desire for a more “classic” hunting rifle aesthetic (full walnut stock) without sacrificing the platform’s proven reliability. The development team focused on three engineering goals:

| Parameter | CH‑78 BF (Full‑Length) | Standard CH‑78 | Comments | |-----------|-----------------------|----------------|----------| | | .243 Win, .270 Win, .308 Win, .30‑06 Sprg | Same | N/A | | Overall Length | 1130 mm (44.5 in) | 1085 mm (42.7 in) | | Barrel Length | 610 mm (24 in) (Free‑float) | 580 mm (22.8 in) (Semi‑float) | | Barrel Profile | Heavy‑contour (1.80 mm at muzzle) | Medium (1.60 mm) | | Chamber | 5‑Rifles system (interchangeable) | Same | | Action | Controlled‑round, 3‑locking lugs, 60° bolt lift | Same | | Trigger | 2‑stage, 1.8 kgf | Single‑stage, 2.2 kgf | | Stock | Full walnut stock, checkered grip, adjustable cheekpiece, 2‑position butt pad | Half‑stock, synthetic, fixed cheekpiece | | Weight ( unloaded ) | 3.65 kg (8.05 lb) | 3.45 kg (7.6 lb) | | Muzzle Velocity (typical) | .308 Win – 820 m/s (2690 ft/s) | 815 m/s | | Recoil Energy (measured @ 0.5 m) | 9.2 J (6.8 ft‑lb) | 10.5 J (7.7 ft‑lb) | | Price (EU) | €1,199 (≈ US $1,300) | €1,099 (≈ US $1,190) |

| Parameter | CH‑78 BF | CH‑78 (std) | Scale (1 = Poor, 5 = Excellent) | |-----------|----------|-------------|----------------------------------| | | 4.6 | 3.9 | 0.7 Δ | | Recoil Management | 4.4 | 3.8 | 0.6 Δ | | **Sight Hold Consistency (2‑× 30 mm) ** | 4.5 | 4.1 | 0.4 Δ | | Overall Satisfaction | 4.7 | 4.0 | 0.7 Δ |

The rifle's accuracy is due in part to its high-quality barrel, proprietary muzzle brake, and attention to detail in its manufacturing process. The Czech Hunter 78 has been reported to achieve groups of 1-2 MOA (minutes of angle) at 100 meters (109 yards), which is exceptional for a production rifle.