Daryl, I got a chuckle from your post. No, I don't think CZ was tagging the lug on to deal with your handloads or anybody's handloads for that matter. More to the point of the lug, no .375 H&H Mag needs such a front lug if bedded anything like correctly in the first place.

Anybody can tighten a dovetail. But why? There is no reason on a gun that doesn't need the lug in the first place.

I think you'll find the problems with CZ's cited here aren't limited to bedding problems. THAT I agree they do not have a monopoly on. It is common to many makes. It is the overall erratic QC that causes the other more serious problems that are cause for concern. I have no experience with older Brno's.

I happen to like my 550 very much now. So much that I consider it a keeper and one I'll use alot. I did not like it when it was a 6.5x55 due to the problems cited. As a 9.3x62 and with my TLC added, much better indeed.