I know what they say about opinions, but FWIW, the CZ550 is a really big action and a classic design. I think its at its best with the big old classics like 416 Rigby and 505 Gibbs. Big long cigar shape rounds. Then 375H&H and 458Lott as my 2nd choices. Well, that 450 Rigby is interesting too. Heck, I am hooked!

In 45, there have been many of complaints about the feeding of the Win Mag which is partly been attributed to the hugh magazine. This can be a problem with any $1000 CZ so beware. Again FWIW, I would opt for the 458Lott over the WinMag unless it was some kind of give away bargin 1/2 price deal. I say that even though, I got a 458 Lott by CZ with a funky barrel that shoots low and has feeding problems too boot. Maybe blowing smoke on this one. Just my 2c.

In addition to my M70 375, I also have a CZ550 in 375 that someone else had restocked and upgraded by AHR. Its a real really fine gun. Smooth and a looker. So; I have to agree for $1000 low cost factory guns these are a heck of a starting off point for the guy who want to go custom. And among those, I really like the idea of the 416Rigby the best. Ironically, thats one I dont have.

For purely personal reasons, I dont care for the 500 Jeff. That was a round designed for a std length action with a very short neck and greatly rebated rim. I think its just butt ugly ctg. The original guns were single column feed. The staggered magazine with the rebated 500J is a bad idea. That is just what CZ custom shops offers. Consequently even at $3,000 custom prices, I heard a complaint about the 500J feeding. This is a brand new custom gun. Imagine after it gets old and tired? For now, it is more money in the bank for AHR. (American Hunting Rifles)