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chuck375
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CZ 550 Safari Custom Finally Arrived!
      #96926 - 17/02/08 10:18 AM

Hi all, my CZ 550 Safari Custom in 375 H&H just arrived. It is absolutely gorgeous. I did have to send it back once, but what a difference! The action is perfect, snug tight locking, no wooble when you work the bolt, but smooth and slick. The stock is beautiful. Hi Vis front sight bead, dual crossbolts, glass bedded, barrel band, Pachmayer Decelerator Pad, Mercury recoil reducer and CZ action job. Not cheap at $2100, but I think well worth it. I get to shoot it tomorrow. I'll try and take some pictures too. I still probably will send it to Ed Plummer at AHR for his CZ 550 Upgrade #1 package ...

http://www.hunting-rifles.com/CZ/CZowners.htm


But I'm going to enjoy it for a while first



Chuck

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Re: CZ 550 Safari Custom Finally Arrived! [Re: chuck375]
      #96929 - 17/02/08 12:48 PM

Great to hear!

All the best with it and please give us some pix and a full report!

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Re: CZ 550 Safari Custom Finally Arrived! [Re: 9.3x57]
      #97308 - 23/02/08 02:47 AM

Hi I have some pictures, but how do I get them into my reply?

Thanks,
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Re: CZ 550 Safari Custom Finally Arrived! [Re: chuck375]
      #97311 - 23/02/08 03:14 AM

Chuck:

Go to Photobucket.com

Upload them there then copy/paste "IMG" into your post here.

If necessary, see Nitro for details. I think he does tutorials on the side.

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Re: CZ 550 Safari Custom Finally Arrived! [Re: 9.3x57]
      #97315 - 23/02/08 03:30 AM

Thanks 9ThreeXFifty7 let's see if this works ...











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Re: CZ 550 Safari Custom Finally Arrived! [Re: chuck375]
      #97317 - 23/02/08 04:08 AM

Chuck,

I wonder when they started putting in the crossbolts? I order the same rifle in early 2006, but mine doesn't have the crossbolts. I too had it glass bedded and have not had any problems. It has around 350 rounds thus far and has made it Africa 3 times. That is some nice wood....

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Re: CZ 550 Safari Custom Finally Arrived! [Re: STGS]
      #97318 - 23/02/08 04:22 AM

Hi Chuck!

GREAT looking rifle. Looks entirely worth the wait!

You got it, except...

You need to adjust the sizing so the pix come in a bit smaller.

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Re: CZ 550 Safari Custom Finally Arrived! [Re: STGS]
      #97319 - 23/02/08 04:22 AM

I specifically ordered mine with glass bedding and dual crossbolts STGS. I started out with an American Safari Magnum through the CZ custom shop, but added so many extras, it was cheaper to upgrade to a Safari Classic. The Safari Classic gets you the fancy walnut stock (which I love), glass bedding, dual cross bolts, choice of finish, and barrel band. I added an action job, Pachmayer decelerator recoil pad, mercury recoil reducer (standard on the 500 Jeffery and 505 Gibbs) and High-Vis front sight. Total cost to me including shipping and tax was $2100.

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Edited by chuck375 (23/02/08 04:24 AM)

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Re: CZ 550 Safari Custom Finally Arrived! [Re: chuck375]
      #97324 - 23/02/08 06:44 AM

It looks like you've got a winner.

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Re: CZ 550 Safari Custom Finally Arrived! [Re: mikeh416Rigby]
      #97327 - 23/02/08 07:25 AM

Thats a nice unit, I need one.... Love the wood.

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Re: CZ 550 Safari Custom Finally Arrived! [Re: chuck375]
      #97330 - 23/02/08 08:32 AM

How long did it take to receive it, from the time you placed the order?

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Re: CZ 550 Safari Custom Finally Arrived! [Re: mikeh416Rigby]
      #97334 - 23/02/08 10:13 AM

Four months, but I sent it back once, had a few issues. Sportsman's Warehouse and Jason at the CZ Custom shop were great to work with though. I could talk to either directly.

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Re: CZ 550 Safari Custom Finally Arrived! [Re: chuck375]
      #97343 - 23/02/08 12:24 PM

Chuck.

Dynamite gun!

I have followed this saga from a while back, and your patience and tenacity have been rewarded. Great job!!

Today I picked up a FS model CZ in 6.5x55. Wanna trade the wood?



Great job and a great gun, too!!

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Re: CZ 550 Safari Custom Finally Arrived! [Re: 9.3x57]
      #97348 - 23/02/08 12:52 PM

Thanks much! Eventually I'm going to send it to Ed Plummer for his CZ #1 Upgrade package, but gonna enjoy it for awhile first. Maybe get a spring bear!

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Re: CZ 550 Safari Custom Finally Arrived! [Re: chuck375]
      #97363 - 23/02/08 03:19 PM

IJUST BOUGHT ONE IT HAS 2 CROSSBOLTSNGLSAA BEDDED,AND AN EXTRA METAL RECOIL BAR A VERY AFFORDABLE RIFLLE,WILL GET THE JOB DONE NOT A BEAUTY QUEEN BUT ONE YOU WANT TO TOUCH ALOT

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Re: CZ 550 Safari Custom Finally Arrived! [Re: bwananelson]
      #97378 - 24/02/08 12:43 AM

Great looking rifle Chuck, I really like the wood.

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Re: CZ 550 Safari Custom Finally Arrived! [Re: bigdog]
      #97595 - 25/02/08 09:32 AM

I shot another 40 rounds through my CZ Safari Classic today. Learned two things, I defintely need a scope on it (I've always shot with a scope, even deer/elk running through the black timber). No problem off-hand with keeping 3 shot groups under 4 inches at 50 yards with open sights, but I could easily half that and shoot faster with a nice 1.5 - 5x 20mm Leupold. Second thing, this rifle is a pussycat with regards to recoil, I'm almost certain to have it rebarreled to .470 Capstick or a .500 class round next winter. I also shot a bunch of 3 shot strings rapid fire (for me) off hand. The action fed and ejected flawlessly, but my groups definitely got bigger during rapid fire. Practice, practice, practice...



Chuck

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Michael Douglas "The Ghost And The Darkness"

Edited by chuck375 (25/02/08 09:48 AM)

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Re: CZ 550 Safari Custom Finally Arrived! [Re: chuck375]
      #97692 - 26/02/08 01:59 PM

Definitely a nice rifle mate, you must be looking forward to using it on game....

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Re: CZ 550 Safari Custom Finally Arrived! [Re: gwh]
      #97695 - 26/02/08 03:03 PM

I am.

Thanks,
Chuck

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Re: CZ 550 Safari Custom Finally Arrived! [Re: chuck375]
      #97725 - 27/02/08 03:09 AM

My CZ550 American Safari 458 Lott came With a Lamanated stock. How about yours?

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Re: CZ 550 Safari Custom Finally Arrived! [Re: jro45]
      #98105 - 02/03/08 12:19 PM

Great looking rifle.

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