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fourbore
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Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?
08/05/11 05:28 AM

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)

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Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	Handloader52	06/05/11 04:49 AM
Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	CHAPUISARMES	06/05/11 08:28 PM
Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	fourbore	06/05/11 08:50 PM
Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	AdamTayler	07/05/11 03:24 AM
Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	fourbore	07/05/11 09:09 AM
Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	portdivers	07/05/11 09:05 PM
Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	fourbore	08/05/11 05:28 AM
Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	500Nitro	08/05/11 06:16 AM
Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	portdivers	08/05/11 09:13 AM
Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	AdamTayler	08/05/11 02:13 PM
Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	fourbore	08/05/11 12:28 PM
Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	Rule303	06/05/11 09:42 PM
Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	AdamTayler	06/05/11 12:37 PM
Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	GK	08/05/11 01:01 PM
Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	AdamTayler	08/05/11 02:16 PM
Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	GK	09/05/11 10:34 AM
Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	mauserand9mm	09/05/11 01:30 PM
Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	GK	09/05/11 03:32 PM
Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	Rule303	09/05/11 10:07 PM
Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	mauserand9mm	10/05/11 10:05 AM
Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	500Nitro	10/05/11 10:14 AM
Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	mauserand9mm	10/05/11 10:25 AM
Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	mauserand9mm	10/05/11 09:20 PM
Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	500Nitro	10/05/11 10:26 PM
Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	mauserand9mm	11/05/11 08:51 AM
Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	Rule303	11/05/11 09:32 PM
Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	500Nitro	09/05/11 03:33 PM
Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	chuck375	16/05/11 01:30 AM
Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	portdivers	11/05/11 09:29 PM
Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	fourbore	09/05/11 07:49 PM
Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	500Nitro	09/05/11 08:00 PM
Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	500Nitro	09/05/11 10:44 AM
Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	500Nitro	06/05/11 12:43 PM
Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	500Nitro	06/05/11 06:46 AM
Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	gryphon	06/05/11 09:16 AM
Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	500Nitro	06/05/11 09:17 AM
Re: Anyone familiar with the CZ 550 Safari grade rifles?	tophet1	06/05/11 08:49 AM

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