CZ 550 Safari Magnum in .375 H&H - My First 'Big' Bore

[Zubtec]

These are some photos of my first ever 'bigger' bore rifle! A CZ 550 Safari Magnum in .375 H&H.

A few photos:

Initial thoughts
- Decent, but modest, stick of timber!
- Excellent palm swell, fit and swing.
- Bolt is a bit rough, but I'm sure it will loosen in time.
- Pulled it apart and the finish is surprisingly good!
- Fiddled with the trigger slightly and the set trigger is now superb. Normal trigger does have some creep, but isn't too heavy. That can be adjusted, but doubt I will any time soon.
- Nice, soft and thick recoil pad.

I have since shot a few pigs with it (now wearing a Leopold VX3i 1.5-5x20) and am very pleased with its performance.

Cheers,
Zubtec

 

[TREE ‘EM]

CZ’s are great rifles.

If you want the action slicked up and the trigger improved, talk to Wayne at AHR https://hunting-rifles.com/home/

My buddy has 2 550’s that were worked on by him and they are spectacular.

 

[Zubtec]

Thanks for that mate! If I was in the States, I would consider that for sure.

Thank you for reading

 

[Zubtec]

A few photos of the rifle wearing optics and in the field.

 

[Rob5589]

Very nice. What did you use to shoot those carp with on your IG account? Haven't seen that before.

 

[TxxAgg]

Beauty
That bolt will slick up in no time.

 

[Zubtec]

Very nice. What did you use to shoot those carp with on your IG account? Haven't seen that before.

Hi Rob.

That was with my Lithgow LA101 in .22 WMR.

I’ll get a post up of that rifle soon!

 

[Zubtec]

Beauty
That bolt will slick up in no time.

Cheers mate.

It sure will - and already has a bit. Needs to do some more hunting soon!

 

[John Jason]

Good luck with the rifle....the gateway to bigger bores. I had one in 416 Rigby but I think the stock was wrong for me and overall to heavy.

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[Zubtec]

Good luck with the rifle....the gateway to bigger bores. I had one in 416 Rigby but I think the stock was wrong for me and overall to heavy.

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Thanks mate. It has been good to me so far.

I find the stock and weight are perfect for me, but I get where you’re coming from.