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I've been searching for a 404 Jeffery for about a year. Went to a lgs last week and they had a new unfired cz 550 from a collection for sale! Put $ down and hope to have it in a month or so..

I really wanted an mrc left handed rifle, but with all the hubub about closing doors I am a bit Leary for now.
 
Congrats on the new additions and post some pics when it comes in.

What are your plans to kit it out?
 
Congrats and I second the motion for pics!
 
Congratulations on the fine new piece. It is wise that you purchased the CZ Model 550 bolt rifle now. I understand that they have just been discontinued. In a year or so , the prices certainly will rise !
While l personally have no experience with the .404 Jeffery calibre , l understand that it is the ballistic twin of the .450 / 400 Nitro Express calibre ( which l AM personally familiar with ) and thus, l wholeheartedly endorse this calibre .
 
BeeMaa said:
Congrats on the new additions and post some pics when it comes in.

What are your plans to kit it out?
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Not certain just yet. Probably a 1-4 scope with detachable mounts. I have that setup on my 375 H&H and it works well for me. However, I'm an iron sight guy and as such am thinking of a peep sight. Inside of a hundred yards I have complete confidence with one.
With a growing family and all that goes with it I'm happy with just having the rifle and an opportunity to go to Africa. Never been yet, but I have a trip in May. I likely will take the 375 as I have seat time with her. I'm bringing my dad, Wife and an older friend. Exited is an understatement!
 
Major Khan said:
Congratulations on the fine new piece. It is wise that you purchased the CZ Model 550 bolt rifle now. I understand that they have just been discontinued. In a year or so , the prices certainly will rise !
While l personally have no experience with the .404 Jeffery calibre , l understand that it is the ballistic twin of the .450 / 400 Nitro Express calibre ( which l AM personally familiar with ) and thus, l wholeheartedly endorse this calibre .
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Major Khan, I really appreciate the kind words especially from a man such as yourself! I also heard they were to be discontinued. Sad. On another note I live vicariously through your stories! If the hunting magazines had you're caliber of writers and sensibilities I'd buy them all! Reading your stories takes me back to being a child and dreaming of the possibilities in the world of hunting. African Hunting Gazette needs to her from you! I salute you!
 
Bignut said:
Not certain just yet. Probably a 1-4 scope with detachable mounts. I have that setup on my 375 H&H and it works well for me. However, I'm an iron sight guy and as such am thinking of a peep sight. Inside of a hundred yards I have complete confidence with one.
With a growing family and all that goes with it I'm happy with just having the rifle and an opportunity to go to Africa. Never been yet, but I have a trip in May. I likely will take the 375 as I have seat time with her. I'm bringing my dad, Wife and an older friend. Exited is an understatement!
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Ah, the man we all envy, about to take your first trip to Africa! Prepare for your addiction. There is no cure!

I all seriousness, I wish you a great trip. Enjoy the preparation, the anticipation is much of the fun!

Oh, and congrats on a fine purchase!
 
WAB said:
Ah, the man we all envy, about to take your first trip to Africa! Prepare for your addiction. There is no cure!

I all seriousness, I wish you a great trip. Enjoy the preparation, the anticipation is much of the fun!

Oh, and congrats on a fine purchase!
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Funny thing, I've envied all who went before me!
 
Congratulations on your CZ550.404j, I am sure you will never regret it! May I ask is it one of the the few CZ550s that came from the factory or was it from the custom shop? Either way your going to have a rifle, in a caliber that is hard to beat. Like Major Kahn I very much like the .450/400 with its .411 bullet, but the .404j with another 100fps plus a .422 Woodleight Hydro Shock brings the caliber up another notch!
 
Congrats on finding one
 
Tokoloshe Safaris said:
Congratulations on your CZ550.404j, I am sure you will never regret it! May I ask is it one of the the few CZ550s that came from the factory or was it from the custom shop? Either way your going to have a rifle, in a caliber that is hard to beat. Like Major Kahn I very much like the .450/400 with its .411 bullet, but the .404j with another 100fps plus a .422 Woodleight Hydro Shock brings the caliber up another notch!
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I will be frank and say that I don't know.. It looks like a factory rifle with no bells and whistles that I saw, is there a way I could know by looking at it? Or do I need to do a serial number check?
 
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