600 Overkill

[RootballExpress]

Well, gentlemen…… I’ve seemed to have reached an impasse….. for those of you out there who’ve handled/fired and know of those who own/have owned a 600 Overkill bolt action rifle, would rather have one built or buy one that’s already made from someone who has taken care of it?

I ask, because I can’t decide whether to have one made or to just seek one out from a private seller.

I’ve tried contacting Bijou Creek, but to no avail I’ve yet to receive an answer or make contact with Mike. I have spoke with Jason of Aria Ballistic Engineering as well as Corey from Boyou Advanced Weapon Systems. Seems like to have a 600 O.K built (if it were to get started tomorrow) would take roughly 24-40 weeks and run north of 15k for the rifle itself EXCLUDING brass, dies, and bullets. These estimates really make me lean more toward finding a used one over a new one.

I’m nowhere near a perfectionist nor am I overly in particular in the details of what I would desire in one of these rifles. I appreciate craftsmanship, but value functionality/dependability way more over a showcase piece. I think that if I’m going to plan a build or try and locate one of these I need to start sooner rather than later (just cause I can and it’s already been on the bucket list of rifles for quite some time).

So, if it were up to any of you guys (if you were remotely interested in one of these big bore behemoths) would you prefer new or used “new to you”? And why?

Thanks in advance for the opinions and I’m looking forward to the conversation!

 

[Grumpy gumpy]

Watching to see who the masochists are…..

Gumpy

 

[matt85]

In my humble opinion, most guns made in this chambering are too light. So, i would have one custom made if i was interested.

It should be mentioned i havent shot a 600 OK, just a 600 NE.

 

[jcs271]

Sadly you just missed this one by a week.

CUSTOM CZ 550 SAFARI CLASSICS 600 OVERKILL BY AHR https://share.google/dLSrlRLLc5l5EHyM0

It was an absolutely stunning rifle that Wayne built for himself. I've seen it in person several times when he would bring it up to my Safari shoot.

Good luck with your quest, I draw the recoil line at my 505 Gibbs. Like Clint Eastwood said, a man's got to know his limitations.

 

[AustinM]

I've had my run ins with big bores, but have not been able to touch off a 600 Overkill yet. Most that I've talked too, prefer the GMA action to anything else out there, which I've heard of feeding issues with the CZ-550 action but maybe that is exaggerated. So most of these guys are using that action ($4500 or so), then one has to pick a stock, which can be however much to plan to spend on the wood, and then the actual fitment to the gun. So their prices are about normal with what they are having to do to the rifle to make it all work.

Ultimately, you will most likely find one cheaper than you can have made for yourself. I'm currently building a 585 Hubel as I have excess brass and that is going to be an expensive project as well, and if you're anything like me I'm a wood fiend, so I only accept the best.

The best way to look at it, is this going to he a heirloom? If so spend the money if you can. If not, then find one at the right price!

Good luck on your endeavor, might be a good idea to reach out to @buckstix.

 

[buckstix]

Yep, you missed it big time. My 600 Overkill had a pre-auction estimate of $6,000 to $10,000 and sold for less than the $6,000 low estimate. To build one from scratch (if you can find a builder) will cost $7,000 to $10,000, and you have to supply the now rare CZ550, or similar rifle, to start with - and then wait 24-36 months to complete. My little red overkill came with a $700 Leupold red dot sight and had a CZ peep site. Now I'm waiting for the lucky buyer to contact me for dies, brass, and ammo. I would have been very happy if a member here would have gotten the great deal.