Bought a BRNO 458WM Stopper.....

[IvW]

I bought this rifle on friday......after proper inspection and testing.

Dislikes.....the caliber 458WM could rechamber to 450 Ne or 450 No 2 NE....

Likes....

The price...
Serial nr. MR008
IT balances perfect and the fit is also perfect.
Can be self regulated mid barrel and at the muzzle.
Locks up like a bank vault....also has double kersten lock.
Weight 9lbs
Ejectors.....smart ones to boot....it only ejects the fired round top barrel or both if both are fired.
Single trigger.....mechanical....this may have some jumping up and down.....bear in mind this will be a trails guide rifle(if it passes our rigorous testing) so there is no need to be able to switch between softand solid. Trails guides can only use solid ammunition no softs. Furthest shots 15m. It is a mechanical trigger. I tested it with self made snap caps and you just pull release trigger and pull....second striker fires everytime.
Already place for Aimpoint sight.

I know many dont like O/U, I prefer them..
It may not be a show piece but I think it has potential for reliability and functionality....

If not we will have a very cool pig gun.....

 

[Muskox]

Nothing wrong with it.

Ammo and component prices for the 458 are a bargain compared to a NE round. Nice find.

 

[BJH65]

Congratulations! I don’t believe CZ made very many, it’s been a long time since I’ve seen a used one for sale online. This is a really cool double, I like it!

 

[mark-hunter]

Congrats!
Let us know how well it is regulated!

 

[BJH65]

Congrats!
Let us know how well it is regulated!

Ha, we were just talking about these CZ 458 doubles the other day!

 

[Aaron N]

You could try some on the loads that have been put up on here to see if your mind on the ballistics can be changed.

 

[skydiver386]

Can't see the safety, but can we assume it fires the top barrel first, then the bottom?

I think the 458 Win will be just fine for your intended purpose.

 

[Nhoro]

I am preparing for snow in sunny Zimbabwe, IvW has gone over to the the darkside! I never thought I would see the day that you bought a 458 win mag.

It looks like an interesting rifle. Ihope it shoots well for you.

 

[analog_peninsula]

Form follows function. Engraving never killed anything but your wallet.

 

[mark-hunter]

Ha, we were just talking about these CZ 458 doubles the other day!

Indeed! Now lets see what Ivw will say! Very interesting purchase!

 

[BeeMaa]

Congratulations on your new rifle.

Not sure what your ammo/brass availability is like for the 450NE or 450NE#2, but maybe consider rechambering to 458LOTT to be able to shoot the the WM or the LOTT.

Let us know how it goes.

 

[IvW]

Can't see the safety, but can we assume it fires the top barrel first, then the bottom?

I think the 458 Win will be just fine for your intended purpose.

Yes top barrel first

 

[IvW]

Congratulations on your new rifle.

Not sure what your ammo/brass availability is like for the 450NE or 450NE#2, but maybe consider rechambering to 458LOTT to be able to shoot the the WM or the LOTT.

Let us know how it goes.

450 NE can get.....450NE #2 nothing at the moment not even cases.....
458WM and 458 Lott plenty.....

 

[CoElkHunter]

Beautiful rifle. Congrats! How long are those barrels?

 

[IvW]

Beautiful rifle. Congrats! How long are those barrels?

600mm/24"

 

[Schüler Jumbo]

O/U guns recoil both barrels on the same vertical plane which is a plus as opposed to S/S which recoils right and left.