CZ Upgrades are back with Matrix Gunsmithing

[Jefferry404]

I see the comments about CZ upgrades, so thought to pass along some recent information for the folks here.
Tim finally got his custom parts endeavour tooled up and has re-started his CZ upgrade offerings. He hated to pause the gunsmithing but he just had no time on the machining end and was not doing justice to either one.
He has been "smithing" rifles on a case by case basis such as an interesting LR rifle, a 416 Cheytac built on one his CZ actions with the quarter rib kit (I supported the cartridge end of things) and I got to see a nice pair of ParkWest Arms actions barrel with his integral barrels.
He has a few CZ actions left for a custom build and with the quarter rib kit upgrade and his latest engraving option, could be the time for a nice DGR.
Steve

PS
Not sure this is my cup of tea but on a CZ build, maybe (gnarly looking old buff!

 

[Jack Stevens]

I see the comments about CZ upgrades, so thought to pass along some recent information for the folks here.
Tim finally got his custom parts endeavour tooled up and has re-started his CZ upgrade offerings. He hated to pause the gunsmithing but he just had no time on the machining end and was not doing justice to either one.
He has been "smithing" rifles on a case by case basis such as an interesting LR rifle, a 416 Cheytac built on one his CZ actions with the quarter rib kit (I supported the cartridge end of things) and I got to see a nice pair of ParkWest Arms actions barrel with his integral barrels.
He has a few CZ actions left for a custom build and with the quarter rib kit upgrade and his latest engraving option, could be the time for a nice DGR.
Steve

PS
Not sure this is my cup of tea but on a CZ build, maybe (gnarly looking old buff!

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Just curious about Tim’s “quarter rib kit” for the CZ 550s. Any pics of what that upgrade looks like? Even in the white?

Good to hear Matrix is back in the CZ upgrade game.

 

[Jefferry404]

do not mind the packaging, as he made this up for the last DSC show

I should note this is best with a new barrel (same CZ contour) as he is still working on machining off the CZ factory rear sight base.

 

[Jefferry404]

He installed this kit on my stainless Model 70 375HH.

 

[Jack Stevens]

He installed this kit on my stainless Model 70 375HH.
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Very nice. Thanks for the pics!

Yeah, I prefer the longer/full q-r express sight over the abbreviated “island”-type rear sight such as NECG offers. The full q-r is much more in keeping with the traditional lines of the old-school African rifles of the early 20th Century - ala the Rigbys, Jefferys, etc.

 

[Jefferry404]

Tim keeps adding "bling" to his CZ upgrades I think with the #2 upgrade, the engraving is nearly free.

and his latest on a 416 Rigby

Steve

 

[PAUL_MAUSER]

Good to hear they are back up going on the gunsmithing side of things. I passed on what i thought was a great deal on a bone stock CZ in .416 Rigby for fear of not having any alternatives to get it built up and upgraded like it would need to be.

 

[DPHunter4570]

Perfect timing for me, I need to tune up my bone stock cz550 in 375.

 

[Jefferry404]

Looks like the upgrade with the deep floorplate is a winner, all 7 are deep, even a 505 Gibbs.
good to see a smith busy.

looks like those are all B&C stocks, which are a great match for the CZ550.
I think there rumblings of even a trapdoor grip cap matched to the B&C.

 

[Jefferry404]

Matrix is now stippling his quarter rib and front sight tail. Randon pattern should help with sun reflection.

 

[Jefferry404]

soon to be on customer's bottom metal. Fitting for a 505.

 

[Hedge774]

I sent my .375 550 to Tim yesterday for the #2 upgrade. We are adding case hardening to the bottom metal and added new parts (including a grip cap.)Should be really sharp! I'll keep you posted!

 

[Captain Munro]

Any updates? Does anyone have a custom build from Matrix? I'm curious to see one. I like what they are doing for custom parts. African rifles just look right with the quarter rib!

 

[Jefferry404]

@Captain Munro
His new CNC should be arriving this week, but not until Jan. will it be powered and will have more parts coming. You should give him a call and see what's what.
Steve

 

[Captain Munro]

I will try calling him up. I like what's he is doing with the parts

 

[AZDAVE]

@Captain Munro I have one of his customs. My shooting buddy had a 9.3x62 built on a BRNO 600 action. It has the integral barrel and the top level upgrades. He had it put into a Bell&Carlson CZ stock vs the english walnut. Fast forward a year and he his eye doctor said he shouldn't shoot anything bigger than a 6.5 level recoil or he would get detached retinas etc due to a heredity eye problem. So we worked a deal and that rifle is now mine. I am very happy with the work that Matrix did on the rifle. I have another BRNO 600 30/06 that I am contemplating sending to him. I will tray and work some time to get a few pictures.

 

[Captain Munro]

Good to hear (not for your friend)! I emailed Matrix and he is going to call me after they sort out their new cbc machine. I sent him the following as an example of what I was thinking: AHR 404