CZ550 build questions

[skydiver386]

I just picked up my new CZ550 mag receiver purchased from member Krish. It has a .416 Rigby bolt face, but personally, I think it wants to be a .450 Rigby when it grows up. The questions I have are:

1. Who can do a scratch build DG rifle in a reasonable time frame? The only thing I'd really want custom, other than the normal sights, barrel band sling, etc., is a heavier than factory barrel to add weight

2. Laminate, wood or synthetic B&C stock? I want this rifle to be all business, but I'm considering recoil reducers in the stock. Is this an option with the Bell & Carlson synthetic?

 

[Andrew Short]

I just had a rifle built by Wayne at AHR. He took my action just like yours and built a magnificent rifle. Couldn’t ask for anything better!

 

[Ontario Hunter]

Lija made my 404 barrel in #5 contour. A bit on the heavy side (gun is 10 lbs unloaded) but the rifle balances just forward of magazine, which is just right. Recoil is very manageable. Barrel length is 24". My stock is conventional Monte Carlo style walnut.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

Dennis Olson in Montana. Getting a barrel will be the most time consuming piece of the puzzle.

 

[RR 314]

Tipton Burns in Canyon Lake, Texas is building me another .404 right now. I have no need for another .404, but was tired of looking at the lonely action on my desk. Tip is a fantastic gunsmith and thinks total build time will be about 3 months. I had all components. Building on CZ 550 action, 3 pos safety and Bell & Carlson. I want it light and went with a W. Lothar barrel with light contour (don’t recall actual contour), and NECG sites/band. Recoil reducer for you shouldn’t be a problem in synthetic stock.

 

[Ontario Hunter]

Dennis Olson in Montana. Getting a barrel will be the most time consuming piece of the puzzle.

Lija is just down the road from Dennis. I ordered my barrel from them in May and it was done in July. Dennis threaded, reamed, crowned, and mounted it. He also dropped it in the stock (which was unexpected ... but nice). Lija dropped off the 404 barrel and I brought the action to him the next day as a whole gun with 30-06 barrel (necessary to get it across the border). And since I had the iron sights with me when I picked it up, he mounted those too (I donated my drill and threading taps). When I got the rifle home, I did the modifications to feeding ramp and rails. Dennis didn't want to do that. Perhaps he was too backed up?

 

[skydiver386]

Dennis Olson in Montana. Getting a barrel will be the most time consuming piece of the puzzle.

I figured a .458 bore with standard twist would be the easiest part!

 

[skydiver386]

I just had a rifle built by Wayne at AHR. He took my action just like yours and built a magnificent rifle. Couldn’t ask for anything better!View attachment 572233

That sir, is one beautiful rifle. Is that wood as dark as it looks?

 

[Mark Biggerstaff]

I just had a rifle built by Wayne at AHR. He took my action just like yours and built a magnificent rifle. Couldn’t ask for anything better!View attachment 572233

Beautiful rifle Andrew! Glad to see where the Leupold went!

 

[Andrew Short]

Beautiful rifle Andrew! Glad to see where the Leupold went!

Thanks again Mark!

 

[Andrew Short]

That sir, is one beautiful rifle. Is that wood as dark as it looks?

It is! Wayne sent me numerous blanks be mcause I was so picky!

 

[Jefferry404]

I just picked up my new CZ550 mag receiver purchased from member Krish. It has a .416 Rigby bolt face, but personally, I think it wants to be a .450 Rigby when it grows up. The questions I have are:

1. Who can do a scratch build DG rifle in a reasonable time frame? The only thing I'd really want custom, other than the normal sights, barrel band sling, etc., is a heavier than factory barrel to add weight

2. Laminate, wood or synthetic B&C stock? I want this rifle to be all business, but I'm considering recoil reducers in the stock. Is this an option with the Bell & Carlson synthetic? View attachment 572231

Tim at Matrix Gunsmithing. He plans to clear out his CZ upgrades by Feb. He has done quite a few on the B&C stock with mercury tubes (he also fills up the buttstock hollow). He even makes an integral barrel (machined in quarter rib, banded sling swivel and banded front sight base) that has the CZ550 barrel contour that fits into the B&C stock. I posted a thread on a 550 Magnum he built full featured.

 

[Hyde Hunter]

I understand that Bell and Carlson will install a recoil reducer and fill the butt stock when you order a stock for a fee

 

[Mark Biggerstaff]

I understand that Bell and Carlson will install a recoil reducer and fill the butt stock when you order a stock for a fee

Yes they will. Mine was ordered to my specs on Dec 22nd. Arrived Jan 3rd.
That's under 2 weeks and the holidays.
Recoil reducer installed. Built to my LOP, decelerator pad.

 

[skydiver386]

Decided to have this guy build my 450 Rigby DG rifle. As it turns out, the 450 Rigby is his favorite dangerous game caliber. Got his elephant with one shot through the brain housing group with the 450. I feel like I'm in good hands, especially if the rifle looks half as good as the one over my left shoulder.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

Your next call or email or PM should be to @RAVEN ROCKS PRECISION and get some ammo from them, while it's available.

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[RR 314]

Decided to have this guy build my 450 Rigby DG rifle. As it turns out, the 450 Rigby is his favorite dangerous game caliber. Got his elephant with one shot through the brain housing group with the 450. I feel like I'm in good hands, especially if the rifle looks half as good as the one over my left shoulder.
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I have 3-4 of Kenny’s rifles. He builds almost all of his rifles on non-CRF actions. . . Including his personal .450. I have never seen him build on a CZ action, but his shop builds great rifles. All of mine shoot very well. Going to have him put a new barrel on my .284 Jarrett soon. Honestly, he is more expensive than others who build comparable rifles, but no junk leaves the shop.

 

[skydiver386]

Your next call or email or PM should be to @RAVEN ROCKS PRECISION and get some ammo from them, while it's available.

Norma 416 Rem Mag 450gr Woodleigh FMJ – 10 round box - Raven Rocks Precision

1 Box of Norma 416 Rem Mag loaded with a 450gr Woodleigh FMJ bullet. Woodleigh's full metal jacket bullets are made from tough steel, with a 2mm thick reinforced nose section. Jacket tapers toward the base to assist rifling engraving.Jacket base is turned back into the lead to reinforce the...

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Nosler Safari 470 Nitro Express 500gr Solid - Raven Rocks Precision

Nosler Dangerous Game 470 Nitro Express 500gr Solid Ammo

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Miles ahead of you brother. Bought several boxes of the Norma 450 from Raven Rocks at a great price just over a month ago.

 

[IvW]

A custom fit stock is one of the most important parts of a DG rifle build......