I have just returned from putting 40 rounds through my new cz550 in .375 H&H. As I've mentioned in previous posts, I consider myself recoil sensitive. I was concerned this was too much gun for me(biggest I previously had is .30-06). I was literally trembling for fear of recoil on the first shot. I found the cz to be no problem at all! I assume it's due to the extra weight. My 06 is an m-70 featherweight. The stock fit well. I had no problems with it hitting my cheek as others have noted. The action also seems to be getting "slicker" with use. The more I handle this rifle, the more pleased I am with the purchase.

Citori3,

the cz's are great value aren't they ??.

I like the action.

And they have double square bridges! Rockin'!

citori3,
Good show! Good gun! I am one who likes the CZ 550 Eurohogback stock.

Now you need to turn that thing into something bigger. Have fun.

Ron,
Finally I've found someone else who actually likes the stock. Thank God, I thought I was the only one.

citori3,

CZ is a great gun, and possibilities to upgrade this gun are huge.

Recoil requires lots of practise to be handled.

I have four CZ hogbacks. I like them that way because they are distinctive.

Glad you are pleased with the CZ! It is a real sleeper that more folks should try! I have owned many BRNO 602s over the years, (the same rifle) and I find the stock to my likeing. The design seem to suck up the recoil quite well.

The 375 H&H is a very well ballanced cartridge, and is the perfect "ONE RIFLE" for the world!

Enjoy, my friend!

Count me in on the hogsback stock fan club. MY only CZ is a 452 Standard, but it is a sweet little rifle and that stock feels great. Next CZ has to be a 550 .375 H&H. I have no need for it, but that never was a factor.

[ 10-23-2002, 20:42: Message edited by: ksduckhunter ]

ZKK-602's and CZ 550's are great guns, especially for the money. And they're big enough to absorb a lot of the recoil. If you don't like the shape of the stock or the quality of the checkering, it's an easy matter to reshape and refinish the stock with a rasp and a little sandpaper. I once had a ZKK-601 in 223 with the "deluxe" or California-style stock which I didn't like. I filed off the rollover cheekpiece to straighten the comb, added a border to the remaining cheekrest for a European look, slimmed down the forend, added a 90 degree ebony forend tip, opened up the grip and added a steel grip cap and then installed a thin Old English pad. After finishing with Permalin, I recheckered in a classic wrap around point pattern. Turned out beautiful, didn't look anything like the original. This particular rifle had beautiful figure in the wood, something you don't always get with Brno's/CZ's.