I've got a CZ 550 in 375 H&H I'm planning to rebarrel next winter. Any suggestions pros/cons? I was thinking of going to 470 Capstick but it seems like a shame to build that on a true magnum length mauser-variant action.

Thanks in advance,

Chuck

on a CZ, if you want the MAX, do either a 470mbogo or 550 Magnum.

THe capstick is "merely" a rebarrel away

Hi Jeffeosso, I don't really want the MAX, just an anchoring rifle that I can shoot a few hundred rounds a year so I can get comfortable with itand take elk and bear hunting while I'm saving up for Africa. I want more power than the 375 H&H and the 458 Lott just doesn't do it for me.

Chuck

Nice thing about the 470 Capstick , you can blast away with pistol bullets . To me that makes a rifle alot more fun to play with .

I'd do the 505 Gibbs if it were me but you could buy a new CZ in 505 off the rack for less money than a proper conversion. So that would leave me to conclude the 470 Mbogo is the best option.

Or the 475 A&M

450 Dakota/Rigby...or a real hammer, my 550 Gibbs.

Rich
DRSS
Knowledge not shared is knowledge lost...

quote:

my 550 Gibbs

Hammer-o-Saurus Maximus!!

.550" Gibbs Chow!!

Or, the soon to be released and seen on a Craig Boddington elephant hunt - the .500 Empire!!!

The .495 A-Square looks interesting as well. I like it's case shape with the ghost shoulder (much like the 470 Capstick). It can launch a 600g bullet at 2150 fps at reasonable pressures which is all I really will ever need.

Chuck

500 A2 is ideal for a CZ550. 470 mbogo is a nice one too.