Added a 500 Jeffery to the family - a custom AHR 550 CZ Safari Classic

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21 April 2023, 19:14

buckstix

Added a 500 Jeffery to the family - a custom AHR 550 CZ Safari Classic

After a 3 year search, I finally added a 500 Jeffery to my Safari Rifle family.

Its an early AHR Custom built on a 550 CZ Safari Classic action.

What a wonderful rifle by Wayne, built in 2008.

550 CZ Safari Classic Action, Upgraded to Vertical Feed w/ 1 up 2 down . . Absolute Flawless Feeding
25" Heavy McGowen Barrel, w/ recessed cap on threaded muzzle for muzzle brake - Barrel Band Sling Swivel
10 lbs - 8 oz - 13-3/4" LOP (perfect balance)
Island Rear Sight, 1-Standing 1-Folding - Red Optic Front Sight w/ Window Hood
Fancy English Walnut Stock, 4-Panel Checkering w/ Rosewood Forend Cap & Rosewood Grip Cap

" .... you never pay too much for something, you only buy it too early .... "

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21 April 2023, 22:04

Brian Canada

Super! Perfect in everyway.

Vertical feed mag is the best idea.
I like the straight stock/comb and high sights. It will be nice to shoot. The heavy 25" barrel is perfect too, weight forward gives steady hold, nicer to shoot. Beautiful rifle . Well worth the wait. Brian

22 April 2023, 10:14

bigbull

buckstix, Was the action originally for a 500 Jefferies ?
Very Nice btw!
BB

22 April 2023, 21:18

buckstix

Hello Brian Canada,
Thanks for the reply

quote:
Originally posted by bigbull:
buckstix, Was the action originally for a 500 Jefferies ?

Hello bigbull,
Thanks for the reply.

It started life as a 416 Rigby - converted to 500 Jeffery.

" .... you never pay too much for something, you only buy it too early .... "

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23 April 2023, 00:02

chuck375

Very nice welcome to the 500 Jeffery Club!

23 April 2023, 00:45

buckstix

quote:
Originally posted by chuck375:
Very nice welcome to the 500 Jeffery Club!

Hello chuck375,
Thanks for the reply.

I had a 500 Jeffery some years ago built on a 98 action, but it didn't feed worth a darn. Could only use it as a single shot.

This AHR feeds flawlessly.

" .... you never pay too much for something, you only buy it too early .... "

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23 April 2023, 18:33

Brandon.Gleason

Wayne certainly builds a pretty rifle. Congratulations.

25 April 2023, 02:47

chuck375

quote:
Originally posted by buckstix:
quote:
Originally posted by chuck375:
Very nice welcome to the 500 Jeffery Club!
Hello chuck375,
Thanks for the reply.

I had a 500 Jeffery some years ago built on a 98 action, but it didn't feed worth a darn. Could only use it as a single shot.

Wayne does great work! Mine feeds and functions flawlessly too but it took 3 gunsmiths to get there. I think Wayne does a single stack magazine? Makes sense to me.
This AHR feeds flawlessly.