CZ Bolt Guns

28 January 2009, 22:14

Dr. Lou

CZ Bolt Guns

quote:
Originally posted by HBH:
There are better ways to go for the 375 than the CZ. IMHO the are too heavy and bulky for a 375, I would look into finding a Model 70 Winchester or a Interarms Whitworth, sure they are going to cost more but you will be further ahead with a better balanced rifle for the caliber in question. I have a CZ in 416 and it is a good starting point towards a ok 416 just too big a package for a 375.

HBH

I agree! There are better choices of rifle period, not just for the 375. However, IMO it is too big for the 375 H&H.

Lou

29 January 2009, 00:54

Sevens

I just bought a CZ-550 in 375 H&H about a month ago. I bought it with the intent as an all around Africa rifle - not that I'm heading there anytime soon. The rifle shoulders well for me and functions as I expected. I bought it though as a base point for something more and fully expected it to need some work (and I've sent it off to a gunsmith for some improvements - aesthetic, mostly). You can shoot it out of the box, but you can also improve upon it.

The really nice thing about the CZ is that huge magazine. I can get 6+1 into my rifle. I'll still be shooting long after others have stopped to reload (unless I get run over by a buffalo first).

29 January 2009, 03:17

Get a 375, it will take anything on earth, you just make sure you place the bullet properly. A well placed 375 will do more damage then a marginal shot with 458 Lott or 460 Weatherby. Just use a good bullet, Northfork, A Frame, both are proven.

29 January 2009, 04:00

JBoutfishn

quote:
Originally posted by Sevens:
I just bought a CZ-550 in 375 H&H about a month ago. I bought it with the intent as an all around Africa rifle - not that I'm heading there anytime soon. The rifle shoulders well for me and functions as I expected. I bought it though as a base point for something more and fully expected it to need some work (and I've sent it off to a gunsmith for some improvements - aesthetic, mostly). You can shoot it out of the box, but you can also improve upon it.

The really nice thing about the CZ is that huge magazine. I can get 6+1 into my rifle. I'll still be shooting long after others have stopped to reload (unless I get run over by a buffalo first).

Buff tracks up you chest really suck. I picked up a CZ 375 just because I did not have a 375. You are right on with the mag capacity

I find it pleasant to shoot compared to my 416 which only holds 3 down.

31 January 2009, 23:21

chuck375

The CZ 550 in 375 H&H it's a sweet gun and cartridge. I'm sure it's capable of killing anything on the planet. It just didn't scratch my recoil itch (it's my first big bore and I expected more of a kick). By the way, I just picked up the CZ-USA buyer's guide. Harlan Satrang (who's converting my 375 H&H to 500 Jeffery as we speak) is on page 18. The 500 Jeffery should scratch my itch way down deep.

I'm thinking if four 570g .510 caliber TSX and Barnes banded solids don't do the job, I guess I deserve a good stomping ...

Chuck

01 February 2009, 03:55

LWD

quote:
Since this original post I have acquired a 375 H&H, 416 Rigby and 458 Lott in the Ruger RSM. A 375 H&H and 458 Win Mag in the Whitworth, and a 458 Lott in a win M70 Classic.

That's the way to take the plunge!

LWD

02 February 2009, 10:57

Frank Martinez

Having had all but the .458 Lott in the RSM I think you will settle with the Whitworths in the field. They are tried and true and carry well. They shoot as well as any other and they are able to take down anything you want. If you want more than the .458 wm you can open it to the lott although I felt it was too much for the light rifle and had to add a Mercury stick to the Butt. Now it is also enjoyable to shoot.

The Whitworth express and Mark X express rifles are absolutely the best value out there.
Frank

02 February 2009, 23:09

JTEX

Frank-- I sure do like the way the Whitworths handle, they do feel more "right" than the Rugers but both of them have ejection problems. Does anyone know a good gunsmith to fix this? I have tried 2 so far and nada.

The Rugers are heavier.....but they always work. And recoil seems less. They also just look like "African Rifles".