hello-

recently bought a cz 550 magnum in 505 gibbs... it has no crossbolts. is this a problem/going to be a problem? any advice would be welcome. thanks!

byf42, get in contact with the guys at the CZ custom shop. There is a possibility that they may want to install some crossbolts and bedding to the stock. The earlier production models lacked these features and some of the stocks have failed as a result. CZ should work with you on that, especially with it being a 505Gibbs.
Rodney.

There should always be a lug at the receiver, and the 505s should also have one on the barrel. I wouldn't fire the weapon until rectified, you run a serious risk of cracking or shattering the stock.

John

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Originally posted by Rodney H.{500Jeffery}:
byf42, get in contact with the guys at the CZ custom shop. There is a possibility that they may want to install some crossbolts and bedding to the stock. The earlier production models lacked these features and some of the stocks have failed as a result. CZ should work with you on that, especially with it being a 505Gibbs.
Rodney.

would it be posible to make a 505Gibbs. or a 577trex from a brno zkk 600 458W M??????

juha

thanks for the replies. anyone here have the number to the custom shop and who to speak with?

Start by calling CZ-USA toll free number and ask to speak to warranty department about issue of no crossbolts in the .505 Gibbs, early production.
One member here said CZ-USA offered to add them for free, since they are standard on the current production:

800-955-4486

That will also give them a chance to check for "marble grip" in your stock.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

CZ "went off half-cocked" on the first run of .505s, however they seem to be conscientiously making up for it.

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juha458wm: would it be posible to make a 505Gibbs or a 577trex from a brno zkk 600 458WM

Yes, identical dimensions as the CZ550.

byf42, on cannons like these, I'd also include a barrel-mounted recoil lug.

juha458wm, Yes it would be possible to rebarrel and open up the action to the Gibbs for sure, I don't know the rim diameter offhand for the T-Rex so I'm not sure if the bolt can be opened up that far for it. The gibbs would be a better choice as brass is tough to get and even more expensive for the T-Rex. Actually the 600 OK would be the choice of cartridges for the big stuff in the CZ550 Magnum and BRNO ZKK 602.
Rodney.

I currently have an early CZ550 in .458Lott back at their Triple River Gunsmiths who do their custom work, for installation of crossbolts. No problem getting it done. I first called CZ and they referred me directly to TRG where Harlan was very helpful.

Harlan rebarreled my CZ 550 in 375 H&H to 500 Jeffrey. I am very happy with his work and they stand behind it.





Chuck