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12 September 2002, 15:42
CZ 550
cz550 416 rigby
Hey guys,
Just bought a new cz550 in 416 rigby. I was wondering what your opinions of this rifle are, and what you think I might want to add to it.
12 September 2002, 16:27
<Rusty>
Almost bought one last summer. I think they are a well made rifle! Price is right! It should serve you well.

Rusty
We band of brothers!
13 September 2002, 09:48
PC
I love mine, I just changed the stock to a custom fibreglass kevlar job. I think there great value.
13 September 2002, 09:50
PC
If you do not change the stock, have your wooden one bedded and floated to the barrel recoil lug. The cz rings also work really well, I have a 2-7x33 varix X11 mounted on mine and it gives me good field of view and heaps of eye relief.

Have fun.
12 September 2002, 22:50
jeffeosso
just got one in last friday. PLAIN stock, shot great, and, in all reality, you are getting a rigby for ~650.
if you don't know, your trigger is a "set" trigger. with an EMPTY gun, close the bolt, pull the trigger. Then, work the bolt, EMPTY, and push the trigger forward, and then see.

jeffe
13 September 2002, 00:18
<BMG>
I have one, you'll like it.
13 September 2002, 00:21
Mike375
If you can believe what you read on these forums and over a fairly long period, then the combination of CZ 550 and 416 Rigby and also the Ruger and 416 Rigby, seem to have a higher satisfaction rating than just about any other combination of caliber and gun and especially with regards to accuracy.

Mike
13 September 2002, 01:03
Recono
quote:
Originally posted by CZ 550:
Hey guys,
Just bought a new cz550 in 416 rigby. I was wondering what your opinions of this rifle are, and what you think I might want to add to it.
Weight. CZ rings are a good start.

That may sound like it's intended to be humorous, and I suppose it is, but I actually believe it's good advice.
13 September 2002, 02:52
500grains
I have found the cz trigger to be very nice. And the feeding is flawless.
13 September 2002, 06:06
PC
These rifles really are a bargain I beleive. If they bought out stainless synthetic varients they would neally monopolise the market I think.
13 September 2002, 12:06
Mingbogo
PC, are you dreaming? Well, I would buy a couple of stainless CZ 550 Magnum in a heart beat if they got some. Cheers! Ming
14 September 2002, 03:13
PC
So would I ming. I don't know why they don't see the advantage of it.
14 September 2002, 05:03
Robgunbuilder
In all truth, the .416Rigby in any rifle is the cartridge against with all other Dangerous game cartridges must be measured. I've amassed a bit of experience with it and the stories you hear of its effect on game are absolutely true! The .416 Rigby is in fact more shootable than any of the bigger bores and has virtually the same ballistics as a .375 but with much greater retained energy. A well set up Rigby with a 1.5X5 leupold or Swarofski in Talley mounts can be used successfully from 50 yrds to well over 200. The CZ550 is an excellent gun for the price and you have done well to buy one.-Rob
17 September 2002, 19:53
<GeorgeInNePa>
quote:
Originally posted by CZ 550:
Hey guys,
Just bought a new cz550 in 416 rigby. I was wondering what your opinions of this rifle are, and what you think I might want to add to it.
It's about time you bought a real gun! [Smile] Add a Swarovski 1.5-6 30mm. I know a guy who can get you one. [Wink]