Rob sorry I shouldn't make statements about elegant or not. Someone out there finds Ted Kennedy hansom and Diane Feinstein (sp?) pretty. Besides being the internet no one has seen my mug and that is certainly not elegant.

The pad turns? That was a great idea. I figured you had to unbolt it every time. I really like the way it is put together. Like we have talked about the weakest link that I can see is the scope mount but you've changed that if I'm not mistaken.

Either way I'm going to have to do something similar.

Bwana-be. I agree it would look sleeker without the brake, dare I say elegant, but it would be far too much recoil to safely shoot without it.

If you're ever over in SW Montana send me a PM and we can hook up. You can give it a lash. If you want to sign a hold harmless statement I'll even take off the brake for you. I think Beaverton is 8 or 10 hours away but I could be wrong. You are correct it is a CZ550 action and it has performed perfectly.

GG375 - the finish is gun-kote. I really like it. Not too shiny and it seems to be rugged. I've got a few dings on the stock and a couple of brush marks on the barrel but a bit of rubbing with a clean rag usually gets out all but the worst of them. Definitely more durable than blue rust or otherwise,

John

I got to do a bit of shooting with the 600 OK this weekend. I've settled on 7828 for powder. At 2150 with my 725 gr bullets it is a pussycat to shoot and a 900 gr bullet at 2150 is still not bad at all.

7828 fills the case with either load and is accurate to boot. If I do my part I can keep 3 shot in an inch and a half at 75 yards. That is as well as my eyes can see any more.

At this power level I can get off 2 or 3 aimed shots in what I consider a reasonable amount of time. These would not be precisely aimed shots but certainly pie plate accuracy.

All of this leads me to think this is a great DG rifle.

Oh I also took it and did a bit of hiking with it. Did some steep hills and some flat uneven ground. It's not that hard to carry. Definitely not an 8.5 lb rifle but I think almost anyone could get used to it. I wouldn't want to have to sprint up a 45 degree hill for a half a mile and then have to get a well aimed shot but it's not as bad as some have made it sound.















My buddy turned my truck into an expensive gun rack.

Great looking rifle, too much for me though.

Fritz- Looks like your having lots of fun! I sent you some pics of the unlimited .50BMG yesterday. Hope you like them. I find that the 165 gr IMR7828 load with the 900 gr bullets does everything well! I also just received the throater and I need to send it to you and George so you can open it up for Woodleigh solids. I did mine by hand as I didn't want to pop the barrel off the action. I just used a long handled T wrench and it took only a few turns to go .150. that fixed the throat perfectly. How is Ed's single stack working out?By the way, I'm finding the three groove Pac-Nors to all be outstanding barrels. very smooth surfaces and as you note seem to produce very little fouling. The .50BMG three groove shot a three shot one holer at RENO, then yours truly created a 10 incher out of it by missing the wind condition change. Those Pac-Nor barrels definately shoot! But then again we know that!!!-Rob

Dan, It's funny you should ask how loud it is. I was really worried about it but after the first shot of the day all of the ones that follow are completely silent .
I've not shot it with out plugs in and usually plugs and muffs. With the plugs it's loud but doesn�t leave my ears ringing. The blast is impressive as well.

The barrel length is a bit less than 26"

Fritz- Whats not elegant about a 2X4 aluminum stock with a rear bag sliding V machined in? Did you see the recoil pad? It's on a ball bearing so that you can turn it to gain access for cleaning. I think I'm just going to powder coat the whole thing Black! It weighs an exact 100lbs and maybe it moves an inch on the bags on free recoil. That block is hell for stout and the damn thing is a pure dream to shoot. I'll have to post some pics here as well as some actual pics of the targets. That sure will bring out the BS'ers.-Rob

Rob,

Yeah I got the picture. That is some set up. Not the most elegant rifle but it looks hell for stout.

When I made your brake for it I made a spare. I'm beginning to think I may need to put it to use. I spoke with Chris @ Pac-nor about a 2.5" dia 48" long barrel. I think insanity is catching and I've got it bad.

What is the final weight on the rifle? I like the steel plate you've used so it rides the front bag. I bet it slides straight back with no flip or rotation.

Now I see why you wanted so many large bolts in the block on the barrel. If that ever let go you're going to be spending some time with your dentist.

Do you have a picture of the target? That would be great to see. A clover leaf at 1000 yards.

For the 600, 165 gr of 7828 and the 900 gr FN is just about perfect and I'm drop tubing in 173 gr of 7828 for the 725 gr bullets. I've got to use once fired cases to get that much powder in but that's no big deal.

Ed's magazine is working flawlessly. It feeds my FN solids and that's no small feat. I've not had a jam, stovepipe or any other feeding malfunction to date.

Are you putting together a brass order. I've got barrels in from Pac-nor for a 475 - 510 and 550 versions on the 600 case. Due to the size of the chamber I'm just going to bore out the chamber to avoid reamer costs. Anyway I'll need at least a couple hundred cases if not more. I think it will make an interesting parent case for some necked wildcats.

If you don�t mind sending the throater out I just open it up by hand like you did. I don�t want to take off the barrel if I don�t have to. The turned FN solids feed just fine but better to be able to use the Woodleighs in a pinch.

John

"It weighs an exact 100lbs and maybe it moves an inch on the bags on free recoil. That block is hell for stout and the damn thing is a pure dream to shoot. I'll have to post some pics here as well as some actual pics of the targets. That sure will bring out the BS'ers.-Rob"

Why would it bring out the BS'ers?

Mike

John

Nice looking rig mate. Can you tell me about the metal finish please? Is it bead blasted and hot blued or something else?

Cheers.

GG

John that is a nice stock on that beast. Forgive me if I say it would look so much nicer without the brake. Not sure I'd still hold to that after I shot it though!
Sorry if I'm not up-to-date, but that is a CZ action, correct?
Looks good. I would so love to touch a few of those off for you. Might make a man of me.

Careful you don't start a forest fire with that muzzle brake! Is the safety and trigger from AHR? I really like the look of the action with the new bolt handle as well, a Talley?

John,
The grain of the wood, matte metal finish, and, from what I can see, very good wood-to-metal fitting look very good.

How much did it end up weighing?

George

George it's just under 14 lbs but is balanced perfectly. The wood to metal fit is as good as I've seen.

The safety and trigger are from AHR. Ed plummer did a great job on the rifle

John

WOW what a grteat rifle you have there.
Thanks for posting.
Sounds like grand sport to jog around with .600OK in the forest Keeps you in shape.
Accuracy in outstanding for a BIG bore.

Cheers,

Andr�