After some discusssions with the CZ factory shop in Prague, I finally ordered a CZ 550 Magnum in .375 H&H there.
On my request, they will do some semi-custom alterations:
install the front swivel swivel with a ring around the barrel
polish or jewell the bolt mechanism
remove the set trigger, and tune the direct trigger

Unfortunately, stock modifications are absolutely not possible. There is only the choice between a straight stock (model "Magnum", with quite a lot of drop), and the humpback "Magnum Safari" stock.
I ordered the straight stock, and will see to modify it myself.

Further I ordered a Meopta 1.5-6x42 scope, and CZ one-piece mounts.
I expect to pick up the rifle in Prague in spring.

Martin

I hope the Meopta is the new 3000 series. I would order some front sight replacement inserts, so You may have one filed/altered to Your wishes. I will try a fine one with bright brass bead in the future, but a fiber optic would be interesting, too. How about a tritium dot?

If You have to replace the stock, it�s a shame, the factory ones are really inletted fine.

Tell us about recoil and other results, i�m interested myself.

Good shooting! hermann

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Martin you might want to consider getting that stock bedded before shooting it, both my friends and mine cracked after 8 shots a piece, caliber was .416 rigby. Other than that were wrapped, they shoot great and are good quality for a big banger. Let us know how everything goes. Have fun!!!

Regards PC

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Hermann, PC,

the scope is from the Artemis 2000 series, all-steel construction. I am a bit concerned about eye relief, which is a bit short, only 75 mm / 3 inches. If there are any problems, I will replace it immediately. But that scope is a bargain (hopefully), optics are good, price is only 10 000 Czech Crowns, or 350 Euro, and I can also find other use for it.
I'll start with the fixed, one-piece CZ mounts, so I will not worry about the iron sights now.

For the time being, I will keep the original stock. I will have my gunsmith here check if bedding is necessary. And I am thinking about putting on a higher comb, and reshaping the stock.

I also ordered 100 rounds of Norma ammo, 300 grain RN, which are quite cheap in CZ.
I expect these will give me a good impression about recoil.
I hope I can report more in April/May.

Regards,
Martin

PC,

at which spot did these stocks crack?
I think there also was a thread about CZ stocks cracking here in Accuratereloading some weeks ago, but I cannot find it now.

Regards, Martin