Recent content by Joseph 61

I don’t have much to offer in terms of experience but I ordered the mounts for my Meopta scope on Optics Trade and they had a decent selection of rails and rings for CZ550. I remember seeing a picatinny rail for it. Optics trade is in Czech Republic I think so shipping can take some time to the...

Yea that’s true. It’s a little tight to move the bolt comfortably, I’m thinking of getting an extended bolt handle if they sell them.

Yea, another guy had said that with 1x scope you will always see the barrel so I was not used to that. Apparently it does have enough height. I haven’t had much experience with a scope at 1x power so I figured it was low.

Hello, I am trying to mount a Meopta Meostar scope with “Meopta rail” on my CZ550. I purchased mounts specifically for this “rail system” but they are way too low. I was wondering if anyone has experience mounting a similar scope on their CZ550? I have a picture for reference.

Awesome, send me a PM. I’ll take it

Okay thanks I’ll check it

If you remember the website let me know, I tried my best googling it and couldn’t find a copy.

Yea I’m trying to read up and learn as much as I can before my hunt.

Looking to purchase Kevin Robertsons book; Africa's Most Dangerous: The Southern Buffalo (Syncerus caffer caffer) Seems very hard to find… Thanks Joe

Thank you all for the excellent tips, recommendations and offers! Very excited!

Hello all, I was wondering if anyone can offer some tips or suggestions for a first time Africa hunt. I’m looking to hunt plains game and a Cape buffalo. I wanted to know what country or countries would be good options to look at for a first time hunt for these animals. Or if anyone has any...

So im planning on going on a dream Cape buffalo hunt. My trouble is picking out a rifle and cartridge suitable for Cape Buffalo that i like. I really like the .416 calibers. I have heard good reviews about Cz550 safari in .416 rigby but for some reason i just keep seeing Weatherby rifles and...