CZ 550 Safari in .375 H & H

[bassasdaindia]

as mentioned, I love my M70 in 416 RM! @matt85

one thing you should keep in mind is that Winchester uses the same barrel for all three cartridges. so the barrel is a little heavy for a 375 and a little light for the 458 but just right for a 416 RM. I haven't fired the M70 in 375 but I have the 416 and the 458 and found the 458 to be too light to be comfortable.

-matt

I agree with @matt85 , although I know my M70 is a better rifle than my CZ 550 in 375 , the CZ just feels better and points better , don't get me wrong ,I wouldn't hesitate to hunt any creature with my M70 , I cant seem to put my finger on the reason , but my CZ just feels better.

 

[Witold Krzyżanowski]

I think the same as Bassasdaindia.
Witold

 

[JacquesVR]

Hi Witold,
You have a 375 built on the ZKK 600 action or do you mean the ZKK602? Just curious.

Milan

Sure Witold will reply but the 602 is the Magnum length action(My 375 also on a 602) , 600 is short action (308 etc) & 601 (270 / 30-06).

 

[JacquesVR]

Sure Witold will reply but the 602 is the Magnum length action(My 375 also on a 602) , 600 is short action (308 etc) & 601 (270 / 30-06).

OOPS , sorry - saw the reply after posting this

 

[Milan]

Sure Witold will reply but the 602 is the Magnum length action(My 375 also on a 602) , 600 is short action (308 etc) & 601 (270 / 30-06).

I know but that does not mean he could not have a custom 375 built on ZKK600. Which really was my question because I always wanted to do that myself. Alas, now that I have a Whitworth on the Zastava action, that need/want subsided a bit.

 

[Marshall T Farr]

You'll like the CZ in 375H&H. Mine right out of the box had no issues. The problem you will have is you'll want to go by her big sister in 458 Lott just in case she does give you an issue will out in the bush. You'll then want the romantic African calibers and find yourself ordering a custom paid pair in 7x57 and 9.3x62. And when you get those you'll just have to bite the bullet one day and get a double 600NE because that "one more safari" you promised your wife would be the last deserves to be completed with that new double.

All the best with the future scheming!

R.

HAHA......you read my mind..i'm sure it will!!! i will undoubtledy purchase the "big sister" and my bucket list of things i must have does involve a double .470 NE....At least my wife is understanding....she indulges me by watching hunting videos with me and also pilfers my Sports Afield magazines from time to time.....

 

[Witold Krzyżanowski]

Sure Witold will reply but the 602 is the Magnum length action(My 375 also on a 602) , 600 is short action (308 etc) & 601 (270 / 30-06).

I agree with you JacqesVR but ZKK600 is standard action and ZKK601 is short action.
All the best.
Witold

 

[Witold Krzyżanowski]

I know but that does not mean he could not have a custom 375 built on ZKK600. Which really was my question because I always wanted to do that myself. Alas, now that I have a Whitworth on the Zastava action, that need/want subsided a bit.

My rifle Mauser M98 in 375 H&H magnum is standard action.
Witold

 

[Milan]

My rifle Mauser M98 in 375 H&H magnum is standard action.
Witold

Yup. And I like how it handles compared to the magnum actions. The ZKK600 is pretty much the same size as the standard Mauser but since they already come in 30-06 magazine box length/size, less work is needed to make them work with longer cartridges like the 375, compared to the ?x57 Mauser magazine boxes.

 

[thi9elsp]

I have a 550 in 375 H&H and one in 404 Jeffery. No issues. Cycles fine and I took a nice buffalo in Zimbabwe in 2011 with the 375. I like the weight, the cross-bolts, and feel. I put warne detachable mounts on both. One carries a Leupold the other Zeiss.

 

[gizmo]

I have that exact rifle and never had a problem with it and is probably my favorite gun to shoot. The action is smooth as glass never had a feeding issue and is dead on accurate. I believe this misconception comes from the large bore CZ's like in 505 or 458. My understanding is they may need a little work but the 375's are wonderful. I had the same concern going in but I'm glad I bought it and love that rifle.

 

[Witold Krzyżanowski]

Yup. And I like how it handles compared to the magnum actions. The ZKK600 is pretty much the same size as the standard Mauser but since they already come in 30-06 magazine box length/size, less work is needed to make them work with longer cartridges like the 375, compared to the ?x57 Mauser magazine boxes.

You're right Milan.
In both cases (Mauser M98 and ZKK600), you must modify the box magazine.
Witold

 

[Witold Krzyżanowski]

Hi Milan.
My sugestion for ZKK600 is caliber 9,3x62.
There is no need to modify anything.
Witold

 

[Milan]

Hi Milan.
My sugestion for ZKK600 is caliber 9,3x62.
There is no need to modify anything.
Witold

I have a CZ550 in 9.3x62. My main hunting rifle.

 

[Milan]

Hi Milan.
My sugestion for ZKK600 is caliber 9,3x62.
There is no need to modify anything.
Witold

Yup but the ZKK or any already made for 30-06 action needs less work than some of the regular Mausers.

 

[Witold Krzyżanowski]

I have a CZ550 in 9.3x62. My main hunting rifle.

We like the same caliber Milan.
Witold

 

[Witold Krzyżanowski]

Yup but the ZKK or any already made for 30-06 action needs less work than some of the regular Mausers.

You're right Milan.
Witold

 

[Milan]

We like the same caliber Milan.
Witold

I think we do. I plan on converting one Mauser to 404Jef. Hopefully soon.