JeffG
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CZ 550, .458 Lott. Barrel cut to 20", 6 rounds in the magazine, rear peep sight, front fiber optic. All the front sights available have flimsy rings around the fiber rod, I got tired of them breaking so I cut my own. Never had a problem since.
Ramp polished and reshaped, action polished, all the parts sliding against each other have been mated and polished. Stock reshaped, hollowed for balance. Limbsaver recoil pad, covered in pigskin (that one's worn out now...). Lots of work by a real gunmaker, all things that are not seen but do the work. No checkering, the finish is linseed oil with carnauba wax, doesn't slip even when wet.
The discoloration around the barrel is where I keep 10"-12" of electrical tape so I can cut off pieces to cover the muzzle, keeps dirt out when crawling. The short length of rail is for the flashlight, invaluable when dealing with grumpy things at night.
The rounds are loaded with 485gr Woodleigh Hydro, I'm not using anything else anymore: these bullets have incredible performance, they blow holes in soft tissue better than premium softs, and plow straight through everything else, like nothing else I've ever tried. Best buffalo medicine you can get, period.
This rifle is light and trim, very fast, perfect for big game. Not pretty, but a good tool for a good job.
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Very well done!!
