Big Bore Update

Midas · 06-30-2008, 05:23 PM

As some of you may remember, I posted a thread awhile back concerning a couple of big bore rifles that I was looking at purchasing, well, I finally made up my mind, I ordered a CZ 550 in .458 Lott today, I will have to pick up dies and cases before it arrives, I am planning on shooting 350 Grain Speer flat point bullets, and I expect this rifle to be a lot of fun. I will let you all know how she shoots.

nathangdad · 06-30-2008, 06:01 PM

and I freely admit this is a "Lott" more gun and recoil than I can handle.

Not a total wooss but I am a .243 and 7mm/08 fan.

Good luck and good shooting.

MOD 70 · 06-30-2008, 06:38 PM

I am just curious why you would select a flat point bullet, unless you plan to load it way,way down.

Midas · 06-30-2008, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MOD 70

I am just curious why you would select a flat point bullet, unless you plan to load it way,way down.

For smashing through bones on big hogs, I guess I could load some Barnes TSX later on down the line. Not like it's gonna be a long range rig, anyway!

mtm1 · 07-01-2008, 10:05 AM

Right on Midas, you'll be very happy with the CZ. I've had a couple, 375 and Rigby. They are excellent guns. They'll hold a mitt full of Lotts. I've used the 350 TSX in my 460 and its very accurate and supriseingly flat shooting at the speed you'll be able to launch it at. Any hog under 300 yds better keep its head down.

ArkansasHunter · 07-01-2008, 10:10 AM

You gonna let me shoot it ? Just one time ? LOL For the experence...A.H

okami515 · 07-01-2008, 07:19 PM

great choice midas. I love my cz 550 in 458 win. not a lott but still like it just the same. have fun with it and I am willing to bet that it is going to push more than kick you

billy · 07-01-2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Midas

For smashing through bones on big hogs, I guess I could load some Barnes TSX later on down the line. Not like it's gonna be a long range rig, anyway!

what did you pay for that lil slice of heaven?
i better hurry up and get my 416 rigby before you start gettin uppity!

Midas · 07-01-2008, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by billy

what did you pay for that lil slice of heaven?
i better hurry up and get my 416 rigby before you start gettin uppity!

I payed $950 out the door

Midas · 07-09-2008, 04:21 PM

The rifle came in today, and I will be loading some ammo for it tonight. The rifle is heavy, but very well balanced, and it feels good in my shoulder. I will take i to work in the morning, and see how it shoots! I wish I my camera was working, because it has beautiful wood.

mwatson · 07-09-2008, 04:28 PM

Good luck with the big bore, I live in Rogers, just down the road.
Mike

billy · 07-09-2008, 04:28 PM

sniff sniff....
our boy has become a man...
his very first 458 lott!

billy · 07-09-2008, 04:29 PM

why i remember when he was just a tyke
running around the house with his .454 casull
it was SO CUTE!

Midas · 07-09-2008, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mwatson

Good luck with the big bore, I live in Rogers, just down the road.
Mike

Sir, you are more than welcome to come try it out!

Midas · 07-09-2008, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billy

sniff sniff....
our boy has become a man...
his very first 458 lott!

You needa get that .416 Rigby!

billy · 07-09-2008, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Midas

You needa get that .416 Rigby!

i really do.
i want an old style looking one.
the prices terrify me though.

Midas · 07-09-2008, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by billy

i really do.
i want an old style looking one.
the prices terrify me though.

They aren't cheap, that's for sure.

Midas · 07-10-2008, 06:58 PM

Ok, I took Big Bertha to the range today, I decided to load some Speer 400 Grain Flat Point bullets, at just a hair over 2500 FPS, using H322 powder. With the Express sights, I was able to keep my shots within a pie plate, at 100 yards, that is more than good enough for hunting. Overall, I am very pleased with the rifle, and it leaves a big ole hole with whatever it hits.

06-30-2008, 05:23 PM	#1
Midas Troll B' Gone Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Springdale, Arkansas Posts: 3,784 Images: 2 Blog Entries: 6	Big Bore Update As some of you may remember, I posted a thread awhile back concerning a couple of big bore rifles that I was looking at purchasing, well, I finally made up my mind, I ordered a CZ 550 in .458 Lott today, I will have to pick up dies and cases before it arrives, I am planning on shooting 350 Grain Speer flat point bullets, and I expect this rifle to be a lot of fun. I will let you all know how she shoots. __________________ "Recoil lasts for a second, gravity lasts forever"

06-30-2008, 06:01 PM	#2
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,432	Congrats on your purchase and I wish you well . . . and I freely admit this is a "Lott" more gun and recoil than I can handle. Not a total wooss but I am a .243 and 7mm/08 fan. Good luck and good shooting.

06-30-2008, 06:38 PM	#3
MOD 70 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southern B.C. Posts: 162	I am just curious why you would select a flat point bullet, unless you plan to load it way,way down. __________________ If God didn`t intend for man to eat animals he wouldn`t have made them out of meat

07-01-2008, 10:05 AM	#5
mtm1 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern B.C. Posts: 85	458 Lott Right on Midas, you'll be very happy with the CZ. I've had a couple, 375 and Rigby. They are excellent guns. They'll hold a mitt full of Lotts. I've used the 350 TSX in my 460 and its very accurate and supriseingly flat shooting at the speed you'll be able to launch it at. Any hog under 300 yds better keep its head down. Last edited by mtm1; 07-01-2008 at 10:07 AM.

07-09-2008, 04:21 PM	#10
Midas Troll B' Gone Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Springdale, Arkansas Posts: 3,784 Images: 2 Blog Entries: 6	The rifle came in today, and I will be loading some ammo for it tonight. The rifle is heavy, but very well balanced, and it feels good in my shoulder. I will take i to work in the morning, and see how it shoots! I wish I my camera was working, because it has beautiful wood. __________________ "Recoil lasts for a second, gravity lasts forever"

07-01-2008, 10:10 AM	#6
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,675	You gonna let me shoot it ? Just one time ? LOL For the experence...A.H

07-01-2008, 07:19 PM	#7
okami515 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 171	great choice midas. I love my cz 550 in 458 win. not a lott but still like it just the same. have fun with it and I am willing to bet that it is going to push more than kick you

07-09-2008, 04:28 PM	#11
mwatson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 236	Good luck with the big bore, I live in Rogers, just down the road. Mike __________________ ..............................HOWDY

07-09-2008, 04:28 PM	#12
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 11,924 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 145	sniff sniff.... our boy has become a man... his very first 458 lott! __________________ internet yards and real yards are completely different units of measure.

07-09-2008, 04:29 PM	#13
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 11,924 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 145	why i remember when he was just a tyke running around the house with his .454 casull it was SO CUTE! __________________ internet yards and real yards are completely different units of measure.

07-10-2008, 06:58 PM	#18
Midas Troll B' Gone Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Springdale, Arkansas Posts: 3,784 Images: 2 Blog Entries: 6	Ok, I took Big Bertha to the range today, I decided to load some Speer 400 Grain Flat Point bullets, at just a hair over 2500 FPS, using H322 powder. With the Express sights, I was able to keep my shots within a pie plate, at 100 yards, that is more than good enough for hunting. Overall, I am very pleased with the rifle, and it leaves a big ole hole with whatever it hits. __________________ "Recoil lasts for a second, gravity lasts forever"