🛠️ Rifle Overview: CZ 550 Safari Classics (.458 Win Mag)

Overview
A full-sized, magnum-length bolt-action rifle built on CZ’s rugged Mauser-based CZ 550 platform. Specifically configured for heavy Dangerous-Game calibers, the Safari Classics model showcases controlled-round feed, a square-bridge receiver, hammer-forged barrel, and high-grade Turkish walnut stock

Action & Feed

Bolt type: Controlled-round feed with a large Mauser-style claw extractor, plus a fixed ejector and dual locking lugs

Safety: Two-position, push-to-fire safety that blocks both bolt and sear

Trigger: Factory single-set trigger, adjustable; around 15 N (~3.4 lb) in standard and ~7 N (~1.6 lb) when set

Barrel & Sights

Barrel Length: Standard 25″ cold-hammer-forged barrel, heavy contour, threaded 19 mm dovetail rail installed

Twist Rate: 1:14″, optimized for .458 Winchester Magnum bullets

Open Sights: Three-leaf express: one standing + two folding blades, hooded front bead

Scope Rail: Integral square-bridge dovetail, 19 mm, ready for optic mounting

Stock & Build

Stock: Fancy-grade Turkish walnut with straight comb, pistol-grip, checkering, rubber recoil pad, glass-bedded action, dual cross-bolts

Finish: Show signs of use

Magazine & Capacity

Internal Magazine: Hinged floorplate with 5-round capacity + 1 in chamber = 5+1 rounds in .458 Win Mag

Weight & Dimensions

Weight: Approx 9.3 lb (≈4.2 kg).

Overall Length: ~49.5″ (~1257 mm) with 25″ barrel

🔭 Scope Overview: Swarovski Habicht 1.25–4×24

Magnification: Variable 1.25–4×, ideal for quick acquisition and fore-shortened range

Objective Lens: 24 mm, compact 30 mm tube, extremely bright & sharp field-of-view across zoom

Reticle Options: Available in illuminated CD‑I (2nd Focal Plane) or 4A (1st Focal Plane) designs

Eye Relief: Long (~90 mm / ~3.3″), forgiving of recoil on big rifles

Adjustments: 0.36 MOA (0.54") per click; ±119 MOA windage/elevation range

Dimensions & Weight: Length ~11.4″ (290 mm), weight ~15 oz (426 g)

Durability: Nitrogen purged, waterproof, nitrogen damped eyecup—built to withstand magnum recoil

🧩 Combined Use & Performance

Designed as a true dangerous-game rig, this rifle-scope combo excels at close to medium-range large-game hunting:

The CZ 550 Safari Classic .458 Win Mag is renowned for reliability, controlled-round feed, durability, and solid accuracy in heavy calibers

Paired with Swarovski Habicht 1.25–4×24, it offers fast target acquisition and crisp optics — ideal for thick-cover or quick shots

Fully suited for African plains game or thick brush hunts, this rig is built for confidence in serious scenarios.

🎯 Summary Specs