CZ 550 Safari magnum stock.

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I would like to know if the "new" CZ 550 Safari magnum (or CZ 550 American Safari magnum) with two cross bolts need bedding to prevent cracks?
 
I have a CZ 550 in 375 H&H Mag. I took it to a gunsmith to get it glass bedded, because I feared the beautiful walnut stock would crack. The gunsmith told me that it was unecessary to glass bed it, even though my file does not have cross bolts. The gunsmith seemed to know his business, so I never did glass bed it. But the truth is, I still worry about it, as it is one of the nicest stocks you could ever imagine. I hope he was right.
 
375 isn't really considered big bore, it's on the top end of medium bores. The difference in recoil is pretty significant, so I'd imagine the chambering makes a difference.
 
We have a few Brno 602's from .375 - .458 Lott .416 Rem. they are all bedded and have cross bolts,IMHO it is a must if you shoot them alot.

stay safe
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To bed it is cheap compared to a broken stock. I have read on other sites that these can break on the first shot or go on for thousands of rounds. A little insurance goes a long way.
 
Do the 550 Magnum rifles in .375 have a second recoil lug on the barrel? How about in the bigger calibers?

As mentioned, bedding is never a bad idea. And cross bolts also. I always install internal cross bolts when I'm building a stock for a heavier recoiling rifle.
 
Mauser98 said:
Do the 550 Magnum rifles in .375 have a second recoil lug on the barrel? How about in the bigger calibers?

As mentioned, bedding is never a bad idea. And cross bolts also. I always install internal cross bolts when I'm building a stock for a heavier recoiling rifle.
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I put two crossbolts and a pin in the wrist of my my wood stocked 9.3x62. At 7 lb 11 oz the 3" of 1/8" 416 stainless was a cheap investment.
 
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