Cz USA 550 Safari Classics Used Rifle 458 Win Mag #1 Fancy Grade American Walnut Stock
***This is a used rifle in very good condition. No box. ***
The metal surfaces on this custom factory ordered rifle retain about 99% plus original blue that has no signs of visible wear. The fancy grade checkered walnut stock rates excellent and features some lovely figure. The stock features dual magnum cross bolts, sling swivel studs, a left side cheek rest, a factory recoil reducer in the butt and a Kick-Eez recoil pad, there is a small piece of the pad missing at the toe. The original front sight with hood and three blade rear sight remain intact, the receiver is grooved for rings. Other features include a single set trigger and two-position safety. A lovely example of these classic factory custom rifles that would be a sure performer for any dangerous game.
Specifications:
- Caliber: 458 Win Mag
- Magazine Capacity: 5
- Stock: #1 Fancy grade American Walnut stock
- Trigger: Single set
- Sights: Express
- Length: 46.5"
- Barrel Length: 25"
- Weight: 9.3 lbs
- Length of Pull: 13.7"
American Safari, .458 Win Mag
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 458 Winchester Magnum was introduced in 1956 in a new "African" version of the Winchester Model 70. Timing couldn't have been better: Kynoch was discontinuing the Nitro Express cartridges, and the 458 Winchester Magnum soon became the world's most popular big-bore cartridge, adopted by almost all African game departments and thus probably responsible for the taking of as many buffaloes and elephants as all other cartridges combined. Today it's popular to bash the 458 because, with its 2.5-inch case, it ultimately proved impossible to maintain its original published ballistics of a 500-grain bullet at 2150 feet per second, for 5000 foot-pounds. With modern propellants the original ballistics are possible, but current standard loads use a 500-grain bullet at 2040 fps for 4620 foot-pounds. Either way, the 458 Winchester Magnum is adequate for the largest game, but in recent years has fallen to the sidelines due to the rebirth of older cartridges and the popularity of the 416s. — Craig Boddington
