Author Topic: I shot my 550 Magnum wildcat (Read 1279 times)

RNS · « **on:** January 19, 2005, 06:59:28 PM »

On monday I shot my 550 Magnum wildcat. The first load sent the .550" 700gr bullet at out 2150 fps and 7200 ft/lbs of muzzle energy with a mild load.

RNS

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 20, 2005, 01:05:33 AM »

Sounds like a real thumper.

Questor · « **Reply #2 on:** January 21, 2005, 04:56:16 AM »

RNS:

Got any pictures of the gun and the cartrige? I've never heard of that. Sounds cool.

RNS · « **Reply #3 on:** February 07, 2005, 07:16:58 PM »

Here is the finished rifle
Standard CZ 550 action nothing changed just alittle feeding work (rails) and a new bolt handle
3 down with factory bottom metal
2150 fps and 7200 ft/lbs of muzzle energy with no pressure signs should easy go 2300 fps
11.2 lbs no extra weght

RNS

RNS · « **Reply #4 on:** February 07, 2005, 07:19:35 PM »

Questor
The cartridge is an over grown 470 Capstick just uses weatherby brass I will post a pic of the cartridge

RNS

msorenso · « **Reply #5 on:** February 08, 2005, 06:05:24 AM »

How was the recoil??? :shock:

RNS · « **Reply #6 on:** February 08, 2005, 06:29:49 PM »

Well the first shot I fired my reaction was to do another one as fast as I could. I was standing and I said was that all. That has been everyone comment was that all. If you are not a bigbore shooter it is a little stiff but just stiff no pain. Now I have fired it from the bench and 6 shots was my comfort level.

RNS

msorenso · « **Reply #7 on:** March 13, 2005, 09:34:29 AM »

I understand this to be a CZ model 550 bored out to 550 magnum.. Who did the work on the rifle. Also can you buy loaded ammo.

msorenso · « **Reply #8 on:** March 29, 2005, 05:11:40 AM »

WHAT WAS THIS RIFLE TO BEGIN WITH? AS WELL AS WHO DID THE WORK. THANKS FOR ANY HELP?