CZ 550 Magnum 9.3x62
Ceska Zbrojovka · Rifle · Discontinued · 1999
Also known as: CZ 550 Magnum, CZ-USA 550 Magnum
Overview
The CZ 550 Magnum 9.3x62 is a Mauser-style controlled-feed bolt-action hunting rifle built on Ceska Zbrojovka's long magnum action and chambered for the 9.3x62mm Mauser cartridge. It uses a non-rotating claw extractor and controlled round feed for reliable dangerous-game cycling, a hinged-floorplate internal box magazine, a two-position safety, and a walnut stock. The 9.3x62mm chambering makes it a popular choice for European big-game hunting and African plains and thick-skinned game.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3300 g (116.4 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1135 mm (44.69") |
| Barrel Length | 600 mm (23.62") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Fixed Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 720 m/s (2362 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 4808 J (3546 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 250 m (273 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 4 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 9.3x62mm Mauser · primary — also known as 9.3x62mm
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Internal Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Two Position Safety, Controlled Round Feed
- Features: Mauser Style Controlled Feed, Non Rotating Claw Extractor, Internal Box Magazine, Hinged Floorplate, Backup Iron Sights, Integral Scope Mount Dovetail, Single Set Trigger
Base model
Cz-550
Service history
Operators
- Hunters and sport shooters
Production
Production years: 1999-2020
CZ 550 family produced by Ceska Zbrojovka Uhersky Brod until the line was discontinued in 2020
Origin
Country of origin: Czech Republic
Discontinued: 2020
Notes
The CZ 550 line, including the Magnum action variants, was discontinued in 2020 and replaced by the CZ 557 and later CZ 600 rifles. Magazine capacity and exact barrel length vary by sub-model; the 9.3x62 typically feeds from a five-round internal box magazine.
Background
The CZ 550 Magnum action was designed to handle the largest belted and rimless big-bore cartridges, from the 9.3x62mm up to the .458 Lott and .500 Jeffery, earning a reputation among safari hunters as an affordable, robust controlled-feed dangerous-game rifle.