CZ 550 Safari Magnum
Ceska Zbrojovka · Rifle · Discontinued · 1998
Also known as: CZ 550 Magnum Safari, CZ-USA 550 Safari Magnum
Overview
The CZ 550 Safari Magnum is a bolt-action dangerous-game rifle built on a full-length magnum Mauser-type action with controlled-round feed and a large claw extractor. Chambered for the .375 H&H Magnum and other big-bore cartridges such as the .416 Rigby, .458 Winchester Magnum and .458 Lott, it pairs a 25-inch hammer-forged barrel with express iron sights and a single set trigger. Designed for professional hunters and safari use, it delivers the reliability of a classic Mauser system in a heavy-recoiling package intended for the largest game.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 4200 g (148.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1181 mm (46.50") |
| Barrel Length | 635 mm (25.00") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Set Trigger |
| Trigger Pull | 15 N (3.4 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Internal |
| Muzzle Velocity | 823 m/s (2700 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 6585 J (4857 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 200 m (219 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1000 m (1094 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 305 mm (12.01") |
| Number of Grooves | 4 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .375 H&H Magnum · primary — also known as .375 Holland & Holland Magnum, .375 Belted Rimless Nitro Express
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Internal Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Two Position Wing Safety, Controlled Round Feed
- Features: Mauser Type Controlled Round Feed, Large Claw Extractor, Single Set Trigger, Express Iron Sights, Hammer Forged Barrel, Magnum Length Action
Variants
- CZ 550 American Safari Magnum - American Stock
Service history
Operators
- Professional hunters and safari outfitters
Production
Production years: 1998-2020
Part of the broader CZ 550 series produced at Uhersky Brod; discontinued in favor of the CZ 557 platform.
Origin
Country of origin: Czech Republic
Designer: Ceska Zbrojovka Uhersky Brod
Discontinued: 2020
Notes
The CZ 550 line was discontinued around 2020 and superseded by the CZ 557 (short/standard action) and the CZ 550-derived big-bore offerings. The American Safari Magnum variant used an American-pattern stock and satin finish.
Background
Chambered in .375 H&H, the CZ 550 Safari Magnum became a favorite budget-friendly dangerous-game rifle among professional hunters and outfitters, prized for its Mauser-pattern controlled-round feed reliability under harsh field conditions.