Cz 550 rigby bolt face build

[CO_mtnman]

Just ordered the riflescope, I ended finding the one I wanted in stock, ended up with a leupold fx ii 2.5 wide duplex. I ended up choosing this scope based of reviews and recommendations from Phil shoemaker for the long eye relief and ability to handle recoil

 

[Nevada Mike]

I would check ballistics on the 460 Wby before deciding on shortening the barrel length. My rifles generally have 23" barrels, that are very handy, but they are not for cartridges as large as the 460.

 

[CO_mtnman]

After digesting some ballistic charts I think I'll cut the barrel to 24" in order to get the most from the cartridge without giving up too much maneuverability

 

[Scrumbag]

Good luck with your build! Some nice looking components there.

As others have said with the Weatherby I would leave the barrel as long as possible. You can always cut a barrel down and recrown. Rather harder to extend it if you decide a bit short.

Scrummy

 

[CO_mtnman]

So it's been dropped off at the smith! We are going to cut it to 24" and bead blasted the barrel to take the shine off and install a removable brake so i can shoot it more than just a few times a year. Set the timney trigger to 3lbs. True the action and work the feed ramps and magazine to ensure smooth feeding. He has a few scopes to work on then another rifle ahead of mine in his que so hopefully it won't be too long of a wait but I can't complain about the wait since he is building it for me with the family discount which is I provide the parts and he puts it together! I am so excited since this is my first custom big bore rifle

 

[Brandon.Gleason]

Which smith did you end up with?

 

[CO_mtnman]

I chose cecil tucker out of odessa, tx

 

[CO_mtnman]

Just wanted to post an update, I've been in contact with the smith and it's almost complete just a few little hiccups 1st was the barrel band I purchased 2 from midway and wouldn't you know neither one of em are the correct size lol and the 2nd was the brake the smith said it doesn't look good since it's a blued brake and my barrel is stainless so we are waiting for a different brake to come in. Just to put it out there I don't plan on hunting dangerous game or with a companion with the brake I just wanted the ability to have 1 so I would practice with the rifle more since I know it's going to be a beast in the recoil department

 

[CO_mtnman]

Well I have some very terrible news, my gunsmith (also my uncle) passed away very suddenly before my rifle was finished, so now I have to figure out how I am going to get this rifle finished and also I am going to try and have it engraved as a tribute as it was the last rifle he was working on when he passed

 

[Mark Biggerstaff]

Sorry to hear about his passing.
Hope all works out for you.

 

[Wyatt Smith]

Very sorry to hear that.

 

[mdsalern]

My condolences.

 

[Jörg Krüger]

Sorry to hear about the sad news. My condolences.

 

[PARA45]

Oh my, so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you, and your family. Sad news.

 

[CoElkHunter]

Very sorry to hear this. Having it engraved as a tribute to him sounds really nice.

 

[Scrumbag]

Sorry for your loss.

 

[CO_mtnman]

I want to say thank you to everyone for the kind words. My friend out in West texas who is currently going through gunsmithing school said he will finish it once he gets a chance and after my brother drops off the rest of the parts like the complete bottom metal and magazine parts

 

[CO_mtnman]

Here is a picture I received from the smith of the progress and the current state of affairs with the rifle

 

[Rare Breed]

Welcome to AH. IF THE ACTION IS FOR SALE LET ME KNOW.. can trade for 416 rigby, 458 lott, full rifle.
KTISH

Great offer!

 

[CO_mtnman]

Finally got the call I've been waiting for since April 2023, my rifle is ready for pick up!!! I will finally have it in my hands tomorrow night and on the range Saturday morning