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I see prices all over the place from 2k to 3200 and I have a NIB one that I picked up and can't decide whether to keep it or sell it. Nice rifle. I ask because this is the first CZ I have ever had my hands on. So I am unfamiliar with these rifles. ![[Linked Image]](http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo297/Fast996/Mobile%20Uploads/Photo178_zpsbefa7f77.jpg)
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I am not sure what model the above is in that they have custom shop guns and standard guns. I paid around $1000 each for both of mine new and they are worth every penny. Really quality rifles. You can look on gunbroker. I think several places advertise them around $1100.
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I did full length glass bed my 416 before shooting, which you may want to consider.
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I thought it said 416 and just noticed it's a 450 so is the higher end gun. I think list is a little over $3k, but I have recently seen discounted NIB guns at Cabelas in .500 and .505 for $2400.
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I think several places advertise them around $1100.
I thought it said 416 and just noticed it's a 450 so is the higher end gun. I think list is a little over $3k, but I have recently seen discounted NIB guns at Cabelas in .500 and .505 for $2400.
It can be confusing,atleast to me and the seller,as this was sold at the lower price mentioned above. If the higher price is close or even the mid price I will keep it because I couln't replace it for that. Thanks
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The 450 Rigby is a .460 Weatherby without the belt. It is the higher priced version in the 2.5k range.
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That's the custom range that they build in the US.
Over here (Australia) the standard CZ550 magnum in the more popular cartridges of 375H&H, 416Rigby, 458WM and 458Lott retail for just under $2,000.
The custom version (including 300H&H, 404J, 450Rigby, 500J and 505Gibbs) over here retails for about $4,200!!!
We seem to pay a bit of a premium over here for the CZs but they are still good value.
I have a friend with a CZ550 Custom in 450Rigby BTW. Very well finished and very accurate - shoots MOA, which I way more than you'll need for this cartridge. And it's way more recoil off a bench rest than I'd care to attempt.
I have another friend who has used his 416Rigby for plains game. I suppose you could also use the 450Rigby - certainly accurate enough for it.
(The differences between the standard CZ550 magnum and the custom are that the custom includes:
- American made and fitted barrel;
- American made and fitted stock, including bedding;
- Barrel mounted sling swivel;
- Recoil reducer fitted into the stock)
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Whatever you said...everyone knows you are a lying jerk. That's a bold assertion. Point out where you think I lied. Well?
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My sources tell me it is worth $12. Where should I mail the check? :-}
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That's the custom range that they build in the US.
Over here (Australia) the standard CZ550 magnum in the more popular cartridges of 375H&H, 416Rigby, 458WM and 458Lott retail for just under $2,000.
The custom version (including 300H&H, 404J, 450Rigby, 500J and 505Gibbs) over here retails for about $4,200!!!
We seem to pay a bit of a premium over here for the CZs but they are still good value.
I have a friend with a CZ550 Custom in 450Rigby BTW. Very well finished and very accurate - shoots MOA, which I way more than you'll need for this cartridge. And it's way more recoil off a bench rest than I'd care to attempt.
I have another friend who has used his 416Rigby for plains game. I suppose you could also use the 450Rigby - certainly accurate enough for it.
(The differences between the standard CZ550 magnum and the custom are that the custom includes:
- American made and fitted barrel;
- American made and fitted stock, including bedding;
- Barrel mounted sling swivel;
- Recoil reducer fitted into the stock) My sources tell me it is worth $12. Where should I mail the check? :-} That's what I thought when I saw the rifle...but you never know. 4200 Geez Louise! $12 bucks?? I feel lucky and you would feel real lucky!  This is my 2nd 450,so this one is a low priced backup
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Poor Aussies get ripped off for everything they buy.
I filled up for $2.88 a gallon today, closer to 3 times that for what used to be a gallon over there.
Winchester Model 70's sell today in the US for the same price I paid 20 years ago in Oz.
Quite a disparity.
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Poor Aussies get ripped off for everything they buy.
I filled up for $2.88 a gallon today, closer to 3 times that for what used to be a gallon over there.
Winchester Model 70's sell today in the US for the same price I paid 20 years ago in Oz.
Quite a disparity.
John yeah but you can actually find a good CHEAP used vehicle over there.....no such thing here....it blew my mind looking in the paper and such while there just how cheaply you can get a decent used vehicle, even one with 4wd....im on foot at the moment back in Montana and am having a hell of a time finding transportation without spending a fair amount, and im not even being picky.....
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I bought my custom shop 550 for $3700 here in Australia, fully optioned except a jewelled extractor, mine's in 505 Gibbs. I got a pretty good deal, except I will have to swap out the cross bolts to the Talley made ones, they look better. The mercury recoil reducer works a treat, took it out and fired ONE shot with a 600gr Woodleigh, WOW, won't be doing that again any time soon. Huge difference in felt recoil with it removed. My only complaint, the recoil pad came loose after only 3 shots fired, had to remove it, fix the screw hole and reattach it. It's OK now. I really like my rifle, will be taking it after Top End buff in a month, can't wait to smash some buff with it. Cheers. 
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