Sounds like maybe I better hang on to my 550 Lux 9.3x62 (been considering selling it).
The 550 standard length took anything from 243,308 upto 30-06. That was discontinued. I have a 550 with mannlicher style in 6.5x55. CZ calls it a full stock and seems to have beaten the stigma of old and sold quite a few. It is nicly finish with great walnut but heavy. The magnum length 550 action holds round like 416 rigby and 505 gibbs and the relativity small 375HH. Brno assigned different model numbers like 600,601 and 602 to these actions, But; CZ, in their infinite wisdom, calls them both 550. The smaller 550 that was chambered in 9.3x62 is discontinued and replaced with the 557 push feed. (just like 1965, with less uproar)
If you want a light weight hunting rifle in a standard caliber, I suggest Kimber or Sako. Neither the 550 std or the new 557 are light enough for calibers offered. The 550 magnum is IMHO perfect for the big bore rounds. It is heavy for a 375 unless they did a kevlar option and cut the barrel back a tad. I have 458 and weight is appreciated and again IMHO, appropriate for that caliber. As faf as I can determine CZ is still making the big gun. That gun, the big 550, which will hold 416 and 505 is unique and would be missed.
I always though the 550 std action in 9.3 would make a nice combination. CZ went and discontinued that entire line up. That is ok, I am sure I can spend my money elsewhere.
