Gunsmithing Brno ZKK 602 options rebarrel from .458 to .338RUM

[wadcutter]

I have a 1973 BRNO ZKK 602 (I think?) that is chambers in .458 Win Mag. This rifle does not get used much now days and I would like to put it back into service in a more useful calibre.

I have just revieved a Number 4 profile Stainless Pac-Nor barrel in .338 calibre with a 1.200" shank.

I was wondering if this barrel would be a good fit for this rifle and if it would be practical to chamber it in .338 RUM given the large size of the action?

If not what would be a good option?

 

[usmcMT]

Re: Brno ZKK 602 options rebarrel from .458 to .338RUM

Wadcutter. The 602 is a great action for large calibers. Where you are from Sir, look at Nitroforums. Owner is from your neck of the woods. Post it up. I'm a member there. The big ZKK/CZ actions make for great large round sticks. I don't know that I would do one in that round. Too many other actions to do that round on, and save that one for a good english caliber build.

 

[wadcutter]

Re: Brno ZKK 602 options rebarrel from .458 to .338RUM

usmcMT,
I am from Australia. Not much use for an old English cartridge but could use another .338 long range hammer.