POTD: Johann Fanzoj - Single-Shot 33XC Cartridge For Extra Long Range
It’s not often we see extraordinary projects like this in our Photo Of The Day. This single shot rifle uses 114gr of powder to push a 300gr A-Tip bullet, out of a short and quite lightweight build.
The 33XC cartridge is popular in events like the King of 1 or 2 miles, with targets up to 2400 yards.
According to Johann Fanzoj, this is the first attempt to build a classy breakdown mechanism with this caliber in an individually designed and handcrafted luxury firearm. The riflescope is a ZC527, but perhaps a ZCO840 would have been better suited for the longer ranges? In any case, just look at the thickness of the rings, not to mention the details. The engraver seems to have left the bipod from B&T alone, perhaps best so.
Specifications:
- Barrel length : 67,5cm (26.5inch)
- Rifle weight: 6.1kg/ 13,5lbs
- Total weight 7,5kg/ 16,5lbs including a Zero Compromise scope.
Below: “The Amur Tiger, the biggest cat in the world which roams the icy regions of North Asia, was chosen by the customer as an engraving theme on this individually designed Johann Fanzoj Single shot rifle, an ELR champion, built to the gigantic 33XC cartridge.
Fabulously captured in steel by Austrian engraver Peter Schaschl“
Source: Johann Fanzoj
Ex-Arctic Ranger. Competitive practical shooter and hunter with a European focus. Always ready to increase my collection of modern semi-automatics, optics, thermals and suppressors. TCCC Certified. Occasionaly seen in a 6x6 Bug Out Vehicle, always with a big smile.
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