Written on: 06/05/2011 by isaaccarlson (1 review written)
CZ 455 American, NOT the 452
I tried a friend's CZ while I was visiting him and was impressed by the quality. I ordered a 455 American as soon as I got home. It arrived at the gun shop in PERFECT order. The wood is gorgeous and the bolt is incredibly smooth. The trigger was a bit on the heavy side for me and had some creep. A simple "poor man's trigger job" took care of that. It now breaks clean at 9 oz with ZERO creep. I cannot say enough about the accuracy of this wonderful rifle. ...
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Written on: 01/02/2011
This is just a great little rifle! Look no further if you're looking for an easy, handy, affordable, and most important, ACCURATE rifle in 22LR. Like most rimfire shooters know, you need to take the time to test several (Read: a dozen or more) different types of ammo in order to arrive at a rifles sweet-spot. My PARTICULAR rifle loves Fiocchi M 320 Match ammo,... but yours' might (read: WILL) vary. I coupled this rifle with a Pride Fowler 3-9x32mm scope with a .22LR Rapid Reticule that... (read more)
Written on: 12/11/2010 by layton49r (1 review written)
Purchased my 452-cz several months ago and have had it to the range three times. It is a.17 cal. full stock version and looks great. I topped it with a Tasco 6-24x42mm scope. Thought I had a winner. Well, not so. Now I'm no expert by any stretch, but I know a bad trigger when I feel it and this one is well beyond bad. The bolt binds and if the clip isn't inserted just perfectly the bolt cant close. For a rifle that is so highly regarded I find it to be sub-standard. As I stated, I'm no... (read more)
Written on: 29/04/2010
try stripping it and cleaning the ejector,or buy a new one direct from cz (read more)
Written on: 30/03/2010
I'm a long-time shooter and have had many firearms pass in and out of my possession over the years. Very few of these have managed to stay in my collection for very long due in large part to their lack of accuracy, reliability, and overall failings in design and usability. I admit that I'm a 'snob' when it comes to firearms with 'repeatable accuracy' being my major criterion. When first purchased, my CZ 452 American in .22LR didn't elicit any special attention from me - I simply needed a... (read more)
Written on: 21/03/2010
my cz.22lr american bolt action fitted with a optik 6-24x50ao (over kill i know )is a very great tool for mr rabbit extremly accurate up to 100yards and more depending on the shooter ? a very reasonably priced little rifle hard to beat on price and value for your money a valuable tool for the vermin control,you can also get a 10shot mag,on the diet of ammo ;i shoot eley sub sonic have tried other cheaper rounds but the eley seem to work better alround cant say there are any down sides try... (read more)
Written on: 13/03/2010 by clutch2424 (1 review written)
i picked up mine bout 3 months ago ran about 100-150 rounds through it with no problem. Its got great lines and a great pick up fo $390 i love mine. I cant find anything wrong with it at all (read more)
Written on: 12/03/2010
I have two 452's a 25 year old BRNO RH that is slick and smooth and actually groups 1/2 inch at 50 yds with a 3x fixed scope using CCI GreenTag ammo. the second is a CZ 452 LH to suit my lefthand world. the bolt action is rougher. The trigger less crisp but still excellent, the accuracy is just as good but it prefers Eley target ammo to hold 1/2 inch--I have a Bushnell Banner 2.5x scope on it. (read more)
Written on: 19/02/2010
BOUGHT MY CZ 22LR 12 MONTHS AGO GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY CAN'T FAULT ITS ACCURACY .
TIGGER WAS A LITTLE HARD BUT THATS SORTED.
SO WHY PAY A SILLY AMOUNT OF MONEY FOR ANYTHING ELSE.
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Written on: 01/10/2009
With Wolf ammo, shoots 1/2" 50 yd groups all day. Hates Remington ammo. On the same day, from a bench, 2" groups at same 50 yd range. Always a flier or two with every group with the Remington that I don't see with the Wolf ammo. But the rifle comes up and points naturally, is graceful with great lines. Again, best part is it's a great shooter. Standard open "battle" sight is actually accurate to 200 yards although it's really a stretch for a .22. With no wind, you'll hit clays at 200... (read more)
Written on: 18/09/2009
I own this CZ 452 American .22 LR rifle and love it. The rifle prefers certain brands of ammo, both for accuracy and reliable feeding. The best ammo for target shooting is Federal GOLD Solid points or the cheaper PMC SCORE MASTER solid points. I get best results from the SCORE MASTER ammo. I only use sub-sonic ammo in mine cause I want the barrel to last forever. I can shoot 0.5 inch - 1.25 inch groups all day long in calm weather. (read more)
Written on: 14/09/2009
And I have a cheap Chinese CZ 452 American .22 LR at one third of the price. Nothing fancy ,just dead accurate and an ideal tool for someone who has worked 30yrs in full-time pest control................ (read more)
Written on: 06/09/2009
I have a CZ 452 Lux and a Varment, both are in 22LR. The CZ is a lot of gun for the money. I have had problems with ejection on the Lux not kicking the empty out, causeing me to diggig it out with my finger before chambering the next round. Both are great shooters and will group under half an inch with Wolf Target ammo. (read more)
Written on: 17/06/2009 by Plinker Ponker (4 reviews written)
The CZ 452 American what can I say a fantastic gun. It is my No.1 choise of rifle for small prey. Not much else to say really but get out the plastic and buy one now if you need a reliable easy to shoot Rifle. (read more)
Written on: 02/05/2009 by Fieldsports (2 reviews written)
I have the CZ 452 American .22 LR 16" synthetic stock.
Used in my rabbit control business and its worth its weight in gold.
I can only say its the best thing I own for reliability and making me easy money.
Sax mod and a simple hawke 4x16x50 scope to top it off.
Superb bit of kit !
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Written on: 10/04/2009
i have my cz 452 lux and it absolutely very accurate.i hit my targets as far as 200 yards without miss using a leupold turret scope. (read more)
Written on: 07/04/2009
absolutley superb rifle i have owned for around a year now and i have no complaints accuracy is second to none,incredible value
also i bought a trigger kit,and wow,it was good a standard but adding this simple kit has made a good trigger great,added to that a sak moderator and using subsonics,its even quieter than my air rifle which is also moderated,this is basicly my favorite rifle and i have many.no alloy reciever,all steel construction as well this is not a crappy rimfire like so...
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Written on: 31/03/2009 by Yourmama (1 review written)
The CZ 452 American .22 LR is the most accurate .22 ever!! I can shoot 6 shots, five and one in the chamber at a shotgun shell over 25 yard and hit it every time or a dong at 300 yards away. It is made after the k-98 mauser. Very smooth accurate nice wood and beautiful (read more)
Written on: 05/02/2009
I bought the silhouette version of the CZ 452 American .22 LR, synthetic stock 16" barrel. I have fitted a Walther 4-12 x 50 scope (v cheap @ £70). Having zeroed the rifle at 60m, I took a hare, head shot at 120m using rws subsonic. Thoroughly impressed with the accuracy and handling. (read more)
Written on: 01/02/2009
The CZ 452 American is well made and looks great except for the ugly stamped trigger guard. Very Accurate, well made, beautiful wood, smooth action, nice handling (read more)
Written on: 31/01/2009
The CZ 452 American .22 LR is one the best riffle on the market, at a pretty price.
It's coming for Czechoslovakia, or ex-Serbia I believe, hence the loading which is based on Mauser model, German type.
The visor is based on Mauser I think, but that might be presumption, anyway the accuracy is unbelievable, at 50m, you'll get your point in the black.
Anyone looking for a 22 riffle, should seriously consider CZ as a first option, quality compare to price is unbelievable.
I'm coming form...
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Written on: 02/01/2009 by bruno1067
This is no doubt the most accurate out of the box rifle that I have ever fired. I have shot competition large bore but it has gotten to expensive. 22lr is my answer to affordable shooting. If you are looking for an affordable, high quality rifle make sure you look at the CZ line. Ask around and you will find that they have top notch reputation. (read more)
Written on: 02/01/2009 by T21CKR
CZ 452 American .22 LR. love it. Bad points, none. Best thing I have love i. (read more)
Written on: 30/12/2008 by alan robb
The CZ 452 American air rifle is very well priced and well made for the money, good value. The only bad point is the 5 shot plastic mag. The air rifle is accurate, reliable and its shots are low cost and groups well (read more)
Written on: 16/12/2008
A very good rifle, well worth the money. I have one of these rifles and it is one of the most best rimfires i have bought. It is light ane very easy to use and a good killing riffle if you know what you are doing. I have only one bad point about the CZ 452 AQmerican air rifle that is the mag it looks untidy it would look alot better if it was built into the rifle. (read more)
Written on: 28/11/2008 by remy870 (3 reviews written)
Ive had my CZ .22RF american for nearly 3 years now and ive lost count how many rabbits it has taken, afew thousand easily. This was my 1st choice when i got my FAC and ive since bought a CZ .17HMR varmint [superb] the .22RF is zeroed at 70 yards with winchester subsonics and its accuracy is amazing,quater inch groups easy,slight hold over on the mill dot scope for high velocity ammo [winchester lazer] .the great thing about shooting .22RF subs is rabbits are totally unaware that theyre mate... (read more)
Written on: 03/10/2008
The CZ 452 American air rifle is a really good gun for beginners to intermediate shooters. There are no open sights but its light, accurate and very easy to handle. A great allround air rifle. (read more)
Written on: 16/09/2008 by robert1953 (1 review written)
Would recommend this rifle to any one looking for a rimfire that is both reasonably priced and reliable. (read more)
Written on: 07/09/2008 by earl k
The weight is perfect. I couldn't believe the beautiful piece of walnut they used to manufacture this stock. Scope mounting was a cinch. I fired 10 rds. Through it and had it zeroed perfectly at 50 yds - you could lay a quarter over the group. I mounted a varmint scope on it and you can drive box nails with this combo. I was shocked that CZ made such a fine left handed rifle. (read more)
Written on: 06/08/2008
I own 2 cz rifles 17m2 and 22 LR both are awesome, most accurate gun i have ever shot 1/4 inch 5 shot group at 100 yards love shooting when u dont miss (read more)
Written on: 23/07/2008 by clasicaxe
The CZ 452 American is pretty light and has good maneuverability, great range and the accuracy is the best i've seen on all the rimfires i've used (part from the steyr .50 cal but that is nearly £4,000!) and is all round a very easy gun to use! I also love the sub-sonic ammunition! Very funny when there's a group of say 3 rabbits at 80 yards and I can pop 1 and the other 2 don't notice then you pop the other 2 !!!=)! I recommend that all people looking to buy a rimfire choose this one. The... (read more)
Written on: 30/06/2008
When I finally get grandkids and they are ready for their first rimfire rifles, I am getting them cz products. (read more)
Written on: 22/04/2008
A proper bunny buster not pocket buster (read more)
Written on: 05/04/2008 by dugasgunner
Dispite it s handle based looking long, the accuracy still great. The overall quality of this rifle is superb but still would be better with a nice mat finish. Like it better than Ruger. (read more)
Written on: 18/03/2008 by GunnersWorld
CZ rimfire rifles are in my opinion built to the old standards of the classic rifles of the 1930s-1950's. Like the old Winchester 52 and 75 models. Maybe even better. Minimal use of plastics (mags) but steel are still available to those who want them.
Fit and finish are on par with rifles costing triple the price of the CZ rifles
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Written on: 04/03/2008
I like how this gun looks and the accuracy is tremendous, i really hope that there are more guns made like this because they are superb. (read more)
Written on: 03/03/2008
The CZ 452 American is a good robust rifle had mine for 15 year never had no trouble, really reliable and accurate (read more)
Written on: 18/02/2008
This is an heirloom quality rifle at a very reasonable price. almost as good as the anshutz and cooper for much less money. If not for the trigger guard i'd put atleast on par with kimber at less than half the price. definitely supperior to the 77/22, again for less money. I expect the prices of these rifles to double in the next 5 years. the trigger is better than anything else close in price and is very cheap and easy to make it truly match grade.
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Written on: 16/02/2008 by Andyfulch
I have a 17 hmr 16" carbine in Left Hand bolt, my first in this calibre, I thought buy a cheap rifle first, then go on to an Anschutz 1717 if it was any good. Guess what the CZ stays, it's very very accurate, I can hit stones the size of a tennis ball from 155 yards (Laser measured) every time from a bipod. Not possible with .22lr, even a good one like mine.
I do however use a decent scope Leupold VX3 620x50 long range target with varmint ret. This rifle is also very handy even with a SAK...
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Written on: 09/02/2008 by Pactac
I had never even heard of the CZ line of .22 rifles. I was looking for a bolt action .22 and searched the internet for reviews, comments or anything I could find. The only bad things I read were about the backwards safety and bad trigger pull. When I bought mine I had the trigger tested to see where it was breaking at. It broke cleanly at 2 1/4 pounds out of the box.
I took the new rifle to the range and at 25 yards I had a 5 shot hole. I have never had a .22 do that before. I don't...
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Written on: 19/01/2008
I've owned many different rimfire rifles. I've had high end rifles, low end rifles and just about everything in between. And although I still have a diverse collection, the CZs are without a doubt my favorites. They are also the favorites of my wife and kids. (read more)
Written on: 30/12/2007
A NO NONSENCE GUN FROM A REPUTABLE OLD GUN MANUFACTURER IN ALL STYLES OLD AND NEW LOOKED AFTER WILL PASS ON IN GENERATION'S (read more)
Written on: 11/12/2007
Beautiful firearm. Rates right there with my Browning A-bolt. Has the feel of a large caliber rifle. (read more)
Written on: 07/12/2007 by JAMES 111 (2 reviews written)
CZ rifles cheap and cheerful perhaps but can outclass much more expensive rifles. (read more)
Written on: 16/08/2008
I agree with this review because this rifle is everything he said it is.I am extreamly happy with mine, which I bought approx 2 months ago. I use R.W.S. Subsonic, but Eley,subsonic is as accurate. Good shooting !..
Written on: 13/05/2007 by cereza (9 reviews written)
If your looking for a .22lr rifle, this is the one to buy value for money, accuracy and build, they are bomb proof. I regularly take rabbits at 100+ yards with sub ammo, and you just can't miss. (read more)
Written on: 27/05/2006 by red22
All I can say, I know the CZ 452 American is not the first thing that comes to mind when you talk guns with other people. This gun is very well made and it comes with a factory target when you buy it of a 5 shot group a 50 meters. Mygrouping is the size of a dime from the factory, and with Match grade ammo it shoots better. Good luck guys save your money and buy one you will be happy. (read more)
Written on: 25/11/2005 by Steve4887 (8 reviews written)
I bought a CZ 452 American in .22 LR two years ago. Unlike many current American rim-fire rifles, the CZ is all steel and wood. The extractor and ejector are steel, not sheet metal. The stock is walnut, not walnut finished hardwood. The CZ452 series is built for discerning gun buyers.
I now own 11 CZ 452 series rifles in calibers .17HMR, .17Mach2, .22LR, and .22Magnum. I shoot six inch clay pigeons set at 125 to 200 yards with the .17 and .22 magnum rifles. When I miss, it is my...
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Written on: 13/06/2006
Hi Steve, like the review. I too have the cz452 in .17hmr but went for the varmint heavy barrell. Not sure if there is any difference in accuracy between the two?
Have you tried Sellier & Bellot ammo, gives even tighter groups for me at range and here in the UK its cheaper by £2.50/100 than cci, remi, hornady (which I am led to believe are all made by Eley anyway). S&B load their own and looks like the difference is with the propellant. Same speed, same projectile, just more accurate, try some!
Written on: 18/06/2006
Do you get much worse wind drift with the 17hmr? I am thinking of changing from 22.
Written on: 21/06/2006
Answer is unfortunately yes, affected by wind. this guy has carried out extensive testing. see: http://www.varmintal.com/17hmr.htm
Written on: 21/06/2006
Yes, the wind does push the little .17 HMR slugs around easily. I haven't measured bullet drift, but I do stop shooting when the wind is 10-15 mph.
<br>Why waste ammo when accurate shooting is impossible? I shoot at distances ranging from 100 to 200 yards, so wind drift is noticeable.<br>If I want to keep shooting in light wind conditions, I switch to my .22WMR. The .22 WMR slug is not as easily pushed around I am able to consistently hit 6 inch clay pigeons set at 100 to 200 yards away.
Written on: 23/06/2006
Thanks that is helpful. OK if gets above 10-15 (which is quite alot here in Scotland!) I'll just put it back in the case. I was looking at the .17 and 22 American in walnut at a show yesterday; very nice but I was surprised to find the wood in contact with the barrel. I had problems with that with my old bruno 22 (worn that one out!)and I floted it and it did fire more consistantly. Likewise the plastic stock 452 had barrel contact. Think I'll get one and just do the mods to it and re oil it. Has a nice bit of wood on it.
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<br>Good shooting.
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Written on: 26/12/2006
On the CZ 452 American .22 LR air rifle I cannot see how to take the bolt out. I don't own one just yet, but when looking briefly at my local gun shop, I didn't see a button, or anything like you might get on a target rifle.
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<br/>Any help is greatly received.
Written on: 26/12/2006
Not had it for a while, but I recall on my .22 you just pulled the bolt back and pulled the trigger at the same time. But take note...the safety goes the wrong way! i.e safe is with it in the forward position.
Written on: 27/12/2006
Hmmm, well thats okay my old BSA's safety catch was on the wrong way !! So that had to go backwards to fire and forwards for safe lol
Written on: 01/01/2007
Do you mean the safety goes the wrong way after you take the bolt out, or it does that anyway and it's just something I need to get used to?
Written on: 19/11/2007
hi all, sorry to be a pain but i would like to let you know i have made a forum just for cz rifle owners. we have got a few good members joined but still trying to get the word about . here is the website . http://czowners.ipbfree.com please feel free to come and join in .
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Written on: 21/02/2008
I bought a custom rifle (.22 CO2) it also had an awkward safety. I live in France and am looking for .22 LR rifle and maybe a 9mm pistol. Any recommendations?
Written on: 01/05/2005 by real hunter (7 reviews written)
The CZ ZKM 452 American .22 LR Gun is pure QUALITY.
If you are looking for the most accurate, dependable bolt-action .22, the 452 American is your answer!
Just ask the CZ folks at Rimfirecentral.com. You'll only hear positive comments about this high quality precision rifle.
A 0.5" group at 50 yards is not a problem for the 452 American. If you just try a little, you can almost always produce sub 0.5" groups.
At 100 yards, 1" groups are easily achieved. I've seen numerous 0.5" groups at 100...
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Written on: 31/05/2005
1/2" groups at 50 yards will not make it the most accurate bolt action in the world. 1/4" groups would be getting close.
Written on: 01/06/2005
1/2" groups is what I can produce with the 452 with "closed eyes" at 50 yards. And I was just providing my shooting ability. And I am not that good of a shot as I used to be in my young ages.
<br>I know many, many people who can produce one-holers at 50 yards regularly.
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<br>Just wondering: have you had any experience, or do you have any knowledge of the 452?
Written on: 11/07/2006
i own 3 cz rifles, 223 american, and 452 mach2 17, and now a 452 zkm, 22lr, all are VERY accurate, nice hunting guns, all metal and they feel "good". i like the mini mouser action of the 223. not heavy, easy to carry all day, adjustable set trigger is very crisp, if you don't like to shoot, you wouldn't like them, otherwise i recommend them highly. ron
Written on: 19/12/2006
This trigger kit is $9 you say? Is it available in England? I'm very interested in my rifle to be having the best trigger possible. I can provide match ammunition no problem, sell it by the bucket load at my range. For cleaning, the bolt does come out right? When I had a quick hold of it I didn't see any obvious bolt removing button, or is it removed like the Enfield bolts?
Written on: 02/04/2007
The bolt is removed by opening the bolt, and simply pulling and holding down the trigger while pulling the bolt back out of the rifle.
Written on: 19/07/2007
Probably the most accurate bolt action .22LR rifle in the world? The CZ's are great guns, and highly accurate, I own several, but that may be stretching it a bit. For example I can't see how they could outshoot an Anschutz.
Written on: 19/10/2007
I am just about ready to pick up a .17hmr and a .22lr American for hunting. I will review them both at a later date. Thanks for the reviews.
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Written on: 14/05/2009
I too have a CZ452 .22lr with synthetic stock & 16" barrel, topped off with a hawke nite eye 6.5-20 x 50... I regularly get 1.5" group at 100yds superb piece of equipment!!