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I'm new to CZs and want a pro varmint build.
Was going to buy a regular CZ 455 varmint, and order pro varmint stock from boyds

Then i noticed the CZ 455 bull barrel with thumbhole laminated stock.
I'd still change the stock, but this version seem to come with a fluted bull barrel and ajustable trigger.

Worth it?
It would still fit a boyds stock designed for 455 bull barrel right?
 
I'm doing the exact same thing....!! You getting .22 or .17??

I see no reason why it wouldn't fit the same Boyd's stock.

Get on my parade of badgering one of our great sponsoring vendors (Wolverine, Prophet, Mystic...hello??!!!) to carry DIP products....
 
Cool, let's keep posted on each others progress!

.22lr
All my non-restricted calibers are only .22, .12ga and .308, so far
I have multiple guns that share same caliber, i guess some would call it lazy while others could call it efficient...
 
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Cool, let's keep posted on each others progress!

.22lr
All my non-restricted calibers are only .22, .12ga and .308, so far
I have multiple guns that share same caliber, i guess some would call it lazy while others could call it efficient...
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I'd say that's smart. I, on the other hand have .17, .22, 6.5x47, .260, .308, .300WSM, .338Fed, and .338 Lapua magnum, then 12, 20, and .410.....

🙄.....not smart.
 
MartyK2500 said:
Then i noticed the CZ 455 bull barrel with thumbhole laminated stock.
I'd still change the stock, but this version seem to come with a fluted bull barrel and adjustable trigger.

Worth it?
It would still fit a boyds stock designed for 455 bull barrel right?
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All 455's have the same trigger with adjustable pull weight which can be lightened by changing the spring. A Yo-Dave kit gives you light-heavy springs to choose from and some shims for the sear to eliminate creep (if any).

TBH, if you're doing a 455 build take it all the way and ditch the factory barrel. They're only made to shoot 1/2"-1" at 50 yards it's a real roll of the dice if you'll get a good barrel that will perform better, consistently. Lilja drop-ins now have a Bentz chamber so they aren't really a "match grade" barrel anymore either. I got one and it only shoots like an "average" factory CZ barrel. What I would do is have something like a Benchmark barrel custom fit to the action.

Boyd's stocks may require some minor fitment adjustment. It was a little tight on the action in some spots and the "factory" barrel channel needed to be opened up for a Lilja Varmint taper barrel. Easy to do with some sandpaper on a socket.
 
I will have to think this through then.
I have many 10/22s, once had one with a DAR22 receiver with 16" McGowen barrel with bentz chamber

I was shooting about 3/4" @50M with thunderbolt ammo.

Was going CZ bolter as i wanted 1/2"@50M without modifying anything, as full builds can get tedious and expensive.
If factory CZ barrels aren't producing 1/2"@50M (with good ammo) i will seriously reconsider my choice
 
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A look at our 1/2" challenge thread shows a number of CZ's on the successful list, a close look shows most are 452's. A couple 455's. It's possible to get a good one but it's far from a sure thing with their factory tube. http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/foru...s-at-50-yards-meters-all-day!-Really-Prove-it!

A 455 action is a good one to build off of, the price jump for a factory rifle capable of your accuracy goals is nearly $1K for new. Selling the factory CZ stock and barrel to build with the action and boyd's stock gives you $800 to put towards a custom barrel before the cost equals a new AnschĂĽtz 64.
 
Wow lots of CZ452 in there
So the old, non quick change calibers, CZ seem capable indeed.

In this case i get a CZ452 and a boyds stock and call it a day?
My objectives we're 3/4@50 but the 1/2@50 challenge looks cool
 
MartyK2500 said:
Wow lots of CZ452 in there
So the old, non quick change calibers, CZ seem capable indeed.

In this case i get a CZ452 and a boyds stock and call it a day?
My objectives we're 3/4@50 but the 1/2@50 challenge looks cool
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If accuracy is what you are after, any of the 452s + Boyds stock is the way to go (at least that`s my experience...). Epoxy bedding the action and the first 2.5 to 3 inches of the barrel produce very good results.
 
MartyK2500 said:
I'm new to CZs and want a pro varmint build.
Was going to buy a regular CZ 455 varmint, and order pro varmint stock from boyds

Then i noticed the CZ 455 bull barrel with thumbhole laminated stock.
I'd still change the stock, but this version seem to come with a fluted bull barrel and ajustable trigger.

Worth it?
It would still fit a boyds stock designed for 455 bull barrel right?
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The TH stock and fluted barrel model commands a premium price. The fluted barrel is no more accurate than the regular barrel. The thumbhole stock is not good if you have large hands but otherwise it feels good and is a better candidate for bench work than the standard stock as it has a wider fore stock.

As Rabid notes, the triggers on all 455's are adjustable and can be easily made even lighter with a spring swap for shooting off the bench.

With any moderately priced sporter rifle, you are not guaranteed to shoot sub-.500" at 50 yards. Some shooters pillar and glass bed their CZ rimfires to improve accuracy potential and that adds to the cost or work involved. For bench shooting the Pro Varmint stock is a significant improvement over the standard factory stock as well as the TH stock (I've had both), but with the factory barrel good for .5" to 1.0" groups that doesn't offer any certainty.

If you want to give it a try with a CZ bolt action rimfire, consider a 452 model with a Boyds Pro Varmint. Even a 452 American with a sporter barrel profile can work with a Pro Varmint stock. Here's a photo of my CZ 452 American in a walnut PV stock

 
Alright done deal, after a 45 mins search, seems like 452s are more accurate out of the box than 455s.
Cheaper too!

So i just purchased a 452 Varmint, 22lr, 20.5'' walnut stock brand new for 680$ all in.
I'll just add 130$ US for my stock + all bs shipping fees from south to north, and i should be under 1000$ (less optic) for a setup that should (and i hope) be able to tackle the 50M challenge.

I have searched in the past, because i have come close to purchase a CZ last year.
I know the info is out there for ring height to clear bolt handle, and info to purchase 11mm rail rings


Edit : grauhanen, are you using bkl rings?
 
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MartyK2500 said:
Alright done deal, after a 45 mins search, seems like 452s are more accurate out of the box than 455s.
Cheaper too!

So i just purchased a 452 Varmint, 22lr, 20.5'' walnut stock brand new for 680$ all in.
I'll just add 130$ US for my stock + all bs shipping fees from south to north, and i should be under 1000$ (less optic) for a setup that should (and i hope) be able to tackle the 50M challenge.

I have searched in the past, because i have come close to purchase a CZ last year.
I know the info is out there for ring height to clear bolt handle, and info to purchase 11mm rail rings


Edit : grauhanen, are you using bkl rings?
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Marty,
First things first, welcome to the CZ Club!
I'd try the rifle as is before you order the Boyd's stock, you may like it.
For optics and rings, ring height depends on what you want for a scope, obviously.
Amazon.ca has or had the Warne 722 rings in both high and medium for about $35 a set. The side clamp flips for 3/8 or 11 mm dove tails.
The only downside to the Warne is that the top half snaps in place on the scope tube, which some folks don't like. Good solid rings though, mine fit well.
For trigger mods, the Yodave kit seems to work well, though Princess Auto sells a spring assortment with a couple that will work too.
If your trigger seems gritty at first, give it some time, they tend to break in.
 
MartyK2500 said:
Alright done deal, after a 45 mins search, seems like 452s are more accurate out of the box than 455s.
Cheaper too!...

Edit : grauhanen, are you using bkl rings?
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Congratulations on the CZ. The rings on my rifle in the photo are not BKL's. I do use them on other .22LR's, however, as they are very good rings. The Warne 7.3/22 rings are available as Chilly says at Amazon for 1" scope tubes. They are good rings. Leupold and Burris also make good rings.
 
Thank you!
I had plans for a 308 with HS precision stock of same style, that was the reasoning behing stock, to create a certain familiarity.
Scope i will be ordering vortex diamondback HP 3-12x42 vplex adjustable parallax.
I had the crossfire rimfire on an ex 10/22, parallax preset and fixed at 50, but did not like how unclear the sight was on the crossfire series.

Lots of people seem to like the warnes, for some reason i liked better the concept of BKL double straps.
Anyone here run them? There even a tad pricier than the warnes.

I also see this yodave trigger mod mentionned a lot. Will look into it.
By the way Shooters Choice 2014 got the sale for my CZ 452.
Im real excited now, i was sure the 452 series was dead and unobtanium now but they are still out there
Thanks again can't wait to shoot it
 
grauhanen said:
Congratulations on the CZ. The rings on my rifle in the photo are not BKL's. I do use them on other .22LR's, however, as they are very good rings. The Warne 7.3/22 rings are available as Chilly says at Amazon for 1" scope tubes. They are good rings. Leupold and Burris also make good rings.
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Thanks
What are the rings in your setup?
I am liking the fit and setup you got there
 
MartyK2500 said:
I'll just add 130$ US for my stock
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It was $423 cdn for this stock to my door with high gloss finish option and adjustable comb. Don't forget about nearly $50 in duties canada post will collect upon delivery ;)

It is a nice stock I really like the feel of it, haven't had my hands on a varmint stock so like Chilly says maybe try it first you may find it's just fine. The stock won't improve the accuracy it's purely for feel. Well a good fitted stock helps you shoot your best.
 
I didnt think of adjustable comb, i was thinking of drilling a tacpro in it.
I will look into the pricing option
Im going for the flat textured black finish, as its the one i personally prefer
 
Well now that you bought a 452, maybe you don't want to hear this, but...I have owned a 452 Varmint and a 455 TH Fluted Barrel and the 455 THFB is significantly more accurate than the 452. In fact I no longer own the 452, although I do miss the Pro Varmint stock. The TH is just not the ideal conguration for a bolt action.

This is my old 452V with PV stock (sold on the EE some time ago):
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I never managed to complete the 50 yd 1/2" Challenge with this rifle, but the challenge was almost easy with the 455THFB
 
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Wow what a sweet looking setup, im looking forward to this!
I am sure there are some good ones and lemons in both the 452-455 series like any gun
At the end of the day, if ever i can manage the 50M 1/2" challenge, i will be getting more than i'll ever need out of a 22.

Seeing how many CZ 452s that are on that list, i know im not getting into a really inferior platform

The range owner where i go got me to try his savage thumbhole 17hmr.
While extremely accurate, the tumbhole was a pain in the butt for me!
 
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