What's the poop with CZ rifles???

I have a recently purchased CZ 452 varmint with the Eric Brooks trigger kit. I haven't had a chance to shoot it yet but here are the positives on initial inspection:

-Very nice wood on mine with tiger stripes
-The Brooks trigger is very good
-The quality of fit/finish is very good
-Extra touches such as a rubber recoil pad rather than plastic, etc are definitely noticed
-The varmint stock and heavier barrel are well balanced.
-Decent mag system.
-Winchester style safety is a nice touch

Overall it is a very nice rifle. It looks right at home amongst other mid to high end rifles.
 
The gun club that I belonged to had a couple of 452's, everyone that shot one liked the fit and finish for an inexpensive gun. The accuracy was very good as well. I'd say you can't do any better in that price range.
 
If you think a CZ is expensive, have a look at the prices for a Cooper or Anschuetz rifle.

What do you get for the additional cost of a CZ over something like a Savage or Marlin?
-Walnut stock
-Better fit and finish
-More refined appearance

CZs nicely fill the gap between the economy .22s and the superb but expensive high-end guns like Anschuetzes and Coopers.

I don't see the logic in the "it's just a .22" school of thought. Why cheap out on the rifle you will likely run the most rounds through, especially given that it should be a one-time cost and give you decades of service. Quality is remembered long after price is forgotten.

As for spares and warranty work, these are handled through London Arms.
 
CZ_Brno said:
You'll quickly get bored putting all the bullets into the same hole.

What kind of scope is on it? :)
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Sadly right now it's not scoped. I was thinking Leupold EFR but... I might look into Sightron instead. I find Leupold EFR scopes are excellent for rimfires, however you still get the changing eye relief problem when moving through the magnification range. Plus the price tag is very steep.

Some other choices were the Elite 4200. However I generally dislike Bushnell and I'm not a fan of their reticle choices. Nikon may also be a consideration. Right now it's still undecided.
 
Used to own a CZ452 American. Kinda regretted I sold it, it was a great little rifle. Would make a perfect grouse rifle or just casual shoots. Brooks trigger kit is a great value for the money (must have for 452 IMO).
 
Not having handled/fondled one I can't say I appreciate the fit & finish.
Still....$500+ . Maybe when money is no object. But thanks for all the input.
 
I own a 452-2E... and all I have to say is I love it....a buddy of mine shoots an Anshutz (Not sure what model) and we are toe to toe as far as accuracy... maybe I am lucky... but it is a fantastic rimfire in my opinion...each to there own.
 
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paladin said:
First off, why do they cost so much?? Are they really that much better in fit, finish & accuracy than say a savage or a marlin?? If you ever need repairs/parts are they readily available. I can't see spending $500+ dollars on a "rimfire".
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Palidin

If you would like a european 22 rifle that has very similar manufacturing qualities to the CZ, have a look at the Rem model 5. I have one in 22 mag and it is a great shooter. These rifles are discontinued and are on sale at some vendors, likely in the $350.00 range. FS
 
I have a 452Lux and love it. Plinking popcans out to 200m with a tangent sight is some of the best practice I've had in a while. I did a YoDave trigger kit on it and it feels like a Anschutz match rifle now. I think it's well worth the money.
 
Choices

AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHhh CZ's, just how many do I have now, well there are 3 in 17HMR 2 Varmints and an American, a Silhouette,a Lux and Ultra lux, a Varmint 22, a full stock 22. Geez I think that is all. All of em are great shooters, just wish that there were more gophers to go after, guess I should move to Saskatchewan.
I only bought 2 of these guns new, the rest off the EE. FS
 
Winnipeg Toymaker said:
don't have one...don't want one....I have never spent over $200 plus shipping for a rimfire yet. I have quite a few and will be thinning them out soon. I have chosen my 1940s Marlin 81s as backup rifles and recent purchased Mossberg 144lsb as primary shooter.
The "namebrand" rifles are not any more accurate than the person that is firing them. I enjoy shooting and have fun with it. I do not need a " one hole target" to show that I can shoot a gun. Many hours out in the fields is my forte and results from that seems more enjoyable to me. I have shot beside many of the "expensive" rifle owners and they always seem to ask " what are you shooting?" The answer is "just my old junk".
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There are lots of old American made 22's that are great shooters, I have some Win 69A's that are a great bolt gun. Same with Mossberg Savage and Remington. FS
 
I bought 452 about 20 years ago. Shot more through that gun then any other I own. It is incredibly accurate and I find the bolt action to be very smooth and effortless. My bragging right here is that I beat a fellow CGN'er with his tricked out 10.22 in a man on man gopher silhouette shoot...he will have all kinds of excuses though it was simply a case of accurate shooting. I used the gun with it's open sight at the Southern Alberta Summer games and tied for second place against Anschutz and Walther target guns.
These guns shoot and they shoot very well. I have not tried the newer versions as there is no point. I bought the gun new for $375...which at that time was a lot of money.
Cheers
 
I love my BRNO 22-E, nice wood and bluing, fit and finish is excellent, and it shoots great, definitly worth the money I spent on it, especially when you use it at least every weekend in the warmer months.
 
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