Bolt .22lr - CZ Lux vs. Anschutz

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I have a serious hankering for a quality bolt action .22.

My two absolutes are rifle sights and a "full" sized stock with a fairly thick wrist. I don't like spindly feeling guns with shorter lengths of pull. I also want a full sized bolt and quality checkering.

The CZ 452 Lux seems to fit the bill perfectly, but I am also considering the Anschutz Model 64. The Annie is almost twice the price of the CZ ($550 vs. $1000), but I plan to keep this gun forever and don't mind paying extra for a better gun.

What are your thoughts on these two rifles?
How do they compare in feel, workmanship and accuracy?

TIA for your input.
 
CZ_Brno said:
If you're comparing the Match 64 action to the CZ action I like the CZ better. If it's a Match 54 action though I like it better then the CZ action.
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The $1,000 Annie uses the 64 action, not the 54. I must confess to having no idea as to what actually makes the latter better.
 
I like the beefier bolt, and the trigger pull on the 54 action better. I have 4 Anschutz's with the 64 action and one target gun with the 54 action, an Anschutz Model 1408 Single shot 54 match heavy barrel. I think my CIL/Anschutz 310 with the 64 action is a fine grouse gun. I've hit them in the head offhand at over 50 yards with it. But if I ever buy another .22 it'll be a 1710 with the 54 action.
 
Not even in the same ballpark. The Anschutz is by far the better of the 2 and the one I would get if you are looking for a lifetime keeper.
 
Anshutz

Anschutz IS the world leader .22 because of the barrels and chambers - Very polished and concentric
Some came close - like the BSA Martini ISU guns ,

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but Anschutz is tops - preferred by Olympic shooters {even those sponsored by other rifle makers LOL}
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If you can find a CZ 453 in the stock configuration you like, I think you will be happy. Its set trigger makes a big difference in the shooter's accuracy, as opposed to the rifle's inherent accuracy, where I think the Annies have a slight edge.
 
shelby said:
I have a serious hankering for a quality bolt action .22.

My two absolutes are rifle sights and a "full" sized stock with a fairly thick wrist. I don't like spindly feeling guns with shorter lengths of pull. I also want a full sized bolt and quality checkering....
...What are your thoughts on these two rifles?
How do they compare in feel, workmanship and accuracy?

TIA for your input.
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Between CZ and Anschutz , I would take an Ans 54 or 1700 series. If you really want the above look for a Rem 40X sporter. A Cooper would work also.
 
I have found that a good CZ will stay with a cooper. But not an annie 54. The difference there in a target rifle is quit a bit. CZ is as good as an annie 64. You get about the same accuracy wise. Have the 52E winchester. Rare, but worth every nickel. Have them or had them all at one time, and the original 52 is everything an annie 54 is. But in target Finnish Lion and Walther give a good showing.
 
I have both CZs and Annies. The Annie 64 is a superior shooting gun to the CZ. It has a FAR superior trigger, groups better and has a much more accurately made action, along with no plastic parts at all. When you get to the Annie 54, it isn't even close but then you are talking 5 times the price of a CZ, so it had better be a long ways out in front.

There are lots of target grade riffles that will shoot with an Annie 64 or 54, but not for $500 new.
 
shelby said:
I have a serious hankering for a quality bolt action .22.

My two absolutes are rifle sights and a "full" sized stock with a fairly thick wrist. I don't like spindly feeling guns with shorter lengths of pull. I also want a full sized bolt and quality checkering.

The CZ 452 Lux seems to fit the bill perfectly, but I am also considering the Anschutz Model 64. The Annie is almost twice the price of the CZ ($550 vs. $1000), but I plan to keep this gun forever and don't mind paying extra for a better gun.

What are your thoughts on these two rifles?
How do they compare in feel, workmanship and accuracy?

TIA for your input.
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Have you has a look at the Coopers? Fine shooting rifle with real nice walnut stocks. I have 2 of them. I also have a KKJ and they too are a fine shooting 22.
CZ's have a $20.00 trigger kit you can easily get that makes the trigger just about as light as you would want. FS
 
shelby said:
I have a serious hankering for a quality bolt action .22.

My two absolutes are rifle sights and a "full" sized stock with a fairly thick wrist. I don't like spindly feeling guns with shorter lengths of pull. I also want a full sized bolt and quality checkering.

The CZ 452 Lux seems to fit the bill perfectly, but I am also considering the Anschutz Model 64. The Annie is almost twice the price of the CZ ($550 vs. $1000), but I plan to keep this gun forever and don't mind paying extra for a better gun.

What are your thoughts on these two rifles?
How do they compare in feel, workmanship and accuracy?

TIA for your input.
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I picked up a Weatherby Mark XXII which is a Anschutz 64 action and barrel with a Weatherby stock. It shoots great and it might be a little cheaper than an annie sporter. I never shot from true benchrest but rather with the front stock resting on sandbags and the butt in my shoulder. I put 75 rounds or american eagle .22 through a toonie sized group at 50 yards first time out. Now the gun is much more accurate I am sure than that but unless i find a proper benchrest i will never know =).

The trigger is great as well. I adjusted it so there is absolutely no creep, and it breaks at aprox 2.5 lbs, however there is still over travel.

I was going to buy a CZ 452, but i decided against it when the price after timney trigger is only $100 less than the Weatherby I picked up.
 
Anschutz 1710
or Sako P94 S both of these guns are tack drivers and either hold there value or increase in value over time if well looked after. I have two 1710's that are new, if you are interested I would either sell it or trade for a 1730 Hornet, must have the rollover cheekpiece.
garry555@shaw.ca
 
Tie Anschutz 64 has a heavy firing pin and resultant slow ignition time. The 54 is better. If it's the 64, I'd prefer the CZ, which also enjoys an excellent reputation for accuracy.
Grouch
 
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