Cz 452 vs 455 ?

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I have an opportunity to purchase a 455 Canadian in 22lr and the dealer mentioned he has a few 452s in 22mag coming in. I have handled the 455 and find it a very solid feeling machine. These Canadian models fly off the shelf so my question is should I snatch up the next one that shows up or is the 452 "better"? It will be a hunter and plinker but of course I like superior accuracy as well. Unfortunately buying both is not an option. TC
 
The CZ 452's aren't being manufactured any more. He has old stock coming in.
I'd pick the 452 unless the ability to swap barrels is appealing.
The 452's with the walnut stocks are prettier than the other Asian walnut.

Kupple nickels fer yah............
 
The rifles are similar- but the 452 has been discontinued for a few years now. Main difference is the 452 barrel is threaded and the 455 barrel is held into the receiver with 2 set screws and can be swapped pretty easy. I have a 455 with a .22lr and a .17hmr barrel. I have only seen pictures of the Canadian 455, but I like it! My rifle is more accurate than I can shoot- which isn't saying much.

You won't go wrong with either.
 
If it's an accuracy issue, I don't think that there's a noticeable issue between the 452 and the 455 based on my experience. You'd have to be a bench-rest shooter to notice the difference. On a bipod on the ground shooting gophers will produce no noticeable difference, unless you want to shoot only eyes to save eyelid meat... Both are solid rifles, and out of the box, the 455's are generally a little bit smoother. All my new 452's and 453's (except for the 453 premium) needed a few cycles with valve grinding paste and a flush with brakecleen.

The 455 is a good rifle, but I'm not a fan of the switching barrels, and needing a resighting in job every time you want to switch calibers... That being said, if you want a custom barrel done, the 455 is easier to change...
 
Is the 452 the American or a Varmint?
The 452 varmint has one action screw and the second one is through the barrel channel and into a sliding dovetail attached to the barrel.
The American is better with two action screws.
Some of the 452 Americans had Beech Stocks so you would want the "Turkish Walnut".
Most 452/455 owners can't tell which is the better of the two.
Both would probably require YoDave trigger kits.
 
Both models are solid. The 452 has a legendary following. The early 455s had some minor issues, but those are long since worked out. You can't go wrong either way...that being said, the 452s are becoming fewer and fewer between.

Thanks,
Cal.
 
I have a 455 LUX and it is a great rifle. Having said that, in your situation, I would get the 452 as they are becoming very hard to find. You will always get close to what you paid for it in the event you want to sell. The 455 will be around for a while if you decide you still want one later.
 
amosfella said:
If it's an accuracy issue, I don't think that there's a noticeable issue between the 452 and the 455 based on my experience. You'd have to be a bench-rest shooter to notice the difference. On a bipod on the ground shooting gophers will produce no noticeable difference, unless you want to shoot only eyes to save eyelid meat... Both are solid rifles, and out of the box, the 455's are generally a little bit smoother. All my new 452's and 453's (except for the 453 premium) needed a few cycles with valve grinding paste and a flush with brakecleen.

The 455 is a good rifle, but I'm not a fan of the switching barrels, and needing a resighting in job every time you want to switch calibers... That being said, if you want a custom barrel done, the 455 is easier to change...
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Valve grind paste on a CZ "Yikes".

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Thanks for the replies. The barrel changing feature isn't a selling point for me. I was just interested in whether the actions are different and if one was inherently more accurate than the other. Apparently not. As far as stock finish/figure it's a non issue as the Canadian versions have a kind of redwood finish to them and the ones I have handled did not have particularly fine figured wood. I guess the big question for me is if I want a 22lr or 22mag, the Canadian comes in both.TC
 
I've got a Canadian in 17 and really love the look of it, I've yet to shoot it. The trigger on the Canadian was 2.25lbs, my 452 Varmint .22 WMR was 6lbs and my 452 LH .22LR was 4.5lbs. Not sure if they are all that good, but the Canadian seems a touch smoother cycling the bolt.
 
I have owned many 22s since I got my first in '65 but my CZ452 is the best 22 I have owned to date. I consider it to be in the sweet spot where its extremely accurate and you would have to spend a lot more money to beat it. I currently own 4 CZ products. I have a CZ527 223 as well and own 2 CZ85 pistols too. All of them are slick actions and amazingly accurate. My wife was staying inside a 5in circle target at 10yds after her first shooting experience with a pistol in a half hour. Never a FTF ever. My only concession to semis. CZ is also an easy company to get leftie actions. Both rifles are left actions and the pistols have controls on both sides. That in itself speaks volumes about the company. They design in things other companies dont. I like that. Its all about design and function. They seem to understand that. Put a CZ beside an American made rifle and see the difference. Fit and finish are European quality hands down. My family will be fighting over these guns when I have moved on...
 
Now if they could only get a grip on the bolt handle verse scope bell clearance.
Oh wait, maybe make a T-Bolt style system.........................................................:sok2
 
kamlooky said:
Now if they could only get a grip on the bolt handle verse scope bell clearance.
Oh wait, maybe make a T-Bolt style system.........................................................:sok2
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That would be fantastic. The bolt clearance and safety are the two things I don't like about the CZ rimfires. T bolt does both of those right, accuracy on the other hand leaves a bit to be desired.....
 
bollox said:
25 yards? My kids rascal could do that... ;)

I like my t-bolt too... love my CZ's
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Dah prewf izz in dah pudd'in..............:nest:

Mind you, a feller gummutter's sold me a S2 in 257wm that did a darn
good job of almost comparing to this target at 100 yards...........................:runaway:
 
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