CZ 455 Quality?

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Just wondering if anyone here is shooting a CZ 455 and if so how do you feel about it? In particular what do you think of the quality of the wood?
 
6MT said:
Mini mauser action is rock solid. The wood on mine is exceptional. The rifle is a tack driver. Rifle has almost ideal balance.
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Thank you. I currently own a Savage Mark 2 but the wood leaves something to be desired. Thinking about upgrading to the CZ.
 
The bolt is a marvelous piece of work...compared to my Marlin, except for the safety is a bit stiff, which is located on the bolt. I got the 22lr barrel on it, and it shoots all 15 types of ammo under .75" at 50yards. Under .5" with CCI SV. The wood is smooth and polished very well, no imperfection from the factory that I can spot. I have the CZ American version.
 
Quality, fit and finish are miles ahead of anything in that price class. I've had savages and compared to a cz they are like toys. A cz is something you would pass down to your children not toss it out when you are done with it. And before anyone says it is because they cost a lot more. There are savages that cost darn near the same amount.
 


These two models are the American and Varmint (Laminated thumb hole stock).

After shooting both for over a year, I would lean towards the American for general use and the Varmint of the bench.
Quality, wood and finish are exceptional for $500 guns. They are guns that would be passed on to the next generation.
Once you find the ammo your gun prefers there are a number of suggestions available on Rimfire Central.
Reshaping the firing pin showed great improvements, and a YoDave trigger kit drastically improved the quality.
With a replacement barrel, both can be converted to 22 Mag or 17 HMR.
 
I have two 455's and a couple other CZ rimfire rifles. Most models have a walnut stock, and the look is the luck of the draw, although CZ finishes their stocks very well. Some models, such as the Supermatch have a beech stock, as does the red dyed Canadian. The fit and finish of the CZ rifles is better than the lesser-priced competition. The majority of shooters use their CZ 455 rifles as they are out-of-the-box. The most common modification is a trigger spring change (with a Yodave kit, for example) to lighten the trigger pull. Few shooters modifiy the firing pin shape as it's simply not necessary (although some report an improvement in ignition time when doing so). As noted above, the CZ 455 barrels can be changed between .22LR, .17HMR, and .22WMR.
 
grauhanen said:
I have two 455's and a couple other CZ rimfire rifles. Most models have a walnut stock, and the look is the luck of the draw, although CZ finishes their stocks very well. Some models, such as the Supermatch have a beech stock, as does the red dyed Canadian. The fit and finish of the CZ rifles is better than the lesser-priced competition.
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The Canadian is actually a Maple hardwood stock. Other models may be beechwood.
 
mastermind said:
The Canadian is actually a Maple hardwood stock. Other models may be beechwood.
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I havea 452 in 22 that is Beechwood...
The 455 in 17 hmr... is a Plain Walnut with little fanfair, but it is a CZ after all.
The stamped trigger guard and trigger is a little to be desired when compared to other fine firearms, but they do work...and they work and shoot very well.
Tight Groups,
Rob
 
mastermind said:
The Canadian is actually a Maple hardwood stock. Other models may be beech wood.
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This is a question posed to the Canadian Repair Center and to CZ.UK (as there are conflicting reports) and they are still searching for the answer . . . neither has replied!
The American Red is Beech Wood.
If someone has a Canadian perhaps they can confirm. A quick search found this you tube which was not there previously and in there he says "Beech Wood".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI8-bZ8xpac

Beech Wood is quite soft compared to the Turkish Walnut and/or Maple.
"Putting a maple leaf on the pistol grip does not make a maple"!
 
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CZ452s and 455s are wonderful firearms. The wood is always a lottery, in a good way...., because even if you "loose" you end up with a much better than average stock when compared to firearms in the same price range. Both, the 452s and 455s are accurate (expect 0.75 in at 50 out of the box with decent target ammo) although just like with any mass produced rifles there will be few out layers that will be either much better or not as good as most. I have had 455s and 452s and personally prefer 452s but that's just me. If you like to tinker, CZs can be made into quite competitive 22s. The trigger mods as explained by Grauhannen is the easiest way to start; bedding the action with a portion of the barrel and installing pillars gets most CZs to be competitive or even out shoot $1200-$1300 Anschutz rifles.
Kody
 
Well you folks have convinced me. Gonna take a month or two to save up the funds but one of these babies is gonna find a home in my safe.
 
Watch the EE as well. I bought a slightly used CZ455 in .22LR this month for $450 + shipping.... came like new in the box (literally with manuals, test target, original plastic etc).
 
Kody said:
CZ452s and 455s are wonderful firearms. The wood is always a lottery, in a good way...., because even if you "loose" you end up with a much better than average stock when compared to firearms in the same price range. Both, the 452s and 455s are accurate (expect 0.75 in at 50 out of the box with decent target ammo) although just like with any mass produced rifles there will be few out layers that will be either much better or not as good as most. I have had 455s and 452s and personally prefer 452s but that's just me. If you like to tinker, CZs can be made into quite competitive 22s. The trigger mods as explained by Grauhannen is the easiest way to start; bedding the action with a portion of the barrel and installing pillars gets most CZs to be competitive or even out shoot $1200-$1300 Anschutz rifles.
Kody
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There decent enough but out shooting an Annie is a real stretch. I have a pillar bedded 455 varmint in a Boyds stock with a DIP adjustable sear so the trigger pull is in the ounces. I also have a anschutz match 64. The CZ shoots real good but will never out shoot my Annie. The 41 year old anschutz is bone stock. The Annie can shoot groups into the teens.The cz .2,s
 
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