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I am considering getting a CZ 455 in 17HMR. This has me thinking that I could trim my other rimfires down and get another barrel in 22LR for the 455.

How badly are the sights going to be off switching barrels? Is this something even worth considering?
 
Your POA and POI will be very different between the 2 caliber's. I would recommend keeping your 22LR and adding the 17hmr to the collection.

The barrel changes are quick and easy, but the constant re-sighting after the swap would get old, fast.

Good choice btw, my 455 shoots minute of gopher at 200 yards.
 
I have 6 of them- 3 Americans and 3 Canadians, one each in .22, .17hmr, and .22 wmr. All scoped. I just couldn't see me changing barrels, especially under a heavy gopher attack. A bit overboard, but I was the one who put up the $$.

The .17's are wickedly accurate. Make me look like I can shoot! :p
 
kolik1 said:
Your POA and POI will be very different between the 2 caliber's. I would recommend keeping your 22LR and adding the 17hmr to the collection.

The barrel changes are quick and easy, but the constant re-sighting after the swap would get old, fast.

Good choice btw, my 455 shoots minute of gopher at 200 yards.
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^This. It's why that feature has never been a temptation.
 
What most people do, or should do, when planning to swap barrels on a 455, is to note (on paper, perhaps) what the difference is in POI between two barrels. Then when the barrel is changed, the scope can be adjusted according to what's been noted, and a little fine-tuning to get right on zero. This works because the barrel change does not significantly change the POI each time it is done.
 
You could go with Leupold rimfire tip off style rings and have a scope dialed in for each barrel referencing a point on the receiver for indexing the scopes for removal and reinstallation...You may still need to fire a shot or two to verify zero but it will be easier than dialing in a scope each time you switch barrels.
 
hollowedpoint said:
If only they had iron sights it would be a much better system.
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The following eight models have iron sights: CZ 455 FS, CZ 455 Lux, CZ Lux II, CZ 455 Ultra Lux, CZ 455 Training Rifle, CZ 455 Super Match, CZ 455 Scout, and the CZ 455 Jaguar. Only the CZ 455 American (including Canadian and Shamrock editions) and the CZ 455 Varmint configurations need to be scoped.
 
I find the zeros are not that far apart- I zero my .22 at 50 and the hmr at 100. Expect an inch or so when you swap- and it isn't always exactly the same so I don't think the multi-zero scope would work for my rifle. I don't use the .17 barrel much- probably 95% .22 and 5% hmr. I would rather have two rifles to be honest- but I don't have the budget for a second rifle and glass so I make due with the pain.
 
I would consider for sure. I dont find re zeroing that bad at all.. after all isn't that what it's about.. shooting your rifle... ammo is reasonably cheap depending what you shoot so why not.
 
Cleadis said:
I would consider for sure. I dont find re zeroing that bad at all.. after all isn't that what it's about.. shooting your rifle... ammo is reasonably cheap depending what you shoot so why not.
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Unless you are just going to to shoot gophers and need to use a hmr because of longer shots but have a 22lr barrel on and no time to run to the range and resight in. I had a 455 with 22lr and 22wmr changing them around got to be a real pain in no time at all. Just get 2 guns and save time, money, and hassle.
 
Truth be told... I bought a 455 two/three years ago, installed the .17hmr barrel and haven't swapped it out yet.

Do you really plan on having to/wanting to switch barrels so often that it becomes an issue..?

I probably won't change the barrel until I've shot out the .17 or .17 ammo becomes unavailable.. LoL
 
hometownhero said:
Unless you are just going to to shoot gophers and need to use a hmr because of longer shots but have a 22lr barrel on and no time to run to the range and resight in. I had a 455 with 22lr and 22wmr changing them around got to be a real pain in no time at all. Just get 2 guns and save time, money, and hassle.
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Yes everyone's situation is different, to each their own.
 
You could spend another $1500 + and buy the Sako Quad tht has barrels for all the rim fire calibers , well except the 5mm RF but thats another story.
The barrels have colored o-rings for ease of identification, the magazines are color coded as well and the scope has rings on the turrets for ease of adjustments should one wish to change between calibers.
One is able to change the choice of rim fire round much quicker than one can with the CZ 455 and with less tools as well.
But, the cost is a draw back to some or shall I say most.
Rob
 
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