I want to do something different with my CZ452 (PICS)

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I've decided I want to customize my CZ452 Lux in time for gopher slaying this year but I need help finding a starting point.

I've been searching google and looking at what others have done to their 452s and I like what I see. What I would like to do is:

1) Get a new stock
2) Get a new barrel

I like the McMillan Rimfire Magnum Varmint stock seen here :
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and here

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I've never ordered a stock from McMillan before so I have no idea what is involved. If I order one for the CZ452 will the rifled action drop right in or will some additional inletting need to be performed by a gunsmith? Do I have to order from within Canada or will McMillan ship direct? (I'd think a rimfire stock would make it across the border but I don't know for sure). If I do have to order from within Canada, who do I talk to?

Second, what is out there for barrels? Does anyone make a drop in barrel for the CZ452 or is a gunsmith needed? If I use a custom barrel can I supply McMillan with the contour information so they can inlet the stock to account for the new barrel shape?

Some barrel brands I've been looking at are:
Green Mountain, Lilja, Krieger.
 
I can't speak for McMillan, but right now, (I've still got oil on my grubby little fingers :D) I'm working on a Boyds drop in. I can say this, it's not a drop in. Even though the wood was finished and stained, nothing was right. A synthetic may be a different story, but a Dremel may still get used. :wave:
 
I also looked at doing this. The only problem was the stock will cost about as much as the rifle and maybe more. Then there's the rebarelling. $$$. It's sad when the real thing is the same price as the .22 mock up. :( I may also go this route some day.

I would recommend a Falcon scope if you do. They are good for .22 rimfires since they parallax down to 10 yards and out to infinity. Also they will keep with the trainer/real rifle look/feel while not costing and arm and a leg.
 
It might be cheaper to get the varmint model... or a used #3 or #4

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You are looking at $150 to have the new barrel installed, plus another $200-$300 for the barrel... you are getting pretty close to the cost of a new one ($500)



If you don't mind doing a bit of sanding/fitting/waiting for it to show up... Richard Micro fit makes some nince alternative (www rifle-stocks com/target_style's.htm)

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I put a Richards Micro Fit stock on mine. The inletting is extremely precise and a little bit of removal was necessary on my part. I ordered the blaster stock and it took four months as they wait for enough orders to do a production run. The price was right and in the end, it worked out just great as I got a nice stock for a reasonable price and finishing it was fun and easy. It was also something I could show off as having had a part in making it.
They do make nice stocks.:dancingbanana:

BTW, if your a small guy with small hands this is not the stock for you as it is rather large, ie pistol grip and fore stock.
 
I'm beginning to rethink the whole barrel thing. Perhaps I'd be best off for now just getting a new stock.

I do want to shy away from wood because the one reason I wanted a new stock is so I could be a little bit rougher with the gun in the field and not have to worry about putting dents into the wood. I'm not sure how laminate would hold up but I'm guessing it's just as soft as regular wood. I would also like to paint the stock at some point and I think a synthetic stock would be better suited to that.
 
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