After waiting on my PAL twice (The initial wait time, plus I had to return it once I got it due to an incorrect birth year), I finally got it in the mail a couple of weeks ago, and promptly went out to buy my first rifle.
After countless hours of Google research and forum page after forum page of opinions, I decided upon the CZ 455 American in .22lr. My brother just got the Lux, so I figured a scoped variation would be appropriate.
I was planning on ordering a Nikon P22 after-the-fact, but my anxiousness to fire the thing took over. The clerk set me up with an extremely bright Bushnell Trophy XLT 3-9X40 on Millet rings that JUST clear the scope. BONUS, the scope came with Butler Creek caps.
I've fired around 230 rounds through it, and other than an installation error (The clerk didnt tighten the scope rigns well and it ended up sliding foreward and off the rail on my first outing) I've only found two things particularly wrong with the rifle.
The 'floating barrel' is by no means floating.
At the tip of my stock, the barrel rests on it for apx a half inch. Whether or not this affects accuracy or not I'm not sure.. a light sand job will be done some time in the future, but I dont feel like I should have to in the first place what with it being a brand new rifle and all..
Second, when purchased, my firing pin extended past the recess designed to allow dry firing. I sanded it down (Probably .002 of an inch) with 2000 grit sandpaper, and havent noticed any dents in my barrel so I think it has been resolved. But again, where is the QC?
Despite everything, I do love the gun. The wood isn't remarkable, but it nice and has a few unique points.
And now what you've all been waiting for.. Pics.
After countless hours of Google research and forum page after forum page of opinions, I decided upon the CZ 455 American in .22lr. My brother just got the Lux, so I figured a scoped variation would be appropriate.
I was planning on ordering a Nikon P22 after-the-fact, but my anxiousness to fire the thing took over. The clerk set me up with an extremely bright Bushnell Trophy XLT 3-9X40 on Millet rings that JUST clear the scope. BONUS, the scope came with Butler Creek caps.
I've fired around 230 rounds through it, and other than an installation error (The clerk didnt tighten the scope rigns well and it ended up sliding foreward and off the rail on my first outing) I've only found two things particularly wrong with the rifle.
The 'floating barrel' is by no means floating.
At the tip of my stock, the barrel rests on it for apx a half inch. Whether or not this affects accuracy or not I'm not sure.. a light sand job will be done some time in the future, but I dont feel like I should have to in the first place what with it being a brand new rifle and all..
Second, when purchased, my firing pin extended past the recess designed to allow dry firing. I sanded it down (Probably .002 of an inch) with 2000 grit sandpaper, and havent noticed any dents in my barrel so I think it has been resolved. But again, where is the QC?
Despite everything, I do love the gun. The wood isn't remarkable, but it nice and has a few unique points.
And now what you've all been waiting for.. Pics.
