What 452 model do you guys prefer?

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If you had to pick one, what would you choose, a Lux or American? I have an American already. I got a great Boyd's stock and Bushnell elite tactical 5-15 scope. It shoots great, but last year I got a 527 Lux and put a great NECG receiver sight on it. I found out I love shooting a light weight rifle with iron sights more than bench rest lately. I like that I can get them in left hand versions too which eliminates most of the competition. Because of an accident I'm not working so can't keep my American and get a Lux.
What model do you guys prefer?
 
I have an American 17 hmr & a Lux in 22lr. I prefer the American (could be because of the calibre, though). The lux stock puts a scope up high, so fast shots (when hunting) are slightly more difficult. Both are laser accurate. edit-- Mine are both lefties as well!
 
Left handed bolts are the best! The only reason I'm considering the Lux is that I prefer shooting without a scope. As far as I know there isn't an easy way of attaching a front sight to the American barrel.
 
If I could have only one, it would be the varmint barrel. I've had 2 of them (still have my 22LR) and it's a great shooter. I like the option of having a bench gun, I like shooting prone, etc. With respect to open sights~I bought a mint BRNO 2E (same as the 452 LUX) and so far...I can't bring myself to scope it. I prefer optics with my aging eyes...but the sights on the BRNO 2E are SO nice. :) On the weekend, I was shooting it at my new prairie-dog flip-up steel target, offhand at just over 50 yards. Even rushing it, I hit about 4/5 times. If I slowed down, almost every shot was a hit. Good fun.

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I like my full stock , I have it scoped (2-7 leupold ) just because I like small groups but the open sights are good for gophers and the gun seems handier without the scope
 
.22guy, my first firearm ever was a Varmint in 17 hmr. I loved the hell out of it. In the end I sold it to get a left handed American since varmints don't come in left hand. I guess I'm answering my own question with the fact I like practical off hand shooting. Probably I'll eventually have both.
 
I love my 452 Varmint. Just lately I want to get an American to go with it.
I myself am not a fan of the Lux, but we could never choose which rifle you keep.
Hopefully One day we will all have each rifle we really want.
My top three wants are an Anschutz Match 54, A Sako Finnfire Varmint, & A 452 or 453 CZ American.
 
I've got a bunch of these rifles and while I love the look and feel of the American, I take my LH Lux out the most for plinking. If they made more models in LH I'd buy them too though.
 
I have them all and prefer the Lux. I also have the 527 Lux in .222 and .223 and the 550 Lux in 7X64 Brenneke and 9.3X62 Wag.
 
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Sakoman .308 said:
I love my 452 Varmint. Just lately I want to get an American to go with it.
I myself am not a fan of the Lux, but we could never choose which rifle you keep.
Hopefully One day we will all have each rifle we really want.
My top three wants are an Anschutz Match 54, A Sako Finnfire Varmint, & A 452 or 453 CZ American.
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^neither was I...until I shot one. (the BRNO 2E, but same guns..) Just feels right, especially with open sights. My eyes may demand that I scope it one day, but it's a pretty fine rifle even without optics. Fun to leave aside the race for tiny groups...and just enjoy plinking with a rifle as nice as that.
 
easyrider604 said:
Neither. I'll go with the Scout. I have a Varmint and a Style (essentially a nickel finished American in a synthetic stock) which are very nice, but I love the compact Scout much better.
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I'm keeping an eye out for one of these. :) Problem is, I have a new 22 in the mail on it's way to me right now...hope a Scout doesn't pop-up in the EE! :)
 
I would choose a varmint over the American, if only they were available in left hand. It's a deal breaker for me. I'm leaning towards swapping my American for a Lux. .22lrguy, you've described my feelings eloquently. I have lost my passion for shooting tiny groups in favour of practical off hand shooting. Shooting is a lot like golfing where you need a few clubs to play a round. Taking full advantage of various shooting types requires a few rifles.
 
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