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Several of you guys have sent me PM's and emails asking about the next batch of 452 American's and as promised, I'm letting you know some arrived! We got a pallet in late yesterday afternoon. There were only 48 on this batch and they'll go pretty quick. All 22LR in their standard walnut. No maple or HM2's -- that will be the next question. They won't be doing any more maple or any HM2's in the future -- no HMR's either! In fact, they told me at SHOT this would be the last special run they'd ever do. They said it was too expensive to switch over the tooling and schedule production. We'll have more scatter in through the year, but it looks like this will be the end. Just an FYI for those looking in case I miss the email or PM while sorting through things. They're on the fist page of the website. It's much easier to buy them there than sending me a PM! Just a heads up. www.whittakerguns.com
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Saw those. Great deal. Anybody thinking about a .22 ought to jump on one.
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Better get one while you can. Best rifle around under $2000 IMHO. I have 3 but wish I could pick up a couple more.
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Is this the model with the set trigger? The model that was replaced by the 455?
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Believe the 453 had the set trigger. My 452 does not.
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Ordered a 452 American LH .22lr version this afternoon. Figured it was about time I owned a LH bolt gun.
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I have the 453 (set trigger) and almost never use it, this is a good chance to grab a new 452 do it you won't be sorry.
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It is great to see that there are at least a few more 452s being made. Unfortunately, I was hoping to see "there are a few maple stocked shooters in the batch" but so it goes! The 452s are great shooters, especially for the price. I managed to find my way into locating one of each caliber in the 'American' platform over the years, but intend on adding others (22LR and a 22Mag in full stock versions), hopefully a maple stocked one some day, and wouldn't mind some others either!
Cheers to Whittaker Guns for getting some more in!
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Whittaker Guns is such a pleasure to do business with. I bought one of these on the previous run. Why the heck did I wait so long to buy my first CZ? 
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Slaves get what they need. Free men get what they want. Rehabilitation is way overrated. Orwell wasn't wrong. GOA member disappointed NRA member 24HCF SEARCH
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Believe the 453 had the set trigger. My 452 does not.
SS Right you are. I have a 453, and it does have the set trigger.
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Question for the guys that have one of these.
Regarding the safety operation, is it forward to fire, or is it forward to safe position?
I had a CZ rimfire a while back (can't remember exactly which model) but it had a "forward to safe" operation which is the opposite of what I am used to.
Just wanted to know if these were the same or not.
Thanks!
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Ordered a 452 American LH .22lr version this afternoon. Figured it was about time I owned a LH bolt gun. I have had a LH 452 22 lr for probably 6 or 7 years now, you won't be disappointed mine is very accurate. This gun ended my search for a good lefty 22 and is going no where. ![[Linked Image]](http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk31/gerrygoat/P1010793_zps99ee1951.jpg)
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Question for the guys that have one of these.
Regarding the safety operation, is it forward to fire, or is it forward to safe position?
I had a CZ rimfire a while back (can't remember exactly which model) but it had a "forward to safe" operation which is the opposite of what I am used to.
Just wanted to know if these were the same or not.
Thanks! My 452 Lux is forward to safe. All CZ rimfires I have seen are the same. I haven't found it to be a problem as I rarely use a safety. I carry empty and bolt open. SS
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I use the CZ, model 70 ,and Kimber Montana. I've never had a problem not understanding the safety on each gun.
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Ordered a 452 American LH .22lr version this afternoon. Figured it was about time I owned a LH bolt gun. I have had a LH 452 22 lr for probably 6 or 7 years now, you won't be disappointed mine is very accurate. This gun ended my search for a good lefty 22 and is going no where. gerrygoat, thanks. That one of yours is a beauty. Hope to have mine in the stable by this Thursday. Whittaker's is good about getting stuff right out to you, I've pleasantly found out. Lot better than Bud's, and a better price, too.
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It's a solid gun, I like how much steel is in it compared to a lot of other guns. The only draw back is the trigger is a bit stiff but there are some good aftermarket parts for that. I never bothered since it shoots so well and is only a minor gripe. Great quality and worth every penny, hope you let us know how it shoots for you.......
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I bought a like new CZ 452 (full-length stock) last fall
and it has the best trigger of any firearm I've ever fired.
I don't know if the trigger is stock, custom, or smithed.
It came with a Leupold fixed 6X scope, and it's also
the most accurate rifle (for me) that I've ever fired.
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It's a solid gun, I like how much steel is in it compared to a lot of other guns. The only draw back is the trigger is a bit stiff but there are some good aftermarket parts for that. I never bothered since it shoots so well and is only a minor gripe. Great quality and worth every penny, hope you let us know how it shoots for you....... I will! Just gotta decide on some glass..
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Just ordered a CZ 452 American from Whittaker's. now I need a set of rings. 1" tube, 40mm objective. What do I need? Thanks Butch
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