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My mom left me a few dollars when she passed away. I think I'm going to get a 452 American with it to remember her by.

I purchased the 452 Trainer on Friday of last week. Love that 25 inch barrel and the iron sights on it. Haven't had time to shoot her but about 50 times but it really looks good so far. Can't wait to scope it and really see what it will do with some decent ammo.

Good move!

I still have the 452 that my father bought me more than 30 years ago. I still think of the trip to the gunstore with him every time I slide the rifle in the case to go shooting.

It has more than 70,000 shots through it (I used to shoot it in competition). No problems, and it still shoots little bitty groups with with many brands of ammo.

It is one of only 2 rifles that I cannot imagine parting with.

You will not regret getting one of these rifles.

John

I think that is a wonderful thing to do!

I love my CZ 452 Silhouette and Ultra Lux...so much that I should have a CZ 452 FS and Scout in about a week.

Why not buy two to remember her by?

All the CZ's .22 I have are shooters. The Full Stock with military type range adjustable sight is a blast to shoot. The Style 452 is by far the most accurate of the bunch, but not by much.

Well done, great idea.

Swampman,

Sorry about the passing of your mom. My dad gave me a Marlin 39 for Christmas back when I was 16. I did not go to the store with him when be bought it but at least he got me a Marlin 39 Golden and a few shells. (My dad was not much of a hunter but he liked watching Western shows and them levers must have fixed on him.) I still think of that Christmas day when I see the rifle and especially around Christmas time I remember him fondly. I am sure if you bought this rifle with the money your mom left for you, you will always think of her when you go shoot that 452!

I got the 452 American today. It has great piece of walnut and a real good trigger. Which rings are you guys using?

Swampman700, what cartridge?
I have one in 17HMR.

BLK ringmounts and a Bushnell Trophy 4-12x40AO scope.

The factory trigger on mine was pretty bad. Found about the popcan shim trick on a rimfire forum that fixed it right up.

Used the CZ base/rings combo on mine with everything from a Leuopld to Simmons, including a Shepherd range reticle scope. All work just fine.

The trigger takes use to work in, have not tweaked mine other than use and they are fine.

Mine is in .22LR.

I like the Talley CZ rings. The factory rings are on the crude side.

Tod:

I went with the Talley's, too. Great choice.

Is that trigger original? If not, what is it?

- Tom

On the Talleys, did you get the 0.600 or the 0.350 height?

Swampman, I have 2 CZ's both 22's a Trainer and a American and love them. I would suggest you go over to Rimfire Central those boys/girls sure know thier CZ's.

I haven't been keeping up with CZ 452 news. Since the reported problems getting Eric Brooks kits, what is now considered the best approach to trigger improvement? Is there anything that seem to be "best" regardless of cost?

Paul

I took mine to a Gunsmith and came away with a great trigger without any kind of "kit" installed.

Swampman:

Tell you the truth, I don't remember. I sent an e-mail to Talley, told them I had a 452, told them I'd ordered a certain make and model scope and I asked for a recommendation.

They told me and IIRC, I said okay, send me those. Been happy with them.

- Tom

The trigger is the RifleBasic. The rings are low, and required modification of the bolt handle to work with the scope bell.

I have several 452s and I ran one to the make shift range yesterday for a test
drive that I have not shot in a while. After setting up my portable bench and
shooting some clays that I found, the CZ reminded me of how well it shoots. So
I set up some paper to punch a few holes. I'm not the best shot but every once
in a while I can get the little 17HM2 to shoot fairly well.

Mueller APV
R/T Standard Dovetail Base
Leupold QRW Rings
R/T Trigger Sear/Shoe Kit
Eley ammo
Floated barrel
RD trigger Guard