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New CZ day! 452 American
JEREMIAH 33:3
July 18, 2025, 03:46 PM
LoswsmithWOOT!! First post for the Karma!!
But, seriously: the CZ 45X series of .22 LR guns are sweet and yours looks NOICE!
Congrats on the new CZ and get some nice glass on that lady stat!
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July 18, 2025, 04:56 PM
got2hav1Thanks, yes it will get some nice glass. Going to fondle it a few days first !

JEREMIAH 33:3
July 18, 2025, 05:04 PM
Mars_AttacksCZ has a grown up bolt and trigger.
Marzy approved!
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Here, poke at it with this stick.
July 18, 2025, 09:06 PM
MRBTXClassic big rifle looks on a .22 bolt gun.
July 19, 2025, 05:43 AM
tacfoleyMy shooting pal, Bryn, bought one of these lovely little rifles for his first-ever foray into shooting.
It is a total delight from muzzle to buttplate and shoots most stuff into a raggedy ten shot hole at 50m with his Hawke scope.
As with the OP's the wood is far superior to anything else at the money. His is around ten/twelve years old, and cost less than $300. He will NEVER need another multi-use rifle than this.
If anybody here remembers when Kimber made their rifles in Oregon and the words branded on the wooden transit box? The sheer quality of those rifles back then is repeated in these lovely guns - just look at the transition from barrel to action - isn't that just sooooooo nice?
July 21, 2025, 11:27 AM
DoctorSoloOne of my favorite guns(that I actually own)! Very accurate and well made.
With a suppressor it is quieter than a pellet gun.
I wish there was a good way to shorten the barrel and make it into a super handy farm gun.
I recommend getting CZ scope rings for it, the dovetail is a weird size, and a weaver fit is not quite right.
July 21, 2025, 12:51 PM
Voshterkoffquote:
Originally posted by got2hav1:
the best looking CZ bolt action made is the American model IMO. It just looks right, great porportions, beautiful walnut stocks, and nicely blued receiver and barrel.
I agree, my first .22lr is a 452 American. I liked it so much that I grabbed an iron sighted model from a shop that stockpiled them long after they were discontinued. Some of the used ones for sale at Old Western Scrounger tempt me. Stock up on some metal magazines so you don’t have to stick a plastic one in there.
July 21, 2025, 03:26 PM
Ronin101I hunted for one for 2 years during covid and now I have had it for 2 years and still haven't shot it

July 21, 2025, 03:57 PM
got2hav1I'm good on magazine I have several polymer and steel ones. Also very familar with the scope rail dimensions. But good to point it out for those who don't know.

JEREMIAH 33:3
July 24, 2025, 07:21 PM
Sauer KrautOwned one like that for many years. Probably got it around 2009. It’s a favorite of mine. Shoots like a dream, big rifle quality in a .22.
Perfect for teaching bolt rifle basics.
July 25, 2025, 09:51 PM
ridewvquote:
Originally posted by got2hav1:
.... yes it will get some nice glass. Going to fondle it a few days first !
Nice rifle I sure enjoy mine. The challenge will be finding a nice *gloss* scope to match your polished blued 452.
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July 26, 2025, 11:40 AM
UTsigI've got an American in 22 and it's a pleasure to shoot. I've really slowed down on range time and now it just sits, has a 2x7 Leupold on it. Everything I'd read about CZ 452s was positive and I can see why.
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July 26, 2025, 02:31 PM
got2hav1UTsig, that's a classy rifle. Nice wood on blued steel. Two thumbs up!
JEREMIAH 33:3
July 27, 2025, 11:29 AM
casI improved the trigger on mine when I got it. (.17M2) There may be aftermarket help now but DIY tutorials should still be available online. Some years later I free floated the barrel on mine just for the heck of it to see if it improved anything.
My only "complaint" would be the UN-American safety. But you get used to it.
July 27, 2025, 12:12 PM
got2hav1quote:
Originally posted by cas:
I improved the trigger on mine when I got it. (.17M2) There may be aftermarket help now but DIY tutorials should still be available online. Some years later I free floated the barrel on mine just for the heck of it to see if it improved anything.
My only "complaint" would be the UN-American safety. But you get used to it.
I bought this one off another gun forum and I forgot to ask if the trigger was unaltered. When I had it in hand I found the trigger to be wonderful. I text the previous owner and he said it was that way when he got it. But someone definately has worked on it. I'm grateful its a great trigger.
JEREMIAH 33:3
July 27, 2025, 12:59 PM
Gustoferquote:
Originally posted by DoctorSolo:
With a suppressor it is quieter than a pellet gun.
I wish there was a good way to shorten the barrel and make it into a super handy farm gun.
I have the shorter barreled 457 ProVarmint model. It's a tack driver, and suppressed all you hear is "tick".
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July 27, 2025, 06:08 PM
gafI have a 453 single set trigger that is my favorite.
Tied for second place is my 452HB and Tikka T1X.
All 3 are great shooters and hold great groups at 100 yards.
July 28, 2025, 11:13 AM
tacfoleyThe often less-than-great standard CZ trigger can be fixed in five minutes with a $7 trigger spring set.
July 30, 2025, 04:50 PM
usncorpsmanLove me some CZ 22’s. All 3 of these guns will shoot dime sized or smaller 5 shot groups at 50yds with good ammo.
CZ 452 American 16
CZ 452 Super Exclusive
CZ 457 Varmint