Davehfd Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 I have a cz452 and am considering getting the barrel shortened and buying a new mod. Not sure how much to shorten it by and what mod to go for. I use it predominatly for lamping rabbits, and ocassional rough shooting and what it to be as quiet as possible. I'm also considering having my buying limit lifted from 200 to 500 as my local gun shops are a rip-off so i like to buy bulk further affield. How easy is it to get done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 (edited) I have a cz452 and am considering getting the barrel shortened and buying a new mod. Not sure how much to shorten it by and what mod to go for. I use it predominatly for lamping rabbits, and ocassional rough shooting and what it to be as quiet as possible. I'm also considering having my buying limit lifted from 200 to 500 as my local gun shops are a rip-off so i like to buy bulk further affield. How easy is it to get done? What is wrong with the length and why do you want to shorten it? If you are using subs then it should be pretty quiet with any mod, if you are not it will be louder, end of! 2001 Home Office Guide for the Police (THE BIBLE) Chapter 4 4.8 The Bulk purchase of ammunition for the purpose of economy is not acceptable as good reason for possession! Good luck! Edited September 24, 2011 by Dekers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 (edited) A .22lr will burn all the powder in a subsonic round within 14inchs so you could take it down to that. I have a cz varmint with a 16inch barrel and I must say that the shorter barrel makes life easier when shooting from a vehicle.As for moderators, many out there but the Saks works well. Ps My firearm dept gave me 500 to buy, 750 to keep from the start due to availabily. Edited September 24, 2011 by Redgum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 16 inches seems to be about the norm, just ask for more ammo I have 6000 to keep 5000 to buy, some nights on the golf course we have shot in excess of 200 rabbits do not ask for this amount because you probably wont get it 600 to keep 500 to buy is about the norm Deershooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitloop Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 y do people go fo such low amounts of ammo the norm is buy500 keep 600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 16 inches seems to be about the norm, just ask for more ammo I have 6000 to keep 5000 to buy, some nights on the golf course we have shot in excess of 200 rabbits do not ask for this amount because you probably wont get it 600 to keep 500 to buy is about the norm Deershooter They are some numbers, I do a lot of shooting personally and my allowance is high for all 7 of my FAC tools, but it's not that high, because I don't need it that high. I am also the FAC holder for my Home Office Registered Club, and we have a 5,000 buy/hold for each calibre, including 7mm Rem Mag.............but we can't afford that many!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davehfd Posted September 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 y do people go fo such low amounts of ammo the norm is buy500 keep 600 I was only allowed to buy 200 and store 250 as it was my first FAC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davehfd Posted September 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 I have a cz varmint with a 16inch barrel and I must say that the shorter barrel makes life easier when shooting from a vehicle.As for moderators, many out there but the Saks works well. Ps My firearm dept gave me 500 to buy, 750 to keep from the start due to availabily. I allways shoot from vechicles when lamping so like yourself i find a shorter barrel is easier. 500 to buy 750 to keep sounds like a goid figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 I took a hacksaw and a bench grinder to my .22LR. Still works and accurate. However it's still a useless semi automatic, so it never gets used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davehfd Posted September 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 I took a hacksaw and a bench grinder to my .22LR. Still works and accurate. However it's still a useless semi automatic, so it never gets used. I've been tempted , seems a bit crude though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 I've been tempted , seems a bit crude though!! Go for one of those copper pipe cutters. Much cleaner cut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 Look on you tube Larry Potterfield Midway USA shows you how to re-crown a barrel unfortunately you will need a lathe to re-cut the thread for a moderator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhawk Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 16INCH barrel ideal for a rimfire.For ammo if you shoot alot then 1000 buy 1200 to hold thats what i got for 22expanding,And i got 2000 buy 2200 hold non expanding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitloop Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 I was only allowed to buy 200 and store 250 as it was my first FAC. it is my 1st cert but was alowd 1000/1200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 I don't use that many rounds with my rimfire (17HMR) so the large amounts of ammunition don't effect me as I have a good local supplier for ammo that I can call on day or night! As for the barrel length I got my CZ452 in 17HMR cut down from a 20 inch to a 16 inch barrel and had it recrowned and threaded by Dave Mercer for £35.00. If anything it made the rifle much more easy to handle and improved on the accuracy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davehfd Posted September 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Look on you tube Larry Potterfield Midway USA shows you how to re-crown a barrel unfortunately you will need a lathe to re-cut the thread for a moderator Im an engineer by trade so thats no issue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie g Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 get it chopped to 14 inches. threaded, and crowned, get your ammo limit up to buy 500 keep 600 your also need to have a slot for the mod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davehfd Posted September 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 get it chopped to 14 inches. threaded, and crowned, get your ammo limit up to buy 500 keep 600 your also need to have a slot for the mod 14 inches? Thats short?! I agree on the limits on though. I already have a mod so not an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr smith Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 14 inches? Thats short?! I agree on the limits on though. I already have a mod so not an issue. I'm planning to get my 10/22 done to 12.5" so it just clears the stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davehfd Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Whereabouts do you measure it from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 I'm just getting a 12.5" for my 10/22 just deciding weather to go standard barrel cut down or a carbon fiber bull barrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus bridge Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 it is my 1st cert but was alowd 1000/1200 i got 500 to buy/600 to hold on first grant from Notts police! but got it raised later on to buy 1000 hold 1200 (for .17hmr and .22lr) as i used the best part of 4000 rounds within a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleaner4hire Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 my .22 cz is now 12.5" and all the better for it. A dream to shoot out of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie g Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 14 inches? Thats short?! I agree on the limits on though. I already have a mod so not an issue. 14 inches is what barrels they put on the factory annie 1417 rifles. I have one its very light,compact and accurate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davehfd Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 my .22 cz is now 12.5" and all the better for it. A dream to shoot out of the car. Does it affect the balancing or handling of the gun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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