Cz 452 style or cz 455 varmint

[Sean100uk]

Which would you guys prefer or use in 22 lr

Edited April 19, 2014 by Sean100uk

[turbo33]

I bought the 455 22rf. Nice rifle and good for static shooting. But I found it increasingly like a lump to carry around. Also, the accuracy wasn't as good as I thought it should be. So I chopped it in for a Silhouette with the same length barrel at 16". Its an absolute dream by comparison. You can wander all day with it. Much more accurate than my 455 ever was. I think the machining on my 452 is far superior than the 455, particularly the crown which could explain the accuracy differences.

 

So having had both, the 452 is a hands down winner for me. I was so pleased with it, I switched my 455 HMR for a 452 Silhouette HMR with again, improved accuracy, and all the benefits of a lighter rimfire

 

Edit to say.......As above, mines the Silhouette, which is the blued barrel. The style, whilst nice, is too reflective for me as a hunting rifle. Just my preference.

Edited April 19, 2014 by turbo33

[Sean100uk]

Cool thanks for that May have made my mind up will prob go for the style

[welshwarrior]

I've had a 455 and a Brno mod 2e basically the 452 I found the 455 to heavy and just not a as pleasing as the mod2. Not had the style and wouldn't I like walnut not plastic but each to their own.

[team tractor]

In an lr I wouldn't entertain a heavy barrel but I've thought about a style or silhouette for lightness.

I fired 100 rounds through my lr tactical this week to check feed issues and it didn't even get warm

[kent]

I like the varmint! A rimfire rifle is hardly ever heavy and a short varmint barrel adds enough heft to remain stable in the aim. My 452 varmint has a lighter varmint barrel than the 455 (which I also like a lot and should certainly buy if I wanted a magnum action gun) and although they might not get hot in use they are certainly stiffer, if that relative to the standards needed I don't really care as its quite like pushing the limits in practice

[moorvale55]

Have a look at the 452 Lux, it's a long barrel, so, had it cut down to 16" and screw cut and re crowned, (£50.00), walnut hogback stock. A really good rifle.

[turbo33]

Sean,

Just a tip....when your in the shop, get them to hang a scope and mod on for you to try the feel of the rifles you are looking at. Both those items completely change the feel/balance of a rifle, and obviously the length!

 

Good review of the Style here:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCt120qwmTE

Edited April 20, 2014 by turbo33

[Rimfireboy]

I've got a 452 style, I considered a 455 but they are heavier, which is a disadvantage to me. The 452 shoots like a dream though, so I'm happy with it.

[billytheghillie]

I have a style in .22 and also .17hmr and love them

[Elmer Fudd 1]

personally i feel the style has a budget feeling stock but its personal preference really,

[Scottoj18]

personally i feel the style has a budget feeling stock but its personal preference really,

If you get a new cz 452 it will come with a rubber coated stock. The older ones are plastic.

[Sean100uk]

Did have a feel of one the other day and it was rubber feel a lot better

[Scottoj18]

When deciding on my 22 I went with a new cz 452 silhouette . it's much lighter than my mates 455. I do like the way the 455 looks

[bicykillgaz]

I've got a cz452 varmint, I wouldn't class it as particularly heavy even though it's got the varmint barrel. Admittedly it's heavier than a 16" barreled American but then so is a 22" barreled cz452 lux. I'd try and get your mitts on both side by side and just go with what feels best.

[Elmer Fudd 1]

If you get a new cz 452 it will come with a rubber coated stock. The older ones are plastic.

thanks i didnt know that

[NickB65]

I got a 452 american and I love it.... I tai sit everywhere I go when I am out and about in the field and it is so light and accurate..... we as accurate as I am. Tough, solid and fun to shoot.

 

I did look at the 455 but the 452 is just so simple and perfect.

[team tractor]

I'm confused as I have a 455 and my mate uses a 452 but they feel the same to me

[kent]

I'm confused as I have a 455 and my mate uses a 452 but they feel the same to me

 

 

The main difference is the 455 uses a steel magnum size action that is blanked off to suit LR size rounds. The 452 uses a dedicated LR or Mag length action in alloy. The main thinking is the 455 can have barrels swapped out for after market ones and its cuts manufacture costs to make just one size of receiver / action. I suspect there have been a few odd balls floating around and changes as left over 452 stock was sorted out as regards stock options and the like

[turbo33]

I'm confused as I have a 455 and my mate uses a 452 but they feel the same to me

 

The 455 has a heavy "varmint" 16" barrel, and the 452 can be in had also with a 16" heavy barrel, "Varmint". The "American" (wood stock), "silhouette"( synthetic stock) and the "Style" (synthetic stock) all have a lighter barrel also 16". If you google images, you will see the 452 light barrel is stepped where it is screwed into the action. The yanks have the 455 with a longer heavy barrel and we also have the lighter barrel available in 20". Most people opt for the 16", or start off with a 20", find it too long and have it cut and re threaded

Pop into your dealers and have a look, it will all make sense Kent has more knowledge of the actions than me, as posted above.

Edited April 22, 2014 by turbo33

[team tractor]

 

The 455 has a heavy "varmint" 16" barrel, and the 452 can be in had also with a 16" heavy barrel, "Varmint". The "American" (wood stock), "silhouette"( synthetic stock) and the "Style" (synthetic stock) all have a lighter barrel also 16". If you google images, you will see the 452 light barrel is stepped where it is screwed into the action. The yanks have the 455 with a longer heavy barrel and we also have the lighter barrel available in 20". Most people opt for the 16", or start off with a 20", find it too long and have it cut and re threaded

Pop into your dealers and have a look, it will all make sense Kent has more knowledge of the actions than me, as posted above.

I have the 455 16" varmint and my mate has the 20" varmint 452 but other to length I don't think theirs much difference

[Fisheruk]

I bought the 455 22rf. Nice rifle and good for static shooting. But I found it increasingly like a lump to carry around. Also, the accuracy wasn't as good as I thought it should be. So I chopped it in for a Silhouette with the same length barrel at 16". Its an absolute dream by comparison. You can wander all day with it. Much more accurate than my 455 ever was. I think the machining on my 452 is far superior than the 455, particularly the crown which could explain the accuracy differences.

 

So having had both, the 452 is a hands down winner for me. I was so pleased with it, I switched my 455 HMR for a 452 Silhouette HMR with again, improved accuracy, and all the benefits of a lighter rimfire

 

Edit to say.......As above, mines the Silhouette, which is the blued barrel. The style, whilst nice, is too reflective for me as a hunting rifle. Just my preference.

I've had the 452 style in. 22. Bit of camo tape on the moddy and it has accounted for hundreds, if not thousands of kills. Accuracy is way above my skill level.

[1in9]

Depends on your style of shooting, if you spend a lot of time on foot I would consider the regular barrel style which is lighter for lugging round fields.

 

If you shoot mainly from 4x4 the extra weight of the 455 varmint is less of an issue, a bit steadier for long shots and the heavier barrel will sop up heat from prolonged firing e.g. at a range.

 

Either way they'll both knock down the bunnies all day long.