CZ 455 .22LR Barrel swap

[Dave T]

Hi All,

 

I bought a CZ 455 in .22 with 20" barrel a while ago and, although I love the rifle, I would like a 16" barrel like on my .17HMR (No 16" in stock at the time and I was over excited!)

 

I can get a brand new barrel for £169 + VAT easily enough, but would it be cheaper to have it cut down and rethreaded? Or would someone like to swap?

 

Opinions/options?

 

Thanks

 

(I have used the search, but most references seem to be 'my guy does it for £xx' but no further info.)

Edited October 1, 2014 by Dave T

[turbo33]

I think the question has come up several times on here as to the cost of cutting down and re threading. IIRC, its about £70 on average. I'm sure someone will pop along with a good recommendation. I would go down that route over a new barrel as, from experience, the 455 barrel crowns aren't finished as well as they could be, and a good 'smith will make a better job. So in theory, it would be cost effective and more satisfactory.

However, do your research as a cheap job done in a mates garage may not be the route to go down

Edited October 1, 2014 by turbo33

[Dave T]

Dave at Valkyrie sorted this for me on Thursday morning

[snow white]

I have two 455 cz one was great straight out of box the outher one was a nightmare the crown was not wright the gun shop wood not belive me so got them to send to edger brothers for new barrel put it on it is doing what it should got a gun now with two serial numbers