Erik Hamburger Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Hi, While waiting for my FAC to be granted I have to decide which .17HMR to go for. Could somebody please explain the difference between a CZ 452 and CZ 453? Useage will be almost exclusively rabbit hunting. My preferences are for: * Synthetic Stock * Short barrel * Varmint / Heavy barrel models CZ doesn't do a .17HMR Varmint with synthetic stock, but Mossberg do.... There is little information and no reviews about the new Mossberg 817 Bolt Action .17HMR - it seems very good value - any views / recommendations much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 CZ 452 American .17HMR-BRILLIANT RIFLE.I had one but i had to sell it in favour for a centrefire rifle for fox control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 You'll enjoy appalling build quality on the Mossbergs, if you go down that route. The fact that CZ have a significant majority share in the bolt-action rimfire market is pretty telling. I have two CZ452s, one an HMR, and they are extremely accurate, robust and dependable. Proper value, not Mossberg value. I don't want for anything more. The wooden stock on the CZs is much stiffer than the naff polymer versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Hamburger Posted December 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 Thanks for the reply guys. Since I posted I found out that CZ now offers a new version, the .17HMR Sillhouette. It ticks all the boxes: CZ, 16" option, polymer stock. Currently available for £345-£375 depending on retailer. One problem: From the 1st. January 2009 all CZ prices will increase by some 20% - due to the weak Pound. So that will make it £415 - £450 Waiting for FAC to be granted.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 Erik, do bear in mind that the Silhouette's stock is just injection-moulded polymer, and lacks the rigidity of a decent fibre-reinforced stock. The CZ factory stocks do flex, which may bother you if you're wanting to take consistent long shots. I've had no such problems with the walnut stock on my 452s. You'd be wise to put down a deposit (at least) on a CZ now, pending the grant of your FAC. Any decent RFD will hold a rifle on deposit and at a fixed price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6shot Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 (edited) good advice baldrick i was going to do the deposit thing, i spoke to my local gun dealer and he told me of the price increase, but i was lucky enough to get my fac on christmas eve and now am the proud owner of a cz Edited December 31, 2008 by 6shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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