CZ 452

The CZ 452 is a repeating bolt-action rimfire rifle manufactured by the Czech firearms manufacturer Česká Zbrojovka Uherský Brod (abbreviated "CZ-UB") (English: "Czech Weapons Factory - Uherský Brod").

The rifle is available in several versions (American, Varmint, Lux, Scout, Silhouette, Style, and FS) and calibers (.22 Long Rifle, .22 WMR, .17 HMR, and .17 HM2) and is imported into the United States by CZ-USA. All 452s have hammer forged barrels and a trigger that is adjustable for weight of pull.

Versions

American

The CZ 452 American features a more "American" appearance, with a straight-combed Turkish walnut stock. The barrel is 22 1/2" long, and the rifle is not equipped with open sights. The top of the receiver is machined with a 3/8"-wide dovetail groove for mounting a telescopic sight. A left-handed version is also manufactured.

A 16" barrel version is also available with a threaded muzzle (European standard 1/2" x 20 threads per inch (TPI)) for attaching sound suppressors. Adapters to allow the attachment of 1/2" x 28 TPI suppressors made in the U.S. are available from several manufacturers.

The American has a blued finish on most metal surfaces.

Varmint

The Varmint is the heavy-barrel version of the American, featuring a 21" heavy barrel without open sights, and 11 mm (.22 Long Rifle versions) or 3/8" (.17 HMR versions) dovetail grooves for telescopic sight mounting. The straight stock is Turkish walnut with a heavier forend to support the barrel.

Lux and Trainer

The Lux is equipped with a 24.8" (630 mm) barrel in the .22 caliber model, walnut European-style stock with curved comb which is often referred to as a "hogback" stock. The lower comb design optimizes shooting with iron sights. All Lux models come with a tangent sight which has 25 meter increments and is adjustable for windage and elevation. The windage can also be adjusted by the front sight blade. A left hand version is also manufactured.

The "Trainer" is identical to the Lux with the exception it comes with a beechwood and not walnut stock.

Ultra Lux

The "Ultra Lux" is similar to the Lux/Trainer models but it has 28.6" (727 mm) barrel, beechwood stock with a raised cheek swell and a ten-round detachable magazine. [http://www.cz-usa.com/data/downloads/common/CZUSA%20Catalog%2007.pdf] The tangent sight is calibrated from 25 to 300 meters.

cout

The Scout is a compact rifle intended for young shooters. Due to its shortened dimensions, reduced weight and single-round loading device it is also suitable for smaller adults. The single-round loading device helps teach ammunition conservation and marksmanship. It has a shortened beechwood stock with a straight, slightly dropped comb, and a blued metal finish. It also utilizes a buckhorn sight.

ilhouette

The "Silhouette" was designed for small-bore metallic silhouette shooting competitions and to meet the requirements of the IMSSA. Essentially a CZ American action and barrel that utilizes a synthetic stock with a raised comb. Blued metal finish.

tyle

Identical to the "Silhouette" model but the "Style" has a matte nickel finish on all metal surfaces.

FS

The FS features a carbine length (20.7") barrel and Mannlicher-Schönauer-style stock with checkering on the pistol grip and forearm. It comes with a tangent sights adjustable for elevation and windage. The receiver is designed to accept 11 mm scope rings. Blued finish with European-style walnut stock.

CZ 513 Basic

This model is a stripped down, less expensive CZ 452. It has no checkering on the stock. The trigger is not adjustable, and the sight is a simple buckhorn type.

ee also

*Česká Zbrojovka

External links

* [http://www.czub.cz Česká zbrojovka] Official website
* [http://cz-usa.com/products_rimfire_rifles.php CZ USA Rimfire Rifles] Official website for the USA importer.
* [http://www.gunblast.com/Paco_CZ452.htm "The CZ-452 Secret" - GunBlast.com] An article about the CZ 452 Super BRNO 2500.
* [http://www.chuckhawks.com/cz_452_513.htm The CZ Model 452 and 513 Rimfire Rifles] Article by Chuck Hawks
* [http://www.gunsandammomag.com/long_guns/GA_cz_042505/index.html CZ 452 American .17 Mach 2] A review by Guns and Ammo