CZ-452 Military Trainer?

Model12Win

I saw this same post on TFL....same answer for here...

The CZ rimfire rifles are very good; they have a big following on the Rimfire Central website. Don't know if any military uses the Trainer but it's one of several variations of the CZ 452 and 455 with iron sights. That humpbacked stock is made for irons and some of the rifles have long barrels that give you a good sight radius. That said, I think the Ruger American Rimfire is a good rifle, and less expensive.

Get the CZ,,,

Get the CZ,,,
Nothing else compares.

'Nuff said?

Aarond

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While I can't speak for the CZ 452 Military Trainer I do have a CZ 452 LH (Left Hand) and I really like that rifle. I seldom buy any rifle new and have absolutely no regrets on this CZ. While not a cheapie 22LR the rifle does deliver, no regrets and I really enjoy this little rifle.

Ron

CZ452 is no longer made, or if it is it's in very short supply.
They are still importing the left hand version.
I have bought one several years ago and it is the most accurate .22 I have ever shot.
Find the right ammo and it will shoot 1 hole groups.
No idea if it is or was a military trainer.
Go to rimfirecentral.com and you will find a wealth of information.

I've had one for 15 or 20 years. The POI wanders around a bit as the barrel warms up. The other point is that it uses a European scope mount if you want to mount one. Hard to find back then and pricey. But it's a pretty cool rifle.

It is called a "Trainer", not a military trainer. Perhaps in the past it was called something different but today it is just called the 'trainer'. Therefore, I wouldn't balk because it is not being used by any military.

For What it's Worth, my son is in the 75th Ranger Regiment and this was one of his trainers growing up.

I have 3 452s and honestly believe that as classic wood/steel bolt action rifles go, they can't be beat. Get one, or the 455 which is replacing the 452, you won't be disappointed.

That was one of the best .22 rifles I've ever owned and one of the few guns I regret selling...

CZ called this rifle : The Special Military Trainer. If it was used by any country as a military trainer is a a question best asked at:
http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/

If anyone can answer, they can, there is a huge CZ following there.

I have the CZ 452 Ultra Lux, that and the Trainer share the Beechwood stocks and the best factory sights I've seen on any rimfire rifle. If you're an iron sights man, this rifle is going to be perfect for you. Not just the sights but the shape of the stock is made for iron sight shooting. If you want a walnut stock, the CZ 452 Lux is the same rifle in a walnut stock. As far as I know CZ no longer makes new 452 models except in special runs that pop up from time to time. 452 Trainers are for sale on the used market.

CZ has changed it's .22 rifle line. The new rifles are CZ 455. The biggest change is that the 455 is a switch barrel so that you can buy separate barrels for the different rimfire's....22LR, .22 Magnum. .17HMR. Since the new 455's all use the same action, you can change to a different stock also.


Note: When CZ went to the 455 model they changed the sights on the Lux. They are not the Tangent sights found on the Trainer and are no where near as good. As far as I know the 455 Trainer still comes with the Tangent sights
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A quick search found a 452 Trainer for sale at $450 (Gunbroker) and a new 455 at $339... here.

http://www.jgsales.com/cz-455-trainer-bolt-action-rifle,-22lr,-hardwood-stock,-new.-p-2602.html

CZ said they discontinued the 452 line several years ago. However, new ones continue to show up. My buddy bought 6 452 Americans a couple of months ago from Whittakers, I believe.

I have had several CZ rimfires. I recently sold a 455 American. I probably put 15k rounds thru it. It was a great rifle. I currently have a 452 Ultra Lux, 452 Full Stock, and 452 Trainer....For open sight shooting the Trainer is my choice. It's tangent sights are calibrated perfect for the bullet drop at each distance.

I have yet to see a bad CZ rimfire. I probably have done trigger jobs on at least 2 dozen. I would guess I have shot 50 different rifles. Never found a bad one.

The 455 is a good gun. All the ones I have shot or shot against in sporter benchrest matches were as accurate as a 452. The biggest difference is that a 455 has a removable barrel. If you get the urge, you can switch calibers or try a match grade barrel like a Lilja.

Yes, the 455 trainer has adjustable tangent sights....I use a JnP ghost ring on my 452 in place of the factory rear notch.....basically, if you can see it, you can hit it....hitting a clay pigeon at 100 yards is very doable.

I have a CZ452 trainer. I love it. I doubt the 455 version would disappoint.

Look at "tech-sights.com" for the up grade iron sights.
I have them on my CZ452FS...and 455Lux...

Cooldill

A friend of mine has a CZ 452 American and it is one of the most accurate .22s he has ever shot, just a notch below the target rifles he used on his school's shooting team.

Cooldill said:

I see, most interesting.

Does the 455 Trainer have the same sights as the 452 trainer? I'm an "iron sights man" to be sure. I will be using this gun for casual target shooting as well as plinking.

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If you see early 455 Trainers, they don't have the same rear sight as the 452 Special Military Training Rifle. The good thing is that CZ had started to put on the same tangent rear sight on the 455 as the 452 not long after the 455's introduction.

Here's a pic of an early 455 Trainer. https://www.gunsamerica.com/911277050/CZ-455-MILITARY-TRAINER-22LR-CZ-02100-SHIPS-FREE.htm

I have this rifle. It is hands-down the nicest regular production .22 I've ever seen, and it has the best factory iron sights. I would never sell mine.

They only get better with use. After a few bricks of ammo, the bolt gets very slick.

I have a CZ452 with a full stock with the same iron sights as shown in the OP's photo. The iron sights were a major selling point: They are tangential sights with markings on the slide for various distances. Also, the stock is specifically designed for iron sights. The drop at heel is much greater and comb lower than that on the "American" style CZ's.

I found that before I had cataract surgery, I was more accurate with the CZ irons than most of my scoped 22s. Now that I have bionic eyes, I am anxious to get out and see what it will really do.

Great guns.