CZ 452 Lux

[cthulhufan]

To the OP,

I own a 452 Lux, it is my favorite rifle. I put a set of Leupold mounts on it that allow me to use the iron sights (majority of my shooting) but gives me the benefit of a scope when I need it. You only really get a 'jaw weld' when using the scope but it is completely serviceable.

Excellent rifle. Mine likes to eat CCI Standard Velocity and Wolf Match/Extra. Federal bulk is surprisingly accurate too. If you live in town, CCI CB longs are just a hair louder than a break barrel ~1000 FPS .177 Pellet gun. Many dead tree rats with those and not an eyebrow raised in the neighborhood.

Have fun, and good luck, they have discontinued the 452 Lux and none of the new rifles have that gorgeous forestock with the flare like that. I regret not buying two.

 

[Furncliff]

I been shooting a 1940's Brno #1 for the last nine months. It might be described as the CZ 452's predecessor. Had so much fun shooting it I recently bought a 452 FS .17HMR. Hope it gets here soon. Love the accuracy.

 

[viking499]

I own a 452 Lux, it is my favorite rifle. I put a set of Leupold mounts on it that allow me to use the iron sights (majority of my shooting) but gives me the benefit of a scope when I need it. You only really get a 'jaw weld' when using the scope but it is completely serviceable.

One of mine is set up this way also. The other only wears the open sights.

The majority of the 4-H shooters around here use the CZ Lux.

 

[CB900F]

Fella's;

The pink scout is an elusive value. Bud's will bounce them back & forth from retail to $208.00 apparently at whim. With free shipping though. However, there are some things you should be aware of before rushing to order an example.
1. It's a single shot.
2. It's a wood stock under the pink paint & can be refinished.
3. It does not have the good iron sights.
But, at $208 with free shipping, it's a deal. Only available (upon occasion) at Bud's Gun Shop as far as I know.

900F

 

[cal74]

It's a single shot

I comes with a single shot adapter, it is NOT a single shot though. You can use any other 452 clip in it without any problems.

 

[gdesloge]

"You can use any other 452 magazine in it without any problems."

Now this is a true statement.


gd

 

[toivo]

I have the Trainer too--the birch rather than walnut version. I have the Eric Brooks kit on mine: since Mr. Brooks seems to have gone MIA, the YoDave kit has taken its place. AFAIK, the YoDave kit is exactly the same thing: a selection of springs and sleeve-type shims that will allow you to dial in the pull weight and minimize creep. Mine is just under a pound now, with a crisp break.

As mentioned, the iron sights are excellent, but if you want something "more excellent," Williams makes a dedicated rear peep for this model. You can get them from Midway or direct from CZ themselves for less money:

http://shop.cz-usa.com/P-19012/452-Adj-Peep-Sight-W-Target-Knobs.aspx

(NOTE: This is a very low-profile sight, so it will work with the stock front sight. However, you will have to remove the stock rear sight because it gets in your sightline. There's a bit of a trick to it, and here's a hint: you don't have to drive out the pin.)

I have a bunch of .22 rifles, and the CZ is in the top three of my favorites.

 

[CB900F]

Fella's;

Far as I'm concerned, if it doesn't come with a magazine and you're gonna pay something near $30.00 to obtain a magazine, and you can only put one round in it at a time as the gun is configured when it arrives, it's a single shot.

But, as the nit-picker crew pointed out, it can be changed if you want to pay the price.

900F

 

[cthulhufan]

The majority of the 4-H shooters around here use the CZ Lux.

That's interesting, I hadn't considered that 4-H would include shooting. I need to get involved in that if for nothing else than to benefit my daughter and her friends.

 

[Ky Larry]

I have a Lux, an Ultra Lux, and just picked up a new 452 Varmint yesterday. All are in .22lr. Also got a set of Millet rings and a new Nikon 6-18X40 Buckmaster scope for it. Have a YoDave trigger kit and an enhanced striker spring waiting to be installed in the morning and then it's off to the range. You will like any CZ rimfire. They are all shooters.

 

[stanmo]

I love my Trainer model, doesn't feel like a toy as most .22's do. I think I need one of those full stock models.

 

[kraigwy]

The CMP GSM Master Instructor Course also covers Rim fire Sports as well and vintage military rifles. Most of my 22s are of the target version and I didn't have a rifle suitable for the Rim fire Sports Matches.

I don't know if you know about the MI Course but to get accepted you have to show a background in Coaching Rifle shooting. Either High Power or Small Bore.

When I attended the CMP GSM MI course there were several attendees that were heavily involved in the Rimfire Sporting Rifles. I inquired what would be the better rifle if one was to get involved in CMP RF Sports. Without exception the number one rifle recommended was the CZ452.

When I got home I got one. I got the CZ 452 Military Trainer, figuring it would be better suited or practice and training in Vintage Military Rifle Shooting.

To say I was impressed would be an understatement. The 452 is a well made, smooth, extremely accurate rifle. I would compare it with the Anchutz (except for the weight which helps in small bore shooting).

Being a light rifle I have to work harder in off hand then I do with my Anchutz 1807 or H&R 5200, but that's to be expected and would be common with any light rifle.

 

[dugasgunner]

It's my all-time favorite. IMHO it's simply beautiful The second one is Lux in WMR and third Z-5 in LR. Cheers.

 

[Gator 23]

Just ordered a CZ452 Lux southpaw from Bud's today. Very excited about it given the discussion here and the fact that it's being discontinued. Also bought my daughter a CZ452 Scout a couple years ago...a neat youth rifle that wisely included the single shot training "magazine" that has since been replaced with a 5 round version. I think a ten round magazine is available too.

 

[Dulvarian]

Do they make a left handed scout? I am thinking about getting one for my son for his ninth birthday. Of course, that means I have to get 2 right handed ones for my daughters for theirs.

I love my 452 American.

 

[browneu]

I think the Scout comes only in the right handed configuration.

 

[gc70]

Per the CZ website: "Discontinued - The 452 Lux has been replaced by the 455 Lux"

 

[HOOfan_1]

Yeah, but there are still gunshops with stock.