CZ 455 Something new, something blue

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The new CZ 455 is the next generation of the CZ bolt action rimfire. The 455 model will eventually consolidate all of the receivers currently used in the 452 line into one common platform. This combined with the new interchangeable barrel system of the CZ 455 will allow the user to easily change the stock configuration as well as the caliber of their rifle. The 455 retains the accuracy and quality of the adjustable trigger, hammer forged barrel and billet machined receiver from the CZ 452. Improvements that the 455 brings include new manufacturing technology and tighter tolerances for improved accuracy and smoother operation. The American model is the first to see the benefits of the change from 452 to 455. Other configurations will be making the conversion soon.

What do you think of that?

Caliber change....5mm Rimfire Magnum, huh, what? Yeah, right! We can only hope!:)
 
5mm would be good......

I just wonder how hard the barrel change will be? And the cost of the barrels?
 
Hmmm...

The Sako Quad isn't so special any more?

What about action and magazine lengths, though? I wonder how they handle that. I'm sure they do, I'm just curious to see it.

Improvements that the 455 brings include new manufacturing technology and tighter tolerances for improved accuracy and smoother operation.
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As opposed to those rough, inaccurate, sloppy 452s? :D If this statement is true, this will be one incredible rifle. Seen one yet, Uncle Mike?
 
No have seen yet...I'm sure we'll get some in soon, I hear I am to start ordering the rifles again as I used to do, oh happy happy joy joy. lol

Anyway, I think this is simply an answer to consolidating several models into one model so as to tighten up operating costs.

You will undoubtedly see several models of the CZ rimfire line go away, the 452 is already scheduled for discontinuation and already are getting scarce as far as dealer orders go, so IF you want a 452 American (walnut stock) get it now, because they are gone baby, gone!

Bad, recessive times are not the best for firearms, as it tends to force manufactures to consolidate to save money. Short cuts.

CZ is billing this as better than the 452, I do not see how, probably an attempt to keep customers from jumping ship! And who really wants to fuss with a swap barrel rimfire, IMO!

Also, the dealer price was boosted about $50 or so for the 455....not good, this thing will cost as much as some centerfire rifles!

Do you see feeding problems in the future, or long, clunky actions...?
 
Do you see feeding problems in the future, or long, clunky actions...?
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No way, my brothers and I all have CZ 452's 2 Americans, mine a LUX. We all have the $14 trigger kit, super easy to install and set your trigger to a crisp 1lb pull. All rifles will shoot 1" groups at 100 yrds with the right ammo. I was shocked the first time I saw my brother shoot his 452 American five shoots in a group the size of a dime at 50yrds. He has had his for about 9 yrs now with no issues, my other brother 5 yrs with no issues, mine I've had for only 4 months or so now. The actions are super smooth and you can operate them with one finger. The bolt throw is so short in kind of takes a little getting used to. My brother had a kimber hunter for a few months, sold it because it didnt shoot any better than his 452 and it wouldnt eject certain types of ammo well.
 
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Being able to swap from .22LR to .17HMR in one gun would be sweet. Even sweeter if the one gun was a CZ.

(Yes, I know there's a big difference in OALs between the two. Shuddup, a man can dream!)
 
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No way, my brothers and I all have CZ 452's
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Lopenzi....RTFP! :neener:

Read the post dude! We're not talking about the 452's, and it was not said the 452's were sloppy, bad, clunky or anything else, other than excellent! :banghead:

It is the new 455 I ask if one thinks the action may be long and clunky, as compared to the 452! :)
 
I did read your post and my point is, if the 452's are great and they improved the machining and gave it tighter tolerances, how could it be bad?
 
(Yes, I know there's a big difference in OALs between the two. Shuddup, a man can dream!)
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Can't the Sako Quad do that right now?

I think I'd rather have a CZ for a number of reasons, including aesthetics and price. I'm just saying that it is, apparently, possible to do it.
 
The post was done, 'tongue in cheek'.... the 452 is already as refined as it can get, for the most part.

Saying a switch barrel unit that obviously is the consolidation effort to save cash on production, if indeed this is the case, I truly do not know, all speculation at this point, will be better than the proven, top notch 452/453 is vain, at best!
 
Hmmm...

Maybe I should grab a 452. I like the Mannlicher stocks, for some reason.

Personally, I really never did get excited about caliber swapping. Like the Encore guys who say, "But I can get another barrel, scope and mount for only 700 dollars, and I can shoot another caliber with the same gun!" Who cares? For one thing, that other caliber is still in an Encore...
 
I just hope they are better given the price increase. I'll be pissed if they aren't as I won't have the money to buy either one until the 452/453's are all gone. And used CZ's are awfully hard to come by.
 
I was over on RFC and some of the guys that were at shot said the 455 was tits!
....but some said they did not like it, most comments were on the aesthetics as no one has shot one yet, I guess....?

Another 22lr, just what the free world needs....bring out a 5mil, but noooooo, we'll bring out yet another 22! hehehehe :banghead: :)
 
Don't know yet...but the price of the rifle is hovering around $50 more than the current 452 price.....
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Hmmm... Given that the 452 has gone up A LOT over the past few years, that's sure not good, especially for someone like me who is about as interested in swapping calibers as I am in using OC spray for shaving cream.

At what price point does CZ start losing sales to Browning, or, for that matter Anschutz?
 
someone like me who is about as interested in swapping calibers as I am in using OC spray for shaving cream.
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it's safe to say, you might not be interested in the switch barrel rifle...?

Me neither. Oh, I imagine I'll get one, just to say I have it, but as for actual use....don't know, we'll have to see how they are.

There still is, even with the CZ price increase, a $300 or so, gap between the low end Anschutz and the 455.

Now keep in mind, the prices we are seeing is what some of the distributors are offering right out of the gate, so the price may not be this bad across the board, some distributors wont rape you as bad as others!

It may be that some of these guys are taking advantage of the, 'hey it's new, lets get it, no matter the cost' attitude!
 
it's safe to say, you might not be interested in the switch barrel rifle...?
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I'd buy one if it's nice, but the switch-barrel feature is no selling point, to me. If I bought it as a .22LR, I'd judge it as a .22LR, and I'd compare prices with .22LR competitors. So the $50 more makes me 50 bucks more likely to get another rifle, that's all.:)

There still is, even with the CZ price increase, a $300 or so, gap between the low end Anschutz and the 455.
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True. The CZ will now be what, 35% cheaper than that Anschutz? It used to be less than 35% of the price of the Anschutz.

When does the "damn good for the money!" brand get too expensive to choose over the "gold standard" brand in a market niche?

And those T-bolts are lookin' awful nice, too, with an even smaller gap...:)
 
True. The CZ will now be what, 35% cheaper than that Anschutz? It used to be less than 35% of the price of the Anschutz.

When does the "damn good for the money!" brand get too expensive to choose over the "gold standard" brand in a market niche?

And those T-bolts are lookin' awful nice, too, with an even smaller gap...
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I agree................I may have to change my name.
 
I have read (didn't make it to SHOT this year) that the sights on the LUX (and anything else that came with the great iron sights) will be changed to something less awesome on the 455. Can anyone confirm that?

I just picked up another 452 in 17 HM2. They seem to have discontinued that round in the 455 (along with the rest of the industry) but I've got 15,000 rounds to blow through so I'm safe for a while.
 
I'm interested in the .17HMR, but not interested enough to buy a whole 'nother gun for it - I find the .22LR perfectly adequate for all my plinking/varminting needs. Being able to change barrels and use the .17HMR for... well... something would be nice, but not if the barrels end up costing $200.

I'd much rather just get a 452, but like sumpnz, I probably won't have the money to do so until they're all gone. And used CZs ARE mighty hard to come by.
 
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