I am in the market for a .22 rifle and the CZ 455 has caught my eye. There are numerous configurations and I would like to see and handle a few before making a decision. I'm sure I could save a couple bucks buying online but I prefer to spend my money locally. Does anybody know which stores in the eastern MA or southern NH area tend to carry these?
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Where to find CZ 455s locally
- Thread starter JenkkiMike
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Several years ago I went to KTP to handle a rack of different .22s. The 455 was the one I chose for the best fit for me. Ended up ordering at FS (their online store) which was much better price at the time.
Beretta92FS
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My son got his through Brian at B&K Sales in Natick. He had to order it, but had it in the store within 2 or 3 days.
They are great guns!
They are great guns!
My son got his through Brian at B&K Sales in Natick. He had to order it, but had it in the store within 2 or 3 days.
They are great guns!
That would be one of the closest shops to me but of course I would like to handle one first. Your son's looks awesome. What variant is it?
Beretta92FS
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My son's rifle is a 455 Lux, the one with the slightly curved butt-stock. CZ truly makes some very good rifles.
richc
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If you do buy one invest in a YoDave trigger kit, or one of the alternatives on the market. Inexpensive, easy to install and makes a significant difference in the trigger pull.
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slap shot
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BTW you might look at the Savage B22 is really nice, I just got one and I think it comparable to the CZ (I used to have the 452 ) with what I think is an even better trigger.
Could not agree more. I sold my 455 and bought an A22. What a great rifle. Trigger, barrel, stock. Not as pretty as the CZ but every bit as accurate. So happy I bought 2 B22 rifles. The long barrel and the tactical with threaded barrel. Shot Appleseed rifleman out of the box with the first 2.Will suppress the tactical and try to find a winter seed. Probably sell the B22 with the longer barrel since getting the tactical.
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I just bought a 455 Lux from Pullman Arms.
I believe I saw one listed on Collectors Gallery website awhile back.
Varmint
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I was in KTP a month ago and they had only one 455, the American I think? I also tried the Tikkas, and was impressed by the buttery smooth action. Not much choice in .223 or .22 though.
I am going to check out some rifles today. This one is on the top of my list now because of the peep sights. I am getting into amateur biathlon and this one looks like it is ready to go out of the box. I like the wood stocks on the CZs much more so I'll have to handle some rifles and decide.
Savage Arms - MARK II FVT - P01189
Savage Arms - MARK II FVT - P01189
You cant go wrong with the FVT. The stock is a bit lacking for target shooting IMHO. Also its a bit small.
If your looking for a entry level target rifle its a decent choice and more than accurate enough for biathlon.
50m prone target is under 2" or 4 minute of angle . Accuracy is not high on the needs of a biathlon rifle.
Dont discount the vintage target rifles with nice vintage match sights.
I will add if your leaning biathlon read up on what makes a biathlon rifle a biathlon rifle. Figure out what a good deal is on them and go to some bigger events. My friend scored a anschutz all biathlon rigged for about 1/3 of the new price.
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Thanks for all your helpful advice. After actually seeing and holding various rifles the CZ won out. They are just so nicely made and I liked the fit and feel of the wood "lux shaped" stock. I was torn between the CZ 455 Trainer and the Lux but in the end went with the Lux. The trainer had nicer sights but I am going to add peep sights to it anyway. Aside from an AK, this is my only rifle so it is intended as a do everything rifle from marksmanship practice to biathlon. If I end up getting into biathlon I can look at Anschultzes in the future but that is a serious investment hah. Now I just need to get to the range.
Nice , if you want to try and inexpensive "match" sight this should fit. Should clear the bolt?
You would have to figure out front sight hieght change or get a front globe sight.
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Theres a seller on rimfire central who sells the BRNO match sights also.
