CZ 452 Lux or Varmint?

[jonher 0]

Hi,

 

I'm soon to buy a CZ452 .22LR, but I don't know whether to go for the Lux model or the Varmint. The gun will be used 75% at the range and 25% for small game.

 

I have read that with centre fire rifles after a couple of shots the "standard" barrel can heat up and affect accuracy, is this the case with rimfire?

[jamie g 17]

Hi,

 

I'm soon to buy a CZ452 .22LR, but I don't know whether to go for the Lux model or the Varmint. The gun will be used 75% at the range and 25% for small game.

 

I have read that with centre fire rifles after a couple of shots the "standard" barrel can heat up and affect accuracy, is this the case with rimfire?

 

no rimfires wont heat up like that mate. if you going to get one for the range then get the heavy barrel because it wont be lugged about all day.

 

accuracy is the same with short barrel, longer barrel, thick barrel or the thin barrel. the choice is yours get a feel with the rifles and see which you like the best

[Deker 3,478]

jamie has pretty much said it...the heavier barrel tends to find it's way onto the range more than the light, but I prefer light even though mine also does a fair bit of target work! No problem with it heating up..more a matter of balance/feel on the range!

[dwighet 1]

something to keep in mind... the stock on the lux is designed for open sights..note in the pic that the stock cants down to allow for better cheek to stock fit whilst allowing you to see through the open sights..

 

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Notice on the varmint that the stock is straight to allow the eye to be higher above the barrel to allow for a scope..

 

 

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You may find if you purchase the lux and put a scope on it that you will be raising your cheek off the stock so you can see through the scope which can be a pain in the ass if shooting bench rest..

 

 

 

I bought myself a cz550 lux 6.5x55 and am now waiting for a cz american stock which is designed for a scope and not open sights to come in from czech republic because of the same problem..

[sidesy 0]

hi, its all personal choice. But, to add to the others, if your going to shoot in a confined space, heavy or light barrel get it at 16" in length and not the 20+ odd.....Also, make certain its screw cut for a moderator, i have 2 (of either) and cant see any difference at all..................triggers are something to mention my 453 has a set trigger, you push it forward to "set it" which gives you a nice light pull....but whatever you get (452), budget £15 extra for a brooks kit...which will help turn the trigger from garden gate to fox killer......

[jonher 0]

something to keep in mind... the stock on the lux is designed for open sights..note in the pic that the stock cants down to allow for better cheek to stock fit whilst allowing you to see through the open sights..

 

Great point "dwighet" and now I have an excuse to buy two guns, one for iron sight shooting and the other for scope shooting!

 

whatever you get (452), budget £15 extra for a brooks kit...which will help turn the trigger from garden gate to fox killer......

 

Thanks for that "sidesy" ordered one!

 

Cheers everyone

Edited October 7, 2008 by jonher

[dwighet 1]

They are a treat to shoot with the iron sights

[Yokel Matt 918]

As jamie says i'd go for the lighter version... i had the 16" varmint as it was a little on the heavy side. I've now got the 452 silhouette... i fitted a brookes trigger kit and it superb.

Edited October 7, 2008 by Local

[rob reynolds uk 3]

get a nice big fat barrel VARMINT helps no end with your shooting ,to light a rife and it will be wobbeling all over the place on your target ...longer barrel will help with the speed of the bullet and if your not shooting out of windows you dont need a short barrel rifle .i have a short 16" barrel on mine but its only for knocking over rabbits so it dont real matter none

 

remember what you said ? the gun will be used 75% at the range and 25% for small game. why not get a target rifle ???

Edited October 7, 2008 by rob reynolds uk

[Finkley 1]

I have the American with the light 16" barrel, even with the mod it was very light when shooting freehand. I was unaware that CZ even did the Varmint.

 

I was slightly annoyed with myself for not doing enough homework when I found out. However, I have since fitted a Harris bipod which is a must for me. I shoot on foot with a lamp also on the scope. I am now very glad I got the lighter rifle. Ignorance can be bliss.

 

Cheers

 

Steve

[Effortless 0]

Hi,

 

I'm soon to buy a CZ452 .22LR, but I don't know whether to go for the Lux model or the Varmint. The gun will be used 75% at the range and 25% for small game.

 

I have read that with centre fire rifles after a couple of shots the "standard" barrel can heat up and affect accuracy, is this the case with rimfire?

 

Hi,

 

I started out as a prone target shooter, so I like heavy barrels, wide fore ends, and light triggers. Weight won't be an issue for you, as from what you say, you won't be lugging the thing around all the time.

 

Additionally, the extra weight will damp down your body's natural wobble when you're shooting off hand, so in that sense will be more accurate for you.

 

I use mine only in the field. I have a Varmint 16", SAK mod, Hawke 6x42, Harris bipod and sling, and I don't find it too heavy. In fact I'm thinking of putting a pound or so of lead in the butt to balance it a little better, as it's a bit muzzle heavy at the moment.

 

But, best advice is.......... try them and see!!!!

 

Good luck,

Effortless.

[Country Life 0]

I opted for the Varmint, Brilliant..

Put a Harris Pop on it and found it no trouble at all to carry around, mind you I am custom to carrying around a HW97K air rifle and they arnt light, actually there is nothing in it to compare weights..

The hevier barrel does give more stability not to mention its got more class..(me thinks anyway).

either way the CZ452 is excellent choice no matter how you look at it..

 

John