Searched for a solution to the fight against predators in the area, which is equally suitable for the small bore shooting range. Were considered different, unsatisfactory solutions: A bolt action in .22 LR caliber for both purposes, the purchase of two expensive weapons in different calibers or the waiver of one of the two options. With the launch of the new CZ 455, which leaves a slight change of caliber, the choice was clear.
New CZ 455 bolt action follows the proven CZ 452, basically since the late 50s changed little was, however, has a number of improvements. In view of our hunting and training requirements, the slight change of caliber is the most essential. The new repeater is it in calibers .17 HMR, .22 LR and .22 WMR. When you buy a model example in .22 LR requires only one removable drive and a new magazine - in our case for .17 HMR - and one is for all the challenges provided excellent. Thus one can simultaneously firing extremely affordable, ammunition and shooting range suitable for the relatively new, highly precise Varmintkaliber. The barrels are easily changed by two-to-use screws. This compilation is in the United States - unlike Germany - directly as "CZ 455 American Combo Package sold.
Standard, Luxury and Varmint
There are three versions of the 455: the standard Version (wood stock, 52.5 inch barrel with sights), the luxury version (walnut stock, checkering on the pistol grip, the same drive as standard) and the Varmint version (walnut stock with checkering, 50 inch match barrel).
The other parameters are the same: In addition to flexibility is certainly another this aspect. The new 455 has a reliable wing safety, the firing pin and lock off. Since not with a rifle or similar gepirscht is what is appropriate.
Another criterion is a direct knock-off. Also has the 455th It is adjustable.
The gun comes with 5 - or 10 sold-shot magazine (magazine). The shaft has no jaw.
The old 425 and the new 455
The 455 with its cylinder lock and locking her double first outside look very old to the 452nd There may be some marketing considerations that speak for it (recognition, self-similar evolution), the problem is undoubtedly the major visible changes (shorter barrel, barrel change option, tighter tolerances) the superficial Viewer missed. And length and weight may vary: The 455 weighs 2.8 kg (452: 3 kg) and measures a total of 98 cm (452: 108 cm). Fortunately, can be 425 - and 455-replace magazines. CZ tried here not to make an extra business.
As before, the run is cold hammered and worked the receiver from a solid piece of steel. Already the 425 there were in .22 LR and .22 WMR. A new addition is the caliber .17 HMR.
2009, the old version will cost around 430 € in caliber .22 lr, you will find the 455 in the standard version of the same caliber as early as 390 euros. Moreover, in this case, a standard barrel in .17 HMR (140 €) and a new 5-shot magazine (40 €). So it is the whole set for under 600 €. This may, in view of the many 100 - and 200-small-bore rifles € Egun appear at much, but here you get a new and highly accurate rifle, with which you can have longer-term happiness.
The caliber
The rimfire cartridge of caliber .17 HMR, .17 Hornady announced Magnum Rimfire was introduced by Hornady at the SHOT Show 2002nd She misses with relatively low cost very precise munitions at still lower noise. Manfred Rosenberg points out that the .17 HMR quieter and cheaper than the alternatives .17 Rem, .22 Hornet and .222 Rem is the same but much more precise and effective than the .22 LR and other 22-er rimfire cartridges. He calls it a "revolutionary and equally extremely precise high-performance ammunition, the .22 WMR established simply put in the corner" and the permit could be up to 100 m 5-shot scattering circles of 20 mm diameter. The cartridge is said in various forums that pollute at relatively fast the run. This view is not represented, however, all known users. Especially in this case, can this point - provided sufficient forward cleaning - neglect, because the training can be done with the .22 LR barrel and the .17 HMR is reserved primarily for hunting use. The costs are as hollow-point cartridges for 100 (CCI) at 28 €.
developed in 1887 and .22 LR rimfire cartridge ( long rifle - English name .22 Lr, Long Rifle) ammunition, among other things characterized by low cost and low noise. Presumably it is the world's largest in the quantities produced cartridge. The costs are, for example at a sporting cartridge (CCI) at 100 pieces for under 8.50 euros. The American Eagle by Federal is even only around € 5.20. The hunting version of the .22 LR (CCI Mini Mag) is still only 10 euros.
The company has its own certification or CZ (Czech weapons factory), was established in 1918, was privatized in 1993 and 1939-45 producer for the German Wehrmacht. In the history of CZ play assault rifles, machine guns (Scorpio) and pistols an important role.
literature & references
Manfred Rosenberger: hunting cartridges. History. Ballistics. Use. Stuttgart 2007
The 455 are as relevant in CZ
review of Rosenberg's "shotgun cartridges"
17 HMR Message from Hornady
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