The CZ 452 Military Trainer rifle almost meets the ideal of an Appleseed off-the-shelf rack-grade service rifle in an affordable 22LR package, requiring almost no user modifications. Unfortunately, it is being discontinued in 2012, so there is not much time left to buy one.
Read the rest at the Texas Appleseed blog (and with pictures):
http://appleseedtexas.org/rifles/the-cz-452-special-military-training-rifle
My CZ rifles have been very well made and very accurate. Have not met the Military Trainer except on line but expect it too would be a solid investment.
That sounds great. The only improvement I can think of would be a longer sight radius. Unless, of course, you are planning on using a scope.
Roland
I just picked up one of the bad boys at Davidson's. They've got 4 left as of posting time.
Here's the link: http://www.galleryofguns.com/genie/default.aspx?item=02000-CZU
Had a shooter fire a rifleman score with one last year or the year before, so they will work fine. Neat little rifle.
My first rifleman score was with my CZ 452 with a scope. Excellent rifle, very accurate.
The CZ452 is a great rig. I've got one in American Hunter & mil trainer configuration.
The mil trainer rifle sights leave a little to be desired for a go to AQT rifle though it can be done.
I came across & ordered tech-sights for mine last night.
I'm looking forward to hitting the range with them.
I love my Trainer model. I put Tech-Sights on it and love it even more. I have not shot Rifleman with it yet (209!!), but will this year. O0 This thing has the smoothest bolt I've ever felt and is very accurate. Actually, I'm very interested in putting a scope on it and seeing what I can do with it off of a rest.
wooldl
We will be hosting an Appleseed at our club in July. I've been looking for a 10-22 but just ran across a CZ 452 at a very reasonable price just before perusing this site. I may have found just what I needed.
The rifle is 10 years old. I see Tech Sites are available. Is it possible/probable a little trigger work might be needed?
CZ makes a fine rifle. Wouldn't expect it to need a trigger job. It will not disappoint.
CZ + reasonable price = buy it, quick.
What about a CZ - 453 22LR - w/ Set Trigger? The CZ 452 is all ready gone. :(
If the price is right get it quick. The CZ I have held have all been exceptional and if the price is right and you don't like it for some reason you shouldn't have any problem selling it for what you have in it.
A bolt gun is not a hindrance on the AQT if you know the gun and the Course of Fire well.
If you like the way the rifle feels get it. It is a personal choice. I can't remember hearing anyone really bad mouth a CZ but I'm sure someone has.
Quote from: Pitmaster on January 29, 2012, 12:35:10 PM
What about a CZ - 453 22LR - w/ Set Trigger? The CZ 452 is all ready gone. :(
buy it, the 453 variant is uncommon, and you will love shooting it
Anybody have experience with the sights (specifically looking at picking up one with the full-length "Mannlicher" stock)? I find a lot a lot of companies (more than just CZ) don't like to clarify past "fixed" or "adjustable" when it comes to iron sights...
I have a couple of the 452 trainers, and like the open sights as well as tech sight apertures. They seem to look similar to those seen on a Mosin Nagant, or similar milsurp bolt rifle. I like 'em a lot; for me they shoot well.
Quote from: Rattlehead on January 31, 2012, 06:04:33 PM
Anybody have experience with the sights (specifically looking at picking up one with the full-length "Mannlicher" stock)? I find a lot a lot of companies (more than just CZ) don't like to clarify past "fixed" or "adjustable" when it comes to iron sights...
I had to take the time to check My 452FS (Mannlicher) in .22WMR. It has adjustments for range and windage on the rear sight. As I recall there is a limit to the front sight post but it can move a small amount. The rnage adjustmant might just be a .22WMR thing or might be standard on a .22LR.
I had to check it because with my older eyes, it got a scope immediately upon purchase.