CZ 452 .22LR Heavy barrel Thumbhole

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Mike Lyons

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I shot small bore rifle in the service many years ago, then moved on to 1911, .45 USPSA action shooting in the 90's. Now, after years of shooting nothing (the fly fishing bug got me big about 15 years ago), I am waiting for my CZ 452 to arrive in the next couple of days. I am installing a new Timney trigger, a 4X32 Nikon scope and plan to use it for some hunting but mostly punching holes in paper at 50 to 100 yrds. I am looking for some advice on some benchrest bags to use off the bench to "tweak" the gun.

I would also appreciate any thoughts on the CZ as a light competition gun (does it have the stuff to make it in the sporting class?). Any thoughts on glass bedding/barrel floating/action work to make it shoot better? I will get up to speed pretty quick because I tend to be a bit crazy about my current passions (whatever they happen to be). I will no doubt become more active once I can get some time behind the gun and launch a few thousand rounds down range...which brings me to another question. What's the deal with these delrin rod guides? Necessary for cleaning of just another gimmick?

Thanks for allowing me to ramble.

Mike
 
As to the accoutrements, I'm sure a lot of people will chime in. If not, do a Google search for a variety of opinions.

As to the gun: a quote from an earlier post:

Wow, what an exciting match. My good friend Barry Harding began the match shooting 2 perfect 250 scores with his factory CZ452 Varmint which Barry has appropriately named “Bill” (you can ask Barry or Bill how he chose this name for his rifle). Barry finished up with a couple of 249 scores which ain’t too shabby either. Barry had been picking his game up the past couple matches and it all came together nicely for him this match. Everyone at the match celebrated the occasion with Barry who was quite humble concerning his accomplishment.
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The reason the rifle is called "Bill" is that Bill was the first owner, and determined the rifle wouldn't shoot. He sold it to Bary, who hung in there, tried different ammunition and techniques, and I believe, put some sort of snubber on the barrel. All part of RF.

What's really good is Barry Harding has fairly advanced ALS. His doctor is amazed he can still shoot, He is right-handed, but because of the disease, has to shoot that thumbhole left handed.He shoots as much as he is able, and that's a fair bit.

Now it's true that not all factory rifles respond, and ammunition isn't cheap. But if you think it worth the effort, you might just get a reward.
 
I have no first hand knowledge but have listened to several discussions of the 452 that centered on the barrel mounted stock fore-end. The American model is the only one that I have heard of that had a free floated barrel. Is it important? Don't know from an accuracy standpoint but from a custom stock standpoint, very important..
 
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