Which CZ 455?

[spec4]

Considering a CZ 455 Lux, wondering if instead I should go for the Ultra Lux with the longer barrel. Use will be target shooting without a scope and occasional varmint shooting. For a .22 bolt action the CZ seems like a good balance of value and price. Any thoughts?

 

[mkgr22]

CZ's are great, and since you said you will not be using a scope, the longer barrel/sight radius might well be worth it for the Ultra Lux.

 

[Bigtanker]

Without an optic, the longer sight radius is a bonus.

 

[snorko]

Whichever comes with the older steel tangent sight vs the newer plastic ramp. Of course, I think you can replace the new with the superior old but they are not cheap.

 

[JWAS]

I love my cz ultra lux! It is one of my favorite rifles. The sight radius on this thing is awesome!!!! Plus, if you ever do get tired of the irons, you can still attach a scope to it. Not to mention how sweet the trigger is on the ultra lux model.
I would love to find another one of theses for a small project gun. Due to the barrel length, it is already pretty quiet, I may find another one, put a scope on it and have a gunsmith thread the long 28 inch barrel for a suppressor.

Last time I went out to the range I took it out to 100 yards, with the last of my 22lr ammo for the day, and wanted to see how well i could do. Here is 11 shots of federal bulk @ 100 yards with iron sights. I am very happy with this considering the ammo I used.


The only problem is that I do not think they make them anymore... If you can find one, get it!!!! and maybe PM me so i can get another one.

(the 3 30cal holes are from my JRA M21, love that thing too)

 

[Mike Elzinga]

My uncle has an Ultra Lux and after having shot it, its near the top of my list for my next gun purchase.

 

[M67]

I've always liked the Ultra Luxs, lucked out and found an older 452 Super BRNO 2500. Love the long barrel and rifled sights

 

[BigMatt]

I didn't think the Ultra Lux 452 was available any more. I also don't think they make the 455 in the Ultra Lux.

 

[snorko]

The 452 Ultra Lux has been discontinued but is still in stock many places.

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/21729

The 455 can be had a little cheaper.

CZ 455 Ultralux 22LR 5RD 28in Blued Bolt Action Rifle

The CZ web site shows the 455 still has the superior tangent sights.

 

[spec4]

Well guys, the issue resolved itself. Wandered into Cabela's yesterday and there was a CZ 452 Lux , 24 inch barrel with a Bushnell scope in the used gun rack. It looked OK but I wanted to do some homework before pulling the trigger. Went back this morning, took a good look, had them cut the plastic so I could check the bore. All good. I couldn't believe the price, $250 which I thought was very reasonable. Now to try it out!!

 

[snorko]

Well guys, the issue resolved itself. Wandered into Cabela's yesterday and there was a CZ 452 Lux , 24 inch barrel with a Bushnell scope in the used gun rack. It looked OK but I wanted to do some homework before pulling the trigger. Went back this morning, took a good look, had them cut the plastic so I could check the bore. All good. I couldn't believe the price, $250 which I thought was very reasonable. Now to try it out!!

You stole that. Assuming good condition that is at least $100 below what they usually sell for. Congrats.

 

[spec4]

Thanks. As an aside I checked the bore and it was fine but dirty. Sales guy says that's how trades come in. Got it home and it cleaned up real nice. For info purposes, Cabela's gives you ten days after buying a used gun to bring it back if there are any problems with it. He said that doesn't include your wife saying you can't have it!! Said he has had cases where the wives brought the gun back and demanded a refund which they won't do. Worse part of the deal was checkout that took 1 1/2 hours. They were busy this morning and didn't have enough staff. Plus they were having problems with the background checks including mine. I was born in Evergreen Park, IL and according to the govt, that town doesn't exist. Finally worked it out.

 

[M67]

Yeah for 250 I would have bought it just so I could get another 452

You did very well

 

[Mike Elzinga]

Be glad you got there first, Ive been about to swing by Cabelas and take a look for the last 2 weeks and hadn't done it yet. Had I seen that, it would have gone home with me. Congrats on the great find!