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Customer Reviews for CZ 452 American .22lr


CZ 452 American .22lr Buy Now

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Glen J on 04/10/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Thouroughly pleased in every way. Quality is excellent and the rifle is a tack-driver. I only wish CZ still made rifles of this quality instead of what they produce today.

Michael L. J on 04/02/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

My first CZ, surely wasn't my last. As far as I'm concerned, the 452 American 22lr is the best rimfire rifle you can by for the money. The rifle wouldn't shoot at first(frf), but I sent it off to my Smith to add pillars, bed the action. I've taken countless amount of squirrels in the woods with this rifle. With a Weaver V16 mounted on this thing, modified trigger its one of the best setups out here.....even after 12 years of use. If you were fortunate enough to get one, hang on to it👍

William L M on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Excellent rifle, accurate, well-made. Fun to shoot!

Mark S on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

An excellent firearm. Very accurate and very sophisticated. Well made. Balanced and great in the hands.

Harold H on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I use to shoot at targets. With this gun I now shoot the strings that hold the target. With the right ammo it's one ragged hole at 50 yards. The fit and finish on this gun is excellent. No complaints.

Dennis M C on 03/29/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is a great rifle. It was just what I was looking for. It is a lot more accurate than my other 22's. It makes the difference in a dead squirrel and a wounded one. I would definitely recommend this rifle if you are looking for an accurate one.

Aaron H on 02/12/2021
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

You will NEVER find a better bolt action 22 in this price range. Beautiful, well made, great shooting gun, that IMO, ranks right with any high end rimfire. I now have the 452, 455, and 457 models, all with Burris optics, and all tack drivers. Only issue that I have with any of them is the trigger on the 452. It is just a bit stiff.

Adam B on 10/16/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Too bad CZ doesn't make this anymore.

Melvin R on 01/22/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

The absolute best shooting rimfire rifle I have ever laid my hands on, thanks Buds

Jerry H on 12/23/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I am very pleased with this rifle. It is very accurate! Great doing business with Bud's!

Geoff W on 03/27/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Received a great looking 452 American with deep blueing and pretty walnut stock, sold out couple days after I ordered, Thanks Buds for great service.

Greg S on 02/12/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

The CZ 452 is a well made rifle. I purchased this rifle to use in .22 Sporter matches. The 452 is an older model but it is lighter than newer models and the barrel is screwed into the receiver vice pinned. The trigger seems to be factory set just under 4 lbs. It is not an Anshutz but it is accurate and is just right for Sporter match. Buds delivered (again) as advertised.

Michael S on 01/15/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I was in the market for a very accurate top quality bolt action .22 LR. I needed something used for target shooting and also to shoot competition matches with. I was also looking for something that can be used to shoot common varmint pests with and to hunt small game with. Pinpoint precision accuracy was what I was looking for as I already own multiple semi-auto .22 LRs.. Head shots on a squirrel at greater distances than 30-40+ yards require a better rifle than the common economy offerings are capable of delivering. I went back and forth between the new CZ-455 and the old CZ-452. In the end I chose it's predecessor the CZ-452. This is the trusted well known vintage model everyone seems to know and love. I'm looking for some highend Leupold rimfire glass and a nice 1" leather Military sling for it presently at the moment. I already purchased a nice padded carrying case for it to take it to the range and out hunting without damage. I want to keep the optics from getting knocked around during transportation so zero will be held. The overall quality and workmanship is top notch as you would expect on a rifle of this type. The action is smooth and it has a nice trigger that breaks nice. I haven't measured it yet with a digital trigger pull gauge to know the exact number. I just know it is light and crisp. It has a nice walnut stock and is also mirror polished blued carbon steel. So far all I have done is fire one magazine of CCI Standard Velocity out of it to check it for function. All 5 rounds went off without issue. I couldn't really aim other than point shooting at the target. Once I get it properly setup I'll start playing around with the good match grade ammo to ring out it's accuracy. The test target included with it was shot at 50 meters with RWS match grade subsonic ammo. You can cover all those shots with a dime. My bet is this one is going to be a very accurate shooter given the factory testing results. Remember, this rifle is setup for optics and has no sights......YET! I managed to hit some stuff I was shooting at even though I had no sights nevertheless. I am happy with my purchase and Buds shipped it very fast once the sale was finalized. I know this is a heirloom type rifle and will be with me for the end of my days. I will pass it on to a family member and they will also get to enjoy this fine rifle. By that time rifles built like this might be nearly extinct. This is old world craftsmanship and something you rarely see anymore in modern day firearms.

John H on 11/29/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I just recently bought three of the CZ American models, two will be gifts, and the service from Bud's was dependable and as timely as always-- I have purchased over a dozen handguns and long guns from Bud's and will continue to do so-- To my eyes, the CZ American is the basic attractive 22 rifle, walnut stock, built to last and all at a very fair price-- John H

Thomas O on 09/28/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Just got one of these from Bud's. Put on a 4-20 X 50 Sightron. I've been trying different ammo. I've been getting .4" inch aggregate groups at 50 yards with mid-level ammo. (SK Standard Plus) and high .2s (aggregate) using Lapua Center X and Polar Biathalon. I still have more ammo I want to try. I am very pleased! The stock is also a very nice example of Turkish Walnut! Bud's has the best pricing on ammo I've found and wraps it well for shipping. The delivery was fast too!

Andrew T on 09/26/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great rifle! Very good looking gun destined to be a classic. Thanks Buds!

Larry L on 09/01/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Excellent piece of work! The detailing and finish were perfect. The 50 yard group of five could be covered with a dime. Another CZ!

Martin M on 08/01/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Purchased a CZ 452 American recently from Bud's and I'm very happy with the total process. Rifle was shipped quickly, arrived at my FFL on time and was in excellent shape. No problems. I wanted a CZ 452 several years ago but the CZ 455 had replaced it. So I bought a 455 in 22 LR/17 HMR. But, I couldn't resist owning a 452. The 452 shoots great with 1/2 MOA 5 shot groups at 50 yards using Norma TAC-22 ammo. Maybe will even do better with match ammo?? The CZ 452 is a beautiful rifle buy one before they are gone forever!

William R on 06/14/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Wow. So glad to get mine b4 they are gone forever. Shots amazing and the craftsmanship is top notch. Only problem is the barrel was touching the end of the stock bad. With a little sandpaper and elbow grease I floated the barrel and now its track driver. Shoots flies of target at 25 yards. Get yours before they are all gone. Plus side notes. Buds is amazing. 2 days and I had fun.

Gailon H on 06/07/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I have wanted a CZ in 22lr. for a while, and could not decide on the 455, I was not impressed, although they said it was an improvement I was not convinced. I bought a CZ 452 in the youth version and was overly pleased with the quality, so when I found that Buds had some in stock I jumped at the chance and am absolutely satisfied with it. It is a big game rifle shrunk to a 22 format.I love it. I was just out in the back yard plinking with it. Very accurate right out of the box with green and yellow remingtons, and cant wait to get it to the range and stretch it out a bit, and try some of the other 20 some brands of ammo i have waiting. Sorry to on but I cant say enough how pleased with this purchase and with Buds Guns, they actually make it to easy gets me in trouble sometimes, great people to deal with........................G

James M on 04/18/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Love my CZ 452 American, not sure how Bud's was able to find these long discontinued right hand 452's but I was happy to find one at a minor premium. I was as they say late to the party for the CZ rimfire phenomenon. The model 452 had been discontinued several years ago, used ones are scarce and pricey. CZ recognized this demand and offered up the "Grand Finale 452" at close to $1200.00. That's Anschutz pricing for very fine gun but not an Anschutz! My little 454 American has a beautiful piece of Turkish walnut with lots of natural curl. Fit and finish are as usual excellent. The only thing I found was slight rust when I cleaned the bore (I assume this was due to it's manufacture being several years ago). A scrub with JB Bore paste and that was soon gone. I installed a Mueller APV 6-18X44 AO and although this Spring weather hasn't been cooperative I was able to make one trip to the indoor range to sight-in the scope at 25 yards and one trip to the outdoor range for ammo and accuracy testing at 50 & 100 yards. The little CZ shot well with just about every ammo I tried, it liked Norma match but really took a liking to Federal Ultra Match (at $20+ a box it will be reserved for special occasions). Shot almost all 1" or less MOA at 50 yards and multiple one hole groups, the few flyers due to operator error or an occasional hot round. Also very satisfied with 100 yard performance although I was bucking a 15-20 MPH side wind later in the day. Not sure if any of these are still in stock but if you are at all interested in CZ rimfires I'd grab one ASAP.

Robert M on 04/11/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Cz 452 are some of the best rifles out there. I love this gun it shoots just as good as my Kimber for half the price buds is the best gun shop around. Thanks buds

Lyle L on 12/01/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I purchased this rifle because of CZ's reputation with rimfire rifles. When I got it I was surprised at how nice the walnut stock and barrel looked. I put a leupold vx-1 2-7x 28mm scope on it and have only shot it to 75 yards, but dime size groups with federal ammo have been no problem. Too bad they discontinued the 452. I did buy a 455 and it shoots equally well with different ammo. I will buy another CZ eventually in some caliber.

Doug H on 10/31/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Changed the trigger just a small bit ,, no creep and low LBS ,, a Tack Driver and a nice looking firearm to boot

David S on 04/27/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I own 3 other cz rimfires, so I knew what I was buying. I was not disappointed. If you own cz's , you know what I mean. It's just a quality firearm you can pass on to your kids. Excellent accuracy, carries well, points easily. The cz rimfires can't be beat in their price range. Buds was great too. Fast shipping, and right the first time.

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