455 Gunstore Find

[Steve Menegon]

I went to my first gunshow of 2020. It felt good to be at a show finally, but it was smallish show and nothing really caught my eye. My buddy and I left and decided to stop by a local store and I found this 455 sitting in a rack. It was used, but looked unused. Very clean and not a mark on it. Rear sight wasn't included. I picked it up for $350.00. Not too bad looking online. I love the stock. I had been kind of looking for one like it, but no shows over the past couple of years had what I wanted. My grandson will eventually get it, but hopefully not for a long time! 2018 model with 24" barrel. Geez the magazine price! Oh well. Picked up a 10 round to go with the included 5 round. 2 bricks as they are running low. Should be fun!

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[Continental Op]

Nice find.  Nice price.  Is that the Training Rifle?

[Steve Menegon]

Thanks. The rifle is a Lux II. The thing is spotless. I ran a few patches through the barrel and they came out like I was dusting it off. Trigger has absolutely no take up and as you can see in the pic, is a hair under 2lb. I did nothing to it. I can't wait to see how it shoots.

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[Mercs]

Beautiful rifle, and sounds like you got a deal too. You mentioned the trigger and it reminded me, that the trigger on my 452 is the nicest factory trigger I have in my rifle collection. You and your grandson are going to love it


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[Steve Menegon]

Nice find.  Nice price.  Is that the Training Rifle?

I called CZ and found out the rifle is definitely a Trainer. I was reflecting some faulty info in my first reply. No big deal. I just wanted to have the correct info.

[Rhodester]

Steve, you are going to love your 455.

I have a 452 trainer that shoots sub MOA at 50 yards with Lapua Polar Biathlon and Lapua Midas +. This was after testing other ammo with CCI SV almost at MOA.

[Steve Menegon]

Steve, you are going to love your 455.

I have a 452 trainer that shoots sub MOA at 50 yards with Lapua Polar Biathlon and Lapua Midas +. This was after testing other ammo with CCI SV almost at MOA.

Rhodster, I do already. I took it out yesterday and ran what ammo I could get my hands on, Remington Golden Bullet, Aquila something, and Federal Target. No issues at all. I shot it the way it came adjustment wise. I can tell the gun is accurate as can be, but I was no where near steady. It was odd, but I'm not a young man anymore. I could blame it on the range rest I used, but that would be a lame excuse. The encouraging thing was using a target someone left up at 100 yards, I got a few holes dead center after tweaking the Nikon. All three brands shot about the same, which surprised me.

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[david s]

Looks like you got a nice deal all around. Well done.

[Steve Menegon]

Looks like you got a nice deal all around. Well done.

Thanks!
Feels good to get lucky once in a while!

[Phlyers13]

Nice find!  My 455 is one of the most accurate rifles in my collection. You will love this one for a long time.

[KnightSchneider]

That's a great score.

Good on you.

[Steve Menegon]

That's a great score.

Good on you.

Thanks. I appreciate it.

I added a Nohma sling today. Nice piece for $23.00. I like the rustic look of the buffalo hide.

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[bobjd]

I have a 455 and really enjoy shooting it. Hope you have a good time with your new find.

[Steve Menegon]

Bobjd, I am having fun with it. I'm learning more and more about the CZ rifle family. I have my eye on a couple more, but I cannot decide between 6.5 Creedmore, 7.62 x 39, or .223. All three would be sweet, but I have to be realistic.

I have also had to eat crow pertaining to .22lr as I abused my buddies about it each time they were shooting it. I used to tell them their guns sounded like someone shooting a spitball out of a straw. What goes around comes around. I'm having fun and taking abuse like a man.

I like the trigger just under 2lb. I can go lighter, but chose to leave it there. I need to work on the same issue JoeL. noted. My pulse rate moves the gun side to side. I'll have to look into shooting bags or a bipod. I'll figure it out.

Steve M.

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[bobjd]

Bobjd, I am having fun with it. I'm learning more and more about the CZ rifle family. I have my eye on a couple more, but I cannot decide between 6.5 Creedmore, 7.62 x 39, or .223. All three would be sweet, but I have to be realistic.

I have also had to eat crow pertaining to .22lr as I abused my buddies about it each time they were shooting it. I used to tell them their guns sounded like someone shooting a spitball out of a straw. What goes around comes around. I'm having fun and taking abuse like a man.

I like the trigger just under 2lb. I can go lighter, but chose to leave it there. I need to work on the same issue JoeL. noted. My pulse rate moves the gun side to side. I'll have to look into shooting bags or a bipod. I'll figure it out.

Steve M.

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I also had the pulse rate issue. I am more of a pistol shooter so the movement issue surprised me. I think I have it solved with an adjustable rest for the front and a shooting bag for the rear. Also trigger time helps.

Bob