CZ American 455 Accuracy Issues

[painter]

I have found my 455 FS to be VERY accurate. currently only using open sights. VERY pleased.
k in MI

The FS rifles seem to be an exceptionally accurate variant based on my, and others, experience. Mine is a 452, but I've read glowing reports about the 455's too including yours.

[KentGoldings]

Ok. I have some data from my CZ.  I took it to the range for the second time today.  I shot 2 boxes of RWS target at 50 yards.  I've decided to ditch the Nikon Prostaff Rimfire for something with an adjustable objective

Here are the results. I thought they were jaw dropping.  I shot at a 100 yard indoor range. I use a Caldwell Leadsled solo.

The larger groups are probably me being a lousy shot.  They seem a little aberrant.




Also, this happened.

[the attack dog]

Nice groups. And eley match is even better than rws. But it costs 20 bucks a box. Wolf, sk and lapua are all made by lapua just packaged differently, and are good choices too. They run 8 to 10 bucks per box. Happy shooting.


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[painter]

If the larger groups were spoiled by vertical spread, it might be a hot or weak round, and not your fault. Just because it says 'Match' on the box doesn't make it so.

Nice shooting.

[the attack dog]

Have you ever shot eley match or Remington EPS painter?  It's the same stuff. You would notice the difference.  All the guys in my club shoot it. No lead sleds allowed and it's amazing the flat nose is where it's at.   And match does
Matter especially with the brands I mentioned. It's the way the primer is spun in the rim and a certain number of rounds are inspected in each batch and tested for consistency. That's why you pay 20 bucks a box.  Eley tenex is even better.


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[MaxPower01]

A flier at round 5 or 6 might just be the result of a hot barrel. 

How hot is it when you're firing these groups, and how long in between shots are you waiting?

[KentGoldings]

I've was was shooting family fairly rapidly for a bolt gun. The action is like a Swiss chronograph.  noticed no heating.  There was no pattern to the appearance of the larger groups. 

[painter]

Have you ever shot eley match or Remington EPS painter?  It's the same stuff. You would notice the difference.  All the guys in my club shoot it. No lead sleds allowed and it's amazing the flat nose is where it's at.   And match does
Matter especially with the brands I mentioned. It's the way the primer is spun in the rim and a certain number of rounds are inspected in each batch and tested for consistency. That's why you pay 20 bucks a box.  Eley tenex is even better.


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I won't pay the price for 22lr match ammo. A member on another forum I frequent can provide you with chrono data to prove you're not getting what you pay for regardless of brand and what they print on the box. I would rather shoot the USBR 'Green Monster' at 50' off of bags with open sights with SK+. Geco rifle, or Eley target.

If I want better precision, I'll shoot .223 handloads, or my old model 38 Swede. I can shoot both of those for less than 40 cents a round.

[the attack dog]

We use a similar target.  You do get what you pay for. Each rifle is different and you need to find what works.  Like I said my 1936 pre a Winchester 52 with 14 x unertl loves sk match. 


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[KentGoldings]

I already handload 223. I get the same groups at 100 yards.   

I'm not looking for a precision 22LR. I'm looking for a solid squirreling rifle that will give me headshots at 50 yards. I think I found it

[the attack dog]

You sure did Kent.   My main use is club competitions.  I've got over $1800 in my old girl.  All the best and those are great groups.  Also check out eley subsonic. It's a hollow point for those squirrels and is on par with the rws target you shot.  Happy shooting. 


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[KentGoldings]

I put $380 into mods for my Ruger 10/22. I should have started with a CZ.  But my Ruger 10/22 Green Mountain Sporter is a pretty competent squirrel rifle in it's own right.  I think I have a taste for this particular profile. 

[the attack dog]

My daughters love their 10/22's. Great little rifle to introduce them to the shooting sports. I purchased cheap Barska 24x's for them. 


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[KentGoldings]

Those Barskas are !@## for hunting. Their very dim and have no field of view.  I got an old BSA sweet 22 3-9x40 that was my starter. It's sort of gimmicky, has poor resolution and the turrets are hard to reset. But, I used it for years. They do make serviceable range gear..  I swear my Nikon. But, did just buy a Bushell because Nikon didn't have the scope I wanted for less than $300.


I just want to reiterate that this is not about stroking my shaft to small groups. I own rifles that do that for me.  I want to get the most out of each of my rifles.

[the attack dog]

You don't get it.  It's a kids rifle 50-100 yards under $100 bucks. WORKS GREAT. I've hadit for 10 years buddy. You must have got a lemon. I bought two of the same bsa sweet 22's for $44 bucks and they broke within two trips to the range.  I won't pay $300 for scope for a .22 for my kid. 


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