CZ 455
| CZ 455 | |
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| Type | Hunting/Target rifle |
| Place of origin |
 Czech Republic |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Česká Zbrojovka Uherský Brod |
| Variants | American, Varmint, Lux, Scout, Silhouette, Style, FS |
| Specifications | |
| Barrel length | 16 in (410 mm) to 28.6 in (730 mm) dependent on model |
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| Cartridge | .22 Long Rifle, .22 WMR, .17 HMR, .17 HM2 |
| Action | Bolt-action |
| Feed system | 5 rounds (standard); 10-round magazines and single-shot magazine adapters also available |
The CZ 455 is a repeating bolt-action, hand fed, rimfire rifle manufactured by the Czech firearms manufacturer Česká Zbrojovka Uherský Brod (abbreviated "CZ-UB") (English: Czech Weapons Factory - Uherský Brod). The 455 model replaces the CZ 452 model which was discontinued in 2011.
The rifle is available in several versions (see below) and calibers (.22 Long Rifle, .22 WMR, .17 HMR, and .17 HM2) and is imported into the United States by CZ-USA. All 455s have hammer forged barrels and a trigger that is adjustable for weight of pull.
It also features interchangeability of barrels. The calibers available are 22 LR (16") .22 WMR (16") .17 HMR (9")
Versions
The CZ 455 comes in various versions.
525 mm long barrel with sights
CZ 455 Standard
The CZ 455 Standard rimfire rifle corresponds in its construction to the CZ 455 Lux model, differentiating from it by its beech wood stock without a cheekpiece.
CZ 455 LUX
The 455 LUX version of this rimfire rifles line has a lacquered stock made from Turkish walnut featuring checkering located on the pistol grip. Barrel length is 525 mm, weight 2,8 kg.
CZ 455 Super Match
The CZ 455 Super Match rimfire rifle is predisposed for the high precision shooting. Barrel length 525 mm, weight 2,8 kg.
CZ 455 FS
The CZ 455 FS follows well-proven barrelled action of the CZ 455 model as well as other rimfire rifles of this line. Barrel length 525 mm, 2,7 kg.
630 mm long barrel with sights
CZ 455 LONG
LONG barrel for LONG distance. Great accuracy for a LONG time. CZ 455 comes in innovatïve version - with a 630mm barrel, subtler stock and tangent sights.
CZ 455 LUX II
The elegant CZ 455 in classic style offers a 630 mm long barrel with leaf sights and wallnut stock. Weight is 2,9 kg.
CZ 455 Ultra Match
CZ 455 comes in innovatïve version - with a 630mm barrel, subtler stock and tangent sights. The CZ 455 Ultra Match is characterized by superior accuracy achieved thanks to 12 grooves in the barrel which improve the rectification of the bullet´s trajectory.
longer barrel with sights
CZ 455 Jaguar
The CZ 455 Jaguar follows well-proven barrelled action of the CZ 455 model as well as other rimfire rifles of this line. Barrel is the longest with 726 mm.
barrels with no sights
CZ 455 Varmint
The CZ 455 Varmint follows well-proven barrelled action of the CZ 455 model as well as other rimfire rifles of this line. Barrel length 525 mm, 3,2 kg.
CZ 455 American
The CZ 455 American is a high quality rimfire rifle designed for the U.S. market. Stock is made of walnut.
CZ 455 Synthetic
combination of metal parts of the CZ 455 American with a new synthetic stock. Barrel length is 525 mm.
CZ 455 Thumbhole
The CZ 455 Thumbhole with heavy barrel Varming is the model which is particularly interesting for sport shooters
CZ 455 Thumbhole Grey
The most luxurious version of the CZ 455 rimfire rifle featuring fluted barrel, 5-round metal magazine and the Thumbhole type stock made of grey laminated wood.
CZ 455 Evolution
The CZ 455 Evolution with heavy Varmint barrel is a firearm, which is primarily intended for target shooting. Barrel length 525 mm, stock is laminated.
See also
References
External links
- Česká zbrojovka Official website
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