New Toy, CZ-453

[rcairflr]

Originally Posted by time2shoot

You cant go wrong with a CZ. i have the new 455 american combo. in 22lr and 17 hmr. (interchangable barrels) weather hasnt ben compliying yet. so want to shoot it.

We expect to see a range report.

[time2shoot]

will do

[rcairflr]

Originally Posted by CJ_56

You shouldn't have any trouble getting smaller than a penny. I'd say you could go under a half penny but they were actually about the size of a quarter. Yes they did make a half penny at one time. My brother had one for a long time. Heck he might still have it.

Here's a group I shot with my 453. Not bad for an old hillbilly. It's easy when you have the right equipment. I shot this with CCI SV ammo. BTW I can scan this target and post it without the measurements if you're interested. I still have the target. This target is the best I've shot with the CZ but I've shot a lot of others that were close to this. They really do shoot very well.

I clearly stated: "" if I can shoot groups smaller than a penny (as in some of my pictures above),"". In the first 2 pictures the groups are both smaller than a penny. I did not say all the groups were smaller than a penny.

[Zane71464]

Heck, if I could shoot groups inside a penny every shooting time, I'd be
a happy shooter! (anything out past 25yds, anyways.)

[rcairflr]

Picture with the Weaver Classic V 4-16 scope mounted, Millet steel TP00702 Medium rings were used.

[Zane71464]

Goes well with your Rifle!
How do you like the Weaver Scope?

[CJ_56]

I clearly stated: "" if I can shoot groups smaller than a penny (as in some of my pictures above),"". In the first 2 pictures the groups are both smaller than a penny. I did not say all the groups were smaller than a penny.

What are you jumping me for???? All I said was you had a good rifle. Gee whiz. People are looking for a fight so much it's insane. I never said one word against you. I was saying you had a nice rifle. Good grief.

[rcairflr]

Originally Posted by Zane71464

Goes well with your Rifle!
How do you like the Weaver Scope?

The scope is really nice. If I continue to use it just for target practice, especially 100 yards or beyond, I may swap it out for a 5-20 or 6-24 and put the Weaver on my 10/22. The 10/22 needs a better scope anyone.

The reticle has fine crosshairs and a fine dot in the middle. You can put it on a gnats a*% if needed.

I can't wait to get out next weekend and try some more ammo through it.

[rcairflr]

Originally Posted by CJ_56

What are you jumping me for???? All I said was you had a good rifle. Gee whiz. People are looking for a fight so much it's insane. I never said one word against you. I was saying you had a nice rifle. Good grief.

Not looking for a fight, just replying to your statement.

Below is what you typed:
You shouldn't have any trouble getting smaller than a penny. I'd say you could go under a half penny but they were actually about the size of a quarter

I was simply clearing up my statement that some of the groups were under a penny.

[CJ_56]

I was talking about half pennies being the size of a quarter. A half penny is a coin that was made about 150 years ago when the daily wage was about a dollar. Back then you could buy lots of stuff with half a penny. They were coins that were about the size of a quarter. I mentioned that but apparently you didn't understand what I meant. It was a joke about half penny coins being bigger than penny coins. You can find more information on half penny coins on this web page. Here's a photo of one. These coins were made up until about the 1850's.

[rcairflr]

Sorry, totally misunderstood your post.

[Zane71464]

Originally Posted by rcairflr

The scope is really nice. If I continue to use it just for target practice, especially 100 yards or beyond, I may swap it out for a 5-20 or 6-24 and put the Weaver on my 10/22. The 10/22 needs a better scope anyone.

The reticle has fine crosshairs and a fine dot in the middle. You can put it on a gnats a*% if needed.

I can't wait to get out next weekend and try some more ammo through it.

NICE.....I want one and thinking 5-20 would be the ticket for the
.223 Savage Rifle I have to replace the Tasco World class scope.

[rcairflr]

Originally Posted by Zane71464

NICE.....I want one and thinking 5-20 would be the ticket for the
.223 Savage Rifle I have to replace the Tasco World class scope.

I have a Sightron SII Big Sky 6-24 on both of my .223s. Very nice scope and a pleasure to shoot.

I'm considering moving one of these to my CZ .22 and getting a Sightron SIII 8-32 for the .223.

[CJ_56]

Originally Posted by rcairflr

Sorry, totally misunderstood your post.

No problem. I figured that's what happened. I just didn't want you to think I was insulting you, your shooting or your rifle. I have the same rifle so I know that it was a very good choice. CZ's are hard to beat.

BTW I have a Weaver T-36 scope on my CZ. It's excellent for target shooting. I have a 6-18X40 on my Savage .223 for long distance shooting. Anything much stronger and mirage problems start happening.

[Zane71464]

Originally Posted by rcairflr

I have a Sightron SII Big Sky 6-24 on both of my .223s. Very nice scope and a pleasure to shoot.

I'm considering moving one of these to my CZ .22 and getting a Sightron SIII 8-32 for the .223.

Nice RC! I've never had or owned a Sightron scope and glad to hear
good things about them!
Ive got a 8-32 on my AR .223, but looking to put a tactical style
scope on it with the varible power, thiking 6-24.
The 8-32 is all good, but if a person isnt shooting out past 500yds.,
It really isnt "really" necessary IMO.
(the Savage 12 is a differnt story , it'll reach out there and make it
up close and personal. )

[bamajoey]

Originally Posted by Zane71464

Nice RC! I've never had or owned a Sightron scope and glad to hear
good things about them!
Ive got a 8-32 on my AR .223, but looking to put a tactical style
scope on it with the varible power, thiking 6-24.
The 8-32 is all good, but if a person isnt shooting out past 500yds.,
It really isnt "really" necessary IMO.(the Savage 12 is a differnt story , it'll reach out there and make it
up close and personal. )

I have a 8-32x44 Meuller on a CZ 452 22lr that I only shoot 50 yds. If a gnat lands on the target I shoot him too.

[CJ_56]

It really isnt "really" necessary IMO.
(the Savage 12 is a differnt story , it'll reach out there and make it
up close and personal. )

I have one of those 12's. Mine is a .223 LRPV single shot with the target action and trigger and the left hand feed. That rifle practically shoots on it's own. I just have to point it at what I want to shoot and it does the rest. It's amazingly accurate IMO. 2" groups at a quarter mile are common with it. And trust me, it's the rifle and not the shooter.

[Zane71464]

Originally Posted by bamajoey

I have a 8-32x44 Meuller on a CZ 452 22lr that I only shoot 50 yds. If a gnat lands on the target I shoot him too.

NICE!!! (i did shoot a fly @ 100yrs as it happened to land in the wrong place!

Originally Posted by CJ_56

I have one of those 12's. Mine is a .223 LRPV single shot with the target action and trigger and the left hand feed. That rifle practically shoots on it's own. I just have to point it at what I want to shoot and it does the rest. It's amazingly accurate IMO. 2" groups at a quarter mile are common with it. And trust me, it's the rifle and not the shooter.

Yes Sir!!! First time I got the 12 in my hands as I was looking to buy
it, got it on the bench (after a 100yrd sight in) and where ever the cross
hair is when you break the trigger, it's There!!!
After shooting it and coyote hunting with it, it's one of those guns
that never leaves...A keeper!

[CJ_56]

I can't imagine why I would ever give up my 12 either Zane. That kind of accuracy is what it's all about. There's just something out of this world about reaching out and smacking something a quarter of a mile away (or more) any time you feel like it.

BTW I love shooting spiders and bees at 50 yards with my rimfires. If they land on my target they're usually toast before they can get away. I have trouble seeing them well at 100 yards even with a good scope though. My peepers just ain't what they use-ta be.

[Zane71464]

Originally Posted by CJ_56

I can't imagine why I would ever give up my 12 either Zane. That kind of accuracy is what it's all about. There's just something out of this world about reaching out and smacking something a quarter of a mile away (or more) any time you feel like it.

BTW I love shooting spiders and bees at 50 yards with my rimfires. If they land on my target they're usually toast before they can get away. I have trouble seeing them well at 100 yards even with a good scope though. My peepers just ain't what they use-ta be.

[accident]

Very nice rifle rcairflr.I have a CZ-452 but its not .22lr.I am really impressed with the CZ's,the wood,checkering,metal finishing,smoothness of the bolt,good trigger,I could go on and on but you already know.Congrats on the rifle and thanks for the pics. Joe

[rcairflr]

Went up to the new Cabelas here in Wichita yesterday. The Cabelas had their grand opening on Wednesday. Anyway I found some Federal Gold Medal Target .22lr

Spent some time this morning, sanding wood away from the stock to make sure the barrel was free floating. Go most of it but will have to have one more go around at it. I'm also thinking about buying a glass bedding kit.

Anyway, took the rifle and the new Gold Medal ammo to the range. I was shocked at how my groups have improved. The best one is the picture below and the 5 round group measures .375 inches. This was at 50 yards.

BTW, that is a .357 bullet in the picture.

[CJ_56]

Nice group.

[bamajoey]

Originally Posted by rcairflr

Went up to the new Cabelas here in Wichita yesterday. The Cabelas had their grand opening on Wednesday. Anyway I found some Federal Gold Medal Target .22lr

Spent some time this morning, sanding wood away from the stock to make sure the barrel was free floating. Go most of it but will have to have one more go around at it. I'm also thinking about buying a glass bedding kit.

Anyway, took the rifle and the new Gold Medal ammo to the range. I was shocked at how my groups have improved. The best one is the picture below and the 5 round group measures .375 inches. This was at 50 yards.

BTW, that is a .357 bullet in the picture.

Don't forget to seal the area that you sanded when you get through.

[rcairflr]

Originally Posted by bamajoey

Don't forget to seal the area that you sanded when you get through.

I haven't done that yet.

What is the best thing to seal the wood with?