CZ 452 American
Product Description

Right hand versions except for the 16" bbl model and all .17 Mach 2 models of the 452 American are discontinued for 2010 and are being replaced by the CZ 455.  The CZ 452 American features a more American appearance. The stock has a straight comb, the barrel is a 22 1/2 long, and is made without open sights. The top of the receiver is fitted with a 3/8 wide dovetail groove for mounting a scope. As with all CZ rifles the stock is Turkish walnut.
.22 LR NOW AVAILABLE IN LEFT HAND VERSION

SKU 02017
Price $507.00 USD
Ammunition
Ammunition .22 LR
Magazine Capacity 5
Magazine Type Detachable
Rate of Twist 1:16 in
Dimensions
Weight 5.9 lbs
Overall Length 40.2 in
Barrel Length 22.5 in
Length of Pull 13.7 in
Features
Barrel Cold Hammer Forged
Barrel Finish Blued
Receiver Finish Blued
Stock Walnut
Stock Type LH American
Trigger Poundage ADJ
Sights No Sights, Integrated scope 3/8" Dovetail
Safety Manual firing pin block
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    • CZ452 2E ZKM 16" threaded
      CZ452 2E ZKM 16" threaded - Added 1 month, 3 weeks ago.
      Added by CMS81586
      I have a CZ452 American with a 16" threaded barrel in .22LR. I get 3/4" to 1" groups at 100yds when there is no wind with Winchester X-Pert 36gr bulk pack ammo, which it shoots the best out of most other reasonably priced .22LR ammo. It also makes an excellent suppressor host, and with a decent suppressor and subsonic ammunition it is quieter than BB gun. CZ's line of rimfire rifles are some of the highest quality and best shooting .22's you can get without going into the $1000+ match rifles.
    • First hog of 2010
      First hog of 2010 - Added 1 month, 4 weeks ago.
      Added by Aaron Sizemore, damascusgunshop.com
      CZ 452 American .22 Magnum First groundhog of the year shot with my CZ 22 magnum at 75yards. The gun shoots great which is what I have come to expect from CZ’s. Aaron Sizemore info@damascusgunshop.com
    • CZ 452 17 HMR - Added 2 months, 2 weeks ago.
      Added by Cole
      i have recently purchased a 452 from my local dealer and have to say that i'm nothing but impressed with the guns accuracy! this is a beatiful piece of work and i'm really wishing i would have spent the extra dollars for the better trigger option. i've since installed a Timney trigger in the gun and have to say that it brought my 3/4" gruops at 100 yards down to 1/2"! thanks for the great gun!
    • 452 American Left hand - Added 4 months, 1 week ago.
      Added by Eric
      I got one of these rifles last year and I love it! It shoots great with just about any ammo, even the bargain stuff. If CZ made the 550 Left hand American in 416 Rigby I'd buy it immediately.
    • Great squirrel rifle - Added 5 months, 3 weeks ago.
      Added by steve pennington
      The 452 American has great feel and better accuracy than you would expect from an inexpensive rifle. Fitted with a 2-7x33 Leupold scope. DEADLY!!
    • Excellent accuracy! - Added 6 months ago.
      Added by Marc Rocque
      Bought the 452 American a few months ago...sorry to see they are being discontinued, because it is an excellent rifle. Had some issues with magazines seating initially; ended up being the magazines, not the action. Mounted a rubber butt pad, less slippage than the hard one that is stock. Harris bipod, inexpensive Intensity Optics scope 4-12X44. Shot 1/2" & 5/8" groups at 100 yds consistently, with several different ammos; Remington 33 gr., Federal HP 30 gr., CCI BT 30 gr, Hornady BT 30 gr. All had same accuracy. can't speak highly enough about this rifle!
    • CZ's First Kill
      CZ's First Kill - Added 7 months ago.
      Added by Andrew Ramey
      First kill with the 452 American shot at 60 yards with a weaver 4-12x44 scope. The first of many more to come with the new CZ 452 American.
    • SGT - Added 7 months, 2 weeks ago.
      Added by Eric DeLong
      Bought a CZ 452 American in 17Mach2 after my second deployment. Mounted an inexpensive Tasco 3x9 on it. Shoots sub half inch at 100m. Used it in northern Utah to shoot "potguts"(ground squirrels) out to 200m with devastating effects. Love this rifle.
    • Last groundhog of the season
      Last groundhog of the season - Added 9 months, 2 weeks ago.
      Added by Christian Dugas
      This is the last groundhog of the 09 season. It was shot just north of Quebec city, Quebec, Canada in mid august. Ishot it at 75 yard with a 452 American in 17HMR. It's top with a Bushnell Trophy 6x18x40. It's a real hog blaster. Can't wait till next spring.
    • Best rimfire I own!
      Best rimfire I own! - Added 11 months ago.
      Added by Todd Bergmayr

      Not only is my 452 American accurate.  It is accurate with cheap ammo!!!  Groups are 5 shots over bags @ 50 yards.

    • -no title- - Added 11 months, 2 weeks ago.
      Added by Logan Confer

      Back in October of 2008 i purchased the CZ American 452 .22LR.   I have used it ever since and loved it!   I got BSA sweet22 scope to mount on it and with the two of those working together, i can compete with my uncle's Anchutz who tends to brag alot. For that purpose i feel that i have the right to rub in his face that my gun which cost only a third of what he paid shoots just as good at fifty yards. When i shoot, i shoot at forty three yards but that is all the farther i have here at my house. My best group that i have ever shot was about the size of my little finger's fingernail!  Other than the outstanding performance it gives me the physical appearance of it is out of this world! I take it to friends' houses and they are always jealous and if anybody else is there they have to stop and admire it.  I love to show off my stuff.  The reason i have recently been on this site because i am so pleased with my .22 that i am now in the market of a .17 and have been investigating in the 452 varmint. I hope that any other potential gun buyers stop here and put some serious thought into these guns!!!

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Product Description

The Rimfire rifles produced by Ceska Zbrojovka Uhersky Brod are among the most sought-after firearms in the world.

· Manufactured from steel    billets
· Trigger adjustable for weight
· Hammer forged barrel

The CZ 452 rifles are manufactured from steel billets not tubing or plastic, the barrels are hammer forged for accuracy and long life. The trigger is adjustable for weight, and the safety is located above the rear of the bolt and provides a positive firing pin block. Single shot adapters, 5 rd magazines and 10 rd magazines are available for this line of rimfire rifles.

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