Another CZ 455 project complete

[justin amateur]

Yeah, you got it.
Personal opinion, get the CZ 22wmr, then the Lilja 22lr and 17 hmr barrels.
Never seen match grade 22wmr, but been getting some
very consistent Hornady 17 hmr 17gr ballistic tips on line lately.
that shoot very accurately through the Lilja 17 hmr barrel.

 

[djdilliodon]

So I can buy in any caliber I want and then add a mag of I don't buy my gun in 22lr

Correct. If u buy ur cz in hmr or 22 mag the mag that comes with it will do both calibers. If u get the lilja in 22lr or hm2 u just need a mag spacer, pin, and mag like mentioned above.

 

[motofrog]

I would be in for a Lilja GB.

Me too

 

[djdilliodon]

To all those interested in the lilja group buy I have it in the works! I'm awaiting a call back from them to go over pricing and how it will all work. I'm gonna do this on a large scale to get the prices as low as possible. I'm gonna try and have them include drop ins for the sako quad, Rugger 77, 10/22, and of course the 455. With 4 different platforms I'm sure many will jump on this deal. I'll also include rimfirecentral members into the group buy which will get the pricing down even more! Once I have all the info needed I'll make a group buy post for it.

 

[mossyoak79]

Got a 455 on the way please update this thread once there is a group buy

 

[LRB45]

On the Lilja group buy, will these be stainless steel barrels only or can they be stainless with a black coating of some sorts?

Threaded barrel?

 

[djdilliodon]

Got a 455 on the way please update this thread once there is a group buy

I will start a new thread just for the group buy. For anyone that knows they are 100% in for a lilja send me a pm on taper and caliber. At this time you will save a min of $50 but it will most likely be more once I work out a deal with them.

 

[djdilliodon]

On the Lilja group buy, will these be stainless steel barrels only or can they be stainless with a black coating of some sorts?

Threaded barrel?

Barrels will be 416 stainless only. They will not coat or thread barrels. Fluting may be an option at an additional $130. You can always have your barrel threaded by a smith and cerakoted any color you want.

 

[hillbilly grandpa]

I would probably be in for a 22LR barrel.

 

[Pester]

I just picked up a 455 American 22lr with Synthetic that was about $340 out the door. He seemed happy to get rid of it and I was happy to get it. After looking through the CZ threads here I think I could still use a little advice.

Ideally I will use the gun for general plinkin' and as a trainer but will need to build incrementally due to finances. Any advice on the options and order of purchase is appreciated.

1. Lilja barrel in 22lr since there is an upcoming GB(recommendations on straight or varmint?)
2. recommendations on optics magnification
3. DIP base
4. stock

I will likely do a lot of practice but in the event I get wondering around I like the idea of a sporter barrel and then, eventually a 17hmr
Any other recommendations?

 

[djdilliodon]

I just picked up a 455 American 22lr with Synthetic that was about $340 out the door. He seemed happy to get rid of it and I was happy to get it. After looking through the CZ threads here I think I could still use a little advice.

Ideally I will use the gun for general plinkin' and as a trainer but will need to build incrementally due to finances. Any advice on the options and order of purchase is appreciated.

1. Lilja barrel in 22lr since there is an upcoming GB(recommendations on straight or varmint?)
2. recommendations on optics magnification
3. DIP base
4. stock

I will likely do a lot of practice but in the event I get wondering around I like the idea of a sporter barrel and then, eventually a 17hmr
Any other recommendations?

At what distance will you be shooting? If target only I'd go straight .900" as the added weight won't be a problem. For the stock really this will depend on what your looking to spend. Boyds has the tacticool for just $100 and then there is the manners which is north of $400 if memory serves me. If your gonna shoot long distance the Dip 25moa base is a must with 22lr.

 

[Pester]

Thanks for the quick reply. As a trainer I would think 100-200yds. Most of my shooting at home will by no more than 100yds and occasional time at 200yds. Wondering around in the woods is not likely to be longer then 100yds and, ideally, I will just carry the sporter barrel.

Let me look at the Boyds. I am a big fan of Toms products however $300 is almost what I spent on the rifle. Is the Manners a 'drop in' for CZ barrels as well as the Lilja I am going to order through you? Or, to your knowledge, might I need to open up the Manners stock?

Thanks!

 

[Middle Man]

Manners is a drop in for the 455 action.

 

[Pinecone]

Also the Manners is inlet for the straight barrel.

But it will be more than you paid for the rifle.

I put the Midway BSA Tactical 4-14x on mine and like it. A nice scope (not typical BSA, I have heard it might actually be a Falcon), for $250.

 

[usmcchet9296]

Also the Manners is inlet for the straight barrel.

But it will be more than you paid for the rifle.

I put the Midway BSA Tactical 4-14x on mine and like it. A nice scope (not typical BSA, I have heard it might actually be a Falcon), for $250.

I have one on my son's CZ452...not sure if its a Falcon but damned its a nice scope for the money ...tracks well and its repeatability is spot on

 

[BC 6.8]

It looks like you went with Burris rings. What height did you use?

This sub-forum has inspired me to get myself a CZ 455 for the purposes of low-cost training and plinking. Special thanks to the guys in this thread for the ideas and guidance.

My project started out as a CZ 455 Varmint that I found in the used rack at my local gun shop. I immediately proceeded to tear it apart and upgrade a few things;

- Lija varmint profile barrel trimmed to 16", and threaded for a Sparrow suppressor
- Boyd Tacticool stock
- DIP extended scope base
- DIP adjustable sear
- DIP aluminum mag well
- DIP extended mag catch
- Sightron SII Big Sky 4-16x42mm Mil-Dot

Lastly, I bedded the action, and smoothed up the cocking mechanism per the above post.

The rifle is now a tack-driver, and I just can't tell you how much fun and valuable it is to shoot. I have been using it for some prone practice, and the feedback is incredibly instant and obvious when I make a mistake. I've discovered that I tend to hold my breathe more than I should, and I also have a tendency to flinch when I'm not concentrating to avoid it. It is embarrassing to do so with a little 22LR, but it helps me remember it is still something to work on.

When I'm not taking my shooting too seriously, the weekend plinking is also a highlight. This rifle has become an instant favorite with my family and friends, especially the kids. Case in point; I took the rifle up to deer camp this year. My buddies and I spent over an hour free-hand shooting walnuts out of a couple walnut trees at 30-40 meters. With the suppressor installed, the rifle sounds like a pellet gun. And when the hollow-point bullets we were shooting impacted those juicy walnuts, there was a huge wet smack followed by misting water vapor. What a riot! My buddies were giggling like school-girls all afternoon.

I'd also like to make note of that Sightron. What a beauty. The glass is phenomenal, and the objective parallax does allow it to focus down to about 10 meters. This is super cool when shooting close-up at 16x. I was shooting the printed text on a piece of cardboard at 25 meters the other day.

As you can tell, I'm quite happy with this rifle, and would recommend it to anyone who might be on the fence. It definitely filled an empty niche I didn't even know I had in my collection.

 

[glock24]

It looks like you went with Burris rings. What height did you use?

The rings are actually Vortex Hunter rings in medium height;

Vortex Hunter Weaver-Style Rings Matte