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CZ 455 Varmint review
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<blockquote data-quote="top predator" data-source="post: 669215" data-attributes="member: 13514"><p>i definately like the DIP base, extended mag release and the metal magwell.</p><p> </p><p>so far i know i have over 800 rounds through the rifle, no issues other that the 5 rnd mag not feeding the last round properly. i did go with 2 10 round mags (as i'm retrofitting the barreled action into a AICS airsoft stock and need the extra length), no issues with them. the AICS stock is another reason for the extended mag release, but it would be beneficial to have in any configuration.</p><p> </p><p>definately the harris bipod, <a href="http://www.harrisbipods.com/HBR.html" target="_blank">Harris Bipods - HBR Bipod</a> HBR model from the bench. rock solid. there are imitations out there, but the original is still the best. this is the 6-9" notchless leg model, which i prefer for bench as you can adjust to find that "sweet spot" of height and levelness. for hunting or prone i like the 9-13" swivel model (cants back and forth for unevenground) + a pod loc. DIP also makde sone of them for $15.00 and are a quick way of locking in on uneven ground. for hunting one of the imitations (caldwell, rock ridge, etc.) will do, and are less expensive. but if you have the budget, get a harris. </p><p> </p><p>the utg rings seem to be ok. i zeroed the scope, removed the scope, and then put it back on, no change in zero. i did that a few times, no issues, but i only have around 300 rounds and 2 days of experience with those rings, so far so good. they definately have "the tacticool look" and so far are actually functional. they have 6 mounting screw per ring, there is a 4 screw model too both in 30mm and 1". preliminarily, i would say they are more than fine for a rimfire application.</p><p> </p><p>i can only guess they will be OK in the future. if i do go with a caliber change / extra barrel, i'm probably going to get the same rings with a different optic so it's zeroed right from the get go. change a caliber, change a scope to match. </p><p> </p><p>ultimate pick for rings would be weaver tactical or nightforce, but they are a bit overkill for what i got going on here. the utg's seemed economical enough to at least try, and so far i'm happy with the purchase.</p><p> </p><p>if your not planning on changing the scope out with a caliber change, or removing the scope at all, i've never had an issue with the weaver quad loc rings at walmart for around 10.00. for weaver style bases, the rimfire dovetail ones always seem to strip out or slip on me.</p><p> </p><p>the next big thing is a trigger kit, ast the creep in the stock trigger is less than acceptable for me (still don't know why they didn't use the set trigger from the 453, they should fire the guy that made that decision). i ordered and have a Yo dave spring kit sitting on the nightstand to be installed, but wanted to see objectively if the AICS airsoft conversion project improved or ruined the 455's accuracy before messing with the trigger. i like the idea of full adjustability like the rifle basix, timney, and others, but the Yo dave is only around or under 20.00, again worth a try for the price and most rave about the kit.</p><p> </p><p>sneek peak at the the AICS airsoft stock conversion (i'll be posting the project soon):</p><p> </p><p><img src="http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w384/WALTERRO2/455%20INTO%20AICS/scoped.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p><img src="http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w384/WALTERRO2/455%20INTO%20AICS/additionalview3.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p><img src="http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w384/WALTERRO2/455%20INTO%20AICS/addtionalsideviews.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p><img src="http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w384/WALTERRO2/455%20INTO%20AICS/topviewfullandfolded.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="top predator, post: 669215, member: 13514"] i definately like the DIP base, extended mag release and the metal magwell. so far i know i have over 800 rounds through the rifle, no issues other that the 5 rnd mag not feeding the last round properly. i did go with 2 10 round mags (as i'm retrofitting the barreled action into a AICS airsoft stock and need the extra length), no issues with them. the AICS stock is another reason for the extended mag release, but it would be beneficial to have in any configuration. definately the harris bipod, [URL="http://www.harrisbipods.com/HBR.html"]Harris Bipods - HBR Bipod[/URL] HBR model from the bench. rock solid. there are imitations out there, but the original is still the best. this is the 6-9" notchless leg model, which i prefer for bench as you can adjust to find that "sweet spot" of height and levelness. for hunting or prone i like the 9-13" swivel model (cants back and forth for unevenground) + a pod loc. DIP also makde sone of them for $15.00 and are a quick way of locking in on uneven ground. for hunting one of the imitations (caldwell, rock ridge, etc.) will do, and are less expensive. but if you have the budget, get a harris. the utg rings seem to be ok. i zeroed the scope, removed the scope, and then put it back on, no change in zero. i did that a few times, no issues, but i only have around 300 rounds and 2 days of experience with those rings, so far so good. they definately have "the tacticool look" and so far are actually functional. they have 6 mounting screw per ring, there is a 4 screw model too both in 30mm and 1". preliminarily, i would say they are more than fine for a rimfire application. i can only guess they will be OK in the future. if i do go with a caliber change / extra barrel, i'm probably going to get the same rings with a different optic so it's zeroed right from the get go. change a caliber, change a scope to match. ultimate pick for rings would be weaver tactical or nightforce, but they are a bit overkill for what i got going on here. the utg's seemed economical enough to at least try, and so far i'm happy with the purchase. if your not planning on changing the scope out with a caliber change, or removing the scope at all, i've never had an issue with the weaver quad loc rings at walmart for around 10.00. for weaver style bases, the rimfire dovetail ones always seem to strip out or slip on me. the next big thing is a trigger kit, ast the creep in the stock trigger is less than acceptable for me (still don't know why they didn't use the set trigger from the 453, they should fire the guy that made that decision). i ordered and have a Yo dave spring kit sitting on the nightstand to be installed, but wanted to see objectively if the AICS airsoft conversion project improved or ruined the 455's accuracy before messing with the trigger. i like the idea of full adjustability like the rifle basix, timney, and others, but the Yo dave is only around or under 20.00, again worth a try for the price and most rave about the kit. sneek peak at the the AICS airsoft stock conversion (i'll be posting the project soon): [IMG]http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w384/WALTERRO2/455%20INTO%20AICS/scoped.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w384/WALTERRO2/455%20INTO%20AICS/additionalview3.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w384/WALTERRO2/455%20INTO%20AICS/addtionalsideviews.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w384/WALTERRO2/455%20INTO%20AICS/topviewfullandfolded.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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