I just purchased a 452 American in 17 HMR. Yes,the barrel is touching the stock on the right side. Before I shoot the gun, should I float the barrel? Also, what is the barrel lug that I have read about in this forum? I would like to be able to have an accurate reliable rifle without alot of hassle and would like to know what other ideas people have before I shoot this gun. I have not had it apart yet and have ordered a Burris 4x12 compact AO scope ,Burris medium height deluxe rings,and I will lap the scope rings.THANKS!!
CZ 452 17HMR FLOATING BARREL and OTHER QUESTIONS
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It won't hurt to float the barrel. I have not done so with mine and it shoots very good, but I know it can shoot even better. I have a new stock coming from Richard's Microfit that will be finished so that the barrel is floated.
You do not have a barrel lug on your gun to worry about. You have a front action screw forward of the magazine which holds the front of the bottom plate to the action, and a rear action screw behind the trigger.
You bought a very good scope. Now all you really need is to spend $9 and get yourself one of Brookie's trigger kits. Your trigger will go from "good" out of the box to "excellent".
Of course, it's just my opinion.
Bill
You do not have a barrel lug on your gun to worry about. You have a front action screw forward of the magazine which holds the front of the bottom plate to the action, and a rear action screw behind the trigger.
You bought a very good scope. Now all you really need is to spend $9 and get yourself one of Brookie's trigger kits. Your trigger will go from "good" out of the box to "excellent".
Of course, it's just my opinion.
Bill
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My American stock also rubbed on the right side. Clearing this spot tightened the groups noticeably. Didn't take more than 10 minutes of careful sanding.
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My brother's American in 22LR has the same problem. His shoots well enough for his needs, so he decided not to do anything about it. He is not as picky as I am. Relieving the stock at the contact area will help it shoot more consistantly, but it may not look so good. CZ must have had a tooling problem at some time that produced a bunch of these defective stocks. I suggest that potential American buyers check the rifles for this problem, before they buy, if possible.
The American model, with it's higher level of wood and finish, is a reasonable alternative to the Cooper, Anshutz, Winchester 52, and Kimbers.
I have been tempted to take my Ultra-Lux to the same level of finish as the Kimber Super America. I have restored some old 22 rifles that look more like the higher grade Brownings. With an exibition grade stock, bedding job, a little trigger work, and a high-polish bluing job, I could have a CZ Ultra-Lux Super Chec Republic. (or something like that)
If you want some super-fine gun bluing done, you should contact Mel Doyle Gun Shop in St. Maries, Idaho. (208-245-3006) Mel has done some fine work for me at a great price.
Good Shooting
Jim W.
The American model, with it's higher level of wood and finish, is a reasonable alternative to the Cooper, Anshutz, Winchester 52, and Kimbers.
I have been tempted to take my Ultra-Lux to the same level of finish as the Kimber Super America. I have restored some old 22 rifles that look more like the higher grade Brownings. With an exibition grade stock, bedding job, a little trigger work, and a high-polish bluing job, I could have a CZ Ultra-Lux Super Chec Republic. (or something like that)
If you want some super-fine gun bluing done, you should contact Mel Doyle Gun Shop in St. Maries, Idaho. (208-245-3006) Mel has done some fine work for me at a great price.
Good Shooting
Jim W.
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