Which Model for Silhouettes?

[BlauBear]

the 453 has a set trigger so if it is set below 2# you cant shoot both classes. if you have it set at 2# then you lose the benifit of the set anyways so i would think that it is not worth $80. i would get the 452 V and spend the $80 on a automation souloutions adjustable sear from brownells, it has made all the difference in the world .mine is very crisp. keep the stock spring because the brooks kit light springs make it hard to get it up to 2# that is providing Eric gets them out his door in a timly manner anyways.

dave

Ditto, especially for Silhouette. Get a 452 Varmint and do a trigger transplant. I like the Timnuey, but there are other choices.

[Jetmugg]

A while back on the rfc.com CZ section some of us were brainstorming about what we'd like to see from CZ.

My favorite idea was this - convince CZ to build their "Silhouette" model with the Varmint barreled action, in a stock that is modeled after the Roberson or Nesika style. (beefier forend, higher cheekpiece, more vertical grip). If CZ could do this and keep it so the rifle would make weight for hunter class, it would be a no-brainer for people wanting to get into the silhouette game.

My knocks against their current 452 silhouette is that the rifle is too light and the stock is too flimsy.

SteveM

[dwl]

I called CZUSA a couple of years ago on this and got a, "Un huh, that's nice." noncommital, non-interested reply.

What's so hard about upgrading 100 rilfes and selling them? Of course, the lack of interest by the big companies keeps the gunsmiths in business.

[Jason]

I have to wholeheartedly disagree with silhouette13 and BB on this. The trigger that comes on the 453 is about as good as a CZ trigger gets. I have a 452 Varmint and have tried both the Automated Solutions adjustable sear and the Timney trigger that's currently mounted on the gun. For matches, just adjust the single stage function to just over 2lbs and adjust the set function so that it doesn't work. Then you're legal for both classes. When ammo testing, you can re-adjust and use the set function for a super light trigger to help take the shooter out of the equation for more reliable group testing. It comes to mind that the 453 Varmint also has two action screws like the 452 American, and unlike the 452 Varmint. This will give you the best of both 452 models, the heft/balance of the Varmint with the two action screws of the American. Before you take this part as true without a doubt, hit up RimfireCentral or something or wait for someone on here to confirm it.

I really love my 452 for the price I paid for it, but the 453 is definitely worth the $80 more and then some. The 453 Varmints weren't available yet when I bought my 452, but I can tell you for sure now that I'd trade my 452 with the Timney trigger and customized stock in a heartbeat for a 453 Varmint... and probably feel guilty that I took advantage of whoever I traded with.

[silhouette13]

differing opinions are what make forums worth reading , i have never shot a 453. so i am basing my opinion on half the required info. that being said my trigger is about as nice as i could ask for. if the 453 is as nice or nicer than it IS worth the 80 clams that you would spend on a sear and it would save on the sweat equity( ball bearings blow) as far as the action screws go conventional wisdom says 2 scews are better than one.
i feel bedding, floating and a torque driver do the same thing. if a 453 comes that way, go for it.

dave

[Bob259]

Get a CZ 452 Lux.... with a 28.6 inch barrel the animals are closer