Discontinued 2011 -
The CZ 452 Varmint models have been replaced by the CZ 455 Varmint line.
CZ 452 Varmint is a heavy barrel version of the American, featuring a 21" heavy barrel and is made without open sights, but with dovetail groove. Varmint in .22 LR features 11mm dovetail while .17 HMR FEATURES 3/8" DOVETAIL.
The stock is Turkish walnut and has a heavier forend to allow for the barrel.
Just got my CZ452 two months ago and love it. While it is not quite as accurate as my Savage Mk II Target, I am sure with a little work I can get it to be. It really likes Wolf and Acquila Match ammo.
I purchased a CZ452 several years ago. I love this rifle very accurate, .375" at 50 yards, with Eley Target or Wolf Match ammo. I did not like the trigger and changed it out to a Timney at 2 lbs. Much better now. Customized it with a laminate thumbhole heavy stock, flanged the magazine well opening and enlarged the magazine release. With its Nikon 6 to 18X scope and bipod I easily shoot to 200 yards accurately.
CZ-452 Varmint. This is the most accurate .22 rim fire that I have ever fired. It is so smooth and depending what ammo I feed it it is not hard to get one hole groups (if I do my job). Love it and would not sell or trade. Looking to pickup a 455 next. Please keep up the outstanding work, for the quality of this firearm is truly outstanding and I thank you very much. John
Recently purchased a CZ 452 Varmint in .22LR.Mine loves "Federal Lightning"ammo.I had some "Blaser" ammo that would "tight chamber"so I did not use.I have heard that "CCI Stingers" are not recommended either. Chambers,and bores are extremely tight on these rifles that is why they shoot so well. Mine wiil shoot one ragged hole at 50 yards smaller than a dime(5 shots). At 100 yds.,I can shoot one inch groups depending on the wind.I have owned several CZ's in the past,now I wonder why I sold/traded them. In the future I will expand my battery to include more CZ rifles. Absolutely love every ting about it except the trigger. Pull weight is fine,but there is a tad too much creep for me. The trigger is an easy fix,so I am not concerned. These folks build a quality firearm as is reflected in fit,finish,and accuracy.I am a CZ customer again!
My .22 has been a great little tool for dispatch of rabbit and i have enjoyed many hours of shooting with it, now I have decided I want a .17HMR and have decided to get my self the new thumhole varmint it looks beautiful in the laminate stock, cant wait till its available in England.
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.


The 455 Varmint paired with a blue/grey SS Evolution stock.

Available in Black, OD Green, or Black suppressor-ready versions.