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Alot of users seem to have 452's so heres a thread

These are pics with my new bipod which is brilliant only fault i can find is when you have to use the velcro stap to secure the legs which really is only when prone but all other positions are brilliant

CZ 452-2E-ZKM Classic .22wmr made in '99 Scope is Hawke Reflex 3-9x40

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alan0387

alanmc wrote: »

Looks great Alan. Cracking looking rig. How does it shoot?

Thanks

Only been out a handful of times so still breaking her in and ammo testing. Lapua Centre-X and SK Match have given best groups so far.
Very pleased with the groups and consistency. Trigger has absolutely zero creep. Still on factory setting, not lightened it yet.
Loving it

alanmc

alan0387 wrote: »

Here is the Tikka T1x as she stands;

Looks great Alan. Cracking looking rig. How does it shoot?

alan0387

Here is the Tikka T1x as she stands;

alanmc

Good looking rig. Good call on upgrading the ammo. With such a nice rifle, it's almost a sin to feed it with stuff it doesn't like.

Rows Grower

That's a serious looking set up tom, I have a Howa 1500 myself and reckon they are a seriously underestimated rifle.

tomtucker81

https://www.dropbox.com/s/aizkhema4kq82hy/img_20210509_172155.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ysyjqagbd4yng6q/img_20210509_172303.jpg?dl=0

A bit of off season work done to the rifle. Saving for different parts and finally managed to get them all last week. It's a Howa 1500 in 243. There was a Boyds laminate stock on it and a Bushnell Banner dusk & dawn 6-18x50.
Now there's a Grs Bifrost stock and a Docter 3-12x56. Had it out for zeroing yesterday and tried different ammo. I had been using Sellior&Bellot all last season, the groups of 5 shots were scattered over anything from about at 2 inches to the left or right at 100 metres with no consistency as to where it was going, tried Sako 100gr, the groups tightened up to a nice definite kill in the area i was aiming at. Finally Federal 100gr JSP power shok... 5 bullet holes overlapping each other dead centre, 1 inch high at 100 metres. Absolutely delighted!
Sonic35 mod, light and good enough to reduce the noise to very bearable by comparison to without it!

otmmyboy2

Grizzly 45 wrote: »

If it is an officially made M2 receiver minus select fire parts, which would be a very rare beast in the EU, and there's no way of installing the parts and has been officially modified to such, you'd be IMO good to go.

That's the interesting thing, a lot started life as M1s and were overstamped on conversion. However sometimes they were converted and not overstamped either.
Rare enough, yup, but they do exist.

There is some debate on the US side of the pond as to whether a marked M2 carbine sans FA parts is an NFA item or not.
Moreso than here but I'd be surprised if there were none EU-wide.

As far as installing the parts I believe a kit was issued that could complete the conversion without any serious machining operations at a company level.

I'd doubt the M2 was issued to any former Axis police or military units in postwar Europe either, so it's a problem unknown. If it was a kit installed in an M1 in Europe, it's an illegal firearm anyway. If it was an original M1 minus the kit,its still an M1...If that make sense?

Indeed, that'd be my presumption, no kit then M1, with kit then M2.

Plus, remember when such guns were imported here, those handfuls that are here in Ireland. The import cert or license doesn't say what their previous history or breeding was. IE FN 308 could be a civilian MSR i 308, or a former converted select-fire FAL. The only way to find out would be to individually inspect each rifle to asertain its pedigree and research the serial number.

And that's the crux of it, without disassembling and a careful look that wouldn't be knowable with the M1/M2, especially if it was once an M1 and never got overstamped.

Interesting thought though

Grizzly 45

otmmyboy2 wrote: »

My curiosity would be with things like the M1 Carbine which had a kit issued to convert it to M2(FA).

It was originally an M1, semiauto, then converted to FA as an M2, sometimes the receiver was remarked as M2, sometimes not, then at some point it was sold into civilian use and the FA M2 parts removed.

So any guesses, from SA to FA and back again classed as prohib or not?
Once an FA always a FA, or would the M1 even without the M2 parts installed be the FA?

If it is an officially made M2 receiver minus select fire parts, which would be a very rare beast in the EU, and there's no way of installing the parts and has been officially modified to such, you'd be IMO good to go.

I'd doubt the M2 was issued to any former Axis police or military units in postwar Europe either, so it's a problem unknown. If it was a kit installed in an M1 in Europe, it's an illegal firearm anyway. If it was an original M1 minus the kit,its still an M1...If that make sense?

Plus, remember when such guns were imported here, those handfuls that are here in Ireland. The import cert or license doesn't say what their previous history or breeding was. IE FN 308 could be a civilian MSR i 308, or a former converted select-fire FAL. The only way to find out would be to individually inspect each rifle to asertain its pedigree and research the serial number.

otmmyboy2

Grizzly 45 wrote: »

Correct. Unless it has been destroyed and the legal for civillian use parts are used in an MSR rebuild

It's still a former select-fire in the original configuration...Irrespective of it being converted to SP .IOW the receiver is still registered somewhere,[unless rebuilt on a new reciver ]as a military select fire weapon,ergo its a CAT A

My curiosity would be with things like the M1 Carbine which had a kit issued to convert it to M2(FA).

It was originally an M1, semiauto, then converted to FA as an M2, sometimes the receiver was remarked as M2, sometimes not, then at some point it was sold into civilian use and the FA M2 parts removed.

So any guesses, from SA to FA and back again classed as prohib or not?
Once an FA always a FA, or would the M1 even without the M2 parts installed be the FA?

Grizzly 45

BSA International wrote: »

Doesn't the latest EU directive not allow anything that was originally full auto?

Correct. Unless it has been destroyed and the legal for civillian use parts are used in an MSR rebuild

I don't think so, the newest directive I hear about was 2017 one and that only bans full auto to semi-auto conversions. It doesn't mention anything about any other conversions. I read something about conversions that were already licensed would be effectively grandfathered in, but I might be wrong.
"6. Automatic firearms which have been converted into semi‐automatic firearms, without prejudice
to Article 7(4a)."
http://www.justice.ie/en/JELR/firear...tegory-a-c.pdf

It's still a former select-fire in the original configuration...Irrespective of it being converted to SP .IOW the receiver is still registered somewhere,[unless rebuilt on a new reciver ]as a military select fire weapon,ergo its a CAT A

Grizzly 45

BattleCorp wrote: »

Stupid question........but if it was once fully auto, are you allowed to get it converted to straight-pull? I thought recent enough EU law stopped that carry on.

Short answer,yes and no. IF it was select-fire,it has to be destroyed and be rebuilt using the parts that are allowable to a civilian modern sporting rifle config,and be physically impossible to convert back using normal domestic tools..

IF it was a semi-auto-only rifle issued to a military IE something like the SKS, SVD, M1 carbine etc, you are good to go, as it never had the select-fire capability.
So you would have to destroy the selectfire configuration and rebuild it as a straight pull.ver

Rows Grower

That's a very impressive 10 shot group by any standard.

clivej

Rows Grower wrote: »

How is this rifle going for you Clive?

Would you rate it as the most accurate .22 you have owned?

No not yet, but getting there. It's a little better than my CZ 455 thumb-hole 16".

I have only been shooting from the bench twice now, last Saturday and Sunday. Trying all different ammo SK standard, SK rifle match, SK pistol match, Lupua centre X, RWS R50, RWS R100, RWS special match. Shooting at 50m.
Lupua centre X was best @12mm x 10 shot group, as shown below. SK rifle match was good.

This was on the Saturday, and that night I changed out the trigger spring and got the pull weight down from 3lb to 1bl 3oz. And tightened the action screws to 30lb up from 25lb. Now on Sunday it woudn't hold a group under 15mm. Might be the action screws are now too tight.

I'm wasn't getting consistence tight groups that I expected from a 1180 Euro rifle. 15mm to 20mm groups was about the average. Still it's early days yet. I'm getting plenty of 4 and 5 shots all touching but then the groups will open up, to another touching small group say 10mm away. I'm not blaming the rifle it's me, I know it is. I've a few more changes to do yet (I always have )

I'm really liking the Elements Helix mrad 6-24x50mm scope.Very clear glass.

Rows Grower

clivej wrote: »

Collected my new CZ 457 LRP this week. And I have a new Elements Helix 6-24x50mm to go on top. Don't know when I'll get out to shoot it, but the back field will do to get it zeroed in.

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How is this rifle going for you Clive?

Would you rate it as the most accurate .22 you have owned?

garv123

Gave the .22 a little make over.
upgraded trigger internals to volquartsen
added an extended mag release.
made a kydex cheek riser at work, double sided taped it on with decent tape so no drilling the stock.
and gave the stock and mod a spray with chameleon green plastidip paint.

If only I had time to shoot it!!

Munsterlad102

BSA International wrote: »

Doesn't the latest EU directive not allow anything that was originally full auto?

I don't think so, the newest directive I hear about was the 2017 one and that only bans full auto to semi auto conversions. It doesn't mention anything about any other conversions. I read something about conversions that were already licensed would be effectively grandfathered in, but I might be wrong.
"6. Automatic firearms which have been converted into semi‐automatic firearms, without prejudice
to Article 7(4a)."
http://www.justice.ie/en/JELR/firearms-category-a-c.pdf/Files/firearms-category-a-c.pdf

BSA International

Munsterlad102 wrote: »

Yeah, there’s no bans on converting full auto to anything other than semi auto. You could convert it to lever release or MARS action if you had the time and knowledge, a little more practical than a bolt action.

Doesn't the latest EU directive not allow anything that was originally full auto?

Munsterlad102

BattleCorp wrote: »

Stupid question........but if it was once fully auto, are you allowed to get it converted to straight-pull? I thought recent enough EU law stopped that carry on.

Yeah, there’s no bans on converting full auto to anything other than semi auto. You could convert it to lever release or MARS action if you had the time and knowledge, a little more practical than a bolt action.

otmmyboy2

tudderone wrote: »

Is the ammo available here though ? And cheaply ?

Not so much, you'd need to either import it yourself or get a dealer to do it.

It is dirt cheap but sourcing would be the issue.

tudderone

otmmyboy2 wrote: »

Or an SKS converted to straight pull as non restricted!

Is the ammo available here though ? And cheaply ?

otmmyboy2

tudderone wrote: »

I always fancied a Sako made Mosin Nagant in 7.62x54r. Doubt there are many sitting on dealers shelves gathering dust though. The x39 ? The ammo is dirt cheap and people like CZ do nice little bolt actions in that calibre, think Ruger do too. Be a great centrefire plinker.

Or an SKS converted to straight pull as non restricted!

tudderone

I always fancied a Sako made Mosin Nagant in 7.62x54r. Doubt there are many sitting on dealers shelves gathering dust though. The x39 ? The ammo is dirt cheap and people like CZ do nice little bolt actions in that calibre, think Ruger do too. Be a great centrefire plinker.

otmmyboy2

Feisar wrote: »

I'd be like a lad with a Skyline, she'd be parked up because I wouldn't be able to afford to feed her!

Haha, 7.62x54R isn't too bad honestly, cheaper than 308 by a bit, and the surplus stuff is cheaper by a good chunk.

Problem would be supply since it is an oddball by Irish standards.

Remember being in a gunshop in Czech and seeing a box of 500 7.62x54R for €160!

Now x39 was cheaper but for fullsize rifle ammo it'd be hard to find cheaper than .32 cents a round.

Feisar

otmmyboy2 wrote: »

Nice!
Side note, nothing that 2.5K and a restricted licence or conversion to straight pull won't get you
https://europarm.fr/en/produit-13841-IZHMASH-KALASHNIKOV-TIGR-SVD-7-62X54R-620MM-1-CH-10-CPS-CIP

I'd be like a lad with a Skyline, she'd be parked up because I wouldn't be able to afford to feed her!

BattleCorp

otmmyboy2 wrote: »

Nice!
Side note, nothing that 2.5K and a restricted licence or conversion to straight pull won't get you
https://europarm.fr/en/produit-13841-IZHMASH-KALASHNIKOV-TIGR-SVD-7-62X54R-620MM-1-CH-10-CPS-CIP

Stupid question........but if it was once fully auto, are you allowed to get it converted to straight-pull? I thought recent enough EU law stopped that carry on.

otmmyboy2

Feisar wrote: »

This was on reddit last night, my god what I was a young lad I would have given my right nut for one! The feeling hasn't changed.

Nice!
Side note, nothing that 2.5K and a restricted licence or conversion to straight pull won't get you

https://europarm.fr/en/produit-13841-IZHMASH-KALASHNIKOV-TIGR-SVD-7-62X54R-620MM-1-CH-10-CPS-CIP

Feisar

This was on reddit last night, my god what I was a young lad I would have given my right nut for one! The feeling hasn't changed.

zeissman

I picked up my new tikka T1x 22lr and krg bravo chassis yesterday.

I Had a few shots with it today to get it zerod.
It was quite breezey but I managed to shoot a few decent groups.

Rows Grower

clivej wrote: »

Collected my new CZ 457 LRP this week. And I have a new Elements Helix 6-24x50mm to go on top. Don't know when I'll get out to shoot it, but the back field will do to get it zeroed in.

Attachment not found.

Keep us posted on how good it is Clive. A beautiful set-up, well wear.

ejg

Remmy 700, Triggertech Trigger, Hardy carbon barrel, 6.5CM, 3-20x50 US PMII, PSE E-Tac4, Hausken mod.

edi