4 of 5 Accurizing a CZ 455 Tacticool 22 LR (Shooting Groups)

The 4th video in a 5 video series going step by step thru the process of improving the accuracy of a CZ 455 Tacticool including further free floating the barrel, adding an adjustable saddle style cheek rest and tuning the trigger with a Yo Dave Trigger kit. Accuracy is test before and after using both Wolf Match Target and Lapua Center X precision .22 Long Rifle Ammo.
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[@littledaddynesbit4193]

...finally, someone who can actually shoot and not just talk...great work!

[@kentuckyjustice1408]

Cutting that card, at that distance, on the first shot, is just impressive.

[@brianmoore1820]

Interestingly some groups climbed while some groups fell. I enjoyed you video. Thanks.

[@redneckoffroad4838]

Thanks for the videos. I'm going to take some of your tips and work on my 455 varmint. I did very well this weekend at a 100 yard offhand "turkey" shoot we have every year. I used Federal Champion Target ammo in 22LR. Keep the videos coming!

[@jdirt1982]

9:27. Kid in background says get my F ing bottle. Lol.

[@pavelslampa]

Kid is in car and father shooting. Welcome to America :-)

[@reneeglass8905]

You need to season the barrel when switching ammo as you have realized. Wonder what the results will be if you redo the test keeping that in mind? Did you figure out what is causing the vertical? I would not be too happy with a gun that was shooting groups like that at 27 yards. Hope you find the true potential of the gun.

[@pepperoni-prepper]

i floated the barrel, build a cheek piece out of tape and cardboard and left the trigger standard. The biggest factor i found was ammunition.I changed from T22 target to sk rifle match (lapua) and my issf target average score went from about 94 to 102 in my lux 452 (using a tactical scope). grouping was under .5moa @ 50 yards without bedding the action. Although i was weight and rim thickness grading all the rounds, the sk tolerances seem to be so tight i had a hard time separating them. these little rifles are devastatingly accurate in the right hands. The two things i may do further is increase the firing pin spring power, and bed the action.

[@DimaProk]

Looking at your 25 yard results and scratching my head, you should have had all 5 in same hole. I think it's the bipod, I find it much harder to shoot it. I have a varmint CZ 455 with set trigger and laminated stock and using cheap ammo including cheap Remington golden bullets I was getting half an inch groups off sandbags give or take at 50 yards. With Eley Target I was getting about 1/3 of the inch. The ammo price for Eley Target is about equivalent to Wolf cost (60 bucks for a brick now, I paid more 2 years ago) I discovered the ammo one day while at the range, it was first time shooting good ammo and I was impressed. I never shot wolf, but now I have 2 boxes to try as well as SK+ and Geco for bolt action. There is a recall on my trigger and I haven an option to return gun to CZ and get a refund I paid almost 600 with taxes, shipping and transfer fee or I could get a standard trigger and 3 magazines or 60 bucks check. I kind of wanted to build a custom 10/22 with Kidd barrel and T3 summit biathlon action with straight pull. I just love the fact that you can buy 10 round Ruger mags on sale for 10 bucks that sit flush with the gun.

[@LongRangeShootersofUtah]

+Dima Prok The other issue is that I'm shooting two different kinds of ammo and trying to do groups. That's like cleaning a rifle and trying to get a good group before it's properly fouled. I learned alot from these videos and will doing things differently in the future. My CZ has shot one ragged hole groups at 75-100 yards so you're absolutely right, these results were poor

[@btsteelman]

+Long Range Shooters of Utah, LLC Can you make a video of the kind of groups you are getting with your CZ at 75 and mainly 100 yards. I think it would be very interesting.

[@KB956]

Guess I know what I will be hunting after Christmas.

[@hankh1610]

Like what you've done so far with the 455, 'cept for not doing a 'Bump' check (use a rubber mallet to strike the rear of the action to see if the sear will release the firing pin), to see if it might go off accidentally should it hit the ground hard, not showing or commenting on the action being cleared prior to doing any maintenance or anything else ... Looking forward to #5 whenever it shows up. :-).

[@LongRangeShootersofUtah]

I'll have to try that but I'm not too concerned about it. In our competitions "bolt open, mag out" is strictly enforced between stages and between movement. It's been engrained on my brain to always have the bolt open unless I'm shooting. I'll have to do it though and let you know how it goes.

[@ArmaseTiro]

Congrats good vídeo!

[@tophersadvice]

Picked one up today lightly used at a gunshow for 650 (in today's firearm climate)

[@G5Hohn]

+1 for the poor little boy in the idling vehicle begging for "Papa "-- who is shooting a nice CZ.

[@LongRangeShootersofUtah]

+GodGunsGuitarsGadgetsGovernment lol yeah I think his iPad died. Lol

[@G5Hohn]

Someday he'll be crying to shoot your rifles...

[@justforkicks4499]

Need to be working with some eley.

[@joeguzman3558]

I 👂 stories about ww2 snipers using 22 calibre on very special ocations ,one time on a gun show a seller had one 22 calibre from ww2 era whit a nice scope he told me to story but i wonder if those rifles were only for training ,snipers could had use a silencers if noice was the problem, but i know that in the ww2 they used anything to accomplish victory.

[@justinofboulder]

Thanks for your videos! Would love to hear what you came up with for torque specs, etc...

[@gilream]

Are you going to do a part 5? Or did you lose interest since the rifle actually seemed to shoot the same or perhaps worse after all of your hard work and modifications? Honestly not trying to be a smarta$$ but I was hoping to see bullet stacking in the 4th video. I thought you might play with the torque values on the action screws. I really like your videos. You do a nice job sir.

[@LongRangeShootersofUtah]

Sorry man, just been busy. I need to get around to finishing this as this rifle is getting picked up this weekend. I plan to do a video regarding the torque and may also swamp the rifles to the other stock and see how much is the stock and how much is the rifle itself. Thanks for watching.

[@Huy0035]

@@LongRangeShootersofUtah 5 of 5 please. would like to see what you found with torque settings.

[@LongRangeShootersofUtah]

gilream kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4SshqeoltqcZpI

[@VovanVovanskiy]

What is the distance? what ammunition? what is the length of the barrel? Can I use CCI Stinger with 406 mm barrel? Thanks!

[@reneeglass8905]

Just realized the video is nearly 2.5 years old, oh brother.

[@IzaelLealairguns]

muito bom ! exelente agrupamento !!!#### ótima precisão . parabéns

[@brunowalkowiak3432]

Would I be better off with the 20 inch bull barrelled varmint, the tacticool, or a savage mkii tr?

[@DFOOSKING]

Are you running oddball brands consecutively through the bore? I would clean the bore between brands. The wax can make groups sporadic. I have one rifle that really hates it if you mix a single oddball in. Opens up groups to the size of a.silver dollar when normally it cloverleafs.

[@LongRangeShootersofUtah]

Very interesting. Haven't tested that but I guess we should. I have only run lapua center x and wolf match target. I believe that both are made in the same factory and some say they are exactly the same but test results I've seen would tell me different.

[@briankelly4179]

I have this gun on order and I am thinking about a primary arms 4x14 and they have 2 versions a SFP with illuminated mildot reticle and a FFP mildot dot reticle. Looks like the parallax is down to about 10 yeads. Which model would be better for shooting matchsticks and cards like you do at 30 yards? I would probably want to shoot to 100 yards maximum. Thanks

[@goodboyringo9716]

Take a breath , blow all air out hold it , squeeze it off. This was the USMC way.

[@THECROWN1966]

Ringo Gingo, Brass...breath relax aim stop squeeze

[@chadcook115]

Any way you could do a cleaning video? Im curious as to your process as compared to others.

[@LongRangeShootersofUtah]

Absolutely. Have you watched our videos with John Krieger of Krieger barrels or our video with George Gardner of GA precision about barrel cleaning? You should, very imformative. I will tell you that when cleaning you should always use coated cleaning rods rather than bare metal and you should always use a bore guide like those from Possum Hollow Bore Guides. never drag anything back across the crown of your barrel. Here are some links to those bore guides and rods.

[@LongRangeShootersofUtah]

Possum Hollow Bore Guides - goo.gl/t7hakV

[@LongRangeShootersofUtah]

Dewey Cleaning Rods - goo.gl/zZNJ8g

[@chadcook115]

I haven't seen either of the videos you mention. I have been checking out various bore guides and rods and the consensus seems to bee the combination you mention. Thank you very much for directing me to the videos.

[@talon0863]

Notice how the second 27 yard lapua group went a little higher? That's because the chamber is getting hotter and warming up the ammo.

[@pepperoni-prepper]

vertical stringing can also mean the firing spring is too weak, or the pin is fouled. clean it and if the stringing persists, you can get more powerful springs. theory is that it screws with the initial burn rate. is particularly evident in H&R single shot rifles with external hammers when they attach the cocking lever.

[@SYKOK1LLER]

Hey Bryce,can you do a video on what you use to clean the 455? Do you use a bore snake or a one piece rod? What's good to clean and oil it with?

[@LongRangeShootersofUtah]

I've actually never cleaned it. I'm not a big fan of cleaning as you just need to refoul the barrel to get your accuracy back afterwards. However, if accuracy starts to go south I will clean it. Haven't had to with this rifle yet. I do clean the bolt and chamber though. I use frog lube cleaner and lube very lightly. I would use a one piece coated rod and a bore guide as not to damage the chamber or crown. Solvents are a matter of preference.

[@johnfears8099]

Regarding the 455 CZ accurizing job, I only got to see through 4/5. I subscribed to your channel, but what happened to 5/5 of that video series?

[@jdirt1982]

New atacr f1 is out. Holy shit ill take 2

[@naomiplazeiano3735]

umm, i do better at 75mtrs with cci standard in a stock cz 453 with bushnell 12 power. screws set at 35 inch pounds. what are you doing wrong my freind

[@brno1985]

Me has trouble counting on second row .Thinks I have shot 5 in target, oh how come there is bullet in gun when I finish the right side ? Duh must be why there is accidents with riflles

[@jonathanmcgowan7746]

Do you shoot the ammo right out of the box or do you check it for weight and rim thickness as I have heard some do?

[@LongRangeShootersofUtah]

+Jonathan McGowan out of the box

[@happyfamily66]

Which distance ?

[@typedeaf]

Thanks for the series. It was interesting but I kinda cringed at how crude all the modifications were. Now that you have a lot more experience, have you considered removing this series? It seems like in the end, nothing improved. Also, curious why $12 for a package of 5 springs is a good deal? A BIC pen has a spring in it, and a box of them costs like $5. I am pretty sure that $12 for 5 springs is 2-10x markup.

[@outboardfun3353]

All .22lr Accuracy testing should be done at 50yds

[@dugshooter5196]

what happend? bad groups? is it the gun?

[@SYKOK1LLER]

Part 5 coming soon?

[@LongRangeShootersofUtah]

Been busy with the holiday. I need to get a kitchen pass and get out to finish video #5. Sorry for the delay. I'm always late but worth the wait.

[@SYKOK1LLER]

Long Range Shooters of Utah No problem.Figured the holidays got in the way but just itching to see more of the 455.

[@julieolah858]

what height rings are you using and are they SWFA rings?

[@LongRangeShootersofUtah]

As I recall they were burris tactical rings. probably medium height.

[@Mr.Spectaculous]

Some of your groups were affected by your target swaying in the wind. Oh and cheap paper target. But it's been years and I know you have come a long way in your shooting by now.

[@giullianolucca]

Scope?

[@SL7Z62]

why didn't you glass bed the action

[@jsimpson8018]

Might have said it, but Glass?

[@LongRangeShootersofUtah]

SWFA fixed 16x scope as I recall. They're excellent for the money. The variable 3-15 by SWFA is my favorite budget scope especially for a long range AR

[@yammo12]

Cant find part 5 ??

[@sippio2030]

how many yards?

[@supertruckertom]

Are you on RFC? Hypo here.

[@LongRangeShootersofUtah]

No. Are you referring to Request For Comments Editor?

[@supertruckertom]

Long Range Shooters of Utah Rimfire Central in the CZ forum

[@LongRangeShootersofUtah]

Nope, Link please?

[@supertruckertom]

Long Range Shooters of Utah www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=18

[@buffaloman8310]

สุดยอด

[@jaywhitney789]

Why can I hear a child saying papa at 9:30 ?

[@lonz73]

Jay W because I think his kid is crying in the truck for him 😡

[@jaywhitney789]

Nice leaving yur child crying while you shoot what a man

[@bobjones263]

First of all get rid of the bipod and get some sandbags. At that distance it should be one hole. Get some sandbags and sit at a table and you'll see a big difference. Glass bedding a 22 rifle is a waste of time and money. Triggers will help but the accuracy is all in the barrel tolerances and the action as well.

[@LongRangeShootersofUtah]

bob jones kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4SshqeoltqcZpI

[@bobjones263]

Yes I'm sure you tightened the action however that rifle at 27 yards should be one hole and at 50 yards as well.

[@LongRangeShootersofUtah]

bob jones bob jones it was a test to see how Action screw tension effected accuracy not "the ultimate test ever" of accuracy for the 455. I'm struggling to see your point bob.

[@bobjones263]

My point was mentioned previously. If you want to get the best accuracy get rid of the bipod regardless of action tension. Anyway.it's your rifle do as you wish.

[@LongRangeShootersofUtah]

bob jones I get what you're saying but if you're loading the bipod properly there isn't much benefit in lugging a bag around for the front? The real issue why these groups aren't great is because I was switching back and forth between ammo from Wolf to Lapua. Each has it's own unique coating and I'm learned since that just as with centerfires after you clean them, they require fouling shots. I was also rushed and didn't have the best conditions by far. This was an early video and i've come along way since. Sincere question, where does your expertise with smallbore come from? Do you shoot benchrest?

[@another5961]

VS high end PCP

[@coady-wp3xf]

whats with the add on the screen............

[@brendanharkin7231]

My standard CZ455 is far more accurate at 100 yards than this "accurized" one at 27 yards.

[@LongRangeShootersofUtah]

Congrats. I made a crucial mistake when making this. I was switching back and forth on two kinds of ammo. I didn't realize how much effect that would have until much later.

[@michaelkieran3006]

ye bloke my norinco jw-9 same hole 50 meters all stock

[@Stepapajon2]

Papa

[@joness7148]

you literally sound like kermit the frog

[@clintchapman4319]

It doesn't appear to be very accurate...

[@notanova72]

All the gear and upgrades possible. won't make up for skill. At least this video didn't include a babbling baby...jesus I never knew a kid could kill a video

[@Jay1830]

Well i do better with my pelet rifle (no kidding)