Thread: Scoping a CZ 452 Varmint .17 HMR

Building a sage rat gun and picked up a CZ 452 Varmint in .17 HMR the other day and I am considering scopes. Right now looking at Mueller scopes ether the 4x14x40 APV or the 4x16x50 sport dot. Has anyone had any issues with these Muellers? From what I have read they seem like good scopes in the price range. Would you go with the x14 power or x16 power given 200 yards is about the limit in rage I will be shooting? What other scopes in this price range would you recommend?

I have the ATP (the 4.5-14X 40mm with the exposed target knobs) and the 4-16X 50mm Mil dot. And they are both amazing optics for the money. I have the 4-16 on top of my model 12 VLP DBM in .243 and even with factory ammo at 100 yards the groups look like clover leaves. The 4.5-14 is on a Savage MKII FVT I am currently building a target stock for. Its a great scope for the .22. I use it from 50ft indoor to 200 yards and its everything I want.

And the free 3" sun shade that you get from outfits like Joebob outfitters is way cool. Really increases the contrast when shooting in the sun.

Try JoeBobOutfitters.com if you do get a Mueller. His customer service has been outstanding and he has great prices and free shipping.

Took a look at JoeBob and his prices are very good! Thanks for the link. Good to hear you enjoy the Muellers have read good stuff on them. Been looking at several brands and now have my short list down to 4 scopes. I Have a old Leopold 3x9 on it now so I have some time to look. It is amazing how many scopes there are in this price range with amazing features and reviews.

Vortex Diamondback 4-12x40 Riflescope
Mueller 4 - 16x50 mm AO Tactical Scope
Nikon ProStaff 4-12 x 40 Black Matte Riflescope (BDC)
Millett 4-16x50 Tactical Rifle scope

Let us know how it shoots, Im interested in a sage rat gun too.

I've got a 25moa base and Mueller APT on my CZ 452 .17hmr.

Nice gun! what rings do you have on that?

Originally Posted by Boedy

Nice gun! what rings do you have on that?

They're Warne Maxima rings. Have the exact same setup on my CZ452 .22lr 16" American.

Did you find a real need for the 25 MOA when shooting or was that just needed for mounting height on your scope? I found even with the small objective on my Leopold I had to go with taller rings and was planning on going even higher if I pick a 50mm scope..

Originally Posted by Boedy

Did you find a real need for the 25 MOA when shooting or was that just needed for mounting height on your scope? I found even with the small objective on my Leopold I had to go with taller rings and was planning on going even higher if I pick a 50mm scope..

I'm pretty sure the 25moa will be needed out at 300 yards, but really wanted a rail mount and that's the only choice I had.

oh yeah at 300 yards that's a lot of clicking lol..

Neat little chart for the .17 HMR Varmintal put together..

Varmint Al's Field Testing The 17 HMR

How may rounds does that magazine hold? Ten?

Yeah comes with a 5 rounder and I picked up a CZ made 10 round poly mag for $30 bucks I think..

Its a nice looking rifle. Pretty much the setup I will be going for once I decide on which brand of rifle to buy.

With a screen name of CZ Fan I would think that would be a easy answer for you lol..

Originally Posted by Boedy

With a screen name of CZ Fan I would think that would be a easy answer for you lol..

+1


The only rimfire that feels like a real bolt action besides the CZ is the Ruger 77 series.

Originally Posted by Boedy

With a screen name of CZ Fan I would think that would be a easy answer for you lol..

Very true. Though I have been having trouble finding anyone who carries CZ rifles locally. I would like to hold one first before I commit to the purchase or have someone order one in. From my research CZ makes very true shooting rifle.

Originally Posted by CZ Fan

Very true. Though I have been having trouble finding anyone who carries CZ rifles locally. I would like to hold one first before I commit to the purchase or have someone order one in. From my research CZ makes very true shooting rifle.

What's local? I know a shop in Vancouver that normally has them, or there are always a ton of them at the PDX gun show.

Originally Posted by stmcelroy

What's local? I know a shop in Vancouver that normally has them, or there are always a ton of them at the PDX gun show.

Eugene/Springfield. I was planning on looking for one at the PDX gunshow next weekend.

I got mine at Ole's in Salem and I know Guncrafters carries the CZ line in Salem also but the prices there where high.