Though the right-handed versions of the 452 Lux and American have been transitioned to the 455 line, the left-handed versions of the CZ 452 Lux and American are still available.
Ammunition .17 HMR
Magazine Capacity 5
Magazine Type Detachable
Rate of Twist 1:9 in
Weight 6.840 lbs
Overall Length 39.290 in
Barrel Length 22.5 in
Length of Pull 13.740 in
Barrel Cold Hammer Forged
Barrel Finish Blued
Receiver Finish Blued
Stock Walnut
Stock Type American
Trigger Poundage Adj
Sights No Sight, Integrated 3/8" Scope Dovetail
Safety Manual firing pin block
Right hand versions except for the 16" bbl model and all .17 Mach 2 models of the 452 American are discontinued for 2010 and are being replaced by the CZ 455. The CZ 452 American features a more American appearance. The stock has a straight comb, the barrel is made without open sights. The top of the receiver is fitted with a 3/8 wide dovetail groove for mounting a scope. As with all CZ rifles the stock is Turkish walnut.
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
Introduced by Hornady in 2002, the 17 HMR has become extremely popular and is the standard alternative to 22 rimfires for small game and small varmints. Most manufacturers who produce rimfire rifles chamber to it, and all major ammunition manufactures load ammo. The 17 HMR was created by necking down the 22 WMR cartridge, resulting in a lighter but much faster load. Most common are a 17-grain bullet at up to 2550 feet per second; and a 20-grain load at 2375. No 17-caliber bullet bucks wind particularly well, but the 20-grain bullet, though slower, holds up a bit better and tends to offer better penetration. Perhaps the greatest attribute of the 17 HMR is accuracy that is consistently good and often exceptional, effective to as far as 150 yards under calm conditions. As a hunting cartridge it should be limited to animals smaller than coyotes. — Craig Boddington
