Like I said, pretty interesting. I hadn't even known about this little rifle, and now I'm thinking of maybe getting it. Because what I did know was that I think I need a beginner's .22 rifle, and Find The Best helped me zero in on what I was looking for.
They have a decent set of search criteria to filter with. You could use this to pick a carry pistol, for example. They also have a neat feature showing all of the gun stores and FFLs near where I am. I didn't know that there were six within 5 miles. Heck, that's walking distance. The have a place for user reviews, although as a new site there aren't a lot. I might go through and put links to my range reports there.
I think that the site could be improved by questionnaire for new shooters where it asks a series of questions that can help set up filters. For example, how large are you (small/medium/large)? How mechanically inclined are you (a little/some/a lot)? What type of clothes do you typically wear (fitted/loose)? The idea is that a newbie won't know much about shooting but will know the answer to questions like these. Then the filters can provide a starting point. A good filter for a large, mechanically inclined man who wears baggy clothes could include a full sized 1911, for instance.
But this is nit picking. I spent rather a lot of time fooling around at Find The Best. Interesting place.
I like the ability to search with various criteria. The two gripes I have is that it doesn't appear the additions are moderated - it looks like anyone can add a gun to the list with whatever details they want.
ReplyDeleteAnd two, the user based reviews are always so-so when it comes to being informative. For example, the CZ 712 shotgun I have been considering has 7 ratings - all 1 star. Out of the 7 ratings though, there are ZERO reviews explaining the rating. It would appear to a new shooter that the shotgun is a piece of garbage - but I have heard good things now that the 712 is a little more mature.
I was wondering why Ruger's 77/22 wasn't getting mentions and then looked up their MSRP. $900 wah? That's crazy.
ReplyDeleteI've handled various CZs, but haven't fired one- I do know my Uncle has a CZ in .17HMR and absolutely loves it.
ReplyDeleteWe have the CZ in .22LR, and my daughters absolutely love the thing. It's a tack-driver, too.
ReplyDeleteThe CZ-452 gets a lot of positive comments on the Appleseed forum. I figure if anyone knows beginner-friendly guns it's Appleseed.
ReplyDeleteA great choice. Although I have nothing but good things to say about the Savage .22s as well.
ReplyDeleteCarteach0 did a review on his CZ-452 a while back. IIRC he said it was a tackdriver with most any ammo he fed it. Look up his post and give it a read if you're on the fence.
ReplyDeleteDon't think you can go wrong with the CZ...
ReplyDeleteTed we have quite a lot of those CZs in my club very popular in fact the club owns two or three as starter guns for new members, they are well made and a sensible price over here in the UK a number of members use theres for rabbits and the .17HMR is also very popular.
ReplyDeleteI bought a 452 when they first showed up in the area, had to be ~10 yrs ago. Mine has the 'European' style humped stock, & the schnabel forend.
ReplyDeleteThe iron sights are right on, but with a 3-9 scope I can shoots the guts out of a 1" square all day.
I'll let you run it when you come up for the NEBS...
From a personal and from an Appleseed perspective, I love the CZ 452 Scout. I bought one for my daughter 4 years ago and it IS a tack driver. We have used it for many young shooters at Appleseeds as well and it always brings a smile (hers is pink, sadly no longer available). It feeds anything and can be single shot with an included adaptor or mag fed up to 10 rounds. I was impressed enough to purchase two other CZs since, one a 452 full stock in .22WMR and a 512 in .22LR.
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