CZ 455 Mini Sniper .22 rimfire £842.99

A perfect blend of hunter and target rimfire, this is a great little rifle that instils confidence with every shot, says Bruce Potts

- Bruce Potts

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Manufacturer CZ

Model 455 Mini Sniper

Type Bolt-action rimfire

Barrel length 20.5in, ½in UNF thread; 22in with muzzle brake fitted

Calibre .22 LR

Overall length 40.5in

Finish Matt blued

Stock Black polymer-coated beech wood

Trigger Single stage

Safety Two-position side, wing type

Magazine Detachable 10-shot single stack; five-shot option

Sights One-piece 6.75in Weaver rail (25 MOA)

Weight 7.65lb

Price £842.99

Importer Sportsman Gun Centre, 01392 354854

Don’t be put off by the name; we think ‘Mini Sniper’ is an allusion to the fact this CZ .22 LR rimfire rifle is highly accurate and precise, and perhaps got lost a bit in translation. What it does, though, is blend elements from the target world with those of hunting to produce the best of both.

This is a mid-weight .22 rimfire bolt-action rifle with dependable action, detachable five- or 10-shot magazine with a one-piece scope base fitted and a solid, weather-proof, polymer-coated wood stock. Best of all is the fluted, blued barrel of varmint proportions that’s screw cut and shorter for hunting use. In essence, this is a .22 rimfire capable of extreme accuracy for trickier shots at longer range. It comes with a soft case for travelling, too.