CZ 453 Varmint in .22LR set up.

[Worriedman]

I always wanted a tack driver .22LR, here is a pictorial of my quest and results.

Started with a stock CZ 453 Varmint, (love that trigger).

Pillars are lamp repair post (can purchase at any Lowe's or Home Depot) they thread into the existing holes for the action screws. I make a tap from one of the post by cutting 4 "teeth" and putting a slot in the other end for a large screw driver to bite. Run the tap through, and then it is easy to thread the actual pillar, which is trimmed to correct length in.

Stock inletted and pillars set.

Clay in place and ready for Devcon epoxy.

Barrel taped to keep it centered.

Filled and set.

Cleaned up.

Receiver in place.

Latest groups, 5 shots each at 50 yards, with 4 sighters.

Edited June 23, 2009 by Worriedman

[DavidCBaker]

Wow! You did a great job. Very impressive.

[Worriedman]

Pillar and action bedding is not the Voo-Doo dark art it is sometimes made out to be. It can really add to the accuracy of a reasonably priced rifle, producing stellar results for a little work and a few dollars spent by the do-it-yourself aficionado.