Private Meplat,
I have an MTR that I have re-sprung and lapped the trigger sear. It breaks crisp at about 7 oz. I like nearly everything about it except
for it's cold bore issue. I used 9 and 3 micron aluminum oxide film to lap the trigger blade only. I also replaced the small round knob
with a Vudoo knob. It is a much better size, weight and length. I would certainly use an ARAE 419 clamp on type scope mount.
Some others that use set screws push into the top of your receiver causing damage. If you go that way, put some #7 lead shot
into the screw hole to prevent damage. Sure you could use a brass tip screw but they often leave brass ghost marks behind.
You may also like a trigger shoe. An ACE #21 and #22 both fit the 457 trigger blade. Lastly, I have to suggest you get an extended
magazine release from Anarchy Outdoors. It's aluminum and the longest one on the market. Others are only .080" longer than
the factory release. With it, there is no more searching for the release. I grab the mag and pinch it between my thumb and index
finger and it comes out simply and blazing fast.
I used to hate the idea of single shot but I may like it best now. It's slow and relaxing.
I really liked the 700 foot print because I can personalize the gun to suit my every want or need. IE: the grip on my V22 could be
replaced with one that has an adjustable angle. From 17* to 33* I'm not stuck with someone else's idea of the correct angle.
Is your Bergara a B14R ?? If long term you were considering any 700 footprint .22LR, I may buy one of those. My steel barrel runs flawlessly,
cost me $975.00, shoots as well as the V22 did even while at Lapua. To be honest, I sent my Vudoo back a number of times due to accuracy
concerns that I had from day one. Fortunately I had kept a record of all of my emails and Paul took the entire package back.
I had wanted to keep it since I put it together exactly like I wanted it even down to the NRA blue color. It was that or USMC red. It was decided
to toss in the towel. Both the V22 and B14R shot .31"ctc at Lapua. It preferred Center X over Midas +. I may buy the B14R and over time
buy all of the 700 parts that will end up on your Vudoo. Mine as shown was 18 lbs. and $3300.00. Scope, silencer, bi-pod etc. XTRA...
A friend was looking to buy any Vudoo mags I had yesterday. Vudoo metal mags are very nice but I prefer the poly mags for ease of
loading and cost. I had two aluminum mags to try out and for photos. They are very pretty. It does nothing for accuracy but attractive
goes a long way. I don't know why Vudoo doesn't inscribe the logo into the poly mags like they do the metal mags. I had over
20 and the logo paint chipped off all of them.
PM me and I can get you information on the trigger lapping kit. It comes with the AO PSA lapping film, silicon, moly and four springs
sized in .014" or .018". Enough to do four 457 trigger jobs. If you do the trigger job, do your self a favor and sand down the ends of
the trigger pin to ease it's reinsertion. They usually suck to remove. You don't need to measure the pin. Your trigger blade is the perfect
gage. As soon as the blade slips over the ends, it's done. It's under 10 seconds with 220 wet / dry. Sell it when your Annie comes in.
The 457 trigger sear is very large so it virtually keeps itself flat and level. OR.... you could ask me about other things. MTR
If you get the Annie I suggest you get an ACE shoe #24 and the $75.00 extended magazine release. It looks much less refined than the
flush, difficult to find and operate release but it makes mag removal a joy and to me, it's worth every penny. I have have some 1416
repeaters I plan on selling.
I lean toward the longer old model Annie's like my 1971 Match. But I do all bench style shooting at this point. btw.... the 1971
Super Match is by far my most accurate gun.
I would ask yourself how willing you are to toss your Annie around ? Is it going in the GRS etc? The stock looks nice btw....
My Vudoo was in a MDT chassis and therefor everything related to it was fixable or replaceable. I liked that feature.
Best of luck....
Currently have an MPA'ed 455 18.5" , my wife has a bergara m14 mpa chassis and likely going to rebarrel that one. I am considering an MTR 457 since i have 8 magazines already, 3 beregra magazines, or a 1710 HB with a 23". I want it for prone and multiple position but not really into a single shot BR type at all. I know I am comparing rifles almost 2000-3000+$ apart..
I have a spare MPA matrix chassis but starting to like the idea of something like the GRS or Manners or foundation stocks to change it up. I dont want any more carbon barrels. I have a nice one on my PRC im happy with but staying away on 22 now. I also dont really care about 700 foot print. Id rather something I dont have to mess with much out of the box.
I guess my questions are knowing the cz will be at bottom of the trigger comparison
How does a cz457 MTR compare to a 1710 HB 23"? besides fit an finish is the rest absolutely night and day?
How does a Vudoo with the 22-23" barrel I probably cant get for 6 + months compare to a as delivered 1710 HB?
sorry if this is really 'out there' question wise.
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