I purchased the magwell and extended mag release. Anyone know if I need to loosen the rear tang screw when removing the barreled action and re-install per KRG instructions?
CZ 457
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Not sure if it's required but I've found that screw is the key to properly fitting and functioning mags across several KRG chassis. I certainly won't hurt.
Just picked up aa 457 pro varmint. Anyone know where I can pick up some 10 rd mags? Shooting my 1st match next weekend. Practicing with 5 rd mags is getting old. TIA
Jim,
I don’t think that Bill has sold much more than 100 of them. I have one and have had another one that went with a rifle I sold. I hope you find one. I’m assuming you’re on the list?
Been going down the rabbit hole... I dont understand which 457 varient is the "best" choice. I'm sure the answer will lean towards "it depends" but arguably for someone just getting into it but likes to have good equipment to learn with where would you start.
Initially I was leaning varmint mtr but is the precision chassis mtr worth the upgrade? And why is the VPT, both mtr and not, so much more $???
I'm so confused
Thanks!
Initially I was leaning varmint mtr but is the precision chassis mtr worth the upgrade? And why is the VPT, both mtr and not, so much more $???
I'm so confused
Thanks!
Most if the variants are just bullshit imho, id just buy the cheapest one and then put the chassis you want on it later
That extra money is for the Manners carbon fiber stock on those midels.
My 1st 457 was an American, purchased in 2017, because I'd always liked the 452 American, and really liked the classy-looking 457 sporter stock. Though I wanted a Varmint MTR, they just trickled into the country, a few at a time, and it took me several months of looking before I finally snagged one. The American's bbl gave lousy accuracy, and I wound up buying a Shilen select match ratchet blank and doing some machine contour work on it, then opening the stock's bbl channel a tad bit to get it to fit. Chambered it with my EPS reamer, glued it into the action, and it shoots a fair bit better & more consistently than the MTR I was finally able to buy.
I have several rifles in Manners PRS1T stocks, and thought it'd be great to have a lighter 457 in one, so bought a 24" VPT, but got another lemon bbl with accuracy issues. Bought another Shilen blank, this time going with a straight .863" dia that was a good fit in the Manners' bbl channel. It got the same EPS chamber, and was glued in, just as I'd done on the American. I've seen a lot of nice groups out of various versions of the 457s posted here & over on RFC, and the MTR I had was no slouch for a factory rifle, but the fact remains that 2 out of the 3 457s I bought were not good shooters. If I hadn't liked the 457 actions so much, with their 100% reliable function and the easily adjusted triggers, I'd never have spent the time nor money to re-barrel them. But after doing the bbl work and being very satisfied with the results, I've got the two 457s that suit my needs.
I have several rifles in Manners PRS1T stocks, and thought it'd be great to have a lighter 457 in one, so bought a 24" VPT, but got another lemon bbl with accuracy issues. Bought another Shilen blank, this time going with a straight .863" dia that was a good fit in the Manners' bbl channel. It got the same EPS chamber, and was glued in, just as I'd done on the American. I've seen a lot of nice groups out of various versions of the 457s posted here & over on RFC, and the MTR I had was no slouch for a factory rifle, but the fact remains that 2 out of the 3 457s I bought were not good shooters. If I hadn't liked the 457 actions so much, with their 100% reliable function and the easily adjusted triggers, I'd never have spent the time nor money to re-barrel them. But after doing the bbl work and being very satisfied with the results, I've got the two 457s that suit my needs.
Just wanted to pass along my first magwell failure out of over 7 CZ457's I've owned. Was out shooting the 500yd targets and noticed my mags weren't staying put. The plastic magwell cracked near the release lever.
I've heard of these failures but never seen one. I ordered 3 aluminum ones from DIP last night to replace my 3 current ones. Good thing this didn't happen during a match.
I've heard of these failures but never seen one. I ordered 3 aluminum ones from DIP last night to replace my 3 current ones. Good thing this didn't happen during a match.
Keep us posted on what you think about the aluminum magwell and how the mags fit it. I’ve been thinking about doing the same thing but hear the mags fit really tight as opposed to the plastic one. I definitely don’t want it happening in a match but don’t want to fight loading mags either.
I had no problem finding 10 round mags last summer. Wish I had stocked up. Surely another run is coming.
No bueno for PRS.Just an FYI, the 25-round mags "for" the 512 should work in 455-457s if you're looking for more shots - and don't care about the 'big banana' hanging there
Not sure what happened here......maybe bore cleaning solvent....maybe tightened too much at one point. Never had an issue before.
That being said...the DIP aluminum components fit great, no mag feeding issues at all, and very well made. I'm about to swap these into my other 2 rifles and do have a PRS on Sat to really test it.
Glad I bought 3 of each. I also did go with the extended mag block since I was already in there anyways.
Hey guys. I ordered a VPT MTR from my dealer 7 months ago and still no word on when it might be in. Does anyone have close ties to either CZ or Manners and have an idea about what the hang up might be? I'd greatly appreciate some insider information.
I wasn't planning on messing with my PRS rifle the day before a match, but.....the aluminum magwell, and block took just a few minutes to swap out.
Great quality and no more plastic to potentially fail.....The DIP products are cheap and easy insurance well worth it.
Great quality and no more plastic to potentially fail.....The DIP products are cheap and easy insurance well worth it.
I went shooting last Wednesday after work.
I have a 20” CZ 457 At-One with the Match chamber the same as the MTR
It is threaded 1/2”x 20 unlike the US spec. rifles which are threaded 1/2”x 28.
I installed it in an MDT XRS chassis after the MDT Black Friday sale but I didn't have a chance to shoot it till now.
I was shooting at a distance of 25M at an indoor range.
I was testing various types of ammo and I was blown away by this particular group.
It is not indicative of what the rifle can typically do but it impressed me just the same.
All groups are 5 shots.
I have a 20” CZ 457 At-One with the Match chamber the same as the MTR
It is threaded 1/2”x 20 unlike the US spec. rifles which are threaded 1/2”x 28.
I installed it in an MDT XRS chassis after the MDT Black Friday sale but I didn't have a chance to shoot it till now.
I was shooting at a distance of 25M at an indoor range.
I was testing various types of ammo and I was blown away by this particular group.
It is not indicative of what the rifle can typically do but it impressed me just the same.
All groups are 5 shots.
Looks good, I’d like to see how it does at 50.
Hopefully in another month or so the snow should be gone from the outdoor range.
I have 40M available indoor.
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Can you change barrels say from a 17hmr to a 22lr barrel without having to change anything else? On the cz 457
I can't even fathom what that would look like.
You should not be that far forward. The balance point should be in front of the mag well/ release.
Just joined the group. I installed a Lilja barrel in my 457VPT this week. First trip to the range in months and shot my first 2500 card. Scope is Athlon Argos 10-40 X 56. Short little 16.5" barrel is impressive .
My other CZ is a 457 Varmint with a MTR barrel installed.
My other CZ is a 457 Varmint with a MTR barrel installed.
You're not wrong, but do you own or have you shot the pro varmint? Your comment leads me to believe you don't/haven't. It won't do that without modification which is why I am asking what others have done.
The 16" 457 pro varmint in the factory boyds varmint stock won't even come close to balancing in front of the magwell - AFTER I melted lead and filled the empty channel underneath the barrel that is in the factory stock. That is why I am asking. So when the rifle is placed far enough up onto a game changer the mag acts like a pivot. This is my daughter's rifle, so trying to get it right.
My next step is to add 1/2" steel bar to the sides of the forearm like folks do on some chassis. The setup includes an area 419 pic rail and a Vortex g2 pst 3-15x44.
Just looking to see what others may have tried that was successful.
I have shot one or two but it's been awhile. It's probably try an all steel arca to start since you added the lead, although I'd have gone with a lilja .900 straight barrel to begin with before anything else. They are the single biggest upgrade, before great glass, since good ammo is a given.
I've got a 24" 'At One' in a KRG Bravo. Thinking hard about a Varmint 20" and either sticking that in the KRG or buying a 2nd KRG and using the 'At One' in the backyard with the suppressor on it
The longer barrel seems OK in MARS matches, but I only have the one rimfire and 'two is one and one is none.'
...or am I bonkers?
M
The longer barrel seems OK in MARS matches, but I only have the one rimfire and 'two is one and one is none.'
...or am I bonkers?
M
Back to the range today. Beautiful day cool, sunny, and no wind in NC today. Shooting Federal Ultramatch. 457 VPT Lilja barrel shooting the ARA unlimited target for the first time. If you get sloppy with your technique it will surely show up! Ended up with 2025 target. To much fun!
Made a few changes before my PRS match tomorrow.
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