CZ 457
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the chassis came with everything but the mag well filler piece. The Anarchy Outdoors filler piece does make the 5 shot mag unusable, the flair on the end of the mag hits before the latch catches. The other thing I added was the DIP extended mag release latch handle.
I bought a CZ 457 shortly after they were first launched, I really wanted the 16" but couldn't find one so got the 20" instead.
Mine loves CCI Standard, seems to very accurate / consistent.
I took mine to the range yesterday to find they had just installed new gongs at 300M, I tried the 300M and could make hits probably 8 times out of 10 (there is a couple of hits from my CF rifles too
). Great training for not much cash.
Very happy with the 457.
Mine loves CCI Standard, seems to very accurate / consistent.
I took mine to the range yesterday to find they had just installed new gongs at 300M, I tried the 300M and could make hits probably 8 times out of 10 (there is a couple of hits from my CF rifles too
). Great training for not much cash.Very happy with the 457.
Pretty happy with my 457 24in at one varmint really seems to like tenex is the problem lol
How are you liking it? I'm just about ready to move on from the Boyd's ProVarmint on my 457 going to see if I can find a Bravo on sale here in the next month or so. I've read about spacers for the mag well on here? I use the 5 round CZ mag....is that not going to work on the Bravo w/o some modification on my end?
I like mine a lot, on mine the 5 shot does work, now that the filler piece is setting flat, it works. The mag touches, but does lock in.
the original Boyd stock on mine was exceedingly rough, the replace KRG is great, but I just bought another CZ 457 At-One Varmint, this one the stock is excellent, smooth, with a glossy finish and all the adjustable pieces actually move when you want them to.
the original Boyd stock on mine was exceedingly rough, the replace KRG is great, but I just bought another CZ 457 At-One Varmint, this one the stock is excellent, smooth, with a glossy finish and all the adjustable pieces actually move when you want them to.
I've got Midway, Brownholes, KRG and Anarchy Outdoors links I check for sales coming up on KRG Bravo....any other sites I might want to keep tabs on for a CZ 457 Bravo? Thanks
We would be more than happy to help you out on KRG products. We are a Snipers Hide supporter and a KRG dealer. We have been well known to help out Hide members as well.
Just got a 457 Varmint Precision Chasis. Ordered a 30MOA base from A419. Getting caught up on trying to find the right optic for it, I have pro deals on many brands. Getting started in this sport and don't want to go too crazy but definitely want to build a nice rifle. Between a Venom 5-25x56 FFP EBR-7C and the Viper PST Gen II 5-25x50 FFP. I know this isn't a decision anyone can make for me but would just love some input. Glad to be apart of this community now!
Sorry been a bit lazy keeping up with threads thanks Cattleman. I suppose black would be ideal since that is going to be my base coat of paint, but I could live with any color.....CZ 457 Bravo price whenever you get a chance please. Thanks
I wont have a picture for you, as I sell new stocks. I will shoot you a message.
Here are a couple of pictures of mine if it helps. The second image is with a new Lilja barrel installed.
I'm not an expert by any means but have purchased 5 Athlon and Vortex scopes for my Bergara B14R's and CZ 457's in the last year. My latest buy was the Vortex Venom you mention. I'm pretty impressed with it. I like the 7C recital allot. Glass seems Vg for the price range and the turrets feel great. The fact that it comes with a sunshade and throw lever is icing on the cake. Mine will eventually end up on a CZ 457 project gun I'm currently putting together. IMHO, it's allot of scope for just over 4 bills. Of course, your needs may vary depending on your intended use. hth
Would the Leupold MK5HD (PR-2 reticle) be a good choice of optic for my CZ 457? Selling the Razor 3-18 to get something with higher magnification.
The only downside I see with the Leupold is a 50yd parallax adjustment.
But I keep seeing that the Leopold has much better glass all around.
The only downside I see with the Leupold is a 50yd parallax adjustment.
But I keep seeing that the Leopold has much better glass all around.
I have been searching this forum and thread and have come up empty handed with a similar build with 40mm objective scope. I am trying to not use an added check rest.
I just picked up a cz 457 pro varmint. Primary use will be small varmint hunting as the priority even though I won’t be doing it as often as general plinking steel and paper targets. So I would assume range I would be shooting is 25yrds to 300 yrds. I want to keep it still maneuverable so I can walk and hunt and not have a very large heavy scope on top of it. The scope I am looking at getting is :
Athlon talos 3-12x40 BDC 600 IR Has 60MOA adjustment for elevation and wind age Shows the objective as 1.9” and the ocular as 1.8”. Total length as 12”
Looking at this scope since it has AO and an illuminated reticle for dark backgrounds and is under the $200 limit I’m willing to spend at this time.
For a scope mounting rail it appears the area 419 will be to tall for a 40mm objective and low rings as I would have to add an additional cheek riser to what the stock already has.
For lower profile rail I’m looking at the DIP rail and Bscar which DIP is in stock in 25MOA. Will this allow me to be within my adjustment range for 25 yards to 300 yards if I was to be dialing? The BDC on the scope is listed for center fire but I’d assume that it would work with 22lr for holdovers but would have to test and make a cheat sheet for the actual yardage in correlation to the reticle BDC.
I believe the scope and scope rail are pretty solid choices but then to the scope rings I am unsure what size to get? I would like to be able to run scope caps if possible and maybe put an ARD in the front cap occasionally since I believe there is no sun shade available for that scope. So what rings should I get low or mediums ,brand etc…
I just picked up a cz 457 pro varmint. Primary use will be small varmint hunting as the priority even though I won’t be doing it as often as general plinking steel and paper targets. So I would assume range I would be shooting is 25yrds to 300 yrds. I want to keep it still maneuverable so I can walk and hunt and not have a very large heavy scope on top of it. The scope I am looking at getting is :
Athlon talos 3-12x40 BDC 600 IR Has 60MOA adjustment for elevation and wind age Shows the objective as 1.9” and the ocular as 1.8”. Total length as 12”
Looking at this scope since it has AO and an illuminated reticle for dark backgrounds and is under the $200 limit I’m willing to spend at this time.
For a scope mounting rail it appears the area 419 will be to tall for a 40mm objective and low rings as I would have to add an additional cheek riser to what the stock already has.
For lower profile rail I’m looking at the DIP rail and Bscar which DIP is in stock in 25MOA. Will this allow me to be within my adjustment range for 25 yards to 300 yards if I was to be dialing? The BDC on the scope is listed for center fire but I’d assume that it would work with 22lr for holdovers but would have to test and make a cheat sheet for the actual yardage in correlation to the reticle BDC.
I believe the scope and scope rail are pretty solid choices but then to the scope rings I am unsure what size to get? I would like to be able to run scope caps if possible and maybe put an ARD in the front cap occasionally since I believe there is no sun shade available for that scope. So what rings should I get low or mediums ,brand etc…
If you are looking to keep weight and profile down I would look at Warne RF rings, no rail required.
For that scope I would advise the MilDot version though it does not have illumination if you can do without there.
That BDC isn't going to jive well with 22Lr at all. Also realize the Talos is Second Focal Plane and reticle is only valid at 10 power.
If you can swing it the TalosBTR 4-14x44 is a great scope for 22lr. It is MRAD based, has a nice reticle and is illuminated.
This guy is FFP so reticle is valid at all power ranges.
Low Light Accurate Scope | Talos BTR 4-14×44 APLR2
If you do any early morning or late evening hunting, you know how important a low light accurate scope is. Try our Talos line of riflescopes.
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If you want to keep to the Talos line and need illumination I would look at the 6-24x50 ATMR1
Low Light Hunting Scope Talos 6-24×50 ATMR1 MIL
Shooting in the early morning and late evening light are no problem with our Talos line of rifle scopes. Optimized for low light hunting scope performance.
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You are going to be holding ~8 Mil @200yrds in 22LR Sub (1080fps) so you want a reticle that can give you what you need for distance you will be shooting out to.
It’s not that it wasn’t enough I just wanted more to verify hits on paper rather than going out to the target at the range. But I do like the scope.
Just looking for more magnification
Thank you for the info! Any other recommendations for something with an illuminated reticle? I’m going to be able to use expert voice or govx.. didn’t even think of that till talking to a friend. So really trying to not spend more then $300 out of pocket. Not sure what that equates to with one of those mil programsIf you are looking to keep weight and profile down I would look at Warne RF rings, no rail required.
For that scope I would advise the MilDot version though it does not have illumination if you can do without there.
That BDC isn't going to jive well with 22Lr at all. Also realize the Talos is Second Focal Plane and reticle is only valid at 10 power.
If you can swing it the TalosBTR 4-14x44 is a great scope for 22lr. It is MRAD based, has a nice reticle and is illuminated.
This guy is FFP so reticle is valid at all power ranges.
Ring for it would be https://warnescopemounts.com/product/warne-30mm-rimfire-high-matte-rings/Low Light Accurate Scope | Talos BTR 4-14×44 APLR2
If you do any early morning or late evening hunting, you know how important a low light accurate scope is. Try our Talos line of riflescopes.
If you want to keep to the Talos line and need illumination I would look at the 6-24x50 ATMR1
It is Mil based and has a good reticle.Low Light Hunting Scope Talos 6-24×50 ATMR1 MIL
Shooting in the early morning and late evening light are no problem with our Talos line of rifle scopes. Optimized for low light hunting scope performance.
You are going to be holding ~8 Mil @200yrds in 22LR Sub (1080fps) so you want a reticle that can give you what you need for distance you will be shooting out to.
The CZ strikes again. I honestly couldn't be happier with the way this rifle is performing. Since putting the IBI barrel on it its just been dropping everything on target.
Stage 2 at this match was a spinner with bonus targets. Spin the spinner and score as much as you could on the bonus plates. The bonus plates were a 2"and 3" targets at 150 yards. I spun the spinner in 4 and went 3 for 3 on each of the bonus targets at 150 for 14 points. A few guys got a 12, and it just went down from there.
The rifle was point and click all day. If I had the wind it hit the plate. And just can't say enough about how good a value the CZ is.. surrounded by RIMX, Vudoo, and Bergara, you can still get the W.
The Lead Farm RIMFIRE 11-21-21 | PractiScore
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Wow, impressive shooting! You certainly ruled the roost on that match day! Very encouraging too. I just bought an IBI barrel for my (in progress) CZ 457 build. Can't wait to get my chassis (this Black Friday) and get her together!
A new 457 LRP just sold on GB for $1450, MSRP is $1195. I wanted to buy it but when it went above retail I passed. Crazy times!
That's pretty much what I'm doing now. Following your lead, I'm at:
- New 457 American donor rifle $275 ( $440 minus the $165 recovered after stock and barrel sale)
-IBI barrel $275
-XLR Element 3.0 chassis $470
-ARCA/Pic rails, Bolt knob, etc- $125
Optional:
-Timney Trigger $150
-20/30 Moa rail $80
-Tuner $150-$200
Admittedly the entertainment value of selecting, buying, assembling and tweeking all the above is priceless.
Recently picked up this 457 MTR… looks to be in absolutely perfect shape. I just ordered a Murphy precision pic rail for it. Not sure how it’ll shoot, seems to have been fired only a hand full of times then traded in. I already planned on a barrel change, shillen, ibi, lilja etc… there’s quite a few out there that make good barrels for these guns
Link for the ibi for $275? Was just looking and they’re $440 for a straight taper with threadsThat's pretty much what I'm doing now. Following your lead, I'm at:
- New 457 American donor rifle $275 ( $440 minus the $165 recovered after stock and barrel sale)
-IBI barrel $275
-XLR Element 3.0 chassis $470
-ARCA/Pic rails, Bolt knob, etc- $125
Optional:
-Timney Trigger $150
-20/30 Moa rail $80
-Tuner $150-$200
Admittedly the entertainment value of selecting, buying, assembling and tweeking all the above is priceless.
I finally found a 457 LRP, got a good deal on it and can't wait to install my Scar trigger and get to the range.
Optics planet on sale. I got the 22" for this particular build. They don't have the 20" threaded listed at the moment. They do have Lothar Walther 20" threaded for a little less if that interests you. They run 10-12%+ off sales every other week.
Shoot it first then decide if you need a barrel change. Mine shoots better than I can inside 100 yds with Wolf Match Target.
If you are happy, that’s all that matters. I could only get mine to 1#3oz. For me shooting BR the answer is yes.
How'd you end up liking it? I just ordered a Bravo from cattleman99 to replace my Boyd's ProVarmint....anticipating good things on the vertical graspers area of the grip and adjustable LOP
I own #27 and there is a waiting list on his website if you want one.
I plan on shooting it out of curiosity, it’s getting a new threaded barrel even if it’s a tac driver, want to use it with my DA Mask. I’ll keep the mtr barrel if she’s a shooter though
If not a private sale, where did you find your LRP? I've been saving for a 22LR and have narrowed my search to the LRP or A B14R.
I posted a want ad on a gun forum that allows ads with a donation. Two people responded with LGS’s that had the rifle. I had been looking for this rifle for a long time and I’m very happy with the buying transaction.
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Just ordered a Viper PST Gen II 5-25 for my 457 Lux, factory 24" barrel. I have a 20 moa rail on it. Any suggestions on ring height with that 50mm objective lens?
I assume you have removed the rear sight leaf. I’ve tried to mount scopes with bigger objectives on Lux and Trainers with Rimfire rings and no rail. It didn’t work for me.
Yes indeed, rear sight removed when I mounted its current scope. I wrote CZ and asked what thread/size plugs to use for the sight mount holes but never received a reply.
I have two other CZ 457's with 20mm rail that I'm using a low ring height on. As long as the rear sight is removed you should be able to get away with low/medium depending on the brand,. If your keeping the LUX stock ( with no cheek piece and dropped comb), your going to want your scope height as low as possible . FWIW, here is my MTR with low rings, 20mm rail and 50mm objective scope.
Thank you. It's going into a PDC Custom chassis, as soon as the busy folks at PDC finish and ship my order that is... Really looking forward to trying the new scope and chassis!
I look forward to seeing what you end up with. I have a couple that I wanted to put a bigger scope on just for accuracy testing, I just didn’t want to do it bad enough to buy rings and rail just to test, but if I know it’ll work I might. I have a 457 Trainer that I think might be more accurat than the MTR and VPT MTR I have.
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My .22 mag. CZ 457's striker spring gave up the ghost two weeks ago somewhere around a 1500 round count. Happened just as I received the new Lilja match barrel, which made me unsure as to whether it was the spring or the seating/headspace on the barrel.
And it happened quickly. by 50 rounds with the new barrel it was misfiring every other shot.
Ordered a 10% spring for YoDave and just tried it today. Sent ~80 rounds downrange with 4 different brands of ammo - zero failures. Whew. And the barrel is an outstanding shooter! It did reshuffle the accuracy of my top loads. My third best is now my second best and so on. CCI VMAX 30 grainers are still the most accurate though.
And it happened quickly. by 50 rounds with the new barrel it was misfiring every other shot.
Ordered a 10% spring for YoDave and just tried it today. Sent ~80 rounds downrange with 4 different brands of ammo - zero failures. Whew. And the barrel is an outstanding shooter! It did reshuffle the accuracy of my top loads. My third best is now my second best and so on. CCI VMAX 30 grainers are still the most accurate though.
