 Speaking of the trigger, the 457 has received a major upgrade in that area:  The trigger is fully adjustable for weight, pre-travel, and overtravel. No such thing as 22 mag "match" ammo and that chambering has NEVER been known for accuracy. There were no feeding issues from the rifleâs five-shot mag.  The first major difference starts with the receiver. The CZ 457 ships in a cardboard box, no case is provided. CZ 457 Varmint in caliber 22 Magnum. As an understudy to a hunting rifle, the CZ 457 American offers the look and feel of a big-game rifle but in a rimfire. The special Manners carbon-fiber composite stock on the CZ 457 Varmint Precision Trainer/SR provides a rock-solid platform. I put a Burris Timberline 4.5-14x32 with parallax down to 7 yards on it (took it off one of my .22's). CZ 457 Varmint in caliber 22 Magnum.  This minor issue can be remedied in myriad ways, however. The CZ 457, introduced just this year by CZ and CZ-USA, has big shoes to fill. CZ was kind enough to afford TFB the opportunity to try this new ⦠It ships with Luth-ARâs MBA-4 ⦠ The trigger had a tiny amount of pre travel and broke crisply at 3lbs 2 oz.  The 6.1 point rifle balances nicely just forward of the magazine. It is an ideal rifle for precise sport shooting as well as hunting at medium and longer distances.  Objectively, the new rifles feature lighter weight, a much improved and fully adjustable trigger, shorter bolt throw and travel, a smaller receiver footprint, and a safety designed for American preferences, while still retaining the quick change barrels of their predecessors. CZ 457: Shots Fired.  Just slide up and down to adjust for elevation, and click adjustments may be made for windage via a screw on the side of the rear sight. I have several. Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.3.  Of note: The junior shooters had no problem manipulating the bolt, but the drop of the comb of the stock was a bit too low for them to get a good cheek weld. The safety has migrated from the bolt to the right-hand side of the receiver.  It could be the one for you. Re: CZ 457 In 22 Magnum Followed Me Home! Happened to me a while back but with a 455.  Groups opened up to about 2″ at 50 yards, and at 100 yards the width of the front sight covers up a man-sized silhouette target. All: Finally got some halfassed shooting conditions today and took the CZ 457 in 22 Magnum with its new Leupold 6x18 variable scope back to my friends private 100 yard range. Chamberings include .17 HMR, .22 LR and .22 WMR. The standard heavy-barreled version of the 457, the Varmint has a .866â cylindrical barrel. I think there is a market for a high Grade 22 Sporter, but that 457 Royal is one strange looking Rifle.  The 5-shot magazines are now a lightweight composite material, but older CZ rimfire magazines will fit the 457.  I removed the rifle from the plastic sleeve and inserted the bolt, which is separate from the rifle in the box. They are distinguished by their checkered Monte Carlo shaped Turkish walnut stocks and adjustable iron sights. CZ 457 American. The standard heavy-barreled version of the CZ 457, the Varmint has a .866â cylindrical barrel. The only thing that will hold the CZ back in 22 mag will be the ammo itself.  If a classic looking rimfire with iron sights is something you seek, give the 457 Lux a look.  I had some .22 snap caps handy, so I tried out the trigger. That looooong Stock and that super short Barrel beyond the Stock Tip are enough to discourage a lot of Traditional Style buyers. CZ products are imported exclusively by CZ-USA, a wholly owned subsidiary of the parent company, Ceska Zbrojovka a.s. Uhersky Brod, (CZUB) of the Czech Republic.  This allows for a markedly shorter bolt travel and smaller receiver footprint than the 455. The finish on the Lux is a not-too-shiny semi-gloss. With the quality, versatility, accuracy and straightforward operating systems of the 455s and popular American rimfire features, the performance and accuracy are ⦠He has received military, law enforcement, and private training in the use of firearms. Feed is as the 452/455; with polymer, 5 and 10-shot single column box mags (5-rounder supplied), available calibres are 22 LR, 17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire (17HMR) and 22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (WMR). Bright snow made the sights a bit too reflective sometimes.  The 457 is updated with a slotted receiver. Centershot, Hikerbum & SockPuppet: Do any of you (or anyone else) know what the 4 tiny holes/cavities in the integral rimfire type "rail" on top of the 457 action are for or what they do?  The “Lux” line of CZ rimfires represent a rifle with a touch of elegance.  I did find that the elevation markings on the rear sight base were usable and generally accurate out to 200 yards. CZ-USAâs new Model 457 AT-ONE rifle is well-engineered, sports an accurate barrel threaded for a suppressor and is married to a configurable laminate wood stock by Boyds. Moving out to longer ranges, hits were accurate and repeatable out to 300 yards. with its 16.5â heavy profile barrel and is ⦠I had an opportunity to shoot the .457 Varmint Match Target at the Athlon Outdoors Rendezvous in Montana.  I immediately appreciated the short bolt travel and 60-degree throw when rapidly firing, and appreciated the very nice trigger when slow firing for accuracy.  It’s predecessors, the 455 and 452 series rimfires, were well made and generally well liked.  First up was running the rifle through its paces with iron sights. Itâs predecessors, the 455 and 452 series rimfires, were well made and generally well liked. Rifle Review: The CZ 457 Series The CZ 457 has earned the status of worthy successors of CZ's famed 452 and 455 rimfire rifle series. Thanks to CZ-USA for the opportunity. The iron sights on the 457 Lux are easy to adjust.  Starting at 25 yards, groups of about .5″ were easy to obtain with all loads when using the iron sights. CZ shows seven versions, all in walnut and blued steel, from the basic to the exotic. Gun Review: CZ 455 Varmint Tacticool Suppressor-Ready Rifle. Overall performance of the rifle was very good. All accuracy testing was conducted with front bipod support and a rear bag, results are 5 shot groups measured center-center. CZ USA have announced the introduction of an affordable, tack-driving precision chassis version of their rimfire 457 Varmint series of rifles. For test-firing the Model 457 American, I used a Weaver 1-3X scope in CZ steel mounts, and I fired five .17 HMR loads at 50 yards. CZ-USA follows the most recent and popular trend in rifles introducing the CZ 457 Varmint Precision Chassis chambered in .22 LR, its very first chassis rifle. Not only does the heavy barrel make for good harmonics, it also allows the Varmint to perform well with a wide variety of rimfire loads, translating into an accurate platform for shooting targets or getting game. The CZ 457 will be offered initially in 16 different models, everything from heavy-barrel match target guns to suppressor-ready varmint models to a Scout/youth version. CZ Magazine CZ 452, 453, 455, 457, 512 17 Hornady Mach 2 (HM2), 22 Long Rifle 5-Round Polymer Black I traded in for a 10/22 target model, mostly for the wealth of options to play around with. The nitride finish on the barrel and action is evenly applied and has an attractive matte with a very slight sheen.  Engineered with the preference of American shooters in mind, the safety is now push-to-fire. cz-usa 457 varmint precision trainer 22 lr cz02338 457 varm prec 22lr camo 16" tb 5rd mag | suppressor ready 22 lrupc: 806703023380 mfg mdl #: 02338 cz-usa ⦠The safety on the older ones is a bit annoying, but not an issue when seeing the quality and accuracy. The story was it just came from an estate and the "negotiated price" was VERY pleasing to me. 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