The CZ 457 is a series of magazine-fed bolt-action rimfire repeating rifle manufactured by the Czech firearms manufacturer Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod and imported into the United States by CZ-USA.[2][3]

CZ 457
CZ 457 Luxe version in .22 Long Rifle
TypeHunting/Target rifle
Place of originCzech Republic
Production history
ManufacturerČeská zbrojovka Uherský Brod
Produced2019–present
VariantsSynthetic, Training Rifle, Varmint, American, Luxury (Luxe), MTR, Jaguar, Premium
Specifications
Lengthvaries with barrel length
Barrel length16 in (410 mm) to 28.6 in (730 mm) dependent on model

Cartridge.22 Long Rifle, .22 WMR, .17 HMR
ActionBolt-action
Feed system5 rounds (standard); 10-, 15- and 25-round magazines and single-shot magazine adapters optional[1]
Sightsopen (some models); 11 mm dovetail rail for optical sights

The barrel of the CZ 457 can be easily changed and replaced with other barrels designed for rimfire ammunition. Given the removable barrel, commonality with the CZ 455, as well as a compact trigger group, aftermarket parts are available both in the American and European sporting market.[4]

The CZ 457 is widely used in shooting sports due to its accuracy.

History

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CZ 457 Stainless

The CZ 457 was designed to improve on the popular CZ 455 rifle family, notably the inclusion of a push-to-fire safety in line with the barrel, and replacement of the 455 stamped steel unitary bottom. Bolt rotation was also reduced to 60° from 90° in the 455. Trigger adjustment is also claimed to be improved. The rifle (with its respective barrel) can be chambered for .22 LR, .22 WMR & .17 HMR.[5]

Developments

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  • Under metal guard
  • 60° breech lever opening
  • Barrel and receiver with anti-corrosion surface treatment
  • Possibility of dry firing without damaging the firing pin
  • Side safety (push and shoot type)
  • Arming indicator
  • Charger compatible with models: CZ 452 and CZ 455
  • Adjustable trigger (weight from 900g to 1500g) and bump from 0.5mm to 5mm

Variants

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BarrelType Barrel length (mm) Length

(mm)

Weight

(kg)

Butt Blade area Sight Caliber(s)
CZ 457 Varmint heavy 525 981 3.3 nut varnish not .22 LR

.22 Magnum

.17 HMR

CZ 457 Varmint Synthetic heavy 412.5 865 2.6 polymer soft-touch not .22 LR

.22 Magnum

.17 HMR

CZ 457 Synthetic 16" light 412.5 865 2.5 polymer soft-touch not .22 LR
CZ 457 Synthetic 20" light 525 977 2.5 polymer soft-touch not .22 LR

.22 Magnum

.17 HMR

CZ 457 MTR 16" heavy 412.5 854 3.9 nut oil not .22 LR
CZ 457 MTR 20" heavy 525 967 3.9 nut oil not .22 LR
CZ 457 Training Rifle light 630 1085 3.1 beech varnish yes .22 LR
CZ 457 American light 630 1087 3 nut varnish not .22 LR

.22 Magnum

.17 HMR

CZ 457 Premium light 630 1084 2.9 nut oil yes .22 LR

.22 Magnum

.17 HMR

CZ 457 Lux light 630 1088 2.9 nut varnish yes .22 LR

.22 Magnum

.17 HMR

CZ 457 Jaguar XII light 630 1084 nut oil yes .22 LR

.22 Magnum

.17 HMR

CZ 457 Royal light 412.5 857 2.9 nut oil not .22 LR

.22 Magnum

.17 HMR

CZ 457 Stainless light 525 977 2.5 polymer soft-touch not .22 LR
CZ 457 MDT heavy 525 1010 3.4 durable serakot not .22 LR
CZ 457 Thumbhole 16" heavy 412.5 885 3.2 laminated varnish not .22 LR
CZ 457 Thumbhole 20" heavy 525 997 3.6 laminated varnish not .22 LR

.22 Magnum

.17 HMR

CZ 457 LRP Black heavy 525 1010 3.9 beech soft-touch not .22 LR
CZ 457 Carbon light 525 977 2.15 polymer soft-touch not .22 LR
CZ 457 At-one heavy 525 938-982 3.5 laminated varnish not .22 LR

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Magazines for CZ 457 models". www.cz-parts.com.
  2. ^ "Rimfire rifles CZ 457 series". czub.cz.
  3. ^ Shea, Michael (May 14, 2021). "CZ 457: The Rimfire World's Darling". GunDigest. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  4. ^ WOOX. "CZ 457 Chassis & Stocks". WOOX. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
  5. ^ "CZ 457 American - CZ-USA". cz-usa.com/. Retrieved 2024-10-09.