CZ 457- first hand opinions?

[jpm2953]

Anyone have one and shot it much yet? Seems like a pretty big improvement over the 452 and 455. People want more used for those than you can buy a new one for anyways.
I’m in the market for a .17hmr rifle and the 457 seems about perfect.

 

[OttoMan]

I have one CZ455 brand new in the box, never fired. And this thing is set for the .17hmr as well, I believe!

How about a revolver in .17hmr... I have one that I may can pass it on!!

 

[Granite3]

Most purists like the 452 better than the 455, and then 2 years in, the 455 is the best.....

Having owned several of both, accuracy was the same, wood was the same, just old school 452 still has the "cred".

I suspect the 457 will be the same. CZ turns out great products.

I have 3 Brno rifles, and the older 611 is far superior to the newer 611A.

Rimfirecentral has more info than you can read on the CZ rimfires.

 

[ReservoirDawg10]

They cheapened up some on the receiver, but did provide for some needed changes.

Id give a hard look at the Tikka T1x. In my research and experience, its a better rifle all the way around.

 

[jpm2953]

I found a new 457 in 17hmr. Topped it off with a Burris 4.5-14x42 with warne rimfire rings. This thing shoots great. Only had time for 15 rounds today but it’s sighted in at 75 yards. Ready for a not windy day to try a few different types of ammo.
Trigger is under 2.5 lbs straight out of the box. Happy so far.

 

[OttoMan]

View attachment 2424327 View attachment 2424328 I found a new 457 in 17hmr. Topped it off with a Burris 4.5-14x42 with warne rimfire rings. This thing shoots great. Only had time for 15 rounds today but it’s sighted in at 75 yards. Ready for a not windy day to try a few different types of ammo.
Trigger is under 2.5 lbs straight out of the box. Happy so far.

Not bad!!!