![]() Improvements have also been made with ergonomics, this new series therefore has an extremely comfortable and reliable grip. Where stocks are concerned, there has been a great improvement in all long guns from CZ, which has also been reflected in the new rimfire rifles.įor the CZ 457 series, Ceská zbrojovka has developed a new type of bedding which allows constant tightening of the screws in the barrelled action within the stock. In comparison with previous models, the weight of CZ 457 rimfire rifle strikers has been reduced by more than 60%, resulting also in a faster strike and at the same time less shock when fired. One element which is often overlooked but which plays an important role in accuracy is the weight of the striker. It allows the user to adjust the trigger pull weight within a very favourable range of 8 to 15 N, the trigger travel may be adjusted between 0.5-7 mm.īasically, the shooter has the option to use the gun for ordinary training as well as a target special in its category. As a result, the company has introduced a new trigger mechanism for the CZ 457 family. In general, CZ rimfire rifles are highly accurate, however, the truth is that the design legacy of the CZ 452 ZKM limited the options to modify the trigger mechanism parameters.ĬZ has already managed to solve this problem in several variants of the CZ 455 family. Last but not least, once again in keeping with the current preferences of most shooters, the CZ 457 guns allow the bolt be opened and extracted with the safety on. It is therefore not necessary to depress the trigger at all when stripping the gun for basic maintenance. The safety is released by moving the lever forward, exposing a red dot on the side of the receiver that indicates that the rifle is ready to fire.Ī new element in CZ rimfire rifles is the striker status indicator, which visually and by touch shows the status of the striker mechanism: when the striker is cocked, a small red indicator protrudes from the rear of the bolt.Īn additional benefit for safer handling is the separate bolt extractor control on the left side of the receiver. Today, the prevailing way of operating long firearms is the so-called positive safety which also features on the CZ 457 guns in the form of a lever on the right-hand side of the receiver. The advantages of the CZ 457 can be divided into three main areas: It is also worth stressing that this series has retained the successful CZ 455 magazines and barrelled action which means that owners of these weapons have an option of an easy and affordable generational modification. The partial integration of the design and some parts with the successful CZ 557 rifle series has been a great move, particularly with respect to the fully adjustable trigger mechanism with exceptional properties. In this respect, the design of the new CZ 457 family is remarkable. Rimfire rifles are often sought by owners of hunting rifles, especially for practice, fun or for teaching the younger generation the basics of shooting and hunting. To a greater or lesser extent, the concept of many of the new CZ rimfire rifles returns to the original reason this category of firearms was created in the first place and why they have enjoyed great popularity for such a long time. In comparison with existing models and rival products, it brings considerable improvements in all key parameters, whether we are talking about user safety, precision or lifetime. ![]() The new CZ 457 family is distinguished by its highly sophisticated modular design. Following in the footsteps of the famous CZ 452 series and its successor, the CZ 455, a new generation of CZ repeating rimfire rifles will raise the bar for the genre - the CZ 457 family. ![]() When it comes to rimfire rifles, Ceská Zbrojovka is traditionally one of the world leaders in the manufacture of these firearms.īut our company is more than that - in this field we are also the trendsetters. Thanks to this and all other improvements of the new CZ 457 series, this model guarantees just 15 mm groups at a distance of 50 m. 22 LR calibre features a match style chamber. The thick-walled, cold hammer forged match-grade barrel in. Features: CZ 457 - the new paragon of a modern rimfire rifleĪ highly precise model with a special stock made from premium walnut.
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