I've been considering a good bolt action rifle in .22lr and I'm looking for input on the new CZ457. Anybody have this and or other recommendations? good scope combo for the rifle?
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If CZ is your poison of choice, I'd look for a used 452. I don't like the switch bbl ability of the 455. Only plus I see on the 457 is that the safety runs like guns we're used to, not backwards like previous models.
I recently bought a Tikka T1X and I'm very pleased with it so far. It's one idiosyncrasy is that there are only 10 rd magazine's available currently and they stick out a bit.
For a bit more money you can get a little classier with a Steyr Zephyr.
I handled an MTR last week. Very nice quality, very solid and the weight reflects that. I didn’t find the stock particularly comfortable, but I struggle with stocks with thick pistol grips. Carson’s in Terre Haute had 3 that were priced well.
While browsing today, I came across a 457 ProVarmint priced aggressively. A bit heavy, but it’s balanced really well. The bolt is finished noticeably better than the one that was in my 455. The action is much smoother. We will see how this one does.
I have the 455 tacticool with factory cz rings and a Nikon prostaff rimfire. No clearance issues at all. I love the rifle, it’s my suppressor host and is tons of fun. Accurate little guy