My Newest Rifle, CZ 457 Varmint 22lr

Thats a heckuva rig. Very nice!

AzShooter1 said:

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Picked it up today and did a little bit of trigger work. I also mounted the Vortex 6 X 18 44mm scope.

Just a " plinker " but I want it to be accurate so I ordered a Jard trigger for it. I'm too old to be able to see what I'm doing anymore and I shake too much for the tiney screws to be worked on.

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This is exactly what I've been kicking around buying for idk, 3 years about. Maybe slightly different scope specs though, something capable of a lower power range. The CZ 457 is a beaut, none of my local areas here in the northeast have them in stock, ever. I'm hoping to visit a few shops in SC when I visit some folks and I am going to bring enough money to buy one if I can find one. If I can't, ill just spend it on tattoo's lol

When I got my 453 I was all excited to wring it out. I got some expensive and some very expensive ammo and wasted it trying to get great groups out of the gate. Found out later that it needs at least a good break in or you’re wasting time and money

After first cleaning the barrel, I’d suggest at least the first hundred or so rounds be with a cheaper ammo like Federal Auto Match. mine went from maybe 3 to 4 inch groups to easily sub 1” using the old Wolf Match Extra

nice rig. Should shoot well

I bought the same rifle a year or so ago. You’ll be very happy with it. You hit the jackpot with that stock, mine isn’t nearly as figured. I put a Timney trigger on mine.

rayatphonix said:

I bought the same rifle a year or so ago. You’ll be very happy with it. You hit the jackpot with that stock, mine isn’t nearly as figured. I put a Timney trigger on mine.

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Right. That stock is beautiful.

How many rounds can you expect to get out of a barrel before you see degrading accuracy. 10K? 25k? Not sure why it never occurred to me to ask before now, I know competition shooters and members here, RFC will know the answer, somebody has had to have shot one out.

Nice

I like the wood

Wish my Bergara BMR had wood instead of plastic

DustyGmt said:

How many rounds can you expect to get out of a barrel before you see degrading accuracy. 10K? 25k? Not sure why it never occurred to me to ask before now, I know competition shooters and members here, RFC will know the answer, somebody has had to have shot one out.

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Someone correct me if I’m wrong, but I seriously doubt one would ever shoot a barrel out - at least with most rimfire ammo. These aren’t like CF rifles with a big powder charge pushing a jacketed bullet at 2800fps. Folks over at RFC frequently discuss swapping barrels, but I don’t ever recall it being because they shot the old one out.

MrBorland said:

Someone correct me if I’m wrong, but I seriously doubt one would ever shoot a barrel out - at least with most rimfire ammo. These aren’t like CF rifles with a big powder charge pushing a jacketed bullet at 2800fps. Folks over at RFC frequently discuss swapping barrels, but I don’t ever recall it being because they shot the old one out.

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I was kind of wondering based on that, wasn't sure why one would swap bbls

DustyGmt said:

I was kind of wondering based on that, wasn't sure why one would swap bbls

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We could probably start a new thread on this topic alone. Lots of rimfire folks like to tinker, modify, and/or shoot itty bitty groups - either for fun, bragging rights, or in competition. Factory barrels can be hit or miss, but there are a number of match-grade aftermarket alternatives, and a number of platforms (e.g., 10/22, CZ457) make the swap relatively easy.

Nice looking .22 rifle , you will have some fun with that one and get a lot of looks and conversation if you go to a public range .

I have a 457 in 22 mag. It out shoots my Marlin 22 mag. I put a buck masters scope in it since the pic was taken.

That's a great CZ rifle, AzShooter1. I have a similar Vortex scope on one of mine. The trigger can be worked on, but you're right, it takes a steady hand...

AzShooter1 said:

Jard trigger for it. I'm too old to be able to see what I'm doing anymore and I shake too much for the tiney screws to be worked on.

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DustyGmt said:

How many rounds can you expect to get out of a barrel before you see degrading accuracy. 10K? 25k? Not sure why it never occurred to me to ask before now, I know competition shooters and members here, RFC will know the answer, somebody has had to have shot one out.

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Modern .22lr barrels probably take more damage from over-aggressive cleaning than actual shooting. Properly cared for, I doubt its possible to "shoot" one out.

I suppose it could be a thing with jacketed .22 Mag and the .17s- we're still talking tens of thousands of rounds, though.

The Vortex 6 X 18 44mm Rifle Scope should provide excellent magnification and image clarity to help you with long-range shooting.
The Jard trigger should also improve your shooting experience by making the trigger release smoother and more predictable.

Thats a nice rimfire set up for sure!

Congratulations on putting together such a nice looking combo. Can’t wait to read how it shoots.

Stay safe.,

That's a gun I've wanted for a long time.
I've got a Savage mkll that I bought and like.
It just isn't scratching that itch for the CZ

Nice. I shot one like that and it was great.

RFC can Not mean Royal Flying Club.

But I have no idea.

A CZ457 Varmint in .22LR isn't what I consider a varmint rifle. It's sort of a "plinker", in my book and probably not as versatile as a souped-up 10-22, but that's just my opinion, after having both.

AzShooter1 said:

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Picked it up today and did a little bit of trigger work. I also mounted the Vortex 6 X 18 44mm scope.

Just a " plinker " but I want it to be accurate so I ordered a Jard trigger for it. I'm too old to be able to see what I'm doing anymore and I shake too much for the tiney screws to be worked on.

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Nice! I have a Pro Varmint myself with a 6-24 Vortex Viper HS and a SilencerCo Sparrow suppressor. The CZs are really quite good rifles. Mine will shoot CCI SV in basically the same spot no sweat.

AzShooter1 said:

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Picked it up today and did a little bit of trigger work. I also mounted the Vortex 6 X 18 44mm scope.

Just a " plinker " but I want it to be accurate so I ordered a Jard trigger for it. I'm too old to be able to see what I'm doing anymore and I shake too much for the tiney screws to be worked on.

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That is a nice looking rifle. I have had my vision fixed but am well acquainted with the shakey hands. Wish there was a fix for them but there is only medication and the longer you live the worse they become.

DustyGmt said:

I was kind of wondering based on that, wasn't sure why one would swap bbls

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I have never known of a shot out 22 rimfire barrel. Heat is what gets barrels and the 22 doesn't generate enough. I have changed only 2 and that was a quest for improved accuracy. It worked in both cases. Both of these have lost a little in the accuracy department but I see it as a shooter that has aged 20 years and has increased shakiness which now included a little in my neck. It's hard to duplicate everything exactly when your brain is telling your muscles to do something to mess you up.