I didn’t vote yet because I haven’t had a chance to get to the range and shoot it. But I will say I’m pleased with the fit and finish of the metal and the inletting. The plating coming loose on the underside of the extractor spring is disappointing but not a deal breaker. It’s cheap to replace and one that’s blued looks just as good in my opinion. While I haven’t inspected every square millimeter of the inside of the barrel, the lead and crown look fine. The bolt is smoother to cycle than any of the other CZ’s I own were when I first got them. The imprint the striker makes on an already fired case looks essentially the same as what was already there. Maybe not quite as deep but I’ll have to wait till I can fire it to know for sure if it’s ok.

 

Bought a 457 Royal and took it back..

Some highlights:

Finish - not the bright glossy i'm used to on my old BRNO's but could live with it,

Lettering on the stock - really is worse looking in real life than in photos!

Striker chipped - deal breaker

Stock - end cap poorly fitted, step between cap and main stock - not great.

The shortest time i have ever owned a gun....

Disappointed.

 

Got a Royal in the USA?

 

How long will the poll run as I'd like to shoot it before filling out the poll?

 

I didn't vote because there isn't a category that would specifically cover my experiences and opinion.

I own 2 457's and have different opinions based on seperate experiences.

My Varmint in 17 HMR is a fantastic rifle in every way except that it has the infamous chipped striker. Shoots like a dream though!

My American't in 22lr had some ignition issues that were easily resolved by reshaping the striker face and some simple polishing of the striker sides. It still has vertical stringing which I attribute to the harmonics of one particular ammo in the 24.8" bbl that came with the rifle. The same ammo in the same receiver but with a Lilja bbl shoots .3" at 50 and .7" 5 shot groups at 100. With a partucular lot of Center-x the Lilja shoots .2's at 50. So, my take from the perspective of buying this rifle with the intent of using it as a donor rifle for a precision build, it's a great receiver to build off of with several improvements over the 455 action. Specifically: the threaded bolt knob which makes it a no-brainer to slip on an after-market knob. The 60 degree bolt lift which means that my magnification ring no longer rakes my knuckles. And the adjustable trigger system that so far is almost as nice as any aftermarket trigger in my 455's.

So, from my perspective and for my purposes, I quite like, and am happy with my 2 purchases.

 

Looks like you just did vote...

 

Excellent quality. Better than claimed accuracy. (Factory guarantee is 15mm. I'm often down in the single digits, rarely over 15mm, even in gusty wind) Well designed. Excellent bolt throw and bolt release.

Match grade trigger. Stock fits me well. Nice clean crown. Great metal mag.

One complaint would be the bolt handle. That tiny little ball is a joke. Come on guys.

Still, that's about my only complaint. I woulda paid a $1000. Got off for $720.

 

Excellent quality. Better than claimed accuracy. (Factory guarantee is 15mm. I'm often down in the single digits, rarely over 15mm, even in gusty wind) Well designed. Excellent bolt throw and bolt release.

Match grade trigger. Stock fits me well. Nice clean crown. Great metal mag.

One complaint would be the bolt handle. That tiny little ball is a joke. Come on guys.

Still, that's about my only complaint. I woulda paid a $1000. Got off for $720.

I hate wimp handles too. Bought a Vertebrae on line, 2 minute install. MUCH BETTER!

 

Just got back from the range today. This is the second time out with the 457 MTR. First I should say the rifle is as it came out of the box and I'm not a great shot. This is my 7 th cz. 1 452, 5 455 amd now 1 457. So far I have only shot it about 350 rounds trying out different ammos.You can look at the photo and see the results. I am quite happy with it. I will be lowering the weight of the trigger pull but for now I don't want to change anything. Trying to keep a base line. :F

 

I'd like to see a poll of *** JUST 457 MTR *** owners.


It is the only 457 I would and will ever own. Its an entirely different gun that the other 457's.

 

Many people are also saying "This is the only 457 I would & will ever own own" Amen we finally agree on something. I'm never buying another either. Glad you wisened up!

I'd like to see a poll of *** JUST 457 MTR *** owners.

It is the only 457 I would and will ever own. Its an entirely different gun that the other 457's.

 

well I bought one of the first 457 Americans in 22Mag overall I like the rilfe and the features it has. the wood was just straight grain but nice. I like the checkering pattern. At the range I feel it shot bad. Yea it did not shoot very well at all and had some FTF's. At around 250 rounds of shooting and cleaning it. I just said hey something wrong here. So it is still at the Gunsmiths. I talked to him the other night and maybe it might be done tomorrow. He measured the headspace at .053 I measured it at .054. But I measured a bunch of cases(rims) around .045 to .048 he measured some rims for me in a V block set up and he said your right .045-.047. So we are setting the headspace back to .048 and cutting a new crown as he inspected it and said it may be the worst crown he had ever seen. So me, I really think the crown is the issue and that is why it was vertical stringing. But no if it would shoot decent I would be happy with it. My striker needs some work. Me personally even it would shoot unreal when I get it back, I would never buy another one because I do not like the firing pin striker set up. I personally feel it is a step backward in design and not something that would promote good accuracy.

 

I haven't shot my 457 American .17 HMR yet but I like the look and feel of it. Fit and finish seem fine for a $500 factory rifle. The gunsmith at the shop I bought if from said the crown is "terrible". After a couple hundred rounds if it won't shoot I'll have him cut a new crown to determine what (if any) effect that had on accuracy. Maybe have him cut a couple inches off the barrel at the same time. If that tightens things up sufficiently I'll probably stop there. If not I'll have him measure and reduce the head space if necessary. I'll be watching to see how Frankr makes out with the mods to his 22 mag.

 

So far I really like my 457 MTR got it the second week of January and so far I got about 450 rounds down the barrel. The overall accuracy is quite promising. I have shot 2 or three groups measuring .17-.20 but so far the gun is averaging .4-.5 I am waiting on warmer weather and for the rain to stop in KY to do some further testing. The wood grain is nice I wish it had a little more figure but overall is good looking. I like the texture that they have put in the stock. The overall fit an finish it top notch. My striker seems to be fine also. My only real complaint is that I can't get my trigger past 14 oz, but hopefully a aftermarket one will be out soon.

 

457 American in .22WMR here. Very happy with mine. Really like the deep brown stock, long barrel and while I was a little wary of how I'd like the nitride finish, it is very well done and I really like it now. I have shot consistent 0.5" (and some better) groups at 50 yards with Hornady 30gr VMAX and 0.75" groups with Remington 33gr AccuTips. I haven't gotten out to 100 yet, but I'm optimistic. Haven't tried any other ammo and don't plan to. My 455 SS and this rifle seem to love those Hornady's.

 

While I have not shot mine yet due to weather, I like it. When compared to my last 455 my 457 is much better out of the box.

Pros;
Smother action very little polish work needed. Stippling (varmint) Bolt lift, Bottom metal, fit and finish, safety, Crown and chamber are good, and the trigger is sweet. After adjustment the factory trigger was an average 12.4 oz. for ten pulls and safe at that weight. Much better trigger than my 452 0r 455's they received trigger replacements.

Cons;
Mine has a small chip in the striker which leaves an "L" shaped indentation on a fired case. Now just waiting for weather to get better and will shoot until CZ has strikers available for replacement.


All in all a solid 4 out of 5. If not for the striker would have been a 5. Would I buy again? Yes, if I need or want another.

 

While I have not shot mine yet due to weather, I like it. When compared to my last 455 my 457 is much better out of the box.

Pros;
Smother action very little polish work needed. Stippling (varmint) Bolt lift, Bottom metal, fit and finish, safety, Crown and chamber are good, and the trigger is sweet. After adjustment the factory trigger was an average 12.4 oz. for ten pulls and safe at that weight. Much better trigger than my 452 0r 455's they received trigger replacements.

Cons;
Mine has a small chip in the striker which leaves an "L" shaped indentation on a fired case. Now just waiting for weather to get better and will shoot until CZ has strikers available for replacement.

All in all a solid 4 out of 5. If not for the striker would have been a 5. Would I buy again? Yes, if I need or want another.

Just a question. You say you haven't fired your 457 yet, but that the striker has an L shape. Are you indicating it came from the factory like that?

I ask because I just got my 457 today and when I looked at the striker it isn't chipped. Wondering if the issue comes from the factory L shaped and I am ok or if it is something that happens after a few rounds and I could still develop the issue, too.

 

I can't vote, since I don't own one yet and, after visiting my LGS yesterday and looking over a 457 varmint, I won't be voting in the future. While the wood in the stock was decent, the gap between it and the barrel were excessive and unsightly.

My main complaint was the finish on the action and barrel. Matte black just doesn't do it for me, as it is a cheap-looking finish that is used on...well, cheap guns. Another complaint is the bolt handle that resembles ones found on low-cost rifles.

Aesthetics are important to me. While I realize that pretty is as pretty does, I have to have both. I don't have any bolt-action rifles that don't have polished blue barrels and actions and don't plan on starting now.

Just my $.02 worth.

 

I can't vote, since I don't own one yet and, after visiting my LGS yesterday and looking over a 457 varmint, I won't be voting in the future. While the wood in the stock was decent, the gap between it and the barrel were excessive and unsightly.

My main complaint was the finish on the action and barrel. Matte black just doesn't do it for me, as it is a cheap-looking finish that is used on...well, cheap guns. Another complaint is the bolt handle that resembles ones found on low-cost rifles.

Aesthetics are important to me. While I realize that pretty is as pretty does, I have to have both. I don't have any bolt-action rifles that don't have polished blue barrels and actions and don't plan on starting now.

Just my $.02 worth.

HK uses a proprietary Nitride finish on their firearms for the past 25 years...NO ONE considers an HK "cheap" neither in pricing, fit, finish or general bet your life on it reliability.
I get that it is noy your cup of tea, but at the end of the day, it is a more dependable finish that bluing is and requires less upkeep.
I love the bluing on my 452's. The SuperMatch had the newer version, like that found on the 455, but the Americans are sweet. So, this is not a "knocking a good blue job" response to you.

 

Did your gunsmith cold blue the end of the barrel after cutting the new crown? My guy is of the opinion that cold bluing is conducive to rusting. He recommends leaving bare steel and keeping it oiled.

 

No he did not blue it. I will take care of it with some Brownells Oxpho blue. Yea you can put some car wax on it and never oil it and it won't rust. I know guys who have high polish chrome moly barrel actions that look Nickle plated but no just a coat of car wax and they have never rusted. I will blue mine because I don't want game to see a glint if it ever makes it that far.

 

Can folk please say what distance they are shooting their groups at.
Showing or posting groups sizes without a distance is meaningless.

 

Re my post. The target was at 50 yards. :F

 

Have a 17 HMR American, weather is so bad haven’t shot it yet, however everything seems well put together. I’ll vote after I get a few hundred through it.

 

I bought two 457 Americans in 22LR; they are the first CZ .22s I've owned. My only other CZ is a 527 7.62x39 Carbine that I bought specifically as a donor rifle to re-barrel in 6 RAT.

I guess what primarily attracted me to the 457 was the appearance - I think it's a very attractive rifle, though significantly different in appearance than the 452s & 455s. Obviously, some guys here don't care for the changes and/or appearance, but since I've never owned either of those older models, I have no dog in the fight over which ones are the best. I specifically like the trigger guard's appearance, the shape of the stock, and the black nitride finish of the steel parts. Like it or not, it's going to be a much more durable finish than bluing.

Mine cycles very smoothly, with 100% reliable feeding & ejection. I like the trigger, but would like to be schooled in exactly how & in what order to adjust all three points of adjustment to get it done right. My Jewell triggers come with comprehensive instructions on what order to do things while adjusting them, and I'd like to have that info for these new triggers.

Based on only 205rds fired so far, accuracy has steadily improved as I got more familiar with it, and as I shot it for the first time in 28* temp, and then later on a slightly warmer day. I'm looking forward to getting many more rounds fired once the weather warms up enough to realistically expect match std vel ammo to perform to its potential. I had time to put 85rds through it on an afternoon with light winds & 48*F temp (at least at the start of the range session). I got some encouraging accuracy out of SK Std+ & Pistol Match at 129yds, after torquing action screws to 30/25 in/lbs & getting the trigger down to 1.4lbs.

Still intend to purchase a Varmint MTR when they become easier to find. I want to do a comprehensive comparison between the American & MTR to see how much (if any) difference the MTR's heavier bbl with tighter chamber makes. I've got a std Varmint, but bought it (along with the 2nd American) with the intent of resale at our club's gun show next weekend. Compared to a Rem 541T that I bought in '93, I think the 457 comes off very well, with a better trigger, better feeding, and a more substantial construction.

 

I don’t own a 457 yet, but I handled a few today and the wood on them is fantastic. I can see myself picking up a Royal in the future for sure.

 

Looks like it's done with about a 2.5 to1 liking them over not liking them, not the best odds fot the new do all wundergun. I'm still wondering why I bought mine instead of a Tikka. I think a second poll mid season when us in the frozen north can get some shooting in should be done, and it wasn't even me checked the lowest box.

 

If its a MTR, I'll give ya $300 for it. :Blasting_

 

I did vote. I technically own one, but gave it to my girlfriend just last weekend. It's a 22LR American. She shot it first and I've shot it. Out of the box with nothing touched, it shoots well under the guarantee with 2 of the 3 types of ammo tried. It shot only shot Federal Automatch occasionally worse than the guarantee. It shot some 1/2" groups @50yds with CCI green tag. And on another day it shot one ragged hole groups @ 25yds with Wolf match plus. Not sure on the actual name but definitely Wolf brand and standard velocity. No vertical stringing whatsoever. The fit and finish of this rifle is excellent and well above it's price point. The trigger is very very nice and will be left as is. Except the annoying zipper noise when operating the bolt the I really like the rifle. I expect that noise to diminish with use since it only has a couple hundred rounds through it. I'm super fussy and the noise doesn't bother her at all. She loves the rifle and has already named it. I will be buying another 457 for myself when I determine what my needs/desire is. In terms of heavy /sporter barrel and cartridge.

 

The American doesn't have the 1 moa guarantee only the MTR.IMHO if any of mine don't shoot 1 MOA they need to be fixed or gone.

 

I'm sorry I thought all CZs were guaranteed to be 2 MOA.
My bad.
And I agree 1 MOA is my happiness standard in all cases.

 

No prolem as I thought all the 457s were 1 MOA but it's just the MTR with the same barrel but a"so called match chamber" LOL That a direct quote from CZ "so called match chamber"

 

Di you not order one with a Boyds stock?

 

I was one of the seven that voted that I have issues with my MTR. I was not happy with the trigger but after working on it I now have a crisp one lb trigger. I was not happy with the stock insert or recoil lug fall out of the stock when I would disassemble the rifle. I fixed that. I'm not happy that I will have to bed the action because I have to center the barrel in the channel when reassembling the rifle. I'm very unhappy that the pillars are not metal. But the thing that I dislike the most is the inside of the barrel looking like Bubba worked on it. Other than that I love it.

 

This is my first rimfire and first post in this sight. I bought a CZ 457 varmint in 17 HMR a couple of weeks ago, and I really like. I decided to did some test groups today at 100 yards for this thread. It's a fun gun, good fit and finish, and the ammo is cheap! Photos of the rifle and groups are attached.

 

Nice rifle. Good groups what Hawke scope is that?