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Lightening a CZ 457 Pro Varmint

2K views 7 replies 7 participants last post by  AngryBeaver  
#1 ·
I got a .22LR CZ 457 Pro Varmint for hunting a few years ago. At the time it was the only CZ 457 option that was suppressor ready. I take my ear-pro seriously.

After a few seasons of toughing it out, the weight of the rifle finally messed up my neck after a hunt so I need to do something about it. Would changing the factory stock to something lighter make much of a difference, or am I better off just selling it for something like an American Synthetic Suppressor-Ready and starting over? I just do not know the stock options out there and they don't seem to readily list their weight.

It is an awesome tack-driver, but the rifle is 100% for off-the-beaten-path hunting so it might not be a fit for my use.
 
#3 · (Edited)
You might shave a pound or so off the weight of the rifle by switching to a Synthetic American ( or inexpensive aftermarket) stock. Still, that weight will mostly come off the rear of the rifle and cause the gun to feel more muzzle heavy. IMHO, it's not going to give you the difference you are looking for ( and/or worth the cost and effort.)
A new Synthetic American with 20" SR pencil barrel will only cost a few hundred more (at $420 or so). That American will be allot lighter, better balanced, tough as nails and likely just as accurate. I'd just buy a second rifle dedicated for a walking rifle. If need be, you can always sell your current rifle ( or pieces there of ) to fund the project.
 
#5 ·
You might shave a pound or so off the weight of the rifle by switching to a Synthetic American ( or inexpensive aftermarket) stock. Still, that weight will mostly come off the rear of the rifle and cause the gun to feel more muzzle heavy. IMHO, it's not going to give you the difference you are looking for ( and/or worth the cost and effort.)
A new Synthetic American with 20" SR pencil barrel will only cost a few hundred more (at $420 or so). That American will be better balanced, tough as nails and likely just as accurate. I'd just buy a second rifle dedicated for a walking rifle. If need be, you can always sell your current rifle ( or pieces there of ) to fund the project.
This.

My 20" pencil barrel 457 does 0.3" to 0.4" 5 shot 50 yard groups in the hands of an untrained teenager and with cheap ammo. It weighs Sweet Fanny Adams.
 
#6 ·
Also assuming that you sling carry over your shoulder. I made the move to Safari Sling for all my rifles several years ago. The Safari Sling keeps the weapon in front of me and ready to shoulder for a shot. It also distributes the weight across my shoulders and upper back.... here's their video....