CZ 457 Premium Review

Review of the CZ-457 Premium rifle and comparison to the CZ Training rifle and Browning T-Bolt

[@nimbleandquick]

I enjoyed your review and really appreciate your updates to the review in the comments. Great to hear it gets even better after 100 plus rounds.

[@steveokon5431]

Love this CZ Premium ! Thanks for the review

[@beastybaiter7378]

Just got back from the second range trip, got it properly sighted in and ran a solid 100 round through it (140 total now). The action and trigger have smoothed out as expected. The trigger is a fair bit lighter out of the box than the old 455's. It's also very crisp, really a nice trigger. I'm a proper trigger snob btw, learned to shoot with Anschutz 10m match air rifles. I try not to compare everything to that standard, but it is my background and so I do know what a truly great trigger is.

[@romansivers]

Thank you for doing this video. Very helpful!

[@MRRizwan8074]

Thank you! I learned a few things. I just purchased a CZ.

[@cwiseman4595]

Cheers on your newest addition, and don't let the negative comments fool you...😊

[@deniscleaver7544]

CZ 457 exhibits ultra fine workmanship, accuracy is on a par with match gold by Wolff holding 1/2" group at 50 meters via Leopold 3-9x40 rimfire scope.

[@varmintmaster]

The free floating of the barrel on mine needed attention with sandpaper wrapped round a dowel to remove some wood, then I'd to reseal with some tru oil . . .was accurate after that

[@ntxoovlishawjofficialchann7627]

You're absolutely 💯 % right about cz trigger compared to Anschutz trigger. I loved my Anschutz 1712 AV SS and 1727F trigger they're no another rimfire trigger compared it.

[@OldVetUSN72]

For the difference in price I’ll take the 457 all day. I’ve owned them both.

[@HD-ft2xe]

Thank you for the review. This rifle is high on my list. Why is this review age restricted?

[@beastybaiter7378]

KZbin and google in general are more than a little notorious when it comes to anything even remotely firearms related. So I marked it as 18+ even though it's really not.

[@edmiksis5660]

Your forgot to mention you can adjust the trigger on the premium and swap barrels in 22 mag and 17 hmr

[@aviatr2000]

Great video. Thanks! Are both of the sights removable?

[@beastybaiter7378]

Rear is, front might be, never tried. I can say most LVPO's work pretty well on it. Traditional scopes can be a bit trickier but I've managed to make up to 50mm objectives work, though it does look goofy.

[@schutendohkji548]

I like the 457 Trainer better bc. the buttstock has more DAH so u can keep ur face-neck vertical rather than crouching down. Dat's just like a good shotgun mounting onto ur shoulder. No straining. Too bad datto current trend is to make any rifle, carbine, assault guns, and even shotguns to be like straight pipes. It maybe good to control recoiling muzzle but u always must strain ur neck n eyes. Nut natural pointing. I tried my friend's .22 in a shape of AR-16, a straight pipe like gun. He got a Red Dot sight on it and the red dot LED was way up on the scope and i had to strain my eye n neck down 2C the dot. Stoiped design!!!

[@neprevazutul]

You forgot to mention the rifling's grooves. Instead of 6, the LUX model has 12

[@pauleckett6713]

The standard looks much better! Simple well designed.

[@Ii22018]

Cheers for the video mate. Will you be mounting a scope?

[@beastybaiter7378]

It's something I'm looking but haven't found anything I like yet. I also do like the iron sights on it, so would want something quick detach so it could be used either way.

[@beastybaiter7378]

Little update, I tossed my Leupold 4x rimfire scope on it with some QD low mount rings and that fits it pretty well. With an aftermarket pic rail, I can still use the irons after popping the scope off. I'm looking for a better option though. Maybe the Vortex Viper PST 2-10x32mm. This thing has a truly excellent trigger (it's smoothed out now) and the barrel is very accurate. I'm actually thinking this might be the better competition gun now compared to the T-Bolt.

[@Ii22018]

@@beastybaiter7378 thanks for the update. I picked one of these up and am trying to get proficient with the open sights. Mixed results so far but I'm sure that I am the weak link at the moment. Let me know if you do find a good scope/ring combo.

[@SaiSai-oj8kk]

How size gun you have friend

[@valdecipassos3997]

Linda, linda! Qual o preço x delas?

[@PervonHarke]

nice gun

[@beastybaiter7378]

Thanks :)

[@aluminumbeluga]

I just purchased one of these yesterday for a bit over $500. It was a .17 HMR, but didn't have the barrel threading or the fiber optic front sight. I'm sure it's a 457 premium, but do you know why this difference exists between the .17 and the .22 model?

[@thatguyoverthere9634]

It might have been a lux model, they are very similar but I dont believe the lux is threaded. That would also explain the price since the premium guns cost $700 but the 457 lux guns run around $500

[@aluminumbeluga]

@@thatguyoverthere9634 it was a lux. With a premium stock haha. Thanks for the reply

[@raymondcamp8212]

I love my 452 . The safety reversal would be an improvement.

[@user-xv8rc3rz3n]

With a 16 "barrel it was cool. And this long one is not needed at all ...

[@timkunkel5431]

Nice. Thank you for doing this. I was all ready to buy this rifle, then ‘Uncle Joe’ happened. Really, really nice rifle.

[@FYMM69]

Browning T bolt has the most disgusting trigger of anything in tje market and why I didn’t get one because I love the straight pull back bolt

[@drd1924]

Brownings x-bolt triggers are the biggest POS I have ever worked on as well

[@JudahMaccabee_]

Would you buy it over an Anschutz?

[@beastybaiter7378]

No, but you could buy 5 of these for the price of a 1727. One of those is on my wishlist but not something I can afford at the moment.

[@OldVetUSN72]

@@beastybaiter7378I’ve owned several anschutz rifles and currently have a 457. For the cost difference I’ll take the 457 all day ! My 457 MPR shoots just as good as the Andchutz’s I’ve had.

[@tomislavskalic7951]

Can you tell me is this .22 lr or .22 wmr(magnum)?

[@beastybaiter7378]

22 LR

[@ThatGuy-qg4ww]

It can change barrels making it a 22wmr though. Just a heads up :)

[@ozziejim8472]

I just got one (Australia) and it’s very nice, however disappointed to find it came with a polymer mag on such a nice rifle it makes no sense.

[@beastybaiter7378]

That's unfortunate.

[@varmintmaster]

That's supposed to come with the original steel mag, same as the older type except the base plate is smooth without the ridges.

[@earthq1077]

I got plastic mag too.

[@abaokhutso3036]

Indian price?

[@SidorenkoAaron]

Just picked one up. $890.00 Canadian. How much was yours?

[@SidorenkoAaron]

I should just have waited, all was answered🙄

[@jasyamaha]

$1500 in Australia

[@drd1924]

So........what makes this rifle a "training Rifle" compared to the run of the mill regular CZ 457 Premium

[@beastybaiter7378]

The core difference between the "training rifle" and "Premium" is the stock. Not sure if the current 457 trainers have a threaded barrel, so that might also be a difference.

[@drd1924]

@@beastybaiter7378 Got it, thank you sir

[@stephenshelley5843]

This training rifle lable on these cz rifles is a load of nonsense. Myself and most of Europe have been using these rifles for decades for hunting and general shooting applications. The term training rifles only came onto scene when the cz 452 453 455 model's became popular in the US. More than likely these older cz model's were used as military training rifles for the purpose of cheap and safer training sessions. Is your standard Savage 22lr a training rifle or even a Ruger American 22lr a training rifle🤔. My point is let's call a spade a spade, the cz 452 453 455 and 457 are just 22 sporting rifles at the end of the day. Don't get me wrong I love CZ firearms, I have three and love them all.

[@SaiSai-oj8kk]

How can i get order with you

[@beastybaiter7378]

I do not sell firearms, I am not a dealer, just a random guy who bought one.

[@SaiSai-oj8kk]

I need how much price this gun made in szech thank you

[@whiskeykilmer1866]

They ruined a beautiful rifle by putting that ridiculous gaudy name/badge on the stock.

[@GTA4114]

Exactly what I thought…I was definitely looking into one until I saw that :/

[@Stephen-uz8dm]

I don't know about RUINED but it would definitely look much nicer without it. Similar to the stickers that come on all rifles now.

[@FYMM69]

And even worse, having open sights on a 150yd rifle but I just ordered one anyways haha

[@johnstruewing1164]

I like it. BTW, I successfully removed the rear tangent sight but had to use the screws from the sight base as filler screws. I also installed a very low picatinny rail. Using medium 0:31 rings, I tried to mount an Athlon Neos 4X12 scope. I was more than a little disappointed that I would have to use High rings. I guess the extra fitting in the saddle of the scope prevented me from squaring the crosshairs. Live and learn. I was extremely pleased to win the stock lottery. The wood is great.

[@johnstruewing1164]

I like it. BTW, I successfully removed the rear tangent sight but had to use the screws from the sight base as filler screws. I also installed a very low picatinny rail. Using medium 0:31 rings, I tried to mount an Athlon Neos 4X12 scope. I was more than a little disappointed that I would have to use High rings. I guess the extra fitting in the saddle of the scope prevented me from squaring the crosshairs. Live and learn. I was extremely pleased to win the stock lottery. The wood is great.

[@zosangachawngthu7306]

va mawi em

[@fredhinck9685]

That inscription on the stock is ridiculous. The finish is cheap. CZ is being built by bean counters now. My 452's are better quality.

[@grandelfe]

Americans can't buy it ,or there would be many reviews.

[@beastybaiter7378]

It is available in the USA, but extremely rare. I'm in the USA so I can confirm at least 1 batch came in.

[@Zues434]

Always remove the bolt and magazine.....always!....not a very safe way to review a rifle!

[@Propelled]

Pft

[@LordJesusChrist1968]

We have to love the gun police🤣

[@FYMM69]

Someone just finished their hunter safety course lol.

[@LordJesusChrist1968]

@@FYMM69 Yup 👍

[@jasyamaha]

Are you serious

[@johnstruewing1164]

You didn’t mention that the safety has been changed to what we are used to in the U.S., push forward to fire. In the 455, you pulled the safety back to fire.