CZ 457 Stainless Synthetic Camo 22 LR, Full Review, which 457 would you choose?

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[@minax92]

I have one with black stock , your review was a great inspiration for me to have it !! Love your work !!! Keep it goin !!

[@user-qq9is9zj7u]

Chris, you are spot on ! I have one exactly the same . Really pleased with it . Going to look at getting a 17hmr too !!!

[@FIAF.22LR]

Superb review as usual.I like the fact that you reference the 457 series as a whole.Thanks and keep them coming.

[@chrisparkin431]

Thank you

[@kevbarrett3424]

Great vides Chris,after watching this I briefly considered swapping my old CZ 452 :) nice MTM wind flags, I have a couple… thanks again 👍🏻

[@regsparkes6507]

I have a few CZ rimfire rifles, I like them all. The nest one I'd buy will be CZ 457 MTR Varmint with 16 inch barrel. Thanks for this one Chris.

[@Igai99]

Hey :) Currently i'm only shooting pistols. But in the summer i want to get my first rifle :) Working up from 50 to a maximum of 300 meters. Is the accuracy of a good 22 LR rifle enough to hit targets at 300 meters? I thought its a good idea to start rifle shooting with a 22 LR cause the ammunition is cheap and its a way to get into "long range" shooting without spending 10k :)

[@adaodematao7167]

Is 16 inches really better then 20"? I'll be shoting precision at 50 meters range

[@huntingeire6446]

I bought a 16" 22lr synthetic when they were launched. If i could only have one rifle it would be the CZ

[@garysmitherman]

Looking to get one of these at the shooting show! .

[@janrobertbos]

...EXCELLENT video, THANKS!!!😀

[@user-dc9fx1im8j]

Very good

[@zurabqitiashvili7638]

Hi, I really like your explanation, your videos, it just makes me think that in this caliber the varmint barrel in 22lr doesn't matter as much as choosing the correct cartridge...is that what you think? 

[@kalanimacgill2752]

I really appreciate your reviews and especially your willingness to help other CZ customers. Watching your reviews I wonder how much prep you do tuning up the rifle to perform flawlessly during the reviews. I have purchased the Black Synthetic CZ 457 in Stainless barrel also. My issue and question is have you ever received or seen a CZ 457 with a really sticky bolt action? and if so what have you done about it. I am trying to get my new rifle registered with CZ-USA so I can return it for them to look at. Your help is greatly appreciated.

[@chrisparkin431]

No i haven't had any issues, i occasionally tune the trigger a little.

[@ExploretheMallee]

Nice and light 👍

[@jameshoward9700]

Nice one. Nice practical, versatile rifle. Looked a smooth bolt and clean feed. Agree, 16" would be pref, but glad they kept it handling like a proper rifle. I do think those rails are short though - a product of the short action and modular (cost saving) design. Modern scopes are now so long, especially with 100mm ER, gun manufacturers need to adapt and not rely on some clumsy aftermarket workaround. A compact 40/44mm would go well on it though. And creeping trigger? Ok they're not an 'expensive' gun, but CZ aren't cheap anymore either.

[@chrisparkin431]

It only needs adjusting, it's really no issue, as explained in the video. KZbin have demonetised the video anyway so even talking about it has cost that penalty

[@jameshoward9700]

Craziness. Of all the problems YT suffers from... Keep up the proper good work in the face of it.@@chrisparkin431

[@henrymoreland8719]

+1 on the " that 16" HMR.

[@johnballantyne6853]

If I was in the market for a new rimfire this is the gun i’d pick ! It looks so ‘grown up’ 👍🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@regsparkes6507]

Top notch quality / finish on these CZ's, you'll not be sorry for buying one.

[@JohnVK5JAK]

Another good video. At the 1:00 mark, what is the wind vane indicator brand/make next to the steel target?

[@chrisparkin431]

MTM

[@maicolzecchin5918]

Hi How much do you close the screws?

[@stephenbroadhurst7653]

Chris I know you say all 457 lr accuracy is about the same, but does the CZ evo 3 rimfire fall far short of the 457 out to 100 yards max when using SK max ammo or even the M&P 15-22 Performance Sport for that matter in your opinion.

[@yunusg3793]

Great review. What suppressor would you recommend for CZ 457 MDT?

[@chrisparkin431]

That entirely depends on what is available to you

[@yunusg3793]

@@chrisparkin431 what suppressor did you use on the rifle in the video

[@chrisparkin431]

@@yunusg3793 SAK

[@eoinwestman6222]

Very nice rifle. Very quiet, sounds as quiet as an air rifle.

[@chrisparkin431]

Given the power output, it's comparatively very quiet compared to an airgun, cheaper to buy, cheaper to shoot, more accurate and consistent, lighter to carry, more shots in you pocket, reliable for decades, requires no o-rings.......other than that.

[@eoinwestman6222]

@@chrisparkin431 that’s the problem with fac airguns. They are damn expensive compared to rimfires.

[@adaodematao7167]

It seems that you are the only one who tests cz457 thorougly. I'm looking for minisniper competition rifle. Which means shooting 10-15mm steel at 40-50m. Shall I look for a match varmint or will this do the job. Considering that's only ten shots. I'm not sure if the barrel will get hot enough to affect accuracy.

[@chrisparkin431]

I really wouldn't get too worried about barrel heating with a 22 rimfire

[@jasonmyers5116]

Any idea what the torque settings are for the action screws? I Can’t find any.

[@chrisparkin431]

You will have to ask CZ for an official answer but somewhere 3-5Nm is where I stay

[@stephentaylor8031]

Hi Chris, I see you use a surpessor on your field test of the 457, does this increase accuracy? I have seen videos suggesting these can diety and damage the barrel? Do you recommend using one and which one for cz 457?

[@chrisparkin431]

All in the videos, the internet is full of useless stories and since you say suppressor, I'm assuming you are in the US where licence price alone creates bad feeling among the 'free'?

[@stephentaylor8031]

@chrisparkin431 actually in Luxembourg and new to target shooting so please excuse my American keywords. Big fan of your channel, and before I found it yes watched some us videos

[@jasonmyers5116]

So what ammo is the best mate mine hate rws for some reason

[@chrisparkin431]

Which one looks best for your needs?

[@jasonmyers5116]

@@chrisparkin431 I’m using eley subs at the moment but there’s a lot of slow burners and it very frustrating and it’s from different batches, CCI very accurate but loud

[@pvegod1484]

why would you even consider getting an fac airgun when these exist

[@chrisparkin431]

Some people like the challenge of FAC airguns, rimfire just do more for less effort, expense and cumbersome ancillary equipment

[@L.V-Rider]

Why 16" barrel? 20" and more is better.

[@chrisparkin431]

Whatever you prefer

[@L.V-Rider]

@@chrisparkin431 That is not an answer. But since you say like that, I prefer consistency and accuracy, that is why 20" and longer is better, look at what bench rest competitors are using. If you want a short barrel get a pistol. Short rifle barrels is just a fad.