CZ 457 Training Model: Tabletop Overview

CZ has a reputation for making some of the most accurate 22s that are out there. I’ve been wanting one of these models for quite a while, starting with the 452, then the 455, now what they consider to be the pinnacle of this line: the 457
Naturally we’ll post a shooting video in the near future, but for today we just wanted to admire the quality and workmanship coming out of the CZ factory in the Czech Republic. I hope you enjoy

[@dougfaucette2748]

I just got the same CZ 457. Looking forward to trying it out. Thanks for the review.

[@drdrake63]

I hope you like it as much as I like mine.

[@wolfpack4694]

Thanks for explaining the various models! I was a little confused and like the simple trainer.

[@godzilla_son4383]

Can’t go wrong with cz 👍

[@michaellacy8510]

I bought a cz 452 training rifle about 15 years ago for $300. Best firearm purchase I've ever made! I should have bought three of them. Considering a similar rifle in .22 WMR. Open sights are awesome-even with aging eyes.

[@salemjamaluddeen9232]

CZ all the way! After I got my cz 452 in 22LR, my Ruger 10/22 never saw the range and I sold it

[@wwisaacson4807]

The same thing happed to me. I sold my 10/22 to my brother.

[@vincebelmonte7710]

dam i bought one in 17 hmr then i returned and bought 22 mag and 22lr.

[@jamestboehm6450]

I've got the lux that I scoped. Action is very smooth, adjustable trigger. Pricey but a fine rifle. Accuracy is excellent with the right ammo.

[@stevedouglas5443]

For a beach stock it looks pretty good. I've never been a big fan of checkering anyway. I would like a plain non checkered walnut. As far as scope mounting, the butt stock should work just fine. Nice plinking/hunting rifle.

[@wbwills2]

That’s nice. Fine gun for sure

[@craigbenz4835]

I have the 452 version of this. I got rid of my other 22LR rifles after getting that one, because I liked it so much. Mine and a buddy's prefer the Federal Champion ammo.

[@drdrake63]

I’ll have to give that ammo a try when I can find some

[@Leonardo-xs6qk]

Beautifull rifle, impossible in brazil. Congratulations my friend.

[@Simon-talks]

CZ's are great rifles. I have the CZ American in .22 LR and the .17 HMR barrel for it only cost $150.00 bucks, so it was well worth purchasing the easily change out barrel instead of spending another $569.00 for another rifle. 2 fantastic rimfire calibers in one beautiful and beautifully functioning tack driver.

[@edwardpetty5401]

Nice rifle. Enjoy it!

[@rockodlak]

Awesome rifle for a good price!!!!👍👍👍

[@greenstreet5287]

Found one left handed thinking about buying it for mom for an early bday present

[@pinslayer4579]

I've owned my 452 for several years I put a ghost ring on the rear sight and narrowed the front post........ I've never owned a 22 that made me happier it's a great little rifle. I would suggest the standard magazine cause a 10 round interferes with one handed field carry.

[@sittiwat499]

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[@mikebernath3038]

I hate to say that the sayer is in error. This item is not drilled for permanent mounts. It is actually part of a proprietary cz system to resist recoil if you buy there bases.

[@williamkoppos7039]

IIRC my Varmint .22 barrel (Bought the .17) cost abut $200. About 15-20 minutes to switch.

[@tedknight1676]

Where are you finding .22 ammo at?

[@nunoduclasoares8153]

Do you have a video testing this rifle? I couldn't find it! Thanks.

[@user-zk8tg8ko1u]

Yes, he have. Its called: "CZ 457 Accuracy". :)

[@joerico9461]

Well when your ready to sale that 22 let me know

[@jyc2201]

Why don't you like Turkish Walnut? I'll take that over Beech any day of the week.

[@drdrake63]

To each their own right? Typically, Turkish walnut is stained too dark for my liking. I much prefer English, French or American walnut

[@christophergreen2411]

I have a much older one that is single shot....no mag.

[@davidp5229]

Pretty sure CZ says it's ok to dry fire these however I don't do it either, yellow drywall collars for safety.

[@wbwills2]

Yellow drywall collar?how that go?

[@davidp5229]

@@wbwills2 Seems to be ok, the collar on the open end of the anchor absorbs the firing pin strike, you'll see the "dent" in the plastic.

[@Yorktown-pb8bd]

Dont know where you are attaining the rifles so cheap that they are as much as a gun. The CZ 457 near me is running $550.00 and up depending. The new barrels for the training rifle without the open sights is $139.00 on the cz site. That is a lot less than a rifle. The barrels with those mauser type sights are $199.00. You can get aperture sights for a cz also on the internet. Good for training new shooters. Aperture sights, Open sights and scope. Good for teaching new shooters.

[@Simon-talks]

Yep! lol. That's what I said too. I have the CZ American in .22 LR that I purchased this year in 2023 and even with all the Biden-inflation, the .17 HMR barrel for it only cost $150.00 bucks, so it was well worth purchasing the easily change out barrel instead of spending another $569.00 for another rifle. 2 fantastic rimfire calibers in one beautiful and beautifully functioning tack driver.

[@goldiestfish]

lol magazine is cheap in my country it costs 42-45 bucks .....more correct say not expensive because in my country its just stupid greed