Factory CZ457 to competition ready | What upgrades increase accuracy?

[@gren509]

Your son deserves a medal for his patience !

[@HouseholdDog]

Yeah there's nothing like the boredom that comes from watching your dad do his thing.

[@clintonbarnard6534]

As a precision 22lr shooter this may be the best, most honest, with accurate information video I've ever seen explaining upgrades and the pros and cons of the upgrades and what acceptable groups look like for competition shooting. Awesome Awesome video!

[@johnbartlett7000]

Wow great video 📹 Have not seen such a detailed video in quite some time I truly enjoyed it 👍

[@roseybut]

Great video. I think we forget the most important component in any shooting activity. The shooter. We have a young guy in my club over here in the UK who has the one and only RimX's I've ever seen. They are incredibly expensive here. He had it custom built with what looks like a scaffold pole for a barrel and a very expensive chass. It cost him thousands. He won the first two competitions he tried. Then along came one of our "older" members with a 50/60+ year old BSA martini henry single shot target rifle. The kid with the RimX consistently comes second (sometimes third or worse) to the old timer with the BSA. in 50- and 100-meter bench rest comps. The old timer can sure shoot. Doesn't matter how much you pour into a gun if your shooting fundamentals aren't right you won't win. Love your work. Looking forward to the next one.

[@sn00pgreen]

loved those BSA's my Dad had an old one ( non Target version) and I used it round the farm for years, it was beautifully accurate

[@richardmattix5322]

You might consider cleaning the suppressor because they do collect carbon over time after about every three hundred bullets

[@jon1801]

There gets a stage where a CZ is no longer a CZ imo. And the cost of custom builds is beyond many of us so I have to ask what is the point? My 457 groups well enough to a hundred metres with all ammo brands, including none lead ( it is used for pesting and club ) And I agree, the shooter is the biggest factor. Guess that old maxim "a fool and his money" is true.

[@EagleEyeShooting]

@Jon, a rifle is only a tool and that tool is only as good as it's user. When you asked "what's the point?" The point is to enjoy this hobby. Some of us are involved competitivly in NRL22, PRS or Benchrest. This tool we are using for this sport at some point becomes inadequate to compete at the top level, when YOU accuire the skills. If you feel your rifle will perform with the best, then I highly encourage you to join practicescore and sign up for a local 100m Benchrest, NRL22 match. As the saying goes, "You don't know what you don't know". Complaining about how expensive these custom builds are is like complaining how expensive a pro golfer's club set is....

[@precisionleadthrowing4628]

yeah, you are dumb, this is typical pom crab bucket thinking. having precise and reliable rifle that is accurate takes out the guess work when learning. It takes out all the other possibilities than the shooter which if you combine with practice will turn the young fella into brilliant shooter after few years and comps. Your moronic statement is just pure envy and crab bucket attitude. If you want to be good shooter you need good gear and a lot of practice. Shooting with shitty gear makes you shitty shooter and it caps what you can do and how fast you can learn.

[@johnnyrc9304]

Consistent with my experiences with Rimfire. I shot NRA smallbore Silhouette and Rimfire PRS for years. I found that all rifles are picky for ammo, and when changing ammo, it takes about 10 rounds for the new ammo to re-foul the barrel with it's own dirt... so to speak. I also found Rimfires do NOT like clean bores. In fact, I did NOT clean my rimfires (match ammo only) until end of season, or about 4000 rounds, and then it would take about 50 rounds to get them properly fouled again. I shot mostly CZ (452 back then), and I never saw much for tuners in the open classes until the 2010's. If you're on a budget, go stock CZ, find the ammo it likes best, and use that leftover $$ NOT spent on a Vudu22 to shoot 1000's of rounds. One upgrade you didn't consider, I always put a Timney trigger on my competition rifles, a lot of times the only upgrade I did. That consistent trigger pull helped immensely. A+ Video, thanks.

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Thanks for sharing your expirence and agree. Yes, I left the trigger upgrade out of this because it can be viewed as improving the shooters ability to shoot more consistently vs the rifle. Also sets the base line to learn trigger control first before jumping to a 10oz trigger and develop bad habits.

[@romak4756]

My 457 needs to be cleaned every 4 to 5 hundred rounds as the accuracy drops off at that point

[@CZz59]

Johnny RC.... Thanks for the information... A CZ 457 and BMR 22lr

[@himanshunarula5483]

Do yo u recommend CZ 457 American, or CZ 457 varmint with heavier barrell or something else? Also how important are threaded barrells as not all of the models come with it?

[@OTRIAR]

I totally agree. I was in the fly fishing industry for many years. So many anglers get caught up in buying the best gear possible, thinking it will make them a better angler. The trout don't care how much your rod costs. If they can afford it, it's no big deal, but at the end of the day, it's usually the wizard and not the wand. Just like spending that extra cash on a guide vs the latest reel is going to exponentially make you a better angler, spending the extra cash on ammo and practicing fundamentals will make you a better shooter. Then make the jump to something spendier, assuming you'll still love it after spending that time.

[@CY6airsoft]

It’s your honesty that keeps me watching your channel.

[@22rimfireultra67]

Thanks for this video. The CZ 457 is a wonderful rifle. Your explanations and examples make it better !

[@RetiredFE]

I have a CZ 457 Varmint in a Boyds AT One stock, using a Harrell tuner and also a bolt shim. It absolutely loves SK Standard Plus. When I do my part it's a 5 shot one hole group at 50 yards. I love my setup. I learn a lot watching your videos. Keep up the great work. Thanks.

[@johnsykes706]

As someone who hunts as well as range shoots a rifle that achieves cold bore + point of aim = point of impact and then goes on to shoot a ~ 0.7 MOA or less group including the cold bore is a shooter, no question. That lack of cold bore deviation is vitally important as a hunter. Congratulations on a series of informative and well thought out videos.

[@ohleocleafar]

Excellent content, nicely presented and you did not try to push for your custom barrel...just presented what you observed and did not try to omit the data when got surprising result with the surpressor...thanks for the time and effort making this video, well appreciated.

[@EagleEyeShooting]

When trying to share data and results. Conclusions are best served honest. Appreciate recognizing these efforts

[@lt1nut]

@@EagleEyeShooting *Integrity* 👍🏼

[@uda123cat]

OUTSTANDING! Thank you for your willingness to challenge myths, provide data down range, and taking us along on your journey.

[@robertbazzoli6752]

Great video. Absolutely love all of your builds. Please keep them coming.

[@ledeni012]

Buddy, I'm only two minutes in, but I already know this is going to be one of the most interesting and educational videos on .22 LR precision rifles I've ever seen. Holy shit, this is going to be fantastic! Bravo!!!

[@txrcnoob]

Thank you for making this video. There isn't much for rim fire competition in my area unless I go about 4 hours away. But I have been looking pretty hard at getting a 457. This is probably the most thorough video I have found.

[@lewisrice3741]

They are the cats cat's meow I have 3 457 match chamber and barrel take it from me they are hard to beat maybe with a rimx but diffinatly not a voodoo too much money for a lot of problems. Beagleman

[@biagiocozza8875]

Great video. The one thing that will make that rifle shoot better in that factory plastic stock, is bedding the rifle with epoxy putty.

[@mikelastpass689]

CZ 457 Rock's. I have the Varmint MTR & it's my favorite. Great Video. 👍🏼

[@PatRMG]

Enjoyed the easter eggs of knowledge throughout the video.

[@leath4m]

My god! What great groups straight out of the box. CZ make great little guns.

[@Dwayne7834]

Great shooting Kenny. Thanks for the video and information. You are doing some great work.

[@Quality_Guru]

Thanks for making this video. Considering the scarcity and selection of ammo this video provides us with some excellent recommendations.

[@RockinRack]

I would really have liked to see you adjust the tuner and produce consistent bad groups then retune and shoot consistent great groups

[@AndrewKenyon-rs5xl]

Just learning about this type of shooting with 22s best video I’ve seen so far on KZbin for this sport

[@bobbythompson3544]

Has there ever been a more popular rifle and calibre than the CZ 457, the net is buzzing with reviews on this beautiful rifle!

[@seancarr9907]

Great video. Tuner would be great choice over the suppressor. I have a 22 suppressor and never thought about the debris from it going into barrel, makes sense.

[@jeffhuntley2921]

Impressive stock setup that got better with upgrades. Really cool utv you’ve got too

[@thorak4]

man id love to see a video doing a MK2 performance upgrade like this! youre videos are awesome

[@joshuagibson2520]

I think a lot of people these days are just addicted to blowing money on accessorizing. I somewhat understand doing so if a person is competing and there is money on the line, but most guys just love to spend that money, regardless if they get results or not. I don't think most even look at cost / benefit analysis. I don't mind spending 3 or 4x what a stock rifle costs IF I get 3-4x the results. I can't justify that kind of cost to shoot a .050 or .100 smaller group, but then again I'm not a competitive shooter either. I'm enjoying the channel and honesty. Found you a couple days ago and subbed. Take care.

[@williamgrochowalski5151]

I watched your other video I believe your work is exceptional. In testing fairly you you use good judgment keep up the videos.

[@BriderLV]

Great video. Very helpful to a new comer to NRL22. Thanks

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Cool video Kenny , but I’ll stick with my RimX :)

[@donc461]

Kenny, I have enjoyed watching many of your videos . Have you ever done one to share your thoughts about how to clean and maintain the accuracy of a quality rimfire. I think that would interest a lot of shooters like myself. There seems to be many different opinions about cleaning rimfires in the shooting world. What has been your experience cleaning and shooting your fine rifles.

[@weasel1weasel1]

My cz 457 likes faster ammo plus 1200fps, cci stinger makes 10mm att 58 yqrds my gun is stock same set up as your's synthetic stock and thin threded berrel

[@InSightFreedom]

Well done Kenny. Lots of useful information.

[@alparrish5660]

I found my CZ 457 .22 MTR shoot the Cheap NORMA almost as good as the SK Norma $5. per Box, SK $18 I also have the CZ 457 VARMINT Bull barrel. another TAC DRIVER. Likes the V-MAX, LOVES the VNT Got to love the CZ's Now I want to look into the tuner. But my barrels are not threaded, so more cost if I go that way for a tighter group. Wish I could post my group with both calibers at 50 yards from bench rest

[@chapman1967]

Great Video !!!!!! Would love to see your barrel shooting against a stock bull barrel that would come on a VPC CZ 457 (none MTR)

[@HouseholdDog]

I like your show. It's very well presented and thought out.

[@shannonmarcantel7993]

Won’t be long it’ll be a year plus wait for a rifle from you. That’s how amazing your work is.

[@tonyparker6650]

Another great .22lr video. Just started following you. Keep up the great work. CZ is killer with that big barrel. Tony Melb Australia

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Thanks 🤙 appreciate the sub

[@tonyparker6650]

@@EagleEyeShooting Hey Mate...just thought I'd let you know...after I messaged you...I received a another message that looked like it came from you....but my spider senses started tingling.....as there are so many scams out there. Text my number for free giveaway etc. Had your logo etc as well. Might want to let your subscribers / or KZbin know. Keep up the great content

[@briansupermag3918]

Awesome Kenny. Full specked out custom just gives the consistency not capable of other project builds. Makes me more excited for my full (Kenny) custom to get done.

[@toml802]

Most informative 22LR tech channel running!

[@davewhiteman7723]

Good shooting. I was hoping you'd let the boy have a try at it.

[@Voin39]

Обратный отзыв😊 Была бронто куплена в 17году с салона, одни плохие воспоминания (продал в 2019м). Теперь катаюсь четвертый год на паджеро 2008 года!.. пока не подводит, рыжиков нет. Не сравниваемые машины. Сочувствую Брат, желаю терпения и крепкие нервы.

[@jonenglish6617]

Love these videos. great work

[@oif3vetk9]

Love my 457. I have the pro varmint model and it shoots way better than I can. I screwed up at the beginning of the PRS season and put myself in production division. Shot the match, took 2nd, was happy. Then I reread the rules the next day. Immediately contacted our MD and told him nope, put me in open division. My glass/rifle cost exceeded the cost limit. (Ran a Athlon midas tac scope, by msrp it put me $41 above the limit.) So I decided screw it, stay in open and bought a KRG Bravo stock for it. lol (Cheaper than new glass) Only thing I need to do with it is get the Area 419 rail for the scope so I can move it forward a bit more. The want to do, new trigger. Other than that I'm just going to run it. It shoots amazing with sk match rifle ammo. I use rimfire PRS as training for centerfire PRS.

[@matthewrezuke8130]

Hopefully your czs come back in stock soon.

[@johngarrett6256]

Absolutely good stuff real knowledgeable

[@Wirenutby]

Keep the videos coming, great stuff!

[@badbilly429]

Thanks for the video Kenny some interesting results!

[@CliffBabcock]

The Best Video I've Seen on this subject!!!!!! Keep them coming. You must have shot competitively?

[@sjohnson1776]

Great content as usual Kenny! Thanks a bunch!

[@kodywoodward]

AWESOME JOB! My dream gun is definitely a Rim-X built by you.

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Thats an honor to hear. Hopefully we can make that happen 🙏

[@Jesse-le9bh]

Thanks for this video. Always like comparisons. Blessings

[@macthomas6381]

You make some excellent videos!

[@caseymelick8023]

Great video can't thank you enough

[@chrisvonahnen3578]

Very impressive presentation 👍

[@MrRobistro]

Recently subscribed...Great content and straight shooter. I have a CZ that had the 'cracking' you observed with the borescope in your video - CZ 455/457 Build series | Initial Accuracy - The cracking runs from muzzle end inside about 2" down . The rifle tosses fliers with every type of ammo I tried. I was shooting factory class at my local club, but this barrel put the stop to that. Not sure If I want to chance buying another CZ barrel or just put a 'real' barrel on it and shoot unlimited class. Depressing.

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Thank-you Robbo. Any factory rifle will of course have the possibility sub par quality and accuracy. Even with prefit barrels theirs this possibility. Very few shops offer a guarantee based off the rifles tested performance. That's something I personally provide in my shop. Ive got multiple options for the 22lr both in barreled actions and full complete builds. Just google Desert Precision Gunworks

[@wes1spence]

Your the man !! As usual a very informative vid. I wish you would do a few howa builds or give a impression about them. Thanks !!

[@adama1294]

If you are getting hits that are touching, you should shoot at longer distances to open it up so as to better see any precision improvements.

[@joshbrekke6374]

Saw a real good group with the stock/OEM barrel so a frugal fella who’s not into competition will do just fine I’d say. And still be able to pay some bills alone the way

[@beyondtwominutes]

100 percent agree that a supressor can hurt accuracy. It did on my rimx. Plus as awesome as it is to run one it's just another thing to worry about.

[@richardfisher3656]

My cz457 likes sk pistol match ammo and I'm thinking of purchasing a ez tuner for it. Thanks for you help and informative video

[@BIGJON827]

What an awesome video. I love my CZ rifles! unfortunately watching this video is gonna cost me some more money!

[@PursuitofAccuracy]

Man thats a good looking chassis 😁

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Looks better on a CZ than a Vudoo 🤙

[@PursuitofAccuracy]

@@EagleEyeShooting thats why I own 3......one for cz, one for vudoo, one for bergara 😁

[@tomallen6073]

Hoping the one I have coming shoots as well. Nix the heavy barrel. Also will be taking advantage of their switchable barrels. The other positive about the 457 is it’s still selling for the same price a 452 was 20+ years ago. In a world where gun prices have escalated 50-100% Value for dollar. Thanks.

[@jerryrobinson8510]

Really like your videos!!! Just getting into rim fire,so great info.

[@comoscorral]

Good video, I will say I want to see what the new barrel does after 500/1k rounds and it's fully fouled in.

[@lewisrice3741]

You got that right brother because all my czs seem to like the most expensive go figure. Beagleman

[@royrocapor1874]

Excellent video. Thank you for doing it

[@mrclean8329]

Thank you for sharing your video..

[@orthodrummer7945]

Have a 457 American standard wood stock set up…have tried all different types of ammo BUT always shoots best with SK standard plus yellow label every time.

[@billslack1879]

me too!

[@ratroddiesels1981]

some of the best shooting ive seen ,even the bone stock cz . like your buggy.

[@Youdoneedmyname]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@mlone7]

I have a 455 and 457, 24" and 26" respectively. Both Hart barrels. I found that both barrels love Eley rounds. They both shoot every kind of ammo ok but Eley Tenex 1082 is what it really likes. I tested 5 different lots of Eley 1059, 1063, 1066, 1072, and 1082. At 50 the 1082 shot 25 bulls, 13x's on an ARA. None of the others were that consistent. At 100 the 1072 was slightly better with 1082 being second. Those barrels didnt like any of the two Center X lots I had, nor the Lapua Long Range. It also did ok with SK Pistol Match but SK Long Range it didnt like. I admire what you are trying to do but question how some rim sizes are bigger eg. Lapua, where as SK and Eley are smaller. Would this not be a problem for you to alleviate? Wouldnt you have to have different head spacing to shoot Eley and Lapua out of the same gun. Also speed of the bullets would change accuracy, with ammo types like what I experienced.

[@jeansandmyshirt]

great video. I learnt a lot from you. I will tighten the action screws. I don't have the right tools.. Just wondering why you didn't try 100yrds. It'd have been a much better comparision. I'll go get some Sk rifle match matcho tomorrow lol. thank you for your hard work and money spent on doing tests.

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Thanks! Wind showed up. Testing at 100 yards wouldn't have shown results of the rifle without taking in environmentals

[@1clnsdime1]

As always great vids!!!

[@kevinknowles2109]

Great video........thx 👍

[@GeorgeLeshko]

Great video .I am thinking very hard about getting a CZ 457 and i just can't make up my mind on witch one to get.. I do need a left hand model in whatever one i do get as i am a left handed shooter i don't know what factor models come that way just yet but i like the AT ONE and the MRT and the other thing i am not sure of is what length barrel they come in but i was thinking on a twenty inch barrel.. I do not plane on do any competition shoot i just want a really good shooting 22 cal rifle that i can take to the range and shoot good tight groups with.. and help or suggestion would be a great help thank for all your info

[@BROTUNED]

I've heard a lot of great things about the valdada optics

[@hugosalceda1973]

Good job Kenny.

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Hugo! Thanks man

[@hugosalceda1973]

@@EagleEyeShooting hey Kenny".. Is this true?

[@hugosalceda1973]

@@EagleEyeShooting I don't trust You tube*

[@madisonmullins4136]

VERY GOOD INFORMATION. IF I HEARD RIGHT WERE LOOKING AT 2000 DOLLARS. THE ORIGINAL RIFLE 500 THE CHASSIS 1000 AND BARREL400. I WAS GOOD WITH THE ORIGINAL AND EC TUNER I FELT LIKE IT WAS VERY GOOD. WHO KNOWS WHAT IT WOULD DO WITH RWS OR LAPUA. THANK FOR TAKING THE TIME TO MAKE GREAT VIDEOS. WOULD LOVE TO SEE A RUGER AMERICAN THAT YOU CAN SHOW CASE

[@chadpeebles3617]

That pistol match special is faster than the rifle match. Tuning to it would help but as big as that group was it probably wouldnt fix much. The pistol match special is good for cold weather, basically same as polar biathlon ammo.

[@chadpeebles3617]

The regular pistol match is my preferred ammo of choice but last case i was able to get was the special 😥

[@davidwilliams299]

Nice video well done.

[@michaltab688]

Great video and good job👍👍

[@albertoguerreiro006]

nice information about some interesting points about tuners , cold bore shift , you knowledge and your opinions , with the price of rim X action or a vudoo the turbo is not very comon in prs or nrl ? i think it is same price or even less , it is nice to see one build for you and test it in video , great information and great videos .

[@ClaymateDesigner]

First thing I did with my 457 was to remove, yes, remove the trigger setting screw making the trigger as light as possible.. I would like to find a decent subsonic hollow point as the CCI 1050 fps I use is a lot less accurate than target rounds... Moderator fitted for vermin control.

[@deanbryan3034]

Good video and results, for me chassis arnt much to look at so I wonder how a good action and barrel in a more traditional stock would shoot considering the ergonomics.

[@Timberdam]

Good video !! In your experience do you think going to a Bergara would need less upgrades?

[@jimlerum]

Great content Kenny.

[@charlesduncanmckinley920]

I've watched several of you videos, I like the information you are sharing. I doesn't appear to be in you wheelhouse, but with you knowledge and experience I'm looking for information regarding 10/22 barrels... Don't laugh.

[@charlesduncanmckinley920]

I'm looking for a match grade barrel, everyone seems to be going with KIDD, Volquartsen or Tacsol. I'm looking at a FJ Federson barrel. Any input on this?

[@unclejohn1053]

Good stuff Kenny!

[@brutushunting]

Um sonho uma arma dessas aqui no Brasil. Belo trabalho parabéns

[@coydogdentist]

I found this channel when your myst buster series popped up. I have subscribed and am hooked. Do you have a website? Where are you from? I live in Southern Utah and it looks like you are in this territory.

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Thanks for subscribing. This is our website www.dpgunworks.com/. You can check our builds and order custom build rifles.

[@hectorgonzales3082]

This a very informative video thank you for making it I'm in the market for a 457 and a friend sent me this video. I'm glad he did. I have to ask but what part of the US are you in? That is beautiful terrain I would think Arizona maybe?

[@mikewolf9892]

Nice guns, nice video... but I WANT THE BUGGY!!!!!

[@conman2432]

Would love to see a Savage MK2 rebarrel. Not for sure if can be done very well with their actions though.

[@Mr.Spectaculous]

The scout model from sportsman's warehouse is 347.00 that's the cheapest entry.

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Awesome thats good to know. Need to get more to offer builds

[@HouseholdDog]

Have you considered getting it bluprinted? That would be an interesting begore and after.😂

[@endysambrozio5929]

Parabéns pelo conteúdo 👏

[@mikem859]

Thanks for awesome video. Could you please make some video about Tikka T1X? It is worse than Bergara/CZ or just all of them need more ore less work to be a tack driver? Thanks

[@Chickidy]

The best video 📹 🙌 👌 👏 ❤ 😍

[@tomkweb]

Kenny, that's a great video! I'm in the market for a budget target grade 22LR, and I appreciate your shooting ability with the stock CZ and the EC Barrel Tuner to base a decision on instead of just marketing hype. Along the budget line, can you recommend a decent scope primarily for 25-50 yard targets? Also, can you recommend a Timney trigger upgrade? Thanks in advance, and I second the positive comments about your patient sons!

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Thank-you. I would recommend the Athlon Helos BTR Gen 2 over the Arkens. The reticle has 2 tenth increments which is needed for 22lr over Arken. The glass is also clearer on the higher magnification. If your looking for more benchrest, Athlon makes a SFP 10-40x56

[@tomkweb]

@@EagleEyeShooting and which scope rings would you recommend for the Athlon and the CZ457 Scope Base - 30 MOA?

[@triise]

Thanks for the video, very informative. What kind of target camera du you use? It looks very nice.