NRA Gun of the Week: CZ USA 457 American Rimfire Rifle

Published on October 11, 2019
Duration: 2:55

The CZ USA 457 American Rimfire Rifle, released in early 2019, represents significant upgrades over its predecessor, the CZ 455. Key improvements include a redesigned, lighter receiver, a faster 60-degree bolt throw, a user-adjustable trigger addressing previous complaints, and a more robust two-piece bottom metal. The rifle retains the popular switch-barrel design and is available in .22 Long Rifle, .22 Mag, and .17 HMR calibers, offering versatility for various shooting applications.

Quick Summary

The CZ 457 American Rimfire Rifle, released in early 2019, offers significant upgrades over the CZ 455. Key improvements include a redesigned, lighter receiver, a faster 60-degree bolt throw, a user-adjustable trigger, and a two-piece bottom metal. It's available in .22 Long Rifle, .22 Mag, and .17 HMR with a switch-barrel design.

Chapters

  1. 00:14CZ 457 American Introduction
  2. 00:33Improvements over CZ 455
  3. 00:51Receiver Redesign & Bolt Throw
  4. 01:07Safety & Trigger Improvements
  5. 01:26Bottom Metal & Optics Mounting
  6. 01:37Switch-Barrel Design & Calibers
  7. 02:04Barrel Profile & Versatility
  8. 02:30Stock Material & Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key improvements of the CZ 457 American over the CZ 455?

The CZ 457 American features a redesigned, lighter receiver, a faster 60-degree bolt throw, a user-adjustable trigger for pull weight, creep, and overtravel, and a more robust two-piece bottom metal. These upgrades address common feedback from CZ 455 owners.

What calibers are available for the CZ 457 American rimfire rifle?

The CZ 457 American is chambered in .22 Long Rifle, .22 Mag, and .17 HMR. It also retains the switch-barrel design, allowing for easy changes between different barrel contours and calibers.

What are the specifications of the CZ 457 American model shown in the video?

The featured CZ 457 American model has a hunter/sporter barrel profile measuring 24.8 inches long. It is equipped with an 11mm dovetail scope rail and an American-style stock crafted from Turkish walnut.

How does the bolt throw differ between the CZ 457 and CZ 455?

The CZ 457 American significantly reduces the bolt throw from the 90 degrees found on the CZ 455 to a much faster and smoother 60 degrees. This allows for quicker manipulation of the bolt action.

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