CZ 457

[The Ratbasher]

Well, I've finally gone and done it, and bought a new CZ 457 in .17 HMR. !.
I've pondered and ruminated for ages between the 457, the Bergara BMR and the Tikka T1X.
When I had them all sat in front of me, I thought that there's probably more bits and bobs available for that than the other 2 ?.
So, cash parted with ( I feel ill now ) and rifle now waiting for it to stop blimmin' raining so I can get it set up.
Oh, and I almost came home with a Browning X Bolt Nordic in .308 as well. But luckily enough, I didn't quite have enough cash stashed in my sock for that one. LOL
So I'll be raking through all the ad's fro something a bit cheaper that won't involve selling bodily organs and oxygen !.
Say hello guys.

 

[Andydorset]

Lovely setup

 

[The Ratbasher]

Lovely setup

Cheers buddy. The scope worked well on the HW60, so should be as good on this ?.

 

[fixedwheel]

The CZ457 are lovely tools, but they tend to breed in the cabinet.

My family has grown to three, with a spare stock and an extra barrel in there as well!

 

[purdeydog]

Nice. I’m in the market for .22lr. So much choice I can’t decide!

 

[LGMS441]

Also bought a CZ457 in 17hmr this year and very happy with it, I've found Remington Accutip 17gr to be the most accurate bullets followed by Hornady.

I've since read that the CZ457 can sometimes be fussy as to what torque the action screws are set at. Some sayings it makes a big difference to accuracy and some saying they didn't notice much difference. Have just set mine to 20 inch pound but yet to shoot it. Might just be something to consider

 

[Foxyboy43]

Well, I've finally gone and done it, and bought a new CZ 457 in .17 HMR. !.
I've pondered and ruminated for ages between the 457, the Bergara BMR and the Tikka T1X.
When I had them all sat in front of me, I thought that there's probably more bits and bobs available for that than the other 2 ?.
So, cash parted with ( I feel ill now ) and rifle now waiting for it to stop blimmin' raining so I can get it set up.
Oh, and I almost came home with a Browning X Bolt Nordic in .308 as well. But luckily enough, I didn't quite have enough cash stashed in my sock for that one. LOL
So I'll be raking through all the ad's fro something a bit cheaper that won't involve selling bodily organs and oxygen !.
Say hello guys.
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Lovely rifle - enjoy!
TBH the .17 shoots sooooo flat you may not need the Zulus unless you are well past 100 yards. I have just moved mine to the .22lr for subsonic use - it is brilliant for that!

 

[The Ratbasher]

Lovely rifle - enjoy!
TBH the .17 shoots sooooo flat you may not need the Zulus unless you are well past 100 yards. I have just moved mine to the .22lr for subsonic use - it is brilliant for that!

I've noticed that the Zulus mount actually stops the bolt from opening on this rail. So may need a slightly higher one, or just use the Alpex instead ?.

 

[The Ratbasher]

Nice. I’m in the market for .22lr. So much choice I can’t decide!

Pity you didn't want a .17 hmr as I have a lovely Weihrauch for sale.

 

[Foxyboy43]

I've noticed that the Zulus mount actually stops the bolt from opening on this rail. So may need a slightly higher one, or just use the Alpex instead ?.

Hmm.
Maybe try moving the Zulus back one “hole” on the mount i.e. sacrificing one screw - no recoil off the .17 so should be fine.

 

[The Ratbasher]

Hmm.
Maybe try moving the Zulus back one “hole” on the mount i.e. sacrificing one screw - no recoil off the .17 so should be fine.

I'll have a fiddle when I have half an hour spare. Though to be honest I do prefer the Alpex out of the two, so may flog the Zulus and get another Alpex ?.

 

[Danny Boy]

Nice. I’m in the market for .22lr. So much choice I can’t decide!

I have a CZ455 and absolutely love it! There are a few other good brands about, depending on your budget, but I rate the European brands higher than the American ones. Tikka TX1 are excellent and the Steyr Zephyr ll is absolutely gorgeous !

 

[Andydorset]

Iv a Steyr zephyr 2, in 22lr- would never sell it.

 

[shakey jake]

on a different note, did you ever find your missing bolt?

 

[Danny Boy]

Iv a Steyr zephyr 2, in 22lr- would never sell it.

They are beautiful guns. I take it it's really accurate too?

 

[Andydorset]

They are beautiful guns. I take it it's really accurate too?

Very, but not as accurate as my 457

 

[BenBhoy]

Hmm.
Maybe try moving the Zulus back one “hole” on the mount i.e. sacrificing one screw - no recoil off the .17 so should be fine.

I did that with a pard 008S, also on a CZ457 in HMR, and had no issues.

 

[The Ratbasher]

on a different note, did you ever find your missing bolt?

Yes buddy. The RFD where I took it to P/X it had taken it out to check the bore and left the bugger on their bench !. LOL That RFD also happens to be the one where I bought this 457 from, so no hard feelings. LMAO

 

[The Ratbasher]

I did that with a pard 008S, also on a CZ457 in HMR, and had no issues.

I won't be having any more issues though bud. I've sold the Zulus. LOL

 

[The Ratbasher]

Lovely rifle - enjoy!
TBH the .17 shoots sooooo flat you may not need the Zulus unless you are well past 100 yards. I have just moved mine to the .22lr for subsonic use - it is brilliant for that!

Cheers buddy. The Zulus is gone now anyway. So I'l use the Alpex 4k lite that's on the .22lr instead.