rimfire CZ457 SYNTHETIC

[FLATTOP 3,655]

My little beauty weighs half a ton with scope bipod torch at night and wood I love it when I first got it I got the magic rimfire trigger kit I’ve owned from new well over ten years and it’s still extremely accurate and reliable CZ452 Varmint Barrel 

[Sausagedog 7,381]

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On 04/11/2021 at 21:12, FLATTOP said:

My little beauty weighs half a ton with scope bipod torch at night and wood I love it when I first got it I got the magic rimfire trigger kit I’ve owned from new well over ten years and it’s still extremely accurate and reliable CZ452 Varmint Barrel 

Had one for a short while. Too heavy but yes very accurate.

 

Edited November 6, 2021 by Sausagedog

[philpot 4,925]

15 hours ago, Rimfire Rifles Freedom said:

I agree with Villaman Phil  in that the 457 is NOT the same rifles as its predecessors (455, 457).I would have a Tikka in a heartbeat if I did NOT have the 457.

My previous .22LR was an Anschutz 1416 DG, which was a good rifle, but in my opinion the 457 is easily as accurate as the Anschutz , but the mechanical function of the 457 is superior to that of the Anschutz. The 457 also has the feel of a very modern rifle.

Ah okay boys, I confess it was the 455 and 452 that I have experience with and they in my humble opinion are not as good as the Tikka bolt but I don't know know why you dislike the mags Mitch, I have not had the slightest issue with them, simple straightforward to fill, never jam, whats not to like.  I saw the Royale when it first came out and was going to buy one in walnut but it just didn't fit me very well, not sitting in my shoulder easily so didn't bother.

Totally agree with the comments regarding the Annie 1416, had one, no more accurate than my tikka and a clumpy bolt, will never have another.

Phil

[villaman 9,979]

Phil , most are complaining about these tikka mags , I don’t know if .22 are different but 17 HMR are poo 

[philpot 4,925]

5 minutes ago, villaman said:

Phil , most are complaining about these tikka mags , I don’t know if .22 are different but 17 HMR are poo 

Not heard a thing Mitch, I have two and neither have given any problems, in fact my mate was after a left hooker a couple of weeks ago and was saying to the rfd how much better the mags were compared to the Browning which he totally agreed so don't think he has had any problem mags either.

[Rimfire Rifles Freedom 17]

10 hours ago, philpot said:

Ah okay boys, I confess it was the 455 and 452 that I have experience with and they in my humble opinion are not as good as the Tikka bolt but I don't know know why you dislike the mags Mitch, I have not had the slightest issue with them, simple straightforward to fill, never jam, whats not to like.  I saw the Royale when it first came out and was going to buy one in walnut but it just didn't fit me very well, not sitting in my shoulder easily so didn't bother.

Totally agree with the comments regarding the Annie 1416, had one, no more accurate than my tikka and a clumpy bolt, will never have another.

Phil

The T1x is a good rifle.Some of the lads in one of the groups I am in love theirs.I am glad yours works as it should.I would have one if it were not for the 457.

You are correct about the 1416 bolt Phil, very stiff and difficult to work.Yes, would not have another 1416.

[philpot 4,925]

I believe the T1x is the rifle given out to the forestry commission staff for their pest control of which they ordered a large quantity and again this information was given to me by Forest Lodge Guns who I think did some of the distribution in our area. That was a while ago so I have had a fair number of gins since then so it is possible I may be mistaken but I don't think so.

Phil

[BenBhoy 4,706]

10 hours ago, philpot said:

compared to the Browning

The mag on t-bolt is one of my favourite things about it. And neat storing spare mag in butt 

[Dervburner 2,548]

13 hours ago, Rimfire Rifles Freedom said:

The T1x is a good rifle.Some of the lads in one of the groups I am in love theirs.I am glad yours works as it should.I would have one if it were not for the 457.

You are correct about the 1416 bolt Phil, very stiff and difficult to work.Yes, would not have another 1416.

I don’t know about the 1416,  but my 1417 bolt is as smooth as butter. It’s had some use mind.

[Deker 3,450]

Now there's a thing, my CZ rimfires are all 452, and other than playing with the trigger on the HMR and WMR (the .22LR is fine and original??) I'm more than happy with everything they do!!

I don't find they have any shortcomings for field work, the 453 wasn't the greatest upgrade, but I have little experience of the 455 or 457, can someone tell me what I'm missing?

Cheers!!

[Sausagedog 7,381]

2 hours ago, Deker said:

Now there's a thing, my CZ rimfires are all 452, and other than playing with the trigger on the HMR and WMR (the .22LR is fine and original??) I'm more than happy with everything they do!!

I don't find they have any shortcomings for field work, the 453 wasn't the greatest upgrade, but I have little experience of the 455 or 457, can someone tell me what I'm missing?

Cheers!!

Your missing nothing mate. There is nothing wrong at all with the old brno action.

453, never knew they did one. What was the difference?

The 457 is cheaper to make. Has a shorter action, read scope mounts are cramped unless one fits a rail but the trigger is more adjustable but still benefits from a lighter spring.

Keep the 452's Deker,  nothing wrong with them at all.

[Dervburner 2,548]

1 hour ago, Sausagedog said:

Your missing nothing mate. There is nothing wrong at all with the old brno action.

453, never knew they did one. What was the difference?

The 457 is cheaper to make. Has a shorter action, read scope mounts are cramped unless one fits a rail but the trigger is more adjustable but still benefits from a lighter spring.

Keep the 452's Deker,  nothing wrong with them at all.

453 is basically a 452 with a set trigger. As you say SD, nothing wrong with the 452 action. I don’t know much about the 457’s other than the price has gone up. Seen them in the £800 plus bracket now, so up there with sako’s and anschutz etc price wise.

[Sausagedog 7,381]

1 hour ago, Dervburner said:

453 is basically a 452 with a set trigger. As you say SD, nothing wrong with the 452 action. I don’t know much about the 457’s other than the price has gone up. Seen them in the £800 plus bracket now, so up there with sako’s and anschutz etc price wise.

That's crazy, they are just a cnc mass produced item! The world has gone mad!

Talking of autos, one I tried once and was impressed with was the Winchester m74! Most have no scope mounting but some later ones were grooved and some owners had them drilled and tapped for bases. They are super reliable and field strip in a second.

They are so good Britain bought them during the last great war for guerrilla warfare if invaded by Hitler!

[Dervburner 2,548]

56 minutes ago, Sausagedog said:

That's crazy, they are just a cnc mass produced item! The world has gone mad!

Talking of autos, one I tried once and was impressed with was the Winchester m74! Most have no scope mounting but some later ones were grooved and some owners had them drilled and tapped for bases. They are super reliable and field strip in a second.

They are so good Britain bought them during the last great war for guerrilla warfare if invaded by Hitler!

Talking of auto’s again, how did you find the marlin SD? I see them for sale, various models, for not a lot of money.

[Sausagedog 7,381]

1 hour ago, Dervburner said:

Talking of auto’s again, how did you find the marlin SD? I see them for sale, various models, for not a lot of money.

Very reliable. Trigger wasn't outstanding. Took a lot of sear stoning and I had to drill and tap a grub screw into the trigger itself.

Once that was done it was good.