CZ 457 American
Česká zbrojovka · Rifle · In Production · 2019
Also known as: 457 American
Overview
The CZ 457 American features classic American-style Turkish walnut with fleur-de-lis checkering and a light-profile 24.8" cold hammer-forged barrel.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2800 g (98.8 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1080 mm (42.52") |
| Barrel Length | 630 mm (24.80") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 12 N (2.7 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 330 m/s (1083 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 142 J (105 ft·lbf) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Black Nitride |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 22 LR, .22 Long Rifle
- .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire — also known as .22 WMR, .22 Magnum, .22 Mag
- .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire — also known as .17 HMR, 17 HMR
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Two Position Safety
- Features: Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, Adjustable Trigger, 60 Degree Bolt Throw, Swappable Barrels, 1 Moa Accuracy Guarantee, Fleur De Lis Checkering, 11mm Dovetail
Origin
Country of origin: Czech Republic
Notes
No sights - designed for optics via 11mm dovetail. Price ~$476 USD.
Background
The CZ 457 replaced the CZ 455 in 2019 with a user-swappable barrel system and improved adjustable trigger, becoming the benchmark for affordable precision rimfire rifles.