CZ 457 Carbon

Česká zbrojovka · Rifle · In Production · 2019

Also known as: 457 Carbon

Overview

The CZ 457 Carbon is the lightest in the series at 2.15 kg with a carbon fiber-wrapped steel barrel and match chamber. Polymer stock with soft-touch digital camouflage.

Specifications

Weight (empty)2150 g (75.8 oz)
Overall Length978 mm (38.50")
Barrel Length525 mm (20.67")
Action TypeBolt Action
Firing MechanismStriker Fired
Trigger TypeSingle Stage
Trigger Pull12 N (2.7 lbf)
Magazine Capacity5 rounds
Magazine TypeDetachable Box
Muzzle Velocity330 m/s (1083 fps)
Muzzle Energy142 J (105 ft·lbf)
Barrel RiflingRight Hand
Rifling Twist406 mm (15.98")
Number of Grooves6
Frame MaterialSteel
Barrel MaterialSteel
Stock MaterialPolymer
FinishBlack Nitride

Calibers

Features

Origin

Country of origin: Czech Republic

Notes

Lightest CZ 457 (2.15 kg). Carbon fiber-wrapped 21.3mm barrel. Threaded 1/2" UNF. Price from 35,690 CZK.

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.