If we were to pick one thing that our previous rimfire platforms were lacking, it was an American-style push-to-fire safety — something Hunter’s Education instructors and 4-H shooting coaches have begged us to incorporate for years. Though that was the most obvious change, we also took the opportunity to tweak a load of small things at the same time. In addition to the receiver-mounted, push-to-fire safety, we chopped almost an inch of length from the action and slab-sided it to reduce its footprint and weight. But honestly, you have to feel the trigger on this gun ~ it is fantastic for an off the shelf rimfire rifle.

The stamped bottom metal of the 455 is gone, swapped for a classy two-piece interlocking system. To make scope fitment easier, we ditched the 90° bolt rotation in favor of 60°, allowing for larger ocular bell diameters with lower ring heights. To top it all off, the 457 now features a trigger adjustable for weight, creep and over-travel.

With the exact same swappable barrel system as the 455 and the same reliable polymer magazine system, the 457 is without a doubt the best rimfire platform we’ve ever fielded.

CZ 457 American Rifle Specs
Caliber: 22LR
Barrel Length: 24.8"
No Sights ~ Designed For Optics
11mm Dovetail For Mounting Rings ( Rings Not Included )
Dark Stained Turkish Walnut Stock
60 Degree Bolt Throw
American Style Push To Fire Safety
Barrel: 1 in 16" Twist
1 - 5 Round Detachable Magazine Included
Weight: 6.17 Lbs
Stock # 02310