CZ 452 vs 457

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Question for the members who have both a 452/453 and a 457, how does the newer 457 compare to the old trusty 452? The 452 is known for both build quality and accuracy, but the 457 has some really nice upgrades (adjustable trigger for example). Does the 457 actually live up to the 452? Thanks!
 
Well I don’t have a 452, I have a 457, and I’ll say that I love it. Triggers great, ergonomics are awesome, I like the bolt angle better than my 455. Both super accurate so that’s good.
Overall, yeah I think it’s worth the upgrade. But that’s my opinion
 
Shooter proficiency and shooting set up aside, with appropriate ammo accuracy will be the result of barrel quality. From my experience with CZ bolt action rimfire rifles, the odds of having a better barrel may well be with the CZ 452 and 453 models (which differ primarily with the triggers). I've had one CZ 457 MTR and two CZ 455 rifles, one an American and one a Varmint. None of them shot as well as the half-dozen or so 452 and 453 models I've had and shot with seriousness. My view is that barrel quality is less consistent with the 455 and 457 barrels.
 
Ive been seeing some talk that the 457 MTR stock has some cast off. Wouldn't that make it ride the bags weird in a benchrest situation ?
 
Arseno said:
Question for the members who have both a 452/453 and a 457, how does the newer 457 compare to the old trusty 452? The 452 is known for both build quality and accuracy, but the 457 has some really nice upgrades (adjustable trigger for example). Does the 457 actually live up to the 452? Thanks!
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Don't have the 457, because the 452 is bliss, so why mess with success?

As for the adjustable trigger on the 457, I don't see the need for it. I got a YoDave kit for the 452, tinkered with it once to get the break I wanted, and done. I have other guns with adjustable triggers, and while it is nice to not have to go to an aftermarket kit, it really isn't any less effort (the YoDave kit is crazy easy to install). And it's not like you're going to set up the trigger more than once. In all cases, you get the trigger you want, and then leave it. I've never "re-adjusted" a trigger once I got it where I wanted it. Mind, they're all field use guns, not competition guns, for me, so take that for what it is.
 
The biggest difference in my view is the 60° bolt lift in the 457 vs the 90° bolt lift in the 452. That opens a lot of scope and mounting options. Regarding triggers, barrels, stocks etc, all are open to each person's own experience. They are all "luck of the draw".
 
My entry to CZ rimfire was about five years ago with a 513 Farmer, then a year later a 452 Lux and a 453 Lux. A 455 Cnd a while later. Then after a couple of years I grabbed a 457 Premium and a 457 Cnd. I won’t be parting with any of them and my expectations have always been met. I see more CZ in my future.
 
I purchased a 457 scout and was very impressed with the action. It felt as slick after maybe 300rnds as my 452 lux is after several years of shooting a hundred rounds a weekend plus dry fire practice. Accuracy is hard to compare, the 452 lux is a known quantity for me and shoots well with multiple types of ammunition having been tested extensively. The 457 so far has shown a preference for CCI std and a rejection of mini mags both 36 and 40gr though further benched testing is needed. I enjoy both and plan on keeping them for a long time.
 
I’ve had a cz513 cz452 lux and a cz452 American in 22wmr.
All were great quality guns. Shot tight groups and were very reliable

I still have the 452Lux with a vx3 4.5-14 and I shoot a 8” steel plate @ 150yrds off my back deck all the time.

Can’t go wrong with any cz IME.

I have not shot a 457. But did play with a 455 a few times. Great gun and accurate
 
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