CZ 455 vs 457?

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Hey folks!

I haven't bought a .22 LR since my BRNO Model 1. I'd like to stick with that lineage and go with CZ for a new one.

My daughter is getting old enough to start learning to shoot so I was looking at getting a .22. What's the differences between the CZ 455 and 457 series? Kind of love the look of this stainless one...
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Haven’t handled the 457 but from reading I can tell the following

Same barrels, 457 can be obtained with match chamber, easier safety on 457.

455 are less costly at this time.

I own two 455 and love both , one is in a mdt chassis and the other is a Canadian edition wood stock but stainless

Either will be fine rifle
 
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I've got both.
The biggest differences between them, from a functional standpoint: the 457 has a 60 degree bolt throw (definitely the one difference I like most), shorter bolt throw, and side mounted bolt release. Triggers are pretty personal, but stock for stock I prefer the 457. The 457 is adjustable, and both can be made pretty light with an aftermarket spring.

Accuracy wise the 457 MTR has a match chamber, I don't think any of the 455s do. The MTR also has an accuracy guarantee, if that has any real meaning in real life. The 455 isn't too shabby.

Honestly, both are good. The price on the 457s has gone nuts with inflation, so you'll probably get better value with a 455 if you can find one you like
 
I bought a 455 SS as pictd a couple months ago and its doing fine. Getting around 1/2" groups at 50 so far and the match barrels cost mucho if you consider upgrading the 455 afterwards. However, as said the 60* bolt throw and the "Normal" safety are pluses if you can find a deal/sale. I checked a couple weeks ago and there were still a few of the SS Lux models at sponsor/dealers here in Canada.
Good Luck
 
Cant comment on the 455 but I have a 457 MTR. I am really impressed with it and it shoots great. I don't have any complaints. I did need to add the cheek riser for proper height with a 50mm scope.

 
I grew up on a BRNO 2E, and bought a 455 in the past few years. Nostalgia aside, the action's solid and will last a generation. I don't have any experience with the 457, though. I don't see CZ putting out a #### rimfire this century, as was the standard with the last.
 
The 457 has a shorter bolt throw angle and an American safety system. Google could've answered this in a few seconds.

You can't buy a new 455 anyway.
 
Unholysavage said:
I've got both.
The biggest differences between them, from a functional standpoint: the 457 has a 60 degree bolt throw (definitely the one difference I like most), shorter bolt throw, and side mounted bolt release. Triggers are pretty personal, but stock for stock I prefer the 457. The 457 is adjustable, and both can be made pretty light with an aftermarket spring.

Accuracy wise the 457 MTR has a match chamber, I don't think any of the 455s do. The MTR also has an accuracy guarantee, if that has any real meaning in real life. The 455 isn't too shabby.

Honestly, both are good. The price on the 457s has gone nuts with inflation, so you'll probably get better value with a 455 if you can find one you like
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This is why I also prefer the 457, especially the bolt throw.
 
I have both, a 455 SS Lux and a 457 V-MTR. Both 22LR. The 457 bolt-throw helps scope mounting,but I used Vortex Pro LOW rings for both using a 50mm on the 455 and 56mm on the 457. Still plenty of 'bell clearance' on both.
And there are several 455s still avail in Canada, just google 'cz455 Canada' - I found 5x 22LR in less than a minute.
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I have 1 452 FS, 9 455’s all standard stocks, factory original, and 3 457’s. All work like they should. The 457 has a smooth bolt action, but I don’t consider the other models to be too much of a hardship. With the exception of the 452, they are all gopher guns.
 
The only way I would buy a 455 today is if it came in a chassis I really wanted at a great price. Bolt differences and safeties are a non issue other than if you mount your scope ultra low. Father/Son combo that compete in the PRS matches here in Ontario run a pair of 455’s with great success. One in a MDT ACC and the other a MDT XRS. Trigger Spring replacement on the 457 is an absolute pain. If you plan on playing Lego with it I’d suggest the 457.
 
From what I know the 457 is a 60 degree bolt throw compared to the CZ 455's 90. Meaning it's easier to put a scope on with any type of rings. It also has a more modern safety compared to the CZ 455. They use the same barrel swap system so a 455 barrel will work in a 457 and vise versa. As well as the same magazines. Overall it's just a modernized take on the old 455/452 action. Bringing the 457 in line with other more modern western made firearms that are popular. I'd say just go for the 457, it's action and safety translates to other modern platforms a bit better then the 455. Which has an old European style safety, instead of the white and red indicators.

Also that stock on the pic of the 455 you show isn't the best for scoped rifles. It truly shines with a set of irons, but keeps you a bit low for the scope. I Managed to grab an American styled stock for like $150 from a site sponsor awhile back and it worked much better with a scope then the European styled stock shown in that photo. The European styled stock will still do the job, but the American styled stock is more optimal for having a scope mounted.
 
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Ribs, You're right about the height of the scope. I have adjustable parallax and if it's adjusted correctly the cheek weld isn't critical. I could put a riser on if I wanted but I like the look of the wood. I saw some thread where the owner drilled and put a kydex riser on. I'm not that guy, but I do have one on my B22 FV.
 
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