Cz 457 LRP - Good Bad Ugly

Following. On the fence between this and the Tikka t1x URP. I heard things about the grey stock on the 457 can turn an ugly yellowish colour in some areas. Otherwise, nothing but good things from what I'm reading.
 
I handled an LRP recently at Cabelas. Very nice BUT I’m not impressed with the fact that it is just a wood stock with a coating sprayed on it to look like a synthetic stock. As far as buying the MTR and restocking it, what is the point of spending the money on such a beautiful wood stock and replacing with aftermarket. I would either buy the cheapest 457 model, ditch the stock and factory barrel and build from there or as mentioned above, buy the LRP barrelled action and drop it in the chassis of your choice.
 
I have one. The first one I bought wasn't accurate enough and Wolverine (CDN warranty for CZ) agreed. Replacement is much better, with repeatable sub MOA to 100 yards. I couldn't wait for the months it took for warranty, so I built another 457 that I use for ORPS...so now the LRP is surplus. I threw a 17HMR barrel on it and it is ridiculously accurate with that as well, so I'll probably use it for gophers this summer. Overkill, both literally and figuratively. ;-)

Would I recommend it for anyone wanting a super accurate .22? Yes--and the stock really does feel great, and the adjustability allows for solid fit.

Would I recommend it for competition? No. In competition, a great stock/chassis (and the ability to mount your bipod in multiple locations) can be a difference maker, and the LRP isn't made for it (though I did replace the pair of sling studs with a long pic rail). The barrelled action or MDT versions are better choices for competition.
 
I have an LRP and also a MTR that I jettisoned stock on and replaced with an MTD LSS chassis. I really like the LRP and it shoots as well as the MTR and in fact I prefer the ergonomics of it to the MDT chassis. A lot more comfortable when it is -20 as well. I have not had any issues with the stock or the finish. On thing I have been meaning to investigate; I took off the adjustable rear butt plate just to check out the adjustment features. With the butt plate assembly off it sure looks like the stock is solid polymer!!! I never drilled into the butt to confirm it but it was solid grey and was not a spray on finish like the remainder of the stock. I just never interested me enough to do it but with all of the comments I've heard back and forth about the stock being wood sprayed with a finish, I suppose I should in the interest of science. Personally, I don't think the LRP is a bad choice if you like it for your own reasons. I will also say the model Tesro has listed is certainly attractively priced.
 
Daniel G. Banting said:
I have an LRP and also a MTR that I jettisoned stock on and replaced with an MTD LSS chassis. I really like the LRP and it shoots as well as the MTR and in fact I prefer the ergonomics of it to the MDT chassis. A lot more comfortable when it is -20 as well. I have not had any issues with the stock or the finish. On thing I have been meaning to investigate; I took off the adjustable rear butt plate just to check out the adjustment features. With the butt plate assembly off it sure looks like the stock is solid polymer!!! I never drilled into the butt to confirm it but it was solid grey and was not a spray on finish like the remainder of the stock. I just never interested me enough to do it but with all of the comments I've heard back and forth about the stock being wood sprayed with a finish, I suppose I should in the interest of science. Personally, I don't think the LRP is a bad choice if you like it for your own reasons. I will also say the model Tesro has listed is certainly attractively priced.
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I can 100% confirm the fore-end is wood. I tapped it to mount a rail.
 
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