gasguzzler
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I see a fair amount of the cz 457 are out. Anyone else order or pick one up recently?
Cz 457
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gasguzzler
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themachinist
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I really hope this thread gets bigger, and becomes pic heavy.
Also wondering if the 2020 models will be without the model names etched into the wood..
Impatiently waiting
Also wondering if the 2020 models will be without the model names etched into the wood..
Impatiently waiting
(look=not buy)I think they pooched that description, 16" rate of twist for the 22lr, 525mm barrel - 20 1/2"
ScottMisfits
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Why the 20” over the 16”? Just a feel or some science? Everything I’ve read about the velocities is that after 16-18” the rounds will actually lose muzzle velocity.
I’m asking because I’m looking at picking something up when I’m back working. For me it’s between th3 Tikka and CZ, just like so many others.
What is important for accuracy is not velocity but consistent velocity between rounds. High velocity .22LR ammo is generally less accurate than standard velocity ammo (about 1075 fps). Serious target shooters invariably use match ammo, which is standard velocity and they look for a brand that produces the least variation in muzzle velocity. There's evidence that longer barrels tend to produce more consistent velocities, that is a lower extreme spread, than shorter barreled firearms. They add weight and stability which are important on the bench. Long barrels are commonly seen on match target .22LR's. Of course, it must be noted that a 20" barrel is not long for a rifle by any standard and for weight 4 extra inches hardly makes a difference (except in the bedroom perhaps).
In the end, the choice between a 20" barrel and a 16" barrel (if those MTR's available at Tenda have such a barrel) is a matter of personal choice in a rifle such as a CZ 457 MTR or a Tikka T1X because in sporters such as these it doesn't make a significant difference down range. On a short rifle like the T1X, I prefer the look of the longer barrel. In my view a 16" barrel is fine for hunting or for those who may be in a jurisdiction where a moderator is legal.
Swung by Tenda about 30 minutes ago, and saw the 457 in the rack. On sale @ $769 if (my short) memory serves. The threaded barrel pokes out beyond the stock by about an inch or so, which I will say looks a bit unusual considering how wide the forend is. I might have asked to fondle it, but there was a new FX-9 carbine being opened for another customer there and I was a little distracted. lol
ScottMisfits
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Thank you for the explanation
I emailed them today and they do indeed have 16" barrel versions in stock in the MTR, Did not know that was a thing. For no other real reason than looks I'll wait for a 20"
gasguzzler
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MTR looks pretty sweet. Area 419 has a nice rail out for the 457 that looks awesome. Wouldn't mind doing one up like this with the arca rail. At the same time I kinda want to wait and see who comes out with a stock for the 457. I don't think it'll be long before we start seeing some aftermarket stocks for the 457. ( pics from Area 419)
curious if those of you who own 457s experience the same problems as mentioned on rimfire central. There seems to be 2 common themes: chipped strikers and badly crowned barrels. I wonder if the chipped strikers happen at the factory or gets chipped as a result of usage later. Anyhoo, cool looking rifles but I love the look of Lux models.
