Looking to pick up a CZ457 in 2023. Has the Canadian edition been discontinued?

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I haven't seen this model in stock now for several months, any idea if it has been discontinued? I always Loved the look of the stock on that model. I'm aware it doesn't have the match grade chamber.

On a side note what would be a good scope option for this rifle? I've never scoped a rimfire before. Looking to hit targets out to 200m and for some small game hunting.
 
Hitting steel at 200 M. does not require power so a 4-16 would be fine and you will be able to see your splatters.
Shooting targets for group or score requires more power to see your bullet holes. Some will recommend he Shoot'n'See targets.
Small game might be better served with a 2-7 or 3-9 rimfire.
4-16 or 6-24 will have parallax adjustment and a side focus will better serve you versus an adjustable objective.
The 457 is a fine choice and you might want to follow the EE closely . . . some are for sale and the deals will get better when the pre-Xmas bills start rolling in.
 
I'd like to be able to shoot small(ish) groups at 200m, you'd reccomend more than 16x magnification for that task?

I have a 6-24x Diamondback Tactical on my .308 which I love but I feel like that would be overkill on a .22.
 
Northern Shooter said:
I'd like to be able to shoot small(ish) groups at 200m, you'd reccomend more than 16x magnification for that task?

I have a 6-24x Diamondback Tactical on my .308 which I love but I feel like that would be overkill on a .22.
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You cannot even see a 22lr bullet hole on paper beyond 100 meter with power less than x20
How could 6-24 scope on 200 meter with “small group” purpose be overkill?
 
Northern Shooter said:
I'd like to be able to shoot small(ish) groups at 200m, you'd reccomend more than 16x magnification for that task?

I have a 6-24x Diamondback Tactical on my .308 which I love but I feel like that would be overkill on a .22.
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Smaller bullet means smaller hole which means more magnification to see.
 
TrxR said:
Smaller bullet means smaller hole which means more magnification to see.
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That makes sense and I hadn't really thought of that. I've always viewed more magnification as a requirement for more range for larger centrefire cartridges.

Having said that, my 6-24*50 DBT scope is rather large which to me would seem a little top heavy on a smaller rimfire platform. As I would like to carry this rifle moreso than bench shoot I think Id be best to stick with smaller (and lighter ) options.
 
Have a look at the Athlon Scopes at Wolverine Supplies, have Two of the their low end Neos 6x18x44 and several Friends have purchase them, great Scopes for the price.
 
Northern Shooter said:
That makes sense and I hadn't really thought of that. I've always viewed more magnification as a requirement for more range for larger centrefire cartridges.

Having said that, my 6-24*50 DBT scope is rather large which to me would seem a little top heavy on a smaller rimfire platform. As I would like to carry this rifle moreso than bench shoot I think Id be best to stick with smaller (and lighter ) options.
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sounds like you want a Nightforce NX8 4-32
you can easily see a 22lr hole at 200 yards with it, and it's relatively small (340mm in length comparing to 368mm of vortext dbt).
 
Northern Shooter said:
I'm hoping to keep this as a fairly economical build so scope budget is $500 or less.
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Northern Shooter said:
...As I would like to carry this rifle moreso than bench shoot I think Id be best to stick with smaller (and lighter ) options.
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JQIAN said:
sounds like you want a Nightforce NX8 4-32
you can easily see a 22lr hole at 200 yards with it, and it's relatively small (340mm in length comparing to 368mm of vortext dbt).
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$3000 and heavier than the Vortex, may not be the best choice for a 457 Canadian. To the OP, you might need to change your requirements, can't get a light-weight, cheap and powerful scope for $500.
 
Grain has it correct , you will have to up the budget.

I shoot .17 HMR , you need 20x to spot at 100 mtrs .

Any thing less than perfect light conditions require
a good quality scope.

My choices are Athlons or Deltas..
 
Grain said:
$3000 and heavier than the Vortex, may not be the best choice for a 457 Canadian. To the OP, you might need to change your requirements, can't get a light-weight, cheap and powerful scope for $500.
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Then go with Athlon, it has lots of models that stretching out to 24x with comparable size/weight to vortex BDT. But they are around $800-$1000 range.

OP’s problem is he wants 1. a lightweight scope, 2. Can see a 22lr hole out to 200 yards, which makes it 24x power at least . 3. Keep it $500 or less.
Above 3 things don’t come together.

Or another solution is get cheap vortex freedom 3-9x which costs less than $300, and buy a good spotting scope like Swarovski atx which costs $5000+, to look at the hole to 300 yards. And tell your wife you developed a hobby of birdwatching. That’s what I do with my 223rem :)
 
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thegazelle said:
Tenda has the CZ 457 Canadian in .22LR in stock as of the time I posted this:

https://www.gotenda.com/product/cz-457-canadian-22-lr-24-barrel-1-2-x-20-thread/

This is a lovely rifle - it's my first CZ and it shoots superb. I bought this edition last year because of the Canadian edition and the lovely colour.

I have mine mated with a Leupold VX Freedom 3-9x40 on Warne rings.
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Thanks for that heads up! I wasn't seeing it on Tendas site before, that search engine is very picky. I ended up grabbing it, looks like it was the last in stock too.

Does yours have the 20" barrel as well?
 
Northern Shooter said:
I'd like to be able to shoot small(ish) groups at 200m, you'd reccomend more than 16x magnification for that task?

I have a 6-24x Diamondback Tactical on my .308 which I love but I feel like that would be overkill on a .22.
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I read "200m" in a conversation about 22LR and seriously wonder about the group size/expectations.

The CZ457 is a lovely rifle and with the right ammo, very capable based on what I've read. I've only had mine out once (50 yards) and I'm very encouraged. I have a YoDave kit to install before I go any further, found the trigger a bit on the heavy side.

Scopes-I've made the mistake of putting massive scopes (30mm 8-32) on small actions and without exception, they've come off very quickly. If I was a dedicated long-range shooter and did nothing else=maybe. However, my needs have always been more like the OP's, the ability to do a bit of everything. Big tanks that dwarf the guns=not great for much BUT bench shooting. They look silly on 22s too, but maybe I'm too old school. lol

Last new scope I bought for a 22 was one of these. My first Burris, I like it. https://www.burrisoptics.com/scopes...es-series/fullfield-e1-riflescope-4.5-14x42mm I love that reticle too, glass clarity is excellent. Being a small "floating" reticle made levelling it a bit tricky. Otherwise (to me) a great combination of magnification/size/clarity. 4-12X has kind of become my go-to range for 22s., this one is very close to that and jives with the size of the gun it's on.
 
.22LRGUY: Had two of those scopes and they will work to 100 yards plus turned down to 4.5 power they make a great chicken gun where parallax is of no concern.
At 100 yards your shots are visible and you can see the flyers.
As the power increases past 14 (say 24) you can identify two shots in the same hole.
Agreed that as the power increases the heavier scopes do become one dimensional more suited to benchrest or "F" Class shot off a bipod.
Until the OP tries 200 yards/metres only he can realize the limitations of his combination. A spotting scope will be of assistance.
Reading the wind is crucial. As time has progressed and a considerable cost, the strategy was to keep 20 shots on th 8.5 x 11 sheet, to keeping them inside the scoring rings. To date my best effort was all inside the "9" ring and the group measured 3.30".
It is a rabbit hole and to each their own . . . it did not happen overnight . . . closer to a year.
All the best in 2023.
 
Northern Shooter said:
Thanks for that heads up! I wasn't seeing it on Tendas site before, that search engine is very picky. I ended up grabbing it, looks like it was the last in stock too.

Does yours have the 20" barrel as well?
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Yes sir, it does. I bought mine at G4C last year. One of the most satisfying purchases I have ever made, given the combination of balance, performance and quality in that rifle. I believe it came with a 5 round mag, but I have since bought some OEM polymer 10 rounders (think FOC had some in various shipments).
 
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