CZ 457 Varmint .22 WMR 20.5" Walnut Stock
CZ's 457 Varmint delivers precision rimfire performance with a heavy .866" barrel, Turkish walnut stock, and fully adjustable trigger. Five-round capacity, 20.5" barrel, weighs 7.08 lbs.
CZ 457 Varmint: Precision Rimfire Excellence
The CZ 457 Varmint represents the gold standard in .22 WMR rifles for shooters who demand accuracy and reliability. This is a purpose-built platform for target shooting, varmint control, and small-game hunting.
Barrel and Accuracy
The heart of the 457 Varmint is its heavy .866" cold hammer-forged barrel with a 1:16 twist rate. This substantial barrel profile delivers excellent harmonics and shoots accurately with a wide variety of rimfire loads. The weight and rigidity of the barrel minimize vibration, translating directly into tighter groups and more consistent performance downrange.
Stock and Ergonomics
The Turkish walnut varmint-style stock features an American-style comb designed for scope use and a wide, flat forend that seats securely on a sandbag or rest. Laser-cut stippling on the grip provides positive control in all conditions. CZ engineered the action to be compact and lightweight—nearly an inch shorter than conventional designs—with slab-sided construction that reduces overall footprint and weight to just 7.08 lbs.
Controls and Reliability
Trigger: Fully adjustable for pull weight and overtravel, allowing you to dial in the exact feel you prefer.
Safety: Two-position push-to-fire receiver-mounted safety provides intuitive operation.
Magazine: Five-round detachable polymer magazine—the same reliable system used across the 457 line.
Sight System: Integral 11mm dovetail for mounting optics; no iron sights included.
Versatility
The 457 Varmint shares CZ's swappable barrel system, meaning you can change calibers and configurations to suit your needs. Whether you're zeroing in on prairie dogs, controlling ground squirrels, or punching paper at 50 yards, this rifle delivers the precision and durability serious rimfire shooters expect.
Features
- 60 degree bolt rotation
- trigger adjustable for weight, creep and over-travel
- reliable polymer magazine system
- .866" cylindrical barrel
- turkish walnut stock
- cold hammer forged barrel
- detachable magazine
