New CZ 457 build is underway

[Walkalong]

Interesting, the IBS Rimfire is slightly different.

 

[ColtPythonElite]

The USBR target uses best edge scoring. To get an X, your shot has to take out or completely cover the X ring. You need a plug to score it properly. That target is very humbing.

 

[vanfunk]

I ordered the USBR target; not so much for scoring but for practice.

 

[ColtPythonElite]

Having a good bullseye you can reference and set up your crosshairs to the same way each time is a key to small groups. Aim small, miss small as they say.

After you learn to shoot small groups, learning to steer those shots so they center on a bullseye is whole nuther thing.

 

[vanfunk]

That I am experiencing… I can shoot for groups and I know I’ll improve still. But the centering… that’s the next level.

 

[CraigC]

I keep forgetting that the barrels are swappable on the 457's. I'm not 100% satisfied with my American .22LR but a threaded barrel might change that.

I don't go to RFC any more because of some idiotic, heavy-handed moderating but you guys are gonna keep on until I order a Super Grade barreled action from KIDD. I haven't even finished the last build I started but I do have a new Faxon barrel to test.

 

[vanfunk]

You’ll get no help with your restraint from me, CraigC. A Kidd super grade barreled action would be delicious and you know it. Nothing to do but whip it into your favorite chassis, slap a fine optic on top and shoot bug holes with it. Apply as needed to the affected area.

 

[vanfunk]

I’m not quite ready for a RimX or a Vudoo, but Bison Tactical does a nice job with the Bergara B14r. They have Modacam smooth the action out and install a Krieger, Bartlein or Benchmark barrel and then retail the barreled action. Their groups are mighty impressive. I’m on their email waitlist

 

[bamajoey]

Very nice looking set-up. As for the mags, I have found that I prefer a single shot adapter to mags. i get in a rhythm with the SSA and don’t have to stop to reload mags.

 

[Hookeye]

When trying to solve the old Anschutz 1416 problem of hitting low, I ordered a 419 rail to maybe fix it.
Nope, receiver contour and base design not compatable.
But I had (still have) a .22 mag 457 and figured I could use it there down the road, or if I got a .22 lr sporter.
Tried a BKL mount w integral rings. Worked but kinda cheesy.
Still have that.
Guess I need a 457 scout for the grandkid...........since I already have a scope mount for it

The 1416 ended up w a Dip rail. fixed the problem but wasn't how I wanted to go. Looks a bit funky.

This and fixing a couple of my dads old rigs...........has me to the point I wont buy used guns.
Well, not unless I need an action to have something built from.

 

[45/30-06OKIE]

wow, nice 457! mine is a Pro Varmint with the 16.5in Bull threaded barrel. I put a EGW pic rail and a Vortex Viper 6-24x50 scope on it in EGW rings.Works great for my purposes, which is just shooting paper at 25 to 70yds... With my SilencerCo Sparrow it is silly quiet... I only have the one 5rd mag as extras are 50 bucks and NEVER in stock lol... ETA, I left my trigger stock, I don't want to mess with it and yeah it does have a bit of over travel but not bad... Shoots CCI SV very well!

 

[vanfunk]

Sounds like a sweet rifle, OKIE! I see 10 rd magazines available online from a couple of different vendors for $30 but they sell out fast. I have two but it’s not enough!

I think I’ll settle on Eley Club for a while for this gun. I’ve fired a couple hundred rounds of it and no groups gave strayed over an inch at 100 yards.