CZ-USA | CZ 457 Varmint | .22 LR | Walnut | 5rd

The CZ 457 Varmint is a full-size bolt-action .22 LR rimfire rifle built around a heavy-contour cold hammer-forged barrel and a Turkish walnut varmint-style stock. The platform accepts a detachable 5-round magazine, offers an adjustable trigger, and includes a two-position push-to-fire safety suited for scoped field use. For optics, a reliable choice under $1000 is the Vortex Crossfire II 3-9×40 — a cost-effective scope that pairs well with this rifle’s intended precision rimfire use.

Common applications for this model include precision rimfire target work and small-game/varmint hunting, where a heavy barrel and a steady forend are advantageous for accuracy and repeatable shots.

Product Specifications

• The UPC is 806703023403.
• The model is listed as CZ 457 Varmint (02340).
• The caliber/cartridge is .22 LR.
• The action is a bolt action.
• The barrel is described as cold hammer-forged and noted as a heavy contour.
• Barrel length is listed inconsistently across sources; listings show both 20.5 inches and 21 inches, so verification is recommended.
• The rate of twist is 1:16 in.
• The magazine capacity is 5 rounds and the firearm uses a detachable/removable magazine.
• The stock material and finish are listed as Turkish walnut in a varmint-style configuration.
• The length of pull is 13.75 in.
• The rifle is reported as drilled & tapped for scope mounting.
• The trigger is described as fully adjustable.
• The safety is a two-position, push-to-fire style.
• Reported weight values vary between listings (5.9 lbs and 7.08 lbs); verification is recommended.
• One magazine is included as 1 x 5-round.

This Varmint model is built for consistent rimfire performance: the heavy barrel and varmint-style forend make it a stable platform for scoped shooting and for use from bags or benches. The Turkish walnut stock gives the rifle a traditional appearance while the adjustable trigger and receiver-mounted safety support careful, deliberate shooting. Drilled-and-tapped receiver provisions make mounting optics straightforward.

Owners commonly praise the 457 Varmint for its accuracy and the quality of its walnut stock; those are frequent positive comments from users.

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