CZ 457 Varmint MTR and GECO Match .22lr Ammo

[Grimmy]

I have a CZ 457 Varmint MTR mount with a Weaver Classic V 4-16X with fine line crosshair and target dot reticle.
I've been shooting Eley SV which shot okay, then I tried GECO Match .22lr.
The target on the left was 5 fouling shots from a clean and cold barrel. The right hand target was 5 shots after fouling. Both were shot at 50 yards.

 

[dolek]

Nice shooting,looks like it's time the stock up on Geco match .

 

[Grimmy]

Nice shooting,looks like it's time the stock up on Geco match .

Yep, I gotta stock up on a couple bricks of it, real soon.

 

[flatlander]

The 457 MTRs are mostly pretty good shooters - yours looks like one of the good ones! Mine shot 2.5"-3" 10-shot groups at 210yds a couple of times with select lots of either SK LR Match or Lapua Center-X. Eventually - after shooting a few novelty targets at 50yds and being disappointed with the results - I decided to pull the OEM bbl, took a light truing cut on the action's face, and spun up a Shilen select match ratchet rifled .850" straight blank for mine. Chambered it with a PTG EPS reamer, finished it at 22", and feel the improvement was well worth the time & expense. Next step will be to drill out the poly pillars, glue in aluminum replacements, and after that epoxy has cured for 24hrs, go ahead with a full bedding job.

 

[Grimmy]

The 457 MTRs are mostly pretty good shooters - yours looks like one of the good ones! Mine shot 2.5"-3" 10-shot groups at 210yds a couple of times with select lots of either SK LR Match or Lapua Center-X. Eventually - after shooting a few novelty targets at 50yds and being disappointed with the results - I decided to pull the OEM bbl, took a light truing cut on the action's face, and spun up a Shilen select match ratchet rifled .850" straight blank for mine. Chambered it with a PTG EPS reamer, finished it at 22", and feel the improvement was well worth the time & expense. Next step will be to drill out the poly pillars, glue in aluminum replacements, and after that epoxy has cured for 24hrs, go ahead with a full bedding job.

Oooh weee!!!! That does sound like a lot of work!!! Keep me updated on how it shoots after all is said and done.

 

[boltfluter]

Very nice! I would be racing to the store for more of that!

Paul

 

[Grimmy]

Very nice! I would be racing to the store for more of that!

Paul

Oh, I'm going too, believe me!!!!!

 

[ELR Researcher]

Two questions re the MTR:

1. What is the max width of the forearm?
2. Where can I get one, new? I checked 8 pages of Google links and zero in stock. Contacting CZ was of no help.

Thanks!

 

[Grimmy]

Two questions re the MTR:

1. What is the max width of the forearm?
2. Where can I get one, new? I checked 8 pages of Google links and zero in stock. Contacting CZ was of no help.

Thanks!

The forearm is about 2 1/2 to 3 inches wide, I did measure it but that's what it looks like.
As fare where to get one, I found mine on Gunbroker. com.
But, after trying to locate one for you, it looks like they are out of stock. Sorry.
I did see the CZ 457 .22 cal lr At-One in stock. They are a good looking rifle too.

 

[watercam]

Nice thing about Geco is that their .22lr is made by RWS. Check the headstamp. I believe it is RWS Target (as opposed to Match or R50). Norma's Match ammo is also made by RWS and has shot every well for me in my Win. 52.

 

[MOTORSPORTS55]

Where were you able to get one from I have been looking but out of stock every where.

 

[dolek]

Give these guys a call,they may be able to help you find what you are looking for . They are great folks to deal with ,they found a CZ shotgun that I could not find anywhere on the internet .

Powderhorn Sports
5755 Williston Rd
Williston, VT 05495
(802)878-2865

 

[Grimmy]

Where were you able to get one from I have been looking but out of stock every where.

Here is their website. https://shootingsurplus.com/

 

[SHANE SEALS]

I JUST GOT ONE FROM ZANDERS TODAY WAITED ABOUT 2 WEEKS

 

[Grimmy]

I JUST GOT ONE FROM ZANDERS TODAY WAITED ABOUT 2 WEEKS

SWEET!!!!