Cheapest way to a 457 action

[Lightfoote]

What is the cheapest model/place to get a 457? I already have a barrel and plan to make my own stock. Assuming I’d still need to buy a complete rifle and stand alone actions are not available?
Thanks

 

[Knotwild]

It’s very rare, but occasionally one will show up in the classifieds on Rimfire Central. You have to be a member with 30 posts and be logged in to see the classifieds.

 

[Knotwild]

You will probably have to buy the whole gun and part out what you don’t use.

 

[1Merlin]

Cheapest and likely the easiest is to buy an American with the wood stock - sell the barrel and stock and use the action on your project.

 

[Short Round]

Scouts used to be the cheapest in the 452 and 455. Do they still have a 457 scout?

Edit, Buds has them in the mid 500’s.

 

[Ehouse923]

You can buy an American new for just a few dollars more than what people sell the actions for.

 

[Woollybugger]

Buy an american in 17hmr and you can swap barrels

 

[Tacoma]

I've done 457 builds a couple of times now and have found that buying a full rifle and selling off the unneeded parts is the cheapest way to go. (The recievers, bolts and triggers are all the exact same thing.) An American works but a Varmint will get you more $ (and a faster sell) in the retail flip as the parts are more desirable and less often seen. Used works well too if you can find a basic rifle. There are a couple of things to watch for though. First, synthetic models don't come with the trigger guard /bottom metal you may/may not need for your new build. Second, 17hmr/22 mag models will not come with the mag block spacer needed for .22 builds. (Their mags have better resale though). The good news is that it's a CZ 457 so all the parts needed can usually be had on Ebay or misc forums. if you mess up.

 

[LuvDog]

Like others have said, it's not easy to find just the action. So find whoever has the cheapest flavor of full rifle.

Its usually the scout or the american.