CZ 457 variants explained: American, Scout, Varmint, MTR, LRP, Lux and more
We haven't tested this hands-on yet. Everything below comes from manufacturer specs, regulations and published sources, cited inline. Prices are maker MSRPs as listed in October 2026 unless noted.
The variants
CZ's 2026 catalog lists the 457 Synthetic, American, Scout, AT-ONE, Lux, Premium, Royal, Pro-Varmint, Varmint, Varmint MTR, Manners MTR, Precision Chassis MTR, LRP, Range, Carbon and the new Target [1]. Prices below are CZ-USA listings where available and otherwise a third-party MSRP list, which may lag current US pricing [2].
| Variant | What it is | MSRP |
|---|---|---|
| Scout | Youth stock, 16.5 in threaded | $649 [3] |
| Synthetic | Basic polymer-stocked sporter | $549 (third-party list) [2] |
| American | Walnut American-style stock for scopes, 24.8 in barrel | $729 (retailer-listed MSRP, Oct 2026) [4] |
| Lux | Walnut, sights | $649 (third-party list) [2] |
| Varmint / Pro-Varmint | Heavy barrel; Pro-Varmint adds a laminate target-style stock | $649 / $699 (third-party list) [2] |
| LRP | Long Range Precision, threaded heavy barrel | $1,199 (third-party list) [2] |
| Varmint MTR | Match chamber, heavy barrel | $999 [5] |
What's common to all
- 60° bolt throw and an adjustable trigger [6] [7].
- User-swappable barrels held by set screws (see barrel swap guide) [7].
- 11 mm dovetail receiver [7].
Which to buy
- First rifle or youth: Scout. See first .22.
- Hunting sporter with a scope: American. See BMR vs 457 American.
- NRL22 / bench: Varmint MTR or a chassis model. See NRL22 Base builds and CZ 457 review roundup.
- Coming from a 455: CZ 457 vs 455.
| Rifle | Action | Barrel | Trigger | Magazine | Optic mount | Weight (lb) | MSRP (source, date, confidence) | Aftermarket depth | NRL22 fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ 457 Scout | Bolt; youth stock | 16.5 in threaded | Adjustable | Single-shot adapter; takes 457 mags | 11 mm dovetail; open sights | ~5 | $649 CZ-USA product page $649 (a third-party 2026 list shows $549). source, 2026-10-12, conf: high | Very high (shares 457 parts) | Base: leaves ~$1,001 for scope |
| CZ 457 American | Bolt; 60-degree throw; swappable barrel | 24.8 in sporter, cold-hammer-forged, 1:16 (unthreaded; threaded/SR variants exist) | Adjustable (weight/creep/overtravel) | CZ 457 polymer 5-rd | 11 mm dovetail | ~6 | $729 $729 MSRP as shown by US retailers (CZ-USA page did not show a price to our fetch). source, 2026-10-12, conf: med | Very high (shares 457 parts) | Base: leaves ~$921 for scope |
| CZ 457 Varmint MTR | Bolt; 60-degree throw; swappable barrel | Heavy, match chamber; many lengths | Adjustable (weight/creep/overtravel) | CZ 457 polymer 5/10-rd | 11 mm dovetail; Pic rails available | varies by model | $999 CZ-USA product page $999 (a third-party 2026 list shows $849). source, 2026-10-12, conf: high | Very high (barrels, chassis, triggers, mags) | Base: leaves ~$651 for scope |
MSRPs from the maker where available, otherwise labeled retailer listings, checked Oct 2026. Aftermarket depth and NRL22 fit are our editorial summaries (NRL22 Base: rifle plus scope MSRP up to $1,650). Specs are published figures, not our measurements.
Full builds and parts: CZ 457 build hub.
Our range results (coming soon)
This box will hold our own groups, chronograph data and photos for this topic once we've shot and recorded them. Until then, every accuracy number on this page comes from the published source cited next to it. We have not tested these rifles or products hands-on for this article.
FAQ
Are all CZ 457 actions the same?
Yes. The variants share the 457 action and differ in stock, barrel and finish, so most parts and barrels interchange.
Which CZ 457 is most accurate?
CZ positions the Varmint MTR with its match chamber as the precision model. We haven't tested accuracy ourselves yet.
Is the CZ 457 Scout only for kids?
It has a youth-length stock, but adults use it as a light, threaded rifle too. Stocks can be swapped later.
Sources
- CZ General Catalog 2026
- Tesro CZ 457 MSRP reference list (third-party)
- CZ-USA 457 Scout ($649)
- Retailer listing showing CZ 457 American MSRP $729 (Oct 2026)
- CZ-USA 457 Varmint MTR ($999)
- CZ 457 series page
- CZ 457 instruction manual (03/2024)
Confidence: maker specs and prices are high confidence as of the date seen; forum and owner reports are low–medium confidence and labeled as such.
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