THE whole point of the CZ 457 Varmint Long Range Precision rimfire is perfection so that you can stretch the capabilities of the humble .22 LR cartridge to do things you didn’t know it could. Whether it’s scoring points at the range or lying far away to snipe rabbits, this is a rifle for those who want clinical accuracy and have the cash to justify it.
This is, after all, a .22 rimfire that’s more accurate at 100m than the majority of centrefire rifles. It’s a .22 LR that CZ says is suitable for shooting beyond 200m.
I know, it’s not a $600 sporter to carry around and take pot shots at bunnies but such a comparison is meaningless when you consider the purpose of this $2290 rifle and the level of sophistication it boasts.
The best place to start with the Varmint LRP is the bit that’s most deeply buried inside all the impressive parts that make up this rifle, the chamber. The match-grade chamber is the key to its incredible accuracy and the justification for everything built around it, because CZ has made it to the tightest, most precise
