CZ 457 VARMINT MTR RIGHT-HAND BARRELED ACTION – .22 LR
The Heart of a Match Rifle. You Pick Its Home.
This factory-new CZ 457 Varmint MTR barreled action pairs a 20.5″ hammer-forged heavy barrel with CZ's tight MTR match chamber, the assembled bolt and the adjustable factory trigger. No stock comes with it. That's the point: you put it in the chassis you actually want and build the rifle your way.
Plenty of shooters love what the Varmint MTR does on target but want something different around it: a modern chassis, a competition stock or a lightweight field setup. Starting with the barreled action lets you do exactly that, without paying for a stock you'd replace anyway. Use it for: PRS Rimfire, NRL22, ARA-style benchrest and custom field builds.
MTR Chamber, Heavy Barrel, Modern Action.
MTR stands for Match Target Rifle, and the chamber is cut tight for match ammunition, a strong starting point for shooters who test lots and chase small groups. The 20.5″ heavy varmint-contour barrel is hammer forged with a 1:16 twist and a target crown. The CZ 457 action brings a 60° bolt throw for scope clearance, integral 11mm dovetails and a single-stage trigger adjustable for weight, take-up and overtravel. The barrel is unthreaded.
Step One: Choose Your Chassis.
This barreled action needs a home, and the chassis you choose shapes how the whole rifle shoots, handles and feels. These are the CZ 457 chassis our customers build on most.
CompetitionMDT ACC Elite CZ 457
MDT's flagship: 19″ ARCA forend, extensive weight tuning.
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CompetitionMDT LSS Gen3 Competitor
Purpose-built rimfire chassis with competition ergonomics.
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CompetitionMDT ACC Premier Gen2
Reinforced 15″ forend, full-length ARCA, adjustable fit.
View Product
All-AroundKRG Bravo CZ 457
Adjustable, rugged and proven on the match line.
View Product
FieldMDT Field Stock CZ 457
Lightweight, adjustable field stock for carry rifles.
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ValueMDT Oryx Sportsman CZ 457
Proven, affordable chassis in custom camo finishes.
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ModularXLR Element 4.0 CZ 457
Modular ARCA chassis with a TR-2 ERGO grip.
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FoldingGrey Birch LaChassis 16
Folding 6061 chassis with a 16″ M-LOK/ARCA forend.
View ProductAlready have a chassis in mind? Confirm the barrel channel clears the heavy varmint contour. Building on an Oryx? Add our Made-in-USA PPFL-ARC Full-Length ARCA Rail for bipod and tripod work, and balance the rifle with our PPFWS M-LOK Forend Weights.
Step Two: Complete It with Pete's Pillars.
With more than six years building and supporting CZ rimfire rifles, we make the upgrades that turn a good CZ 457 into your CZ 457, all made in the USA. Do them now while the rifle is apart.
Made in USAPP457FP-T Firing Pin
The CZ 457 part we're known for.
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Made in USAPP457LCI Cocking Indicator
Extended stainless indicator you can see and feel.
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Made in USAPP4KG Bolt Knob
Slim knurled, grooved billet knob for faster cycling.
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Made in USAPP45715 15 MOA Rail
Converts the 11mm dovetail to solid Picatinny.
View ProductStep Three: Feed It.
The barreled action doesn't include a magazine. Start with the factory CZ 10-Round Polymer Magazine, or step up to billet aluminum from L3i in 10 and 13 rounds or Position7 in 10 and 13 rounds. Smooth out reloads with the DIP Aluminum Mag Well and our PP457MRB Extended Mag Release.
The Next Level: A Lilja Match Barrel.
When You're Ready to Rebarrel
Lilja CZ 455/457 24″ 1.180″ Match Barrel
The MTR barrel is a great start. When you're ready to chase the last bit of accuracy, Lilja's three-groove, hand-lapped 416 stainless barrels with the Lilja 3 match chamber are the benchrest-proven upgrade. Also available in 26″ 1.00″ and 26″ .900″ contours, or choose the L3i 24″ Drop-In Match Barrel.
See the Lilja 1.180″ Barrel →Did You Know?
Pete's Pillars Carries More Than CZ 457 Parts.
From centerfire chassis to optics and reloading, outfit every rifle in the safe in one place.
Optics & Mounts
Bipods & Magazines
Product Specifications
Manufacturer: CZ
Model: CZ 457 Varmint MTR
Configuration: Right-Hand Barreled Action with Assembled Bolt and Trigger
Caliber: .22 LR
Chamber: MTR Match Chamber
Barrel: 20.5″ Heavy Varmint Contour, Hammer Forged
Twist Rate: 1:16
Muzzle: Target Crown, Unthreaded
Trigger: Factory Single-Stage, Adjustable for Weight, Take-Up and Overtravel
Bolt Throw: 60°
Optic Mounting: Integral 11mm Dovetail
Your Choice (sold separately): Stock or Chassis, Magazine, Bottom Metal, Action Screws
Condition: Factory New, Never Fired
Shipping: Must Ship to a Licensed FFL
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included, choosing a chassis, shipping and building out your Varmint MTR.
What's included with the barreled action?
The factory CZ 457 Varmint MTR barreled action with the assembled bolt and the adjustable factory trigger. The stock or chassis, magazine, bottom metal and action screws are your choice; most chassis systems supply their own screws.
Which chassis should I choose?
For competition, the MDT ACC Elite, LSS Gen3, ACC Premier Gen2 and KRG Bravo are top picks. For a lighter field rifle, choose the MDT Field Stock or Oryx Sportsman. Want it to fold? See the Grey Birch LaChassis.
Does this ship to my door?
No. The barreled action contains the receiver and must ship to a licensed FFL for transfer. Provide your FFL's information at checkout.
What is the MTR chamber?
MTR stands for Match Target Rifle. CZ cuts the chamber tight for match ammunition, a strong starting point when testing ammo for accuracy.
Is the barrel threaded?
No. The 20.5″ heavy barrel has a target crown and is unthreaded.
Can I upgrade to a Lilja barrel later?
Yes. We stock Lilja .22 LR barrels for the CZ 455/457, including the 24″ 1.180″ and 26″ 1.00″ straight tapers. Confirm your chassis clears the contour you choose.
What Pete's Pillars upgrades should I add?
Start with the PP457FP-T Firing Pin, PP457LCI Cocking Indicator and a PP4KG Bolt Knob, then mount your optic on the PP45715 Rail. See everything in our CZ 457 Parts Collection.
Small Change. Big Impact. Pete's Pillars.
CZ 457 VARMINT MTR RIGHT-HAND BARRELED ACTION – .22 LR
The Heart of a Match Rifle. You Pick Its Home.
This factory-new CZ 457 Varmint MTR barreled action pairs a 20.5″ hammer-forged heavy barrel with CZ's tight MTR match chamber, the assembled bolt and the adjustable factory trigger. No stock comes with it. That's the point: you put it in the chassis you actually want and build the rifle your way.
Plenty of shooters love what the Varmint MTR does on target but want something different around it: a modern chassis, a competition stock or a lightweight field setup. Starting with the barreled action lets you do exactly that, without paying for a stock you'd replace anyway. Use it for: PRS Rimfire, NRL22, ARA-style benchrest and custom field builds.
MTR Chamber, Heavy Barrel, Modern Action.
MTR stands for Match Target Rifle, and the chamber is cut tight for match ammunition, a strong starting point for shooters who test lots and chase small groups. The 20.5″ heavy varmint-contour barrel is hammer forged with a 1:16 twist and a target crown. The CZ 457 action brings a 60° bolt throw for scope clearance, integral 11mm dovetails and a single-stage trigger adjustable for weight, take-up and overtravel. The barrel is unthreaded.
Step One: Choose Your Chassis.
This barreled action needs a home, and the chassis you choose shapes how the whole rifle shoots, handles and feels. These are the CZ 457 chassis our customers build on most.
CompetitionMDT ACC Elite CZ 457
MDT's flagship: 19″ ARCA forend, extensive weight tuning.
View ProductCompetitionMDT LSS Gen3 Competitor
Purpose-built rimfire chassis with competition ergonomics.
View ProductCompetitionMDT ACC Premier Gen2
Reinforced 15″ forend, full-length ARCA, adjustable fit.
View ProductAll-AroundKRG Bravo CZ 457
Adjustable, rugged and proven on the match line.
View ProductFieldMDT Field Stock CZ 457
Lightweight, adjustable field stock for carry rifles.
View ProductValueMDT Oryx Sportsman CZ 457
Proven, affordable chassis in custom camo finishes.
View ProductModularXLR Element 4.0 CZ 457
Modular ARCA chassis with a TR-2 ERGO grip.
View ProductFoldingGrey Birch LaChassis 16
Folding 6061 chassis with a 16″ M-LOK/ARCA forend.
View ProductAlready have a chassis in mind? Confirm the barrel channel clears the heavy varmint contour. Building on an Oryx? Add our Made-in-USA PPFL-ARC Full-Length ARCA Rail for bipod and tripod work, and balance the rifle with our PPFWS M-LOK Forend Weights.
Step Two: Complete It with Pete's Pillars.
With more than six years building and supporting CZ rimfire rifles, we make the upgrades that turn a good CZ 457 into your CZ 457, all made in the USA. Do them now while the rifle is apart.
Made in USAPP457FP-T Firing Pin
The CZ 457 part we're known for.
View ProductMade in USAPP457LCI Cocking Indicator
Extended stainless indicator you can see and feel.
View ProductMade in USAPP4KG Bolt Knob
Slim knurled, grooved billet knob for faster cycling.
View ProductMade in USAPP45715 15 MOA Rail
Converts the 11mm dovetail to solid Picatinny.
View ProductStep Three: Feed It.
The barreled action doesn't include a magazine. Start with the factory CZ 10-Round Polymer Magazine, or step up to billet aluminum from L3i in 10 and 13 rounds or Position7 in 10 and 13 rounds. Smooth out reloads with the DIP Aluminum Mag Well and our PP457MRB Extended Mag Release.
The Next Level: A Lilja Match Barrel.
When You're Ready to Rebarrel
Lilja CZ 455/457 24″ 1.180″ Match Barrel
The MTR barrel is a great start. When you're ready to chase the last bit of accuracy, Lilja's three-groove, hand-lapped 416 stainless barrels with the Lilja 3 match chamber are the benchrest-proven upgrade. Also available in 26″ 1.00″ and 26″ .900″ contours, or choose the L3i 24″ Drop-In Match Barrel.
See the Lilja 1.180″ Barrel →Did You Know?
Pete's Pillars Carries More Than CZ 457 Parts.
From centerfire chassis to optics and reloading, outfit every rifle in the safe in one place.
Optics & Mounts
Bipods & Magazines
Product Specifications
Manufacturer: CZ
Model: CZ 457 Varmint MTR
Configuration: Right-Hand Barreled Action with Assembled Bolt and Trigger
Caliber: .22 LR
Chamber: MTR Match Chamber
Barrel: 20.5″ Heavy Varmint Contour, Hammer Forged
Twist Rate: 1:16
Muzzle: Target Crown, Unthreaded
Trigger: Factory Single-Stage, Adjustable for Weight, Take-Up and Overtravel
Bolt Throw: 60°
Optic Mounting: Integral 11mm Dovetail
Your Choice (sold separately): Stock or Chassis, Magazine, Bottom Metal, Action Screws
Condition: Factory New, Never Fired
Shipping: Must Ship to a Licensed FFL
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included, choosing a chassis, shipping and building out your Varmint MTR.
What's included with the barreled action?
The factory CZ 457 Varmint MTR barreled action with the assembled bolt and the adjustable factory trigger. The stock or chassis, magazine, bottom metal and action screws are your choice; most chassis systems supply their own screws.
Which chassis should I choose?
For competition, the MDT ACC Elite, LSS Gen3, ACC Premier Gen2 and KRG Bravo are top picks. For a lighter field rifle, choose the MDT Field Stock or Oryx Sportsman. Want it to fold? See the Grey Birch LaChassis.
Does this ship to my door?
No. The barreled action contains the receiver and must ship to a licensed FFL for transfer. Provide your FFL's information at checkout.
What is the MTR chamber?
MTR stands for Match Target Rifle. CZ cuts the chamber tight for match ammunition, a strong starting point when testing ammo for accuracy.
Is the barrel threaded?
No. The 20.5″ heavy barrel has a target crown and is unthreaded.
Can I upgrade to a Lilja barrel later?
Yes. We stock Lilja .22 LR barrels for the CZ 455/457, including the 24″ 1.180″ and 26″ 1.00″ straight tapers. Confirm your chassis clears the contour you choose.
What Pete's Pillars upgrades should I add?
Start with the PP457FP-T Firing Pin, PP457LCI Cocking Indicator and a PP4KG Bolt Knob, then mount your optic on the PP45715 Rail. See everything in our CZ 457 Parts Collection.
Small Change. Big Impact. Pete's Pillars.
| Brand | CZ |
| Gun Platform | CZ 457 |
| Muzzle | Target Crown |
| Hand | Right Hand |
| Type | Rifle |
| Caliber | .22LR |
| Barrel Length | 20" |