PETE'S PILLARS CZ 455 / 457 MATCH BARREL | .860 | 16.5″ | 22 LR | PP457-16S
Match Accuracy, Straight Into Your Factory Stock.
A 16.5″ stainless match barrel for the CZ 455 and 457 in a .860 contour, cut with our match chamber, a 1:16 twist, a recessed target crown and 1/2-28 threads. The .860 profile is the point: it fits the factory CZ stock, so you get a real match barrel without buying a chassis to put it in. Made in the USA by Pete's Pillars.
Most people shopping a match barrel for a CZ get told they need a new stock too, because a .920 or .960 bull won't come close to clearing a factory barrel channel. This one clears it. At .860 it goes into the stock your rifle already wears, and at 16.5″ it's short, stiff and quick in the hands. You get our match chamber and a target crown, which is where rimfire accuracy actually comes from, and you keep the rifle you already know. Use it for: squirrel and rabbit hunting, truck and camp rifles, NRL22 hunter class, .22 trainers and any 455 or 457 you want shooting better without rebuilding around it.
Why .860 Matters.
Contour is the whole decision on a rimfire barrel. A heavier profile damps vibration and holds point of aim better off a bag, but it needs a chassis or an aftermarket stock with a wider channel. The .860 splits the difference: noticeably more mass under the barrel than a thin factory sporter, while still clearing the factory stock. It's stainless, so it takes a Cerakote finish well, and it comes threaded 1/2-28, so a suppressor or a brake goes straight on. We offer a matching muzzle brake in a matte black finish if you want the contrast against the stainless.
Product Specifications
Manufacturer: Pete's Pillars
MPN: PP457-16S
Fits: CZ 455 and CZ 457
Caliber: .22 LR
Length: 16.5″
Contour: .860 — Clears the Factory CZ Stock
Material: Stainless Steel
Chamber: Pete's Pillars Match Chamber (MTR)
Twist: 1:16
Muzzle: Recessed Target Crown
Threads: 1/2-28, Suppressor and Brake Ready
Finish: Cerakote-Ready
Manufactured: USA
Your Choice: Our Other CZ Match Barrels
22″ .960 ThreadedMore weight, 1/2-28 threaded
16.5″ .860 Blued ThreadedSame barrel, blued instead of stainless
26″ .960 StainlessMaximum barrel for the bench
The Next Level
Want More Weight? Go .960 and Threaded.
- Our 22″ .960 stainless threaded match barrel, PP457-22ST — same match chamber and 1:16 twist, considerably more mass under the barrel.
- Both are threaded 1/2-28, so your suppressor or brake moves straight over. The difference is mass and barrel time, not the muzzle.
- Worth knowing: a .960 contour will not fit the factory CZ stock. Budget for a chassis, and the MDT Oryx Sportsman CZ 457 is the sensible first one.
Going all the way? The 26″ .960 is the bench barrel. Browse all our match barrels and chassis.
Made in USA
Complete the Bolt Refresh
While the barrel is off, these are the parts worth doing. All cut here in Michigan.
Made in USAPete's PillarsReshaped Tip Firing PinNitrided tool steel. The part we're known for.Shop Now →
Made in USAPete's PillarsExtractor Holder PP457ESUpgraded replacement extractor holder.Shop Now →
Made in USAPete's PillarsGen 2 Extractor SpringStronger spring steel. Replaces OEM.Shop Now →
Made in USAPete's PillarsExtended Cocking IndicatorStainless, replaces the factory plastic part.Shop Now →
Made in USAPete's PillarsExtended Magazine Release0.40" more reach, bumpy serrations.Shop Now →
Made in USAPete's PillarsSlim Helix Bolt KnobBillet aluminum, knurled helix pattern.Shop Now →
Made in USAPete's PillarsXL Finger Groove Bolt KnobKnurled XL knob for a full hand.Shop Now →
Made in USAPete's Pillars15 MOA Picatinny RailDovetail to Picatinny, 15 MOA.Shop Now →
Made in USAPete's Pillars30 MOA Picatinny RailMore usable elevation for distance.Shop Now →
Made in USAPete's PillarsAluminum Magazine WellReplaces the factory polymer well.Shop Now →
Did You Know?
Pete's Pillars Sells More Than Pillars.
From centerfire chassis to optics and reloading, outfit every rifle in the safe in one place.
Optics & Mounts
Bipods & Magazines
Frequently Asked Questions
Fit, contour, threading, installation and what else to do while it's apart.
Will it fit my rifle?
Our barrels fit most CZ 455 and 457 rifles. We machine to very tight tolerances, so every now and then a production rifle with factory tolerance stack-up falls a little outside that range. Optional headspace shims cover those cases.
Does it really fit the factory stock?
Yes. The .860 contour is sized to clear the factory CZ barrel channel, which is the main reason to choose it over a .920 or .960. If you already have an aftermarket stock or chassis with a wider channel, you have the option of going heavier.
Is it threaded for a suppressor?
Yes, 1/2-28. It comes threaded with a recessed target crown behind the threads, so a suppressor or brake mounts straight on. We also offer a matching muzzle brake in a matte black finish, which looks sharp against the stainless. Running it bare? Grab a knurled 1/2-28 thread protector.
Why 16.5″?
Short barrels are stiff barrels, and with .22 LR you aren't giving up meaningful velocity. A 16.5″ is quick to handle in brush and in a truck, and it keeps the whole rifle light. If you want length and weight for a bench or match rifle instead, that's what the 26″ .960 is for.
What does the match chamber do?
It's cut tighter than a factory sporting chamber to support the cartridge more consistently, which is where most of the gain in a rimfire barrel comes from. Paired with the 1:16 twist and a recessed target crown, it's built around standard-velocity match ammunition.
Can I get it Cerakoted?
Yes. It's stainless and takes a finish well, and we run custom Cerakote in house with fast in-stock lead times on most builds. If you want it matched to a chassis or an action you already own, send us the details. Prefer blued out of the box? See the 16.5″ blued.
What else should I do while the barrel is off?
It's the easiest time to refresh the action. Our PP457FP-T firing pin, extractor holder and Gen 2 extractor spring are the three that matter most, and a 15 MOA or 30 MOA rail sets up your optic while you're at it.
Small Change. Big Impact. Pete's Pillars.
PETE'S PILLARS CZ 455 / 457 MATCH BARREL | .860 | 16.5″ | 22 LR | PP457-16S
Match Accuracy, Straight Into Your Factory Stock.
A 16.5″ stainless match barrel for the CZ 455 and 457 in a .860 contour, cut with our match chamber, a 1:16 twist, a recessed target crown and 1/2-28 threads. The .860 profile is the point: it fits the factory CZ stock, so you get a real match barrel without buying a chassis to put it in. Made in the USA by Pete's Pillars.
Most people shopping a match barrel for a CZ get told they need a new stock too, because a .920 or .960 bull won't come close to clearing a factory barrel channel. This one clears it. At .860 it goes into the stock your rifle already wears, and at 16.5″ it's short, stiff and quick in the hands. You get our match chamber and a target crown, which is where rimfire accuracy actually comes from, and you keep the rifle you already know. Use it for: squirrel and rabbit hunting, truck and camp rifles, NRL22 hunter class, .22 trainers and any 455 or 457 you want shooting better without rebuilding around it.
Why .860 Matters.
Contour is the whole decision on a rimfire barrel. A heavier profile damps vibration and holds point of aim better off a bag, but it needs a chassis or an aftermarket stock with a wider channel. The .860 splits the difference: noticeably more mass under the barrel than a thin factory sporter, while still clearing the factory stock. It's stainless, so it takes a Cerakote finish well, and it comes threaded 1/2-28, so a suppressor or a brake goes straight on. We offer a matching muzzle brake in a matte black finish if you want the contrast against the stainless.
Product Specifications
Manufacturer: Pete's Pillars
MPN: PP457-16S
Fits: CZ 455 and CZ 457
Caliber: .22 LR
Length: 16.5″
Contour: .860 — Clears the Factory CZ Stock
Material: Stainless Steel
Chamber: Pete's Pillars Match Chamber (MTR)
Twist: 1:16
Muzzle: Recessed Target Crown
Threads: 1/2-28, Suppressor and Brake Ready
Finish: Cerakote-Ready
Manufactured: USA
Your Choice: Our Other CZ Match Barrels
22″ .960 ThreadedMore weight, 1/2-28 threaded
16.5″ .860 Blued ThreadedSame barrel, blued instead of stainless
26″ .960 StainlessMaximum barrel for the bench
The Next Level
Want More Weight? Go .960 and Threaded.
- Our 22″ .960 stainless threaded match barrel, PP457-22ST — same match chamber and 1:16 twist, considerably more mass under the barrel.
- Both are threaded 1/2-28, so your suppressor or brake moves straight over. The difference is mass and barrel time, not the muzzle.
- Worth knowing: a .960 contour will not fit the factory CZ stock. Budget for a chassis, and the MDT Oryx Sportsman CZ 457 is the sensible first one.
Going all the way? The 26″ .960 is the bench barrel. Browse all our match barrels and chassis.
Made in USA
Complete the Bolt Refresh
While the barrel is off, these are the parts worth doing. All cut here in Michigan.
Made in USAPete's PillarsReshaped Tip Firing PinNitrided tool steel. The part we're known for.Shop Now →
Made in USAPete's PillarsExtractor Holder PP457ESUpgraded replacement extractor holder.Shop Now →
Made in USAPete's PillarsGen 2 Extractor SpringStronger spring steel. Replaces OEM.Shop Now →
Made in USAPete's PillarsExtended Cocking IndicatorStainless, replaces the factory plastic part.Shop Now →
Made in USAPete's PillarsExtended Magazine Release0.40" more reach, bumpy serrations.Shop Now →
Made in USAPete's PillarsSlim Helix Bolt KnobBillet aluminum, knurled helix pattern.Shop Now →
Made in USAPete's PillarsXL Finger Groove Bolt KnobKnurled XL knob for a full hand.Shop Now →
Made in USAPete's Pillars15 MOA Picatinny RailDovetail to Picatinny, 15 MOA.Shop Now →
Made in USAPete's Pillars30 MOA Picatinny RailMore usable elevation for distance.Shop Now →
Made in USAPete's PillarsAluminum Magazine WellReplaces the factory polymer well.Shop Now →
Did You Know?
Pete's Pillars Sells More Than Pillars.
From centerfire chassis to optics and reloading, outfit every rifle in the safe in one place.
Optics & Mounts
Bipods & Magazines
Frequently Asked Questions
Fit, contour, threading, installation and what else to do while it's apart.
Will it fit my rifle?
Our barrels fit most CZ 455 and 457 rifles. We machine to very tight tolerances, so every now and then a production rifle with factory tolerance stack-up falls a little outside that range. Optional headspace shims cover those cases.
Does it really fit the factory stock?
Yes. The .860 contour is sized to clear the factory CZ barrel channel, which is the main reason to choose it over a .920 or .960. If you already have an aftermarket stock or chassis with a wider channel, you have the option of going heavier.
Is it threaded for a suppressor?
Yes, 1/2-28. It comes threaded with a recessed target crown behind the threads, so a suppressor or brake mounts straight on. We also offer a matching muzzle brake in a matte black finish, which looks sharp against the stainless. Running it bare? Grab a knurled 1/2-28 thread protector.
Why 16.5″?
Short barrels are stiff barrels, and with .22 LR you aren't giving up meaningful velocity. A 16.5″ is quick to handle in brush and in a truck, and it keeps the whole rifle light. If you want length and weight for a bench or match rifle instead, that's what the 26″ .960 is for.
What does the match chamber do?
It's cut tighter than a factory sporting chamber to support the cartridge more consistently, which is where most of the gain in a rimfire barrel comes from. Paired with the 1:16 twist and a recessed target crown, it's built around standard-velocity match ammunition.
Can I get it Cerakoted?
Yes. It's stainless and takes a finish well, and we run custom Cerakote in house with fast in-stock lead times on most builds. If you want it matched to a chassis or an action you already own, send us the details. Prefer blued out of the box? See the 16.5″ blued.
What else should I do while the barrel is off?
It's the easiest time to refresh the action. Our PP457FP-T firing pin, extractor holder and Gen 2 extractor spring are the three that matter most, and a 15 MOA or 30 MOA rail sets up your optic while you're at it.
Small Change. Big Impact. Pete's Pillars.
| Brand | Pete's Pillars |
| Gun Platform | CZ 457 |
| Type | Barrel |
| Barrel Length | 16.5", 16.5" |