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LILJA | HEAVY-CONTOUR CZ RIMFIRE MATCH BARRELS
Some rifles are built to travel light. This one is built around a substantial barrel. Lilja's 26-inch .900-inch straight-taper bull match barrel brings its hand-lapped, match-grade stainless craftsmanship to the CZ 455 and CZ 457 in a long, heavy configuration made for shooters who know exactly what kind of rifle they want. Find it at Pete's Pillars, an authorized Lilja dealer with over six years of CZ rimfire experience and our own line of USA-made precision parts.
This is the biggest and most substantial barrel configuration in the Lilja CZ .900-inch family we've featured. At 26 inches, it makes a visual and physical statement on a precision rimfire build. The extra length and heavy bull contour carry meaningful forward mass, a characteristic many shooters deliberately seek for supported shooting, benchrest, and competition rifle balance. It isn't trying to be a lightweight sporter.
Underneath that commanding profile is the workmanship Lilja is known for: 416 stainless steel, three-groove 1:16 rifling, an individually hand-lapped bore, a Lilja 3 .22 LR match chamber, and a finished target crown. Lilja builds one grade of barrel—its best—and this configuration carries that same approach from chamber to muzzle.
Premium barrelmaking is more than a chamber stamp or a familiar name. Lilja's steel is drilled, reamed, and rifled, then stress relieved and hand-lapped as part of its match-barrel manufacturing process. The attention given to bore finish and dimensional consistency is why Lilja continues to be considered among serious barrel choices for precision rimfire rifles.
Whether your project began as a CZ 457 Varmint, CZ 457 Varmint MTR, or a CZ 455 action, this barrel changes the character of the rifle. The important fitment number is .900 inch: this is not necessarily the same contour as the factory Varmint or MTR barrel. Shooters shopping other CZ aftermarket options, including L3i barrels, will recognize the choice here: an extended, heavy-profile Lilja with the company's established manufacturing pedigree.
The 26-inch Lilja deserves a chassis that feels intentional beneath it. The XLR Element 4.0 CZ 457 Chassis is a compelling pairing: machined aluminum construction, an integrated ARCA-style dovetail, and M-LOK accessory positions give a heavy-barrel build a capable foundation for bench, bags, and positional shooting.
Balance matters as much as total weight. A long .900-inch barrel already brings substantial mass forward, so the smart move is to tune the completed rifle rather than add ounces blindly. For shooters running M-LOK equipment, our USA-made Pete's Pillars PPFWS M-LOK Forend Weights add 12.3 ounces per pair (0.77 lb total; approximately 6.15 ounces per weight) in repositionable, black-nitrided steel. Place weight where your particular chassis, optic, and shooting style call for it—not simply because heavier sounds better.
There are equally serious MDT options. The MDT LSS Gen3 Competitor offers a competition-centered layout; the MDT ACC Premier Gen2 adds purpose-built balance tuning; and the flagship MDT ACC Elite gives the dedicated CZ 457 competitor an advanced, weight-tunable chassis platform. For any of these combinations, select the CZ 457 configuration with appropriate room for a .900-inch barrel.
This 26-inch .900-inch Lilja already belongs in the heavyweight conversation. If you are deliberately building for even more forward mass, the next names to know are Lilja's 26-inch 1.000-inch profile and the L3i 24-inch 1.180-inch straight match barrel. The L3i is a different manufacturer's approach, with a larger straight contour; shooters have reported its barrel weight at roughly 7 pounds. These are useful reference points for choosing your ideal rifle balance—not claims that one barrel is more accurate than another.
More diameter also means more clearance to plan for in the chassis forend and under the scope rail. For those staying with Lilja's .900-inch 26-inch profile, Pete's Pillars pairs premium barrel craftsmanship with precision rifle components and 12.3-ounce-per-pair PPFWS M-LOK weights to help tune the completed rifle on compatible equipment.
A premium barrel calls for equally deliberate supporting components. Pete's Pillars manufactures the PP45748 Stainless Barrel Set Screws as a two-screw replacement set for compatible CZ 455 and CZ 457 rifles. For CZ 457 bolt work, explore our PP457SP2 Gen 2 Extractor & Holder Spring and PP457FP-T Reshaped-Tip Firing Pin—USA-made components from the same specialist supplying your Lilja barrel.
Trigger choice is another part of the build. Timney and JARD are established complete CZ 457 trigger alternatives. Shooters retaining and properly tuning the factory trigger can choose our PP45708SP 8 oz Trigger Spring or PP45712SP 12 oz Trigger Spring. For optics mounting, the Pete's Pillars PP45715 15 MOA Picatinny Rail is one manufactured option; Area 419 is another familiar name in the CZ 457 optics-mounting market.
Prefer a somewhat shorter rifle without leaving Lilja's premium .900-inch barrel family? Our Lilja 23-inch CZ 455/457 Match Barrel is worth a look. But for a deliberately long, substantial .22 LR competition or benchrest build, the 26-inch Lilja stands apart.
The combination is the advantage of shopping Pete's Pillars. We pair Lilja's premium barrelmaking with over six years of CZ rimfire expertise, our own American-made precision parts, and carefully selected chassis, optics, and trigger options. Instead of treating a world-class barrel as an isolated purchase, we help make the surrounding rifle worthy of it. Explore the Pete's Pillars CZ 457 Parts & Upgrades Collection.
A properly built CZ 457 teaches the same lessons that matter on a full-size precision rifle: barrel selection, weight distribution, a consistent trigger, and equipment that works together. Pete's Pillars carries that approach into centerfire builds, too. Explore our Remington 700 Parts & Upgrades for premium MDT and XLR chassis, AICS magazines, scope mounting components, action hardware, and precision rifle accessories. Whether you're shooting NRL22 or building a dedicated PRS centerfire rifle, we bring together the brands and parts worth building around.
Manufacturer: Lilja Precision Rifle Barrels
Product: 26-Inch .900 Straight-Taper Bull Match Barrel
Rifle Application: CZ 455 / CZ 457
Caliber: .22 LR
Barrel Length: 26 inches
Contour: .900-inch Straight-Taper Bull
Material: 416 Stainless Steel
Twist Rate: 1:16
Rifling: Three-Groove
Chamber: Lilja 3 Match Chamber
Bore Finish: Individually Hand-Lapped
Muzzle: Target Crown
Includes: Barrel and Lilja Headspace Shim Kit
The 26-inch profile, chassis clearance, balancing with M-LOK weights, and what's included.
This is the long, heavy .900-inch option. Its 26-inch length puts more mass out front than our shorter .900-inch Lilja barrels. If you want an even larger contour, Lilja also offers a 26-inch 1.000-inch version, while L3i makes a 24-inch 1.180-inch straight barrel. They are different options for shooters dialing in a heavier competition rifle.
Yes, it is a Lilja barrel for CZ 455/457 .22 LR actions. The main thing to check is barrel-channel room: this is a full .900-inch bull profile, not a copy of every CZ factory Varmint or MTR contour. Make sure the stock or chassis you choose clears that diameter.
Yes. The CZ 457 XLR Element 4.0 is a strong match for a serious long-barrel build, with an aluminum chassis, integrated ARCA-style dovetail, and M-LOK accessory mounting. Check the exact forend clearance for the .900-inch barrel before committing to a configuration.
Not automatically. The 26-inch Lilja already puts substantial mass forward. Get the rifle together and see where it balances first. If you want to shift the feel for bags or barricades, our PPFWS M-LOK weights let you add and position 12.3 ounces per pair (0.77 lb total) on a compatible forend. The goal is balance, not weight for its own sake.
Yes. The listing includes Lilja’s headspace shim kit with the barrel. Follow Lilja’s instructions and confirm the finished rifle is correctly set up before firing.
Lilja 3 is the .22 LR match chamber specified for this CZ 455/457 barrel. The barrel also uses Lilja’s three-groove, 1:16-twist rifling and an individually hand-lapped bore. Those details are part of the match-grade manufacturing you are buying.
This configuration has a target crown rather than listed muzzle threads. It is made from 416 stainless steel and finished by Lilja with its usual match-barrel manufacturing and hand-lapping processes.
Lilja's one-grade match-barrel craftsmanship. Pete's Pillars' CZ rimfire expertise. A rifle built with purpose.
Pete's Pillars. Small Change. Big Impact.
LILJA | HEAVY-CONTOUR CZ RIMFIRE MATCH BARRELS
Some rifles are built to travel light. This one is built around a substantial barrel. Lilja's 26-inch .900-inch straight-taper bull match barrel brings its hand-lapped, match-grade stainless craftsmanship to the CZ 455 and CZ 457 in a long, heavy configuration made for shooters who know exactly what kind of rifle they want. Find it at Pete's Pillars, an authorized Lilja dealer with over six years of CZ rimfire experience and our own line of USA-made precision parts.
This is the biggest and most substantial barrel configuration in the Lilja CZ .900-inch family we've featured. At 26 inches, it makes a visual and physical statement on a precision rimfire build. The extra length and heavy bull contour carry meaningful forward mass, a characteristic many shooters deliberately seek for supported shooting, benchrest, and competition rifle balance. It isn't trying to be a lightweight sporter.
Underneath that commanding profile is the workmanship Lilja is known for: 416 stainless steel, three-groove 1:16 rifling, an individually hand-lapped bore, a Lilja 3 .22 LR match chamber, and a finished target crown. Lilja builds one grade of barrel—its best—and this configuration carries that same approach from chamber to muzzle.
Premium barrelmaking is more than a chamber stamp or a familiar name. Lilja's steel is drilled, reamed, and rifled, then stress relieved and hand-lapped as part of its match-barrel manufacturing process. The attention given to bore finish and dimensional consistency is why Lilja continues to be considered among serious barrel choices for precision rimfire rifles.
Whether your project began as a CZ 457 Varmint, CZ 457 Varmint MTR, or a CZ 455 action, this barrel changes the character of the rifle. The important fitment number is .900 inch: this is not necessarily the same contour as the factory Varmint or MTR barrel. Shooters shopping other CZ aftermarket options, including L3i barrels, will recognize the choice here: an extended, heavy-profile Lilja with the company's established manufacturing pedigree.
The 26-inch Lilja deserves a chassis that feels intentional beneath it. The XLR Element 4.0 CZ 457 Chassis is a compelling pairing: machined aluminum construction, an integrated ARCA-style dovetail, and M-LOK accessory positions give a heavy-barrel build a capable foundation for bench, bags, and positional shooting.
Balance matters as much as total weight. A long .900-inch barrel already brings substantial mass forward, so the smart move is to tune the completed rifle rather than add ounces blindly. For shooters running M-LOK equipment, our USA-made Pete's Pillars PPFWS M-LOK Forend Weights add 12.3 ounces per pair (0.77 lb total; approximately 6.15 ounces per weight) in repositionable, black-nitrided steel. Place weight where your particular chassis, optic, and shooting style call for it—not simply because heavier sounds better.
There are equally serious MDT options. The MDT LSS Gen3 Competitor offers a competition-centered layout; the MDT ACC Premier Gen2 adds purpose-built balance tuning; and the flagship MDT ACC Elite gives the dedicated CZ 457 competitor an advanced, weight-tunable chassis platform. For any of these combinations, select the CZ 457 configuration with appropriate room for a .900-inch barrel.
This 26-inch .900-inch Lilja already belongs in the heavyweight conversation. If you are deliberately building for even more forward mass, the next names to know are Lilja's 26-inch 1.000-inch profile and the L3i 24-inch 1.180-inch straight match barrel. The L3i is a different manufacturer's approach, with a larger straight contour; shooters have reported its barrel weight at roughly 7 pounds. These are useful reference points for choosing your ideal rifle balance—not claims that one barrel is more accurate than another.
More diameter also means more clearance to plan for in the chassis forend and under the scope rail. For those staying with Lilja's .900-inch 26-inch profile, Pete's Pillars pairs premium barrel craftsmanship with precision rifle components and 12.3-ounce-per-pair PPFWS M-LOK weights to help tune the completed rifle on compatible equipment.
A premium barrel calls for equally deliberate supporting components. Pete's Pillars manufactures the PP45748 Stainless Barrel Set Screws as a two-screw replacement set for compatible CZ 455 and CZ 457 rifles. For CZ 457 bolt work, explore our PP457SP2 Gen 2 Extractor & Holder Spring and PP457FP-T Reshaped-Tip Firing Pin—USA-made components from the same specialist supplying your Lilja barrel.
Trigger choice is another part of the build. Timney and JARD are established complete CZ 457 trigger alternatives. Shooters retaining and properly tuning the factory trigger can choose our PP45708SP 8 oz Trigger Spring or PP45712SP 12 oz Trigger Spring. For optics mounting, the Pete's Pillars PP45715 15 MOA Picatinny Rail is one manufactured option; Area 419 is another familiar name in the CZ 457 optics-mounting market.
Prefer a somewhat shorter rifle without leaving Lilja's premium .900-inch barrel family? Our Lilja 23-inch CZ 455/457 Match Barrel is worth a look. But for a deliberately long, substantial .22 LR competition or benchrest build, the 26-inch Lilja stands apart.
The combination is the advantage of shopping Pete's Pillars. We pair Lilja's premium barrelmaking with over six years of CZ rimfire expertise, our own American-made precision parts, and carefully selected chassis, optics, and trigger options. Instead of treating a world-class barrel as an isolated purchase, we help make the surrounding rifle worthy of it. Explore the Pete's Pillars CZ 457 Parts & Upgrades Collection.
A properly built CZ 457 teaches the same lessons that matter on a full-size precision rifle: barrel selection, weight distribution, a consistent trigger, and equipment that works together. Pete's Pillars carries that approach into centerfire builds, too. Explore our Remington 700 Parts & Upgrades for premium MDT and XLR chassis, AICS magazines, scope mounting components, action hardware, and precision rifle accessories. Whether you're shooting NRL22 or building a dedicated PRS centerfire rifle, we bring together the brands and parts worth building around.
Manufacturer: Lilja Precision Rifle Barrels
Product: 26-Inch .900 Straight-Taper Bull Match Barrel
Rifle Application: CZ 455 / CZ 457
Caliber: .22 LR
Barrel Length: 26 inches
Contour: .900-inch Straight-Taper Bull
Material: 416 Stainless Steel
Twist Rate: 1:16
Rifling: Three-Groove
Chamber: Lilja 3 Match Chamber
Bore Finish: Individually Hand-Lapped
Muzzle: Target Crown
Includes: Barrel and Lilja Headspace Shim Kit
The 26-inch profile, chassis clearance, balancing with M-LOK weights, and what's included.
This is the long, heavy .900-inch option. Its 26-inch length puts more mass out front than our shorter .900-inch Lilja barrels. If you want an even larger contour, Lilja also offers a 26-inch 1.000-inch version, while L3i makes a 24-inch 1.180-inch straight barrel. They are different options for shooters dialing in a heavier competition rifle.
Yes, it is a Lilja barrel for CZ 455/457 .22 LR actions. The main thing to check is barrel-channel room: this is a full .900-inch bull profile, not a copy of every CZ factory Varmint or MTR contour. Make sure the stock or chassis you choose clears that diameter.
Yes. The CZ 457 XLR Element 4.0 is a strong match for a serious long-barrel build, with an aluminum chassis, integrated ARCA-style dovetail, and M-LOK accessory mounting. Check the exact forend clearance for the .900-inch barrel before committing to a configuration.
Not automatically. The 26-inch Lilja already puts substantial mass forward. Get the rifle together and see where it balances first. If you want to shift the feel for bags or barricades, our PPFWS M-LOK weights let you add and position 12.3 ounces per pair (0.77 lb total) on a compatible forend. The goal is balance, not weight for its own sake.
Yes. The listing includes Lilja’s headspace shim kit with the barrel. Follow Lilja’s instructions and confirm the finished rifle is correctly set up before firing.
Lilja 3 is the .22 LR match chamber specified for this CZ 455/457 barrel. The barrel also uses Lilja’s three-groove, 1:16-twist rifling and an individually hand-lapped bore. Those details are part of the match-grade manufacturing you are buying.
This configuration has a target crown rather than listed muzzle threads. It is made from 416 stainless steel and finished by Lilja with its usual match-barrel manufacturing and hand-lapping processes.
Lilja's one-grade match-barrel craftsmanship. Pete's Pillars' CZ rimfire expertise. A rifle built with purpose.
Pete's Pillars. Small Change. Big Impact.
| Brand | Lilja |
| Gun Platform | CZ 457 |
