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Volquartsen offers their Exact Edge Extractor and Holder as direct replacements for the factory CZ 457 extractor. They’re a quick and easy upgrade, or a fix for older rifles with some wear on these parts. For different reasons, I’ve put them in two of my CZ 457 rifles. One rifle was fairly new, and I … Read more
The Athlon HERAS SPR 15-60×56 BLR2 SFP MOA is a purpose-built precision scope with 60x magnification at the top end. This review covers its glass, tracking, fine second focal plane reticle, parallax adjustment, and real-world usability on a CZ 457. Athlon still lists this exact model as current, with an $874.99 MSRP. Most of my … Read more
In a world of magnified optics and compact red dots, the Skinner Peep Sight options stand out as an option unmatched by the latest technology. No batteries, no glass, and once adjusted, no moving parts. They’re low-profile, and made from steel or steel and brass. Most people can use them with or without corrective eye … Read more
You probably wouldn’t expect the Sentinel Guide Rod from TandemKross to make a big performance difference, but it does. This guide rod for the Ruger Mark series of pistols is a true “drop-in” upgrade. It replaces the factory guide rod, and the most obvious difference is the gold color. That color is due to the … Read more
I’m sharing this Boyds Rimfire Hunter Stock upgrade for the CZ 457 on Father’s Day, because it may resonate with a few dads out there. The rifle in question is CZ’s little Scout. This has most of the same basic features as other CZ 457 rifles, but it’s been scaled down a bit. So the … Read more