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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
The new Steiner TOR-X Laser with integrated MantisX hardware is possibly the ideal dry and live-fire training device. It combines two great brands into a single product whose whole is more than the sum of its parts. Externally, it’s not unlike the Steiner Optics TOR Mini laser. Except that inside, it’s got the MantisX hardware … 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
I recently upgraded one of my rifles with the Timney Calvin Elite Custom Trigger for Remington 700 pattern rifles. Timney leads the market in replacement triggers, and the Timney Remington triggers are available in several flavors spanning a broad price range. At the top is their Calvin Elite Custom. It’s not just a high-performance trigger, … Read more