If you don’t know about CZ’s 457 line of rimfire bolt guns, you should. They’re that good. Well-built and accurate, the line is broad enough that there’s something for plinking, hunting, competition or whatever you’d want a rimfire rifle to do.
There were already 14 rifles in the extensive 457 lineup, everything from basic polymer-stocked bolt guns to ultra-precise competition chassis models. Now, however, CZ has added four new options.
CZ is expanding its CZ 457 rimfire lineup with four new offerings for the U.S. market: the CZ 457 Maple, CZ 457 Hunter Strata, CZ 457 LRP and CZ 457 ERGO. Each brings a different purpose and personality to the proven CZ 457 platform, ranging from traditional American styling to hunting, precision and modern ergonomic configurations.
“The CZ 457 has always been a platform that can serve a lot of different recreational shooters exceptionally well,” said John Dain, President, CZ-USA.
“These new models reflect our organization’s commitment to listening to our loyal partners and customers, and, more importantly, acting on their feedback,” Dain said. “This is not a one-time initiative, but an approach that will continue to shape our future. The needs of our end users, informed by real-world experience, will remain the driving force behind the products we bring to market.”
The CZ 457 American Maple gives the classic American-style rimfire a distinctive upgrade with a stock crafted from premium-grade American maple sourced and machined in the United States. Chambered in .22 LR, it pairs the premium stock with a 20-inch cold-hammer-forged barrel and a threaded muzzle.
Built for the field, the CZ 457 Hunter Strata combines a TrueTimber Strata camo polymer stock with bronze PVD-finished components for increased durability. The lightweight .22 LR configuration features a 20-inch barrel, adjustable trigger, threaded muzzle, and factory-installed compensator.
The CZ 457 LRP Black is purpose-built for precision rimfire shooting with a 20-inch heavy, fluted, cold-hammer-forged barrel and a match chamber. Its adjustable target-style stock and 25 MOA Picatinny rail provide the adjustability and optic setup needed for extended rimfire shooting.
Rounding out the additions, the CZ 457 ERGO brings a more modern approach to the platform with a fiberglass-reinforced polymer thumbhole-style stock inspired by the CZ 600 ERGO. A removable cheekpiece, adjustable trigger, and 20-inch cold-hammer-forged barrel create a lightweight, comfortable configuration for range and field use.
All four models share the proven CZ 457 platform, including its adjustable trigger system, 60-degree bolt throw, and push-to-fire safety, each Performance Built for its intended purpose.
The CZ 457 American Maple, CZ 457 Hunter Strata, CZ 457 LRP Black, and CZ 457 ERGO are available in the U.S. beginning November 10, 2026.
For additional information on the CZ 457 Series, visit CZFirearms.com.