OUR VERDICT

CZ — as Česká Zbrojovka is better known — rimfires have always been the go-to .22 LR rifle for predator control, due to the longevity of their production, value for money, excellent reliability and accuracy. The company’s classic mini-mauser design has served it well over the decades, but a new viewpoint and production strategy has spawned an updated range of rimfires, including this 457 model.

Still incorporating the 455’s barrel change system — you can switch between calibres if desired, with barrel