The CZ 457 Varmint is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .22 WMR with a 20.5-inch cold hammer-forged barrel and Turkish walnut varmint stock. At 7.08 lbs, it's built to sit steady on a rest or bipod for precision small game work. The blued barrel and receiver with matte finish keep weight down while the walnut stock adds enough mass to help soak up any felt recoil from the .22 WMR cartridge. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Caliber: .22 WMR 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 5 rounds (plus 1 in chamber) 
• Barrel Length: 20.5 inches 
• Weight: 7.08 lbs 
• Finish: Blued with a matte finish 
• Safety Mechanism: Two-position push-to-fire safety 
   

Detailed Features 

• Cold Hammer Forged Barrel: CZ's standard manufacturing method for rimfire barrels -- produces consistent bore dimensions and holds up well over extended round counts. 
   
• Adjustable Trigger Mechanism: Pull weight is user-adjustable, letting shooters set it where it works for them. 
   
• Detachable Magazine System: 5-round detachable magazine for quick reloading. 
   
• Fixed Varmint Stock Design: The Turkish walnut varmint stock has a wider forend for stability when shooting off a rest or sandbags, and the fixed geometry keeps things consistent from shot to shot.

The CZ 457 Varmint in .22 WMR gets consistent praise for accuracy, which is the primary reason buyers choose it. Groups come in tight at typical rimfire varmint distances, and the cold hammer-forged barrel maintains those tolerances over sustained use. The Turkish walnut stock gets attention from anyone who appreciates wood over synthetic -- the grain and finish quality are consistently noted as a step above what the price suggests.

The adjustable trigger is a practical plus. Out of the box it's already serviceable, and owners who spend time dialing it in report real improvement in shot-to-shot consistency.

The main practical downside is weight. At 7.08 lbs, the 457 Varmint is purpose-built for bench or rest shooting -- it's not a rifle you want to carry all day on a pest control walk. That's a trade-off that's obvious at purchase, so most owners accept it.

.22 WMR ammunition availability is a known variable depending on location. Buyers should factor that into the decision if they're in an area where rimfire magnum ammo doesn't always sit on shelves.