TheCZ-457 Carbon is a repeating side-firing carbine in .22 LR (5.6 mm) caliber, manufactured by the renowned Ceska Zbrojovka company . It is equipped with a 20" long barrel. It is an extremely lightweight model of the CZ-457 series, which opens a new chapter in shooting, being ideal for both sporting and recreational use. The innovation used in this carbine is a composite barrel with a cold-forged steel core. The unique combination of steel and carbon fiber provides numerous benefits, including significant weight reduction, efficient heat dissipation during intense shooting sessions and minimized vibration after each shot. The MATCH cartridge chamber allows the use of a wide range of ammunition. The entire carbine weighs just 2.15 kg, making it one of the lightest designs in the entire CZ-457 series. Despite its low weight, it matches the accuracy of Varmint-type models, a perfect combination of lightness and precision.
Features of the CZ-457 Carbon carbine:
- Self-supporting barrel with steel core and composite barrel lagging, which significantly reduced weight.
- Steel-carbon barrel core with a length of 20" (525 mm) and a 1/2 × 20 UNF compliant thread at the end.
- Camouflage-finished polymer stock with a comfortable footplate and fluted grip.
- Classic 4-barrel lock with ergonomic reloading handle.
- Manual safety positioned intuitively, just above the grip.
- An 11mm mounting rail on the breech chamber, allowing the installation of optics.
- It is adapted to the popular 5.6 mm side-firing caliber and MATCH cartridge chamber.
- The metal parts are made in a solid and anti-corrosive finish.
- Firing pin tension indicator, indicating that the weapon is ready to fire.
- Possibility to install a carry belt thanks to the buckles in the butt and on the bed.
- It has a replaceable box magazine that holds 5 cartridges.
Single Action trigger mechanism
The model uses a Single Action trigger mechanism (single action only), which is characterized by a short path to the moment of firing and little resistance with which to pull it down. The advantage of this solution is, first of all, its simple design and the ability to fire precise shots without the risk of breakage.
Principle of operation of the weapon
The CZ-457 Carbon is a classic repeating carbine, based on a slide-turn (4-barrel) lock. Locking is carried out through symmetrically located bolts, corresponding to the locking resistance in the barrel extension. Such a system is simple and reliable, plus easy to clean and maintain. It also ensures high precision shooting and withstands the various pressures of the ammunition used.
Precision cold-forged barrel in CZ-457
The CZ 457 Carbon uses a precision and cold-forged barrel with a MATCH chamber. As a result, the carbine weighs 2.15 kg, making it the lightest in the entire CZ 457 series. Despite its low weight, it matches the accuracy of Varmint models, offering exceptional precision combined with lightness, which translates into very good results on the target.
Carbine safety features
The CZ 457 has an adjustable manual safety located just above the pistol grip. In addition, the weapon is equipped with a practical firing pin tension indicator and a quick option to remove the breech without using the trigger for this purpose.
