CZ 457 VARMINT or WINCHESTER 52C

[diver dan]

I have to decide between these two rifles , and its a hard decision to make.A older winchester 52c which parts may be hard to get , or a BNIB CZ 457 VARMINT in 22lr.I am using it for groundhogs , chipmunks , and a careless coyote.I would appreciate your opinions,any of them,thanks in advance.

 

[Batchief909]

I purchased a CZ 457 Varmint about a year ago. I also own a CZ 455 American. I'm very happy with both, but REALLY like the Varmint better.

 

[Colt556]

I have always wanted a 52 C but never had the money when one was available. I do have a 75 but have never shot it. Having shot numerous CZ rimfires I recently got a deal on a 457 MTR. Beautiful rifle and I’m hoping it shoots to the standards of my other CZs.

 

[Bill2905]

I like my CZ 457 Varmint a lot. High quality fit and finish and the trigger is pretty good too. I put mine in a Boyd's varmint stock which is a big improvement over the factory stock.

 

[Chance]

CZ457 with suppressor, thumb tacks at 50 yards. Shoots like my Anshutz

 

[patience0830]

You won't regret either one unless you have to carry it very far. 52 will probably never need parts in your lifetime. Sweet old rifles.

 

[Creedmoor]

CZ457 with suppressor, thumb tacks at 50 yards. Shoots like my Anshutz

I would have to see that in person my friend.
Not a nazi here, but its Anschutz

OP. The 52 is a great rifle, but I would pick the CZ over it.

 

[Expat]

I would always go with the old Winchester rifle.

 

[Gabriel]

I would always go with the new CZ 457.

 

[patience0830]

I would always go with the new CZ 457.

Heathen.

 

[edwea]

For win 52 money, you could have 457+scope/rings+much match grade ammo. Just sayin

 

[Chewie]

I would lean to the 52c myself. The 457 looks pretty and all but the 52c seems ready to go (and I am not a fan of heavy barrels).

Does anyone make a cz 52c? That would solve the dilemma.

Pssst, 52c for the win.

 

[Chance]

I would have to see that in person my friend.
Not a nazi here, but its Anschutz

OP. The 52 is a great rifle, but I would pick the CZ over it.

I own both. Come on up and we can go to my range anytime.

 

[Creedmoor]

I own both. Come on up and we can go to my range anytime.

Apples for Apples right? How are you planning to shoot them each?
When? I'm retired

 

[diver dan]

I am planning on shooting them at chipmunks , tin cans, opossum, and maybe at a stupid coyote if it gets close.I dont see shooting matches at this time , but I like cool looking accurate rifles.

 

[Hookeye]

I wouldn't shoot coyotes w a .22 lr.

 

[Hookeye]

FWIW my CZ457 American .22 magnum is a half incher at 50 yards.
Pleasantly surprised.
Benched w reg 3-9X scope at 6X.
Trigger adjusted but still not as good as I'd like.
Gun feels long, think bbl is 24". Think it'd handle better if 22".
But shoots good so I aint messin with it.

 

[Win52C]

I own both. The Winchester is harder to find and more expensive. But also a classic and better shooter than the CZ. That said. Unless you’re shooting BR50 the CZ will be fine in most cases.

 

[INP8riot]

I'll stir the pot. Savage B22 FV-SR hehe. More $ for the scope and stock.