Description
There is something about a full-length walnut rimfire that just feels right, and the CZ 457 Lux nails it. The hogback stock is cut from Turkish walnut with a raised cheekpiece and comb shaped to line your eye up naturally behind the iron sights. Those sights are the real deal too, with a hooded front post and an adjustable tangent rear that lets you dial in for distance instead of guessing at holdover. Chambered in .22 WMR, this rifle has plenty of reach and punch for squirrels, rabbits, and pest control out well past where a standard .22 LR starts running out of steam.
What Makes the 457 Lux Different
The 457 action brought some smart updates over the older 455 platform. The safety is a receiver-mounted, push-to-fire design that works the way most American hunters expect. Bolt throw was cut from 90 degrees down to 60, which keeps your knuckles off the scope and lets you run larger ocular bells with lower rings. The trigger is adjustable for weight, creep, and overtravel, so you can tune it to your liking right out of the box. And like every 457, the barrel system is user-swappable, meaning you can pick up a barrel set in another rimfire chambering down the road and run it off the same action.
Shooting the CZ 457 Lux in 22 Magnum
The 24.8 inch cold hammer forged barrel wrings solid velocity out of the .22 WMR cartridge and owners consistently report tight groups with quality ammo, particularly lighter polymer-tipped varmint loads. The metalwork wears a black nitride finish that holds up to weather and field carry. An 11mm dovetail is machined into the receiver if you want to add glass, though plenty of folks buy the Lux specifically to shoot it the traditional way over irons. It ships with one detachable 5-round polymer magazine and feeds smoothly with the slick bolt work CZ rimfires are known for.
Whether it becomes your dedicated small game rifle or the walnut-stocked classic you grab when the range day calls for something with character, the 457 Lux is the kind of rimfire that tends to stay in the family.
Key Specifications
- Model: CZ 457 Lux
- Manufacturer Part Number: 02302
- UPC: 806703023021
- Caliber: .22 WMR (22 Magnum)
- Action: Bolt Action, 60 Degree Bolt Throw
- Capacity: 5+1
- Barrel Length: 24.8"
- Barrel: Cold Hammer Forged
- Twist Rate: 1:16
- Stock: Turkish Walnut, European-Style Hogback
- Sights: Hooded Front, Adjustable Tangent Rear
- Optics Mounting: Integrated 11mm Dovetail
- Trigger: Adjustable for Weight, Creep, and Overtravel
- Safety: Two-Position, Push-to-Fire
- Length of Pull: 13.75"
- Weight: Approx. 6.1 lbs
What’s Included
- CZ 457 Lux rifle
- One 5-round detachable magazine
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mount a scope on the CZ 457 Lux?
Yes. The receiver has an integrated 11mm dovetail, so you can add rings or a rail adapter for a scope. The 60 degree bolt throw gives you extra clearance for larger ocular bells with lower ring heights. Keep in mind the rear tangent sight sits fairly far back, so depending on your scope you may need to plan mounting around it.
Is the trigger on the 457 Lux adjustable?
It is. The CZ 457 trigger can be adjusted for pull weight, creep, and overtravel, which is a big step up from most factory rimfire triggers. Most owners find they can dial in a crisp, clean break without any aftermarket parts.
Can the CZ 457 Lux be converted to other calibers?
Yes, that is one of the best parts of the 457 platform. The barrel system is user-swappable, so you can pick up a separate barrel set in .22 LR or .17 HMR and change chamberings on the same action. You will want the matching magazine for whichever caliber you run.
What is 22 WMR good for compared to 22 LR?
The .22 WMR (22 Magnum) runs noticeably faster and hits harder than .22 LR, which extends your effective range on small game and varmints. It is a great pick for rabbits, squirrels, prairie dogs, and pest control at distances where .22 LR starts dropping off. Ammo costs more than .22 LR, but the added reach is worth it for a dedicated field rifle like this one.




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