CZ USA 457 Royal .22LR Bolt-Action Rifle, 20.5" Barrel, 5-Round Capacity - Model 02373

The CZ USA 457 Royal is a .22LR bolt-action rifle built for shooters who want a refined, scope-ready rimfire platform. This 20.5-inch barrel model combines classic walnut aesthetics with modern handling features that make it equally at home in a young shooter's hands or as a precision .22 for experienced marksmen. Whether you're running a youth shooting program, coaching 4-H competitors, or just want a serious rimfire that feels and shoots like a grown-up rifle, the 457 Royal delivers.

CZ redesigned their rimfire platform from the ground up, and it shows. The action is shorter and more compact than previous designs, the bolt rotates just 60 degrees instead of 90, and the safety is a familiar American-style push-to-fire mechanism—exactly what shooting instructors have been asking for. That 60-degree bolt throw also means you can mount larger objective lenses with lower ring heights, giving you real flexibility in optics selection. The walnut stock features a high, flat American-style comb and an attractively long forend with a decorative tip—practical and handsome.

The 457 Royal ships without integrated sights and wears an 11mm dovetail for easy scope mounting. The cold hammer-forged barrel is threaded 1/2-20 (European standard), the two-piece bottom metal feels solid, and the adjustable trigger lets you dial out creep and over-travel for a cleaner break. Five-round detachable magazine, 6.17 lbs, 32 inches overall—a genuinely useful size for actual shooting, not a toy.

If you're building a serious .22LR rifle for accuracy work, teaching, or just want a rifle that doesn't feel like a compromise, the 457 Royal earns a hard look.

Key Features

• 20.5-inch cold hammer-forged barrel, 1:9 twist, threaded 1/2-20
• American-style push-to-fire safety—intuitive and instructor-friendly
• 60-degree bolt lift for optimal scope compatibility and lower ring clearance
• Premium Turkish walnut stock with high flat comb and decorative forend tip
• Adjustable trigger (weight and over-travel)
• 11mm dovetail (no sights included; scope-ready)
• Two-piece interlocking bottom metal
• 5-round detachable magazine, reliable polymer design
• Compact, slab-sided action reduces weight and footprint

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the CZ 457 Royal ready for a scope out of the box?

Yes. The rifle ships with an 11mm dovetail receiver bridge and no iron sights, which means you can mount a scope immediately. The 60-degree bolt lift allows larger objective lenses to clear the action with lower ring heights, giving you more optic options than many compact rimfires.

What's the barrel threading, and can I add a suppressor?

The barrel is threaded 1/2-20, which is a European standard. This is less common than 1/2-28 in the US, so verify that any suppressor or muzzle device you're considering is threaded for 1/2-20 before purchase.

Is the 457 Royal good for teaching new shooters?

Absolutely. The American-style push-to-fire safety is familiar and intuitive—exactly what shooting instructors and 4-H coaches requested. The compact action, manageable 6.17 lb weight, and straight stock profile make it accessible to younger or smaller shooters while still handling and feeling like a real rifle.

Does it accept the same magazines and barrels as other CZ rimfire platforms?

The 457 uses the same reliable polymer magazine system and features the swappable barrel design as the CZ 455, so if you're already in the CZ rimfire ecosystem, compatibility and upgrade paths are there.