CZ 457 Thumbhole .22 LR Bolt-Action Rifle

The CZ 457 Thumbhole is a precision-oriented rimfire rifle distinguished by its laminated wood thumbhole stock — a configuration that provides significant ergonomic advantages for precision shooting while delivering the aesthetic warmth of natural wood in an unconventional form. The thumbhole design creates a natural, consistent grip angle that maintains wrist position regardless of shooting position — prone, benchrest, or from sticks — and the closed grip reduces the leverage that an open pistol grip can introduce during the trigger pull.

Laminated construction — alternating layers of wood veneer bonded under high pressure — provides exceptional dimensional stability compared to conventional walnut stocks, resisting the expansion and contraction that temperature and humidity changes cause in solid wood. This stability translates directly into consistent point-of-impact across seasonal weather variations — an important practical advantage for a rifle used year-round. The distinctive grain patterns of laminate provide visual character that many shooters find more attractive than the uniformity of synthetic alternatives.

The heavy cold-hammer-forged barrel with threaded muzzle accepts suppressors and muzzle devices, and the adjustable single-set trigger provides a crisp, consistent release for precision work. The CZ 457 Thumbhole is available in .22 LR, .22 WMR, and .17 HMR — verify which calibre is stocked and update the metafield accordingly. It is the most affordable non-synthetic CZ 457 in this collection — the laminate thumbhole providing enhanced ergonomics and aesthetics at a competitive price.

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