CZ 457 Pro Varmint or Varmint MTR?

[nexgen91]

Hi, new to the forum and not a competition shooter, just like to go to the range when I can. My experience is mostly with Savage center fires and C&R guns (mausers, K31, mosi,n, etc), but I want to up my 22 LR game (I also have two 11 year olds I want to get back to the range), and a lot of what I am reading says CZ is one of the best ways to go. I am considering the Pro Varmint and Varmint MTR as I like their stocks over a more traditional stock (one of my Savages has a similar stock). I have searched the forums but can not find a definitive comparison or pros/cons list between the Pro Varmint and Varmint MTR, probably because the Pro Varmint is so new, which makes me wonder how it compares to the Tacticool. Anyone have any input, is the MTR worth the additional cost/loss of threaded muzzle (not sure I will ever put a can on it, though having the option in case I decide to would be convenient). I do not plan on competing, but I want the best accuracy per $ that I can get under $650 (assuming I could get MTR for that out the door). I am seeing about a $140 difference in price between the two, what does the MTR have that the PV doesnt besides the match chamber and pretty wood? Is it worth the cost difference? Any input would be appreciated.

[whstmoke]

Can't help much other than to say the MTR has a match chamber of tighter dimensions than the pro varmint or just the varmint rifle. I have a 455 varmint that I haven't shoot yet and a 457 MTR in the same boat but plan on getting out in a week or so to correct that situation. I can tell you that you are going to have a hard time finding a MTR for the price you want not sure about the pro. I honestly think if I were you I would get the 455 varmint instead, you can always restock it it with the Boyds pro varmint stock later if you like.

[357MAGNOLE]

I cant help with your question, and debated if should even reply.... But I have the 455 Varmint Evolution and I would be hard pressed to find a .22 LR that I could shoot much better.  I am making sub MOA groups at 100 yards, ragged holes at 50 yards. That MTR is a beast though from what I have read.  Good luck finding one at a good price, my 455 Varmint Evolution sat on my local shops shelf for 3 months before I bought it.  I think I paid $480 out the door.

[Crawl]

My MTR shoots about as accurately as my Tony Kidd Ruger 10/22. Sure it's great to be that accurate with a semi-auto, but the 10/22 was two times the cost. However, I'm not sure the MTR is worth it over the Pro.

The stocks are almost an identical shape other than the grip. The threaded barrel is worth having even if you only put a compensator on it. Match chamber? Yeah probably a little better, but idk how much better. Trigger is really really nice but not as comfy as the flat face trigger on my 10/22.

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