Scope selection help for a CZ457 MTR - needs close range focus

[DaveInCLT]

I recently decided on a CZ457 and after a bit of research and knowing I'm unlikely to modify the gun much myself, I elected to get a higher end model (CZ 457 Varmint Precision Trainer MTR, .22 w/ 16.5 barrel) which is on the way. Now I need to pick out a scope, case, bipod, etc.

I'm likely to put a longer-range scope on it in the future, but my most immediate and most often shooting will be done between 10 and 50 yards, target and squirrels. I might try my hand at some of the 50 yard challenges you guys do here. I also plan on getting a silencer for this gun, likely a Dead Air version.

Anybody have insights into scopes that might be useful at closer 10 - 50 yard shooting? Rings / mounts? Most of the research I've done gives me info on scopes for longer range shooting. Looking to lean more towards for quality & features vs cheap price.

Some of the links I've read through, Vortex Crossfire II seems to come up a bunch in many of these discussions:

Outfitting a CZ 457---Which Scope?

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Edit - just found these two roundups which are useful

The Best Short Range Rifle Scopes in 2022 - Top-Best.com

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[CZfool68]

I picked up an open box Meopta from camerlandny.com for my last 22lr rifle. It’s a 1” tube and 4-14x44. Don’t think that model is made anymore, but they have some scopes with as low as 2.5 x magnification and some good higher end magnification too. I’d check out their site and see if you can find something that works for you. I am very happy with my Meopta. I may buy another for a recent acquisition.

 

[Elenaidan]

I am running 4-12 Vortex FFP on mine. I think those run about $450. I added a 20MOA base from EGW. So far so good.

 

[DaveInCLT]

I am running 4-12 Vortex FFP on mine. I think those run about $450. I added a 20MOA base from EGW. So far so good.

Thanks - you recall which model Vortex you have? Some of the SFP models made it on the lists I linked above but trying to find the 4-12 FFP option on their site to look it

Search results for: 'ffp'

vortexoptics.com

I'll also check out the Meopta, haven't heard of them before (but I'm not all that familiar with scope brands beyond the most mainstream ones)

 

[Elenaidan]

Thanks - you recall which model Vortex you have? Some of the SFP models made it on the lists I linked above but trying to find the 4-12 FFP option on their site to look it

Search results for: 'ffp'

vortexoptics.com

I'll also check out the Meopta, haven't heard of them before (but I'm not all that familiar with scope brands beyond the most mainstream ones)

 

[DaveInCLT]

Thank you! I ended up reaching out to Vortex earlier this week and chatting with them about which might be best fit for me.

Using their recommendation, I ended up ordering the below, Viper PST Gen II 3-15 x 44 FFP (arrived today)

 

[CZfool68]

Thank you! I ended up reaching out to Vortex earlier this week and chatting with them about which might be best fit for me.

Using their recommendation, I ended up ordering the below, Viper PST Gen II 3-15 x 44 FFP (arrived today)

Nice. That’s a lotta scope.

 

[Pbj ak]

I’ve got the gen 2 pst 5/25? on my 455 and love it. Good luck

edited to add: area 419 has a nice base if you’re looking.

 

[BigWaylon]

If you wanna borrow my Arisaka scope leveling tool, lemme know.

 

[CZfool68]

If you wanna borrow my Arisaka scope leveling tool, lemme know.

Wait, they need to be level? 🥺

 

[DaveInCLT]

I may take you up on it once I google up what that is and what it does The Vortex rep recommended their 30mm low rings and they should arrive tomorrow. I did look at the Area419 base which had good reviews but was not sure of fit on the specific CZ 457 model I bought.

I did end up buying a cheapo Arksight green laser boresight tool, hope to reduce time to dial it in.

 

[BigWaylon]

It’s one of the slickest things you’ll ever see…so flippin’ simple it’s genius. Just need to have a flat spot on the host, and the scope has to be flat on the bottom of the turrets.

Optic Leveler Combo

The Optic Leveler is an inexpensive, easy-to-use tool for leveling scopes mounted in rings or one-piece mounts.

arisakadefense.com

 

[Tim]

Yup, arisaka levelers are the bomb.

if you don’t have a set, feelers gauges are a very close second.