Great video brother. It was nice to see and hear an explanation of price caps and products that fit those price ranges . And also for the new shooters to see a few items that are close to mist have stuff to be competitive. Thank you
Love this video! I really like how you take a position and explain it with price points. I’m studying before buying my first competition precision .22lr rifle.
I use an MTR with a Swampfox 4-14x44 Scope. The Swampfox is basically the Vortex Diamondback Tactical, but with a lower MSRP to keep me within the $1200 range for NRL base class, as well as well under the base class for PRS. So far the set up has worked out great, and I'm able to compete in both.
I've been shooting in a few PRS matches a year now for a few years. I started with a Savage MkII FV-SR which offers a lot of rifle for the money, but have been wanting to step up my game and move up to a better rifle. The CZ 457 platform is a no brainer since it is a solid reliable action and trigger as you mentioned, but because it's also so popular in the sport there are a lot of aftermarket stocks and barrels out there for it. To start off with a 457 i knew i either wanted a Varmint barreled option like the Pro Varmint, Varmint, one of the AT-One version, or the MTR. I would have loved to get the precision trainer MTR with Manners stock but not ready to commit that much money, and theres a string chance i might get a chassis diwn the ready. The crappy part is now thst I've been ready to go to a 457 Varnint or MTR and have the extra bit of money to do so, I haven't been able to find any for the last few months, LOL. Until yesterday that is. I found the MTR version you have in the video in stock finally and ordered it immediately. I think it's one of the best bag for your buck in a factory rifle. The wood stock looks nice and comfy, and you get an upgraded match chamber on the Varmint barrel, and it really isn't much extra over the AT-One or Pro Varmint models. I can't wait to start trying out different ammo to find which one it likes and what type of groups I'm capable of (because I'm sure that for a while this rifle will be way more accurate than I). I think that between a CZ 457 or maybe Bergara B-14R there is no better rifle until you are at the point of investing into a Rim-X or Vudoo.
Great info. I really want a CZ, sadly they are not very left hand friendly with only 1 model. I can't find any great routes to build one regarding a chassis either. No left hand love out there!
Great video Josh. I have the same rifle, maybe, I should start in production, and work my way up. The only thing that I can not find in Canada, is a arca swiss rail. Plus have to mod my bipod to fit tye arca rail as well.
That bipod rail rules! I wish I knew they existed before getting a sling stud to pic rail adaptor for a lesser bipod than what you have. Wow! I got a stock 10/22 Target model. It suits my needs, but I see I could have done better for my dollar.
I love your video. It is informative and direct with no fluff, so thank you. Was wondering what brand/size scope rings you used? I bought a PDC chassis for mine and will do the 30MOA area 419 base. TIA
Prices have changed. The CZ 457 MTR list for $865.00 so that leaves $635.00 maximum for the scope. Could you revise the scope recommendation due to the price increase in the 457 MTR. Thanks for you help. I hope to shoot PRS production next year.
@@PursuitofAccuracy Do you recommend 6-24 x50 , 8-34x56 or 5-25x56? The Athlon ARGOS BTR GEN2 8-34×56 APLR2 FFP IR MOA ($499.99) Vs The Athlon ARGOS BTR GEN2 6-24x50 APLR2 FFP IR MOA ($449.99) Vs Arken EP5 5-25X56mm FFP MOA VPR Reticle ($564.99) Vs Vortex DIAMONDBACK® TACTICAL 6-24X50 FFP ($499.99)
Josh! Decided to go with cz 457 mtr with athlon sh4 4-16x50 Gen 2 ($399.99). With $1200 for .22nrl production and $1500 for prs production. I can do both production class.
Love your videos! Just picked up a cz 457 Varmint MTR, haven’t got to shoot it yet, still waiting on parts. I was wondering how the butt of your rifle looks? Mine seems to have a twist that starts at the palm swell and turns to the right ever so slightly. Looking from the back. Not sure if it’s normal, I know this stock has some crazy curves to it anyway. Love the channel, keep it up!
I’m a plinker, not a competitor, but, should have watched more of your videos before buying my first 22 LR rifle last month. I own several 22 LR pistols, the first one I bought in 1976, a High Standard Citation. Over the years I added more HS pistols, Beretta, Browning Medalist, S&W model 41, Feinwerkbau (best shooter I own) and recently a Volquartsen Scorpion. Collection now stands at 23 pistols. Which bring me to my first 22 LR rifle which I just finished. Going to the range later this week to test. Here is the build: Bergara B14R001, Tract Toric 4-20x50 Mil, Area 419 20 MOA scope base, American Rifle Company rings, Flatline Ops Sniper ACD and Warne bipod. What do you think? Fell in love with your CZ 457 Varmint Precision Trainer MTR, please share the build. May become my second 22LR rifle! Great video, thanks for sharing.
Sounds like you have a good setup for sure. You could upgrade the bipod and add an arca rail if you end up shooting any prs stuff. The manners is the factory stock, lilja barrel, victor titan cheek rest, 30 moa 419 rail, atlas bipod, 419 14" weighted arca rail, yodave trigger spring
@@PursuitofAccuracy thought about using the arca rail with the Really Right Stuff clamp which works with both picatinny and arca rails (works with Atlas and Warne bipod). At the end, bought the Area 419 bipod picatinny rail. Will do arca on the 457 Precision Trainer MTR.
Thank you Josh. Lots of useful information about long-range competition. Which ammo were you using on the two sticker targets in the video? What is the advantage of having the bipod legs canted forward instead of straight down? Keep up the great work.
I have the .22 CZ 457 MTR. I can't get my trigger down below 2.35 average on 5 in a row. I was looking for a Yo Dave as you have mention several times in your video's. Took mine apart today to maybe trim the internal OEM spring for this Weekend match at 200 Meters. It appears the trigger is more riveted than a pin or a bolt. I had lots of problems getting the Trigger pin back in, I actually bent it. No where can I find a replacement. So I decided I would go with the Timney as you like so well. Called three times and no answer and voicemail is full. I did send and e-mail and will wait and see! NEXT, a question about the HMR 17. I want a match barrel to reach out to the 200 Plus yards. Would love to have it on the MTR stock, but can't find that either. So thinking Lilja might be a good way to go. Your thought and comments? TIA.
Could you give a list of all the products on your rifle, I would like to build up one just like yours and what you recommend Thanks. Great video full of really good info.
Hello bravo for your videos which are always very interesting, can you tell me which rail is under the rifle please? I am in France, and I would like to see if I can find it here. Thank you in advance for your answer.
Great video. I'm looking for one of these rifles now, but not much in stock anywhere. Can you post a link to what bipod you are using, and another link to that Arca Swiss rail? Thanks!
Kevin here are the links: www.area419.com/product/arcalock-12/ www.accu-shot.com/catalog_new/atlas-bipods-official-manufacturer/126-bt46-nc-psr-atlas-bipod-standard-height-no-clamp.html
Do they make that rifle left handed or at least ambiguous. Watched a few competitions you know was set up by a lefty, because they had stations you had to shoot left handed as was there right handed only stations. As a lefty before rifle makers gave you very many options I always shot a right handed rifle . When I finally did buy a lefty rifle didn’t like it as much as a right handed ambidextrous friendly rifle
Welp, CZ-USA just bumped up the 457 Varmint MTR MSRP by $80 (to $865). So, unless PRS22 raises their $1,500 limit on the Production Division, this combo will not make the cut. However, the Arken SH4 6-24x50 is going for $450. Online reviews are generally good.
I love that rifle and would like to get in on the competition. The unfortunate issue is im very left handed so this rifle would not work. Cant come close to affording a voodoo. What other cz rifle would you recommend as i see they have a few lefty rifles in the lineup this year.
I was looking at the 2024 rules and it mentions that you cannot replace the factory trigger, but that you can "tune" it... that term isn't defined... I have seen some people say you can change out a spring as long as the trigger remains the same (this being "tuning"), and others say it all has to stay stock... do you know what the rule interpretation is?
This Country Mac. Can you give any tips on flyers. Got the same set up. Shooting ARA. Its Shooting pretty good. 2350 to 2450 and a few 2500. It seems there is always one that gets away from me.
@@PursuitofAccuracy thank you for your help love your content. I'm doing a cz457 MTR only difference is a 15 moa 419 and a Athlon Midas BTR Gen 2 4.5-27x50. Going with the.92 rings
If you bought the sunshade from Amazon from the bundle shown with the Helos BTR Gen 2 6x24-56 scope, you would have gotten the sunshade for the Gen 1 scope, which is incorrectly bundled with the Gen 2 scope--The threads are much too small in diameter. You need to order the scope sunshade with model #:212100S. That is the correct sunshade. I called Athlon and verified the correct model number. The correct item description on Amazon is: "Athlon Optics Riflescope Sunshade - 56mm -Compatible with Ares ETR, Midas TAC, Black" -- They leave off the Helos Gen 2 part of the description, which appears in the full description on the Athlon Optics website--"ARES ETR, Midas TAC & Helos BTR GEN2 56mm Sunshade - Matte". Although I called the Amazon customer service people and explained all this to them, the wrong sunshade is still bundled with this scope on the Amazon website.
It really depends. The rules say stock trigger but can be adjusted. A lot of interpretation to if a spring swap is still stock. To be safe id just stay totally stock on the trigger
@@PursuitofAccuracy its a bolt and some springs it doesn't permanently mod anything but it does change it from a crappy 5lb military type to a no take up 1.1/2lb soo i'm betting no
I’m getting ready to shoot my first match with a ruger 10/22. If I like it I will be looking for a better rifle but still would like to stay in production class do to budget constraints. If I start with this base setup, if I decide to move to open, will this still be competitive with some up grades are will I pretty much need to go full custom at that point?
@@PursuitofAccuracy The Tikka T1x is now called the Tikka T1x MTR. And, they still sell it only with the plastic stock, which is not so bad if one buys and installs the target handgrip from the Beretta website. I can't tell if the addition of the MTR designation to the name means anything; it still sounds like the same rifle I bought over a year ago.
@@PursuitofAccuracy weird, I specifically asked them and they said they didn’t. Even sent them measurements after that and they told me that nothing they made fit it.
@@chrispensinger174 They definitely do make one. I have two polymer anarchy outdoor throw levers and an aluminum throw lever on the cronus. Which Athlon do you have?
i just checked CZ USA"s site (1-8-2022) and the CZ 457 Varminter MTR now has an MSRP of $865 which puts this combo $77.49 over the MSRP cap unless they have raised the cap. I just ordered the Athlon helos gen2 4-20x50, Area 419 rail, and Athlos rings too...😐
Building the same thing in canada (just can't use an MTR version for production here) Using the Helios gen 2 6-24 as there are no 4-20 available anywhere, same 100moa travel. Question is should I pair it with a 30 or 50 moa base, courses between 15 and 300 yard range.
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Great video brother. It was nice to see and hear an explanation of price caps and products that fit those price ranges . And also for the new shooters to see a few items that are close to mist have stuff to be competitive. Thank you
Thanks brother
Im up in Canada and there is a MSRP cap, but precision base models are also removed. If I got the MTR I'd auto bump into open.
Good explanation on how your rig fits within the production class rules of PRS.
Thanks 45
Thanking you for your time and knowledge . great video, just purchased 1416 varminter, with 20 moa pic rail .Now i want this scope. CHEERS
Thanks for the support
I finally got one of these rifles, it's amazing
Thanks Josh. Hopping to buy one like yours. BLESSINGS
Love this video! I really like how you take a position and explain it with price points. I’m studying before buying my first competition precision .22lr rifle.
Awesome
I use an MTR with a Swampfox 4-14x44 Scope. The Swampfox is basically the Vortex Diamondback Tactical, but with a lower MSRP to keep me within the $1200 range for NRL base class, as well as well under the base class for PRS. So far the set up has worked out great, and I'm able to compete in both.
Nice. Sounds like a great setup. How do you like the nrl vs prs
Just ordered a MTR. Thanks for the great video
How do you like it?
I've been shooting in a few PRS matches a year now for a few years. I started with a Savage MkII FV-SR which offers a lot of rifle for the money, but have been wanting to step up my game and move up to a better rifle. The CZ 457 platform is a no brainer since it is a solid reliable action and trigger as you mentioned, but because it's also so popular in the sport there are a lot of aftermarket stocks and barrels out there for it. To start off with a 457 i knew i either wanted a Varmint barreled option like the Pro Varmint, Varmint, one of the AT-One version, or the MTR. I would have loved to get the precision trainer MTR with Manners stock but not ready to commit that much money, and theres a string chance i might get a chassis diwn the ready. The crappy part is now thst I've been ready to go to a 457 Varnint or MTR and have the extra bit of money to do so, I haven't been able to find any for the last few months, LOL. Until yesterday that is. I found the MTR version you have in the video in stock finally and ordered it immediately. I think it's one of the best bag for your buck in a factory rifle. The wood stock looks nice and comfy, and you get an upgraded match chamber on the Varmint barrel, and it really isn't much extra over the AT-One or Pro Varmint models. I can't wait to start trying out different ammo to find which one it likes and what type of groups I'm capable of (because I'm sure that for a while this rifle will be way more accurate than I).
I think that between a CZ 457 or maybe Bergara B-14R there is no better rifle until you are at the point of investing into a Rim-X or Vudoo.
Great video review/ no bs the straight information/ with accuracy groups
Thanks
Great info. I really want a CZ, sadly they are not very left hand friendly with only 1 model. I can't find any great routes to build one regarding a chassis either. No left hand love out there!
Great video Josh. I have the same rifle, maybe, I should start in production, and work my way up. The only thing that I can not find in Canada, is a arca swiss rail. Plus have to mod my bipod to fit tye arca rail as well.
Good video and information thanks.
Thanks Dwayne
That bipod rail rules! I wish I knew they existed before getting a sling stud to pic rail adaptor for a lesser bipod than what you have. Wow! I got a stock 10/22 Target model. It suits my needs, but I see I could have done better for my dollar.
Yeah arca rail is awesome
I love your video. It is informative and direct with no fluff, so thank you. Was wondering what brand/size scope rings you used? I bought a PDC chassis for mine and will do the 30MOA area 419 base. TIA
Prices have changed. The CZ 457 MTR list for $865.00 so that leaves $635.00 maximum for the scope. Could you revise the scope recommendation due to the price increase in the 457 MTR. Thanks for you help. I hope to shoot PRS production next year.
Yeah the msrp is now different. Id stick with athlon and go down to the next scope that fits the price.
Or
Just go open and have a ton of fun anyways
@@PursuitofAccuracy Do you recommend 6-24 x50 , 8-34x56 or 5-25x56?
The Athlon ARGOS BTR GEN2 8-34×56 APLR2 FFP IR MOA ($499.99)
Vs
The Athlon ARGOS BTR GEN2
6-24x50 APLR2 FFP IR MOA ($449.99)
Vs
Arken EP5
5-25X56mm FFP MOA
VPR Reticle ($564.99)
Vs
Vortex DIAMONDBACK®
TACTICAL 6-24X50 FFP ($499.99)
Out of those the arken ep5
Josh! Decided to go with cz 457 mtr with athlon sh4 4-16x50 Gen 2 ($399.99). With $1200 for .22nrl production and $1500 for prs production. I can do both production class.
Nice.
I think you meant Arken and not Athlon.
Yes!
Nice I run same scope but the tikka t1x. I'm a lefty so the tikka worked better for me
Love your videos!
Just picked up a cz 457 Varmint MTR, haven’t got to shoot it yet, still waiting on parts. I was wondering how the butt of your rifle looks? Mine seems to have a twist that starts at the palm swell and turns to the right ever so slightly. Looking from the back. Not sure if it’s normal, I know this stock has some crazy curves to it anyway. Love the channel, keep it up!
Mine looks to be pretty much straight but im sure its not totally abnormal to have what your describing
Great video!
FYI: NRL22 limit is $1200 as of today (PRS might be $1500 I just don know)
Correct. Nearly same rules but 1500 for prs.
@Pursuit of Accuracy the mtr is listed at $865 msrp, does this break the platform or is the older msrp honored?
Looking at getting one of these mate awesome review what length barrel did you end up going with?
New to precision .22 lr, have found your videos extremely helpful. Just purchased mine, what are your thoughts on barrel break in, if any?
You should do a video on how you installed that rail onto the MTR. Wink 😉
RUclips wouldnt be a big fan of that
@@PursuitofAccuracy ooof. Wasn't thinking. Man, what a sad state of affairs.
@@PursuitofAccuracy do you remember if you used both sling swivel holes for the front two t nuts?
@@krajus83 i think i did
I’m a plinker, not a competitor, but, should have watched more of your videos before buying my first 22 LR rifle last month.
I own several 22 LR pistols, the first one I bought in 1976, a High Standard Citation. Over the years I added more HS pistols, Beretta, Browning Medalist, S&W model 41, Feinwerkbau (best shooter I own) and recently a Volquartsen Scorpion. Collection now stands at 23 pistols.
Which bring me to my first 22 LR rifle which I just finished. Going to the range later this week to test. Here is the build: Bergara B14R001, Tract Toric 4-20x50 Mil, Area 419 20 MOA scope base, American Rifle Company rings, Flatline Ops Sniper ACD and Warne bipod. What do you think?
Fell in love with your CZ 457 Varmint Precision Trainer MTR, please share the build. May become my second 22LR rifle!
Great video, thanks for sharing.
Sounds like you have a good setup for sure. You could upgrade the bipod and add an arca rail if you end up shooting any prs stuff.
The manners is the factory stock, lilja barrel, victor titan cheek rest, 30 moa 419 rail, atlas bipod, 419 14" weighted arca rail, yodave trigger spring
@@PursuitofAccuracy thought about using the arca rail with the Really Right Stuff clamp which works with both picatinny and arca rails (works with Atlas and Warne bipod). At the end, bought the Area 419 bipod picatinny rail. Will do arca on the 457 Precision Trainer MTR.
@@luisabellon5869 Sounds like you have a good plan. Happy plinking friend
Thank you Josh. Lots of useful information about long-range competition. Which ammo were you using on the two sticker targets in the video? What is the advantage of having the bipod legs canted forward instead of straight down? Keep up the great work.
In the video i was shooting center x. I just had the legs forward to make it shorter off the bench because im short lol
I have the .22 CZ 457 MTR. I can't get my trigger down below 2.35 average on 5 in a row. I was looking for a Yo Dave as you have mention several times in your video's. Took mine apart today to maybe trim the internal OEM spring for this Weekend match at 200 Meters. It appears the trigger is more riveted than a pin or a bolt. I had lots of problems getting the Trigger pin back in, I actually bent it. No where can I find a replacement. So I decided I would go with the Timney as you like so well. Called three times and no answer and voicemail is full. I did send and e-mail and will wait and see!
NEXT, a question about the HMR 17. I want a match barrel to reach out to the 200 Plus yards. Would love to have it on the MTR stock, but can't find that either. So thinking Lilja might be a good way to go. Your thought and comments? TIA.
Lilja and a timney are a great combo on that rifle.
Go to timneys website directly. Thats probably the easiest way to get a trigger
Could you give a list of all the products on your rifle, I would like to build up one just like yours and what you recommend
Thanks. Great video full of really good info.
Hi Randall, sorry I missed your comment. You can go to my website and get a detailed breakdown of my CZ. www.pursuitofaccuracy.com
Awesome content… I have been watching your stuff all week.
You mentioned NRL22 has a lower price cap; what entry setup would you use for that?
So i think this just happened but they raised their base class msrp apparently so the same rifle and optic 😁
@@PursuitofAccuracy I remember looking it up before and thought it was 1000 or 1200. You’ve really got me interested in those CZ rifles now.
@@christopherboydbryan yeah could be 1200, i dont follow the nrl22 stuff much.
NRL22 used to be 1050.00 for base class but its not 1200.00.
The 457 PV and Athlon Argos scope is a good setup staying under $1200. It's not an MTR, but it shoot just about as well.
What Picatinny rail and scope mounts are you using ?
What is the height for the rings ?
Great video I'm really looking on getting one of these but I've seen them for $785. You know of a place you can get them below msrp?
They are hard to come by right now
Got 2 of them. Have to flip a coin to see witch one. Both shoot lights out.
Nice Jerry
Hello,
I'm very imprssed of your rifle set👍
Can you write what size of scope rings did you install?
I mean the hight .92? 1.00? or 1.26?
Best Regards
1.26
Hello bravo for your videos which are always very interesting, can you tell me which rail is under the rifle please? I am in France, and I would like to see if I can find it here.
Thank you in advance for your answer.
Area 419 12" universal arca rail
I've got an atlas bipod that clamps onto a picatinny rail. Will it work with the arca swiss rail like yours as well?
Yes with an adapter
Great video. I'm looking for one of these rifles now, but not much in stock anywhere. Can you post a link to what bipod you are using, and another link to that Arca Swiss rail? Thanks!
Kevin here are the links:
www.area419.com/product/arcalock-12/
www.accu-shot.com/catalog_new/atlas-bipods-official-manufacturer/126-bt46-nc-psr-atlas-bipod-standard-height-no-clamp.html
@@PursuitofAccuracy Thank you!
@@kevinhollenbeck7503 no problem
Great advice but impossible to find that rifle for sale, lol
Got to be quick 🤣
Do they make that rifle left handed or at least ambiguous. Watched a few competitions you know was set up by a lefty, because they had stations you had to shoot left handed as was there right handed only stations. As a lefty before rifle makers gave you very many options I always shot a right handed rifle . When I finally did buy a lefty rifle didn’t like it as much as a right handed ambidextrous friendly rifle
Welp, CZ-USA just bumped up the 457 Varmint MTR MSRP by $80 (to $865). So, unless PRS22 raises their $1,500 limit on the Production Division, this combo will not make the cut. However, the Arken SH4 6-24x50 is going for $450. Online reviews are generally good.
Dang thats crazy. Yeah ive heard mixed reviews leaning towards the positive
@@PursuitofAccuracy Guess we are getting a dose of what it is like to live in RoW, where restrictions cause all sorts of challenges.
Give a try shooting ARA With that. I shoot ARA UNLIMITED. With my Bergara b14 r carbon fiber.
Does the bipod add to the cost limitation for production class prs?
Nope just rifle and scope msrp
Which bipod uses the arca Swiss clamp ?
The bipod doesnt. Its an adapter from RRS that adapts the atlas to arca swiss
What rail is that on the bottom and how does it attach?
Area 419 arca rail and you need to drill the stock
What do you think about the Bushnell Match Pro as a production/base class optic?
I havent used one
What is your ring height in this configuration?
I have all low rings on my cz 457's with the area 419 rail
Thanks PoA!
I love that rifle and would like to get in on the competition. The unfortunate issue is im very left handed so this rifle would not work. Cant come close to affording a voodoo. What other cz rifle would you recommend as i see they have a few lefty rifles in the lineup this year.
Left handed bergara b14r is your best shot
There are 457 lefty's now.
Oh, yeah
I was looking at the 2024 rules and it mentions that you cannot replace the factory trigger, but that you can "tune" it... that term isn't defined... I have seen some people say you can change out a spring as long as the trigger remains the same (this being "tuning"), and others say it all has to stay stock... do you know what the rule interpretation is?
I dont, its vague for sure
Does the Helos have side paralax adjustment?
Yes
@@PursuitofAccuracy thanks!!
is it possible to change the pillars of plastic with aluminun with a bedding ? or bedding so ? or pillars only ?
You would have to drill out the plastic pillars and put in aluminum pillars. The plastic work fine though
what ammo have you found that shoots the best with this gun? Thanks
My guns preference wont be the same as yours. But this one likes eley
@@PursuitofAccuracyappreciate it. May pick one of these cz 457 mtr’s. Would you still recommend it a couple years later?
This Country Mac. Can you give any tips on flyers. Got the same set up. Shooting ARA. Its Shooting pretty good. 2350 to 2450 and a few 2500. It seems there is always one that gets away from me.
What ammo are you shooting Jerry? I would suspect the ammo more than the rifle and optic setup
How tall are the seekins rings?
Those were there low rings, but it was very very tight, your mileage may vary 😁
@@PursuitofAccuracy thank you for your help love your content. I'm doing a cz457 MTR only difference is a 15 moa 419 and a Athlon Midas BTR Gen 2 4.5-27x50. Going with the.92 rings
If you came and shot the N.C state championship would use the set up on the vz 457
I am shooting open class now so im running the lilja barrel and cronus
Is that an ARCA Rail made by Area 19?
Yes it is
CZ now lists this rifle at 865 msrp so does that break the platform or does the old price still hold?
They broke it
What height rings are you using with this combo?
Low height
Which rail and bipod is this?
Area 419 and atlas bt46
@@PursuitofAccuracy 12"???
@@krajus83 i believe so
What sunshade are you using? I bought 214061S from Athlon Optics but its too small for my Helos BTR Gen 2.
I think i called athlon and got the model # if i remember correctly
If you bought the sunshade from Amazon from the bundle shown with the Helos BTR Gen 2 6x24-56 scope, you would have gotten the sunshade for the Gen 1 scope, which is incorrectly bundled with the Gen 2 scope--The threads are much too small in diameter. You need to order the scope sunshade with model #:212100S. That is the correct sunshade. I called Athlon and verified the correct model number. The correct item description on Amazon is: "Athlon Optics Riflescope Sunshade - 56mm -Compatible with Ares ETR, Midas TAC, Black" -- They leave off the Helos Gen 2 part of the description, which appears in the full description on the Athlon Optics website--"ARES ETR, Midas TAC & Helos BTR GEN2 56mm Sunshade - Matte". Although I called the Amazon customer service people and explained all this to them, the wrong sunshade is still bundled with this scope on the Amazon website.
Can you mod the original trigger? I have a CZ 452 varmint and the stock trigger has a mod kit would that be allowed?
It really depends. The rules say stock trigger but can be adjusted. A lot of interpretation to if a spring swap is still stock.
To be safe id just stay totally stock on the trigger
@@PursuitofAccuracy its a bolt and some springs it doesn't permanently mod anything but it does change it from a crappy 5lb military type to a no take up 1.1/2lb soo i'm betting no
Yes a hard rig to beat for the price and stay within regulations
For sure
Any experience with how the Arken SH4 Gen2 4-16x compares? At $400 MSRP it would fall into Base/Production class on this rifle in both NRL and PRS.
I have not tried the Arken but i have seen 1 or 2 people running them
I’m getting ready to shoot my first match with a ruger 10/22. If I like it I will be looking for a better rifle but still would like to stay in production class do to budget constraints. If I start with this base setup, if I decide to move to open, will this still be competitive with some up grades are will I pretty much need to go full custom at that point?
Thar combo is no longer base legal. Mtr and the arken ep5 would be legal and still be competitive
This combo in the video isnt legal? How come?
@@anonymous_friend The MSRP has increased in price and no longer falls with in the price range set for NRL or PRS
Back when the cap was 1,050 mine came in at 2 cents under the max
Haha nice
Hello sir,
What cleaning rod and jags do you recommend for my MTR. Anything else I should gather?
I run boretec jags and 1 or 1 1/8" patches
Oh and boretec 22rf proof positive rod
@@PursuitofAccuracy no way, they're 5 minutes down the road from me. Do you use a bore guide?
@@krajus83 i also use their bore guide 🤣🤣
@@PursuitofAccuracy 😂 last question...gunna be a questionable one...what length rod do you have? 😂
Tikka T1X with Argos BTR Gen 2
The tikkas are awesome rifles. I want to get my hands on one soon.
Do they make one not in the plastic stock now?
Thanks for commenting Manuel
@@PursuitofAccuracy The Tikka T1x is now called the Tikka T1x MTR. And, they still sell it only with the plastic stock, which is not so bad if one buys and installs the target handgrip from the Beretta website. I can't tell if the addition of the MTR designation to the name means anything; it still sounds like the same rifle I bought over a year ago.
But, any stock that fits the Tikka T3x models will also fit the Tikka T1x, so there are many stocks out there to fit to your new T1x!
¾ MOA is ¾ moa no matter what the distance.
Have you tried or used the Vortex PST Gen ll 5-25x50 FFP MRAD? thoughts.
I have not. Vortex makes some good stuff but i am completely happy with the Athlons
Where did you get that throw lever?
Anarchy outdoors sells them
@@PursuitofAccuracy weird, I specifically asked them and they said they didn’t. Even sent them measurements after that and they told me that nothing they made fit it.
@@chrispensinger174 They definitely do make one. I have two polymer anarchy outdoor throw levers and an aluminum throw lever on the cronus. Which Athlon do you have?
@@PursuitofAccuracy Gen 2 Helos BTR 2-12 and 4-20. Maybe I got the wrong person. I sent them the link to this video today ha, thanks!
@@chrispensinger174 I will take mine off and get the part number to ya
Shooting mids + and center x.
i just checked CZ USA"s site (1-8-2022) and the CZ 457 Varminter MTR now has an MSRP of $865 which puts this combo $77.49 over the MSRP cap unless they have raised the cap. I just ordered the Athlon
helos gen2 4-20x50, Area 419 rail, and Athlos rings too...😐
That's crazy. Not sure why they would raise the MSRP of it after this long in production.
This gun only leaves $335 left in the tank for optic to meet nrl base rules.
Yeah msrp has changed since I made the video
@@PursuitofAccuracy do you have a recommendation on a scope with an MSRP under $335?
Building the same thing in canada (just can't use an MTR version for production here) Using the Helios gen 2 6-24 as there are no 4-20 available anywhere, same 100moa travel.
Question is should I pair it with a 30 or 50 moa base, courses between 15 and 300 yard range.
Great video. Let's Go Brandon!
Try the arken 6 24 50 sh2. You might never go back to athlon. Seriously
Fast forward to 09-2024, this combo's cap no longer works. Rifle is a grand and the scope is 700 ish.
Yeah got to hate inflation
These rifles are $ 850 msrp as of the end of 2033
Yeah they like to change msrp
Probably uses an Aimbot too. Reported for hacking!
Lmao!
An now you can’t get one… so whatever
Cant get the mtr or the helos?
@@PursuitofAccuracy the rifle.... im about ready to just get the b14r but i really would like the cz...
@@samuelw.3992 yeah finding rimfires is crazy right now. My local shops usually have a few but the mtr are hard to come by
@@PursuitofAccuracy yeah just my luck i guess'
@@samuelw.3992 keep your eye out at local shops, they pop up for sale every now and again