NRA Gun of the Week: CZ 557 Eclipse

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posted on May 28, 2021
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The CZ 557 Eclipse from CZ-USA is the Czech company’s most recent advancement toward a budget-based bolt-action that is built to appeal to American hunters and sport shooters alike. CZ’s 557 Eclipse is an extension of the 557 lineup with components that create a shorter and more economical configuration.

right side bolt action rifle text on image noting make and model "cz 557 eclipse"

This push-feed bolt-action is offered in a black synthetic stock that supplies an enlarged grip and and contoured panels for purchase. A generous rubber butt-pad along with three swivel studs molded into the polymer come standard. A hinged floor-plate on the bottom of the internal, five-round magazine is supplied, too.

rifle receiver stamping metal blued finish plastic stock


CZ-USA utilizes a machined-steel receiver for its 557 Eclipse that provides users with integral optic mounting. The receiver’s dovetail is 19-mm wide and provides a recoil lug to ensure a secure optical footprint. CZ offers its cold-hammer-forged steel barrel cut to 20.5”. It is important to note that only 6.5 mm Creedmoor units will supply 5/8x24 t.p.i. muzzle threads and protector.

muzzle threads steel metal black shine shimmer hole


Our experience on the range with the CZ 557 Eclipse proved the rifle offers best features of the CZ 557 line into a handier package at a more affordable price.

right sight rifle receiver optic scope mount rings metal gun rifle


To learn more about the CZ-USA 557 Eclipse, watch our NRA Gun of the Week video above.

CZ-USA Model 557 Eclipse Specifications
Manufacturer: Czeska Zbrojouvka A.S.
Importer: CZ-USA
Action Type: bolt-action, center-fire, repeating rifle
Chambering: 6.5 mm Creedmoor
Receiver: steel; blued finish
Stock: black synthetic
Barrel: 20.5” chrome-moly steel; blued finish
Magazine: five-round internal; hinged floorplate
Trigger: single stage, adjustable
Sights: none; integral 19 mm dovetails
Weight: 7.9 lbs.
MSRP: $659

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