CZ 457 Varmint - is this normal?

[u/Over_Independent8887]

I just received this (new to me) cz 457 in 17 hmr and wondering if this is normal or not.

The barrel is just not centered and cannot be centered in the forend, and it’s a bit wobbly.

There is no wobbling between barrel and action, and it just seems this synthetic stock is bending under plain finger pressure so maybe got crooked by previous owner.

Hopefully this makes sense…

I did have a longer term plan to switch to mdt oryx but maybe this needs to happen earlier than I thought…

Thanks !

[u/jerbearman10101]

I was going to buy a 457 varmint mtr id been eying at cabelas and when I looked at it I noticed this problem as well. The gap between the stock and the barrel was wider on one side. I didn't buy that one because of it 

Didn’t notice anything wobbly though. Never ended up buying one of those. I’m sure it’s still a great gun. 

[u/Over_Independent8887 → u/jerbearman10101]

It’s a great rifle :) I am upgrading from “american” to varmint.