CZ 527 American
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Rustydust
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I have one of those Americans in .223, Jerry. I can shoot either 40 or 50 grain Vmaxes (have not tried anything heavier) into 1/2" at 100 yards. And you are right. It is a delight to pack around. About like a .22 rimfire.
I dont shoot it much for colony varmints as I prefer a heavier rifle for that but for sure it would be fine. I am more than pleased with the accuracy with it which is one reason why I have bought four of those 527's over the years. Love those set triggers!
I dont shoot it much for colony varmints as I prefer a heavier rifle for that but for sure it would be fine. I am more than pleased with the accuracy with it which is one reason why I have bought four of those 527's over the years. Love those set triggers!
For another option, you can get the "Varmint" model then have a few inches of the barrel cut off. I did this with my 17 Hornet which is the Varmint model and it turned out very well. I think it's right around 21 inches now, about the same as the "American" model and I'd bet there isn't but a few ounces difference between my now 21in. Varmint model and the American.
Forest Ghost
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Accuracy should be superb with either as they cut and lap the barrels in the same place. Only difference is the American barrel will heat up a bit faster if shooting quickly or a lot. The varmint contour isn’t very thick compared to others too
RePete
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Good choice Jerry.....my 527 American is my favorite walking varminter.
The 527 Carbines even lighter. My 223 Carbine weighs a tich over 6# all up and empty. I've only had it about six months but it's growing on me too.
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527 American
527 Carbine
452 American
The 527 Carbines even lighter. My 223 Carbine weighs a tich over 6# all up and empty. I've only had it about six months but it's growing on me too.
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527 American
527 Carbine
452 American
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SlickerThanSnot
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Originally Posted By: RePeteOriginally Posted By: bmooreI am sure those CZ's are awesome. Have you checked out the Savage M25 walking varminter?
You're kidding....right?
have owned cz 17hh and 204 and savage 17hh and 204
looks. cz wins. hands down.
accuracy. real close. edge might go to savage.
smoothness of action. both crappy.
cartridge feed from mag. savage beats cz by a hair in 17hh. 204 is a tie.
ugly mag hanging down. cz wins.
You're kidding....right?
have owned cz 17hh and 204 and savage 17hh and 204
looks. cz wins. hands down.
accuracy. real close. edge might go to savage.
smoothness of action. both crappy.
cartridge feed from mag. savage beats cz by a hair in 17hh. 204 is a tie.
ugly mag hanging down. cz wins.
Jay Cummings
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I bet the American shoots great as well. Love the CZ rifles! They have such a petite action in the 527. That would make a great walk around rifle. Plus, the triggers are pretty darn nice!
I've never quite understood the disdain that some have for how the magazine looks in the 527's. I understand it's one of those beauty is in the eye of the beholder kind of things but, for me, I barely even notice it.
Oh, and for those who aren't big fans of the CZ 527, don't forget to mention the safety is backwards, too.
Oh, and for those who aren't big fans of the CZ 527, don't forget to mention the safety is backwards, too.
RePete
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Originally Posted By: B23I've never quite understood the disdain that some have for how the magazine looks in the 527's. I understand it's one of those beauty is in the eye of the beholder kind of things but, for me, I barely even notice it.
Oh, and for those who aren't big fans of the CZ 527, don't forget to mention the safety is backwards, too.
Agreed....especially considering that replacing the hinged floorplate on 700's with a DBM that's twice the size of CZ's is all the rage these days.
I didn't love the magazine being at the balance point on my American so I had it shortened. Simple fix. I might do that to one of my Carbine's mags too but the price has doubled and I'm cheap soooo.
Cz's are a little rough at first but for an accurate, mid priced, Walnut stocked rifle with CRF, detachable magazine, and a set trigger that rifles costing 2-3 times as much can't compete....show me something better.
As for the safety....I've always said that if you're boggled by CZ's safety you probably shouldn't be handling firearms to start with.
Oh, and for those who aren't big fans of the CZ 527, don't forget to mention the safety is backwards, too.
Agreed....especially considering that replacing the hinged floorplate on 700's with a DBM that's twice the size of CZ's is all the rage these days.
I didn't love the magazine being at the balance point on my American so I had it shortened. Simple fix. I might do that to one of my Carbine's mags too but the price has doubled and I'm cheap soooo.
Cz's are a little rough at first but for an accurate, mid priced, Walnut stocked rifle with CRF, detachable magazine, and a set trigger that rifles costing 2-3 times as much can't compete....show me something better.
As for the safety....I've always said that if you're boggled by CZ's safety you probably shouldn't be handling firearms to start with.
Rustydust
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Originally Posted By: GhostmanI've had 527 Varmint models in 17 Rem & 223 and American models in 223 & 204 Ruger. The Americans were more accurate and carried a lot better.
While I agree that the Americans for sure were better to tote around I never got quite as good as accuracy out of them as I did the Varmint models. Might just be that I spent a bit more time developing loads for them though. For sure, they all shoot great.
While I agree that the Americans for sure were better to tote around I never got quite as good as accuracy out of them as I did the Varmint models. Might just be that I spent a bit more time developing loads for them though. For sure, they all shoot great.
