CZ Model 527

Uncle Duke · Feb 23, 2015

Kicking around the idea of buying one in 223 Remington. Either the American or the Varmint.

Overall impressions on this rifle? Opinions especially on the single set trigger? How bad is that trigger in standard "unset" mode? Trying to get my head around whether I'd love.....or hate.....this trigger. I've never used one.

Primarily a fun gun and range rifle with good barrel life and inexpensive reloads, but it would see some varmint use also.

What say you guys? Thanks!

rfawcs · Feb 23, 2015

I have the Varmint model in .223. The standard trigger is ok, but I hardly ever use it. I love the set trigger; breathe on it when set and it goes. To set it, you just push the trigger forward, it's then "set". It is capable of much better accuracy than my old eyes can produce. It is one of my favorite rifles.

Butcher · Feb 23, 2015

rfawcs said:
I have the Varmint model in .223. The standard trigger is ok, but I hardly ever use it. I love the set trigger; breathe on it when set and it goes. To set it, you just push the trigger forward, it's then "set". It is capable of much better accuracy than my old eyes can produce. It is one of my favorite rifles.

Like he said, you'll prolly never use the standard trigger once you use the set trigger. It's sah-weet!

Uncle Duke · Feb 24, 2015

Thanks for your input guys!

Nobody else shooting one of these?

snakep · Feb 25, 2015

I was also considering a 527, but in 7.62x39...anyone have any thoughts on that particular version?

rico903 · Feb 26, 2015

I have an American. Set trigger is too lite for hunting. The regular trigger is easily adjustable. Lots of info on rimfirecentral.com in CZ forum. I'd keep an eye out for the carbine, hard to find, as it has a 1/9 twist. The American is 1/12 not sure about the Varmint. CZ rifles can't be beat for the money hands down.

rico903 · Feb 26, 2015

snakep said:
I was also considering a 527, but in 7.62x39...anyone have any thoughts on that particular version?

That is a great little rifle. Great size and handling. Perfect woods deer gun, or hog. Can shoot steel or brass. I have 527's in .223, 7.62x39 and .22 Hornet. You can't go wrong with a CZ.

brokensheer · Mar 31, 2015

527 American is a beautiful platform !

beretta_maven · Mar 31, 2015

I have a CZ 527 in 7.62 x 39. I am in Southern Maryland - if you are close and you can't find one to handle, I would let you try mine. It is a great rifle.

Clippers69 · Mar 31, 2015

I have a CZ 527 in the 7.62 X 39 with a 3X9-40 scope. The trigger is fine for me and it shoots military surplus ammo accurately! I loaded Wolf Military Classic 123 hp and shot at 50 yards to see how accurate the rounds were. The first shot was center bulls eye and after firing the second shot, wondered how I could have missed the target. Recovered the target and found that the second bullet went through the same hole by less than 1/16th of an inch! I left if alone after that.

GoGoGadget · Mar 31, 2015

I also have the 527 in 7.62x39 and I absolutely love it. The regular trigger on mine is great. And like others have mentioned, the set trigger truly is a hair trigger. I've double-tapped by accident more than once!

I put a 3-9x32 Burris on mine and it's a great fit. I did have to grind down the bolt handle a little bit for clearance since I didn't want to go with higher rings…

rico903 · Apr 1, 2015

How do you double tap a bolt gun?

GoGoGadget · Apr 6, 2015

rico903 said:
How do you double tap a bolt gun?

You don't… Sorry, my typing dyslexia acting up again…. Thinking one thing and typing another…

I *meant* to say discharging prematurely

Uncle Duke · Apr 6, 2015

rico903 said:
I have an American. Set trigger is too lite for hunting. The regular trigger is easily adjustable. Lots of info on rimfirecentral.com in CZ forum. I'd keep an eye out for the carbine, hard to find, as it has a 1/9 twist. The American is 1/12 not sure about the Varmint. CZ rifles can't be beat for the money hands down.

GoGoGadget said:
You don't… Sorry, my typing dyslexia acting up again…. Thinking one thing and typing another…

I *meant* to say discharging prematurely

I appreciate the insight guys! Right on point with why I hesitated to pick up a 527 to begin with given my intention of a dual application.

The 527 and that set trigger still intrigues me, but for me at least, more in my mind as a dedicated range gun. There I think I'd like that trigger ALOT! I do like a number of CZ firearms generally!

Since I wanted any 223 addition to my bull barrel Remington to include lighter carry weight for some hunting use, I opted for a Savage 11. The Accutrigger is a very decent factory trigger that I've gotten familiar with the last few years. But knowing me, I'll probably find or create an excuse to talk myself into a 527 at some point also!

Thanks again to everyone for your observations and feedback!

rico903 · Apr 7, 2015

The sooner the better.

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