A great trigger leads to great shooting and smaller groups. Keeping everything in scale, the bolt handle has been reduced to conform to the smaller, shorter action. And most of these little rifles shoot much better than that with tuned handloads. Finally, the stock is stunning for a factory rifle. Suppressor-Ready CZ 527 Review New from CZ-USA is the CZ 527 Synthetic Suppressor-Ready carbine. One such wood-and-steel gun I recently received for review is CZ’s Model 527 Varmint. Also, the CZ 527 feeds from convenient detachable box magazines. Let us know and leave a comment down below! Get Our Top Shooting Drills and Zeroing Targets ($47 value - but FREE for a limited time). It’s a straight buttstock—no Monte Carlo comb or cheekpiece. But that means no adjustments. The “micro-length” Mauser-type action fits right in with the design of this gun—a shade over six inches from the front of the receiver to the rear of the bolt shroud. Magazines are single stack and I have never experienced a failure to feed. I enjoyed shooting this CZ rifle both on and off the bench. At first glance, the 527 Carbine is a handsome looking gun. Made to be used with optics, the American has no sights but is equipped with a 16mm dovetail for mounting rails or ringmounts. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Terms of Service apply. Today, CZ-USA’s brand boasts the designations of importer, manufacturer, and distributor of pistols, rifles, shotguns, and suppressors for the American markets. 22 Hornet brass was a little hard to find, glad that Nosler is making it now. The 5-round magazine protrudes from the stock immediately in front of the trigger, so field carry will require the rifle held a bit forward of the natural balance point. CZ American series rifles … The wood-stocked rifles look beautiful. Subscribe to Pew Pew Tactical's sales and deals email. CZ 452 American review Posted on September 7, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓ Stuart Wilson familiarises himself with the CZ 452 American – … 24 was CZ’s take on the Model 98. CZ firearms have a cult following and if you’ve ever shot one, you’d know why! The standard 527 American does not come with any sights. The deeply blued steel and the finely finished, checkered walnut stock meet that classic bolt action look. The magazine release is located on the right side just in front of the trigger guard. I have since loaded up the little rifle with 55-grain full metal jacket bullets as well as 50- and 55-grain soft points for hunting. I'm apparently having the same fit & feed issues with a brand new CZ 527 Varmit (.223) that others have experienced with their CZs. The little 40-grain bullets scream along pretty well and are extremely accurate in this rifle. Nosler Ballistic Tip .22 Caliber 50 Grain Bullets. The steel five-round magazine fits neatly into the receiver, but for field duty, I’d rather have a flush magazine. The CZ 527M, when chambered in 7.62×39, comes in several configurations (American, American Rustic, American Left-handed, Carbine, and Youth Carbine (short LOP)). They are one of the few actions available in a production gun that give you controlled-round feeding and the big claw extractor. When the lever is pulled back, a large red dot gives visual confirmation the rifle is ready to fire. While a Weatherby Mark V VarmintMaster is my go-to choice for hiking after woodchucks, it now has a challenger: CZ’s Model 527. The issue tends to pop up most often when trying to mount something like a 3-9x scope with low rings. In its place is a well-designed single-column five-round box magazine. This model is outfitted with a very attractive black chrome barrel, 4-shot detachable magazine and what is by now becoming a CZ trademark, the single set trigger. The CZ 527 is simply a pleasure to look at and hold, and the trigger pull is just short of amazing. Check out the CZ 527 American 300 Blackout Review from Joel of the Precision Rifle Network. I spent the rest of the afternoon burning up all my ammo and shooting little tiny groups. The CZ 527 American is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .223 Rem., .22 Hornet, .204 Ruger, .221 Fireball, and .222 Rem. The length of pull is the common 13.5 inches, and it sports a sling swivel stud and a rubber buttpad. On the bench, the gun with its “target”-type trigger was a pleasure to use and in all probability led to these fine groups. My eye went right to the center of the scope reticle every time. All are fitted into the CZ “micro-length” Mauser-type action. There is literally no perceptible movement in the trigger when used in this fashion. There’s also the American Synthetic, which is suppressor ready. Top Shooting Drills and Zeroing Targets worth $47 FREE - Limited Period Offer, Palmetto State Armory: BLEM PSA 16" M4 Carbine-Length 5.56 NATO 1/8 Phosphate Classic Upper w/ BCG and Charging Handle - $330 (Normally $550), Palmetto State Armory: Holosun Reflex Sight Circle Dot Reticle with Solar & QD - $310 + Free Shipping, Palmetto State Armory: Gen 3 PA-10 18" M-LOK Stainless Steel Rifle - $1,230 (normally $1,430). These 527 guns come with the CZ set trigger - you push forward on the trigger and it makes the pull significantly lighter. All Rights Reserved. The combination of a CZ rifle and the 22 Hornet is a great one. A stippled, vertical pistol grip and a wide forearm make this a formidable rifle for small targets at long range. There are no open sights, but CZ supplies a set of rings, and they have witness marks on one side for flawless assembly and mounting. L. Joined: Jul 2009. The barrel brings a deeply blued and polished look, with a recessed target crown. A lot of features for $748 MSRP. This is by far the most accurate rifle I own. The Mauser action comes built to last and built for hard use. Built on a .223 length action, current iterations of the CZ 527 ship in a variety of styles and cartridge choices. At a retail price point of $785 you get a lot of rifle for the money. CZ 527 American Rifle - The M1 improves the aesthetics and ergonomics of the original 527 with a redesigned trigger guard and flush fit 3 round detachable magazine as well as improved grip geometry. The .222 Rem. My rifle wears CZ medium rings and secures a Burris Fullfield II 3×9 scope. With a compact scope and shooting from field positions, 300-yards is plenty far for me to be shooting at coyote-sized critters. This rifle provides extreme accuracy as well as ease of use and classic lines. I havent even been able to determine accuracy yet because I was only able to fire 4 rounds the first time out. Burris Fullfield II Ballistic Plex 3×9-40mm Scope. All RifleShooter subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Brownells: X-TAC 5.56 NATO 55GR FMJ 1000RD Case With 10 30-Round PMAGS - $919 with code MZB. L. Land_Man OP. CZ Model 527 American (Shooting Times) If you’re looking for a fabulous, functional work rifle (that can wipe the floor with other shooters at the range), we’re pleased to introduce the marvelous mini Mauser, the CZ Model 527. Bolt Clearance: A lot of CZ 527 owners have complained about the lack of clearance for the bolt handle when mounting optics. The MTR Varmint model comes chambered in .223 Remington and 6.5 Grendel and, again, offers a suppressor-ready platform. [Hands-On Review] CZ 527 American: Mini Mauser. It’s wonderfully figured and checkered on all models. Weighing in at only 5.87-pounds, this rifle would be perfect for stalking deer and hogs in thick country. As I mentioned earlier, this rifle was purchased as a “walking around” gun when I lived in Eastern Oregon. Review of CZ American 527 in 22 Hornet #4181274 04/11/13 02:20 AM: Joined: Jul 2009. The CZ 527 Varmint is a tack-driving .17 Hornet that's perfect rifle for eliminating some of the more pernicious biodiversity here on the farm. All models come with sling studs installed and machined 16mm scope bases.