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Bill K, I don't want to start anything either. I agree getting the load development work and brass prep is the key. The 223 Rem rifles I have are either 1:12 or 1:9. My Swift works quite well also, but with the larger case size, the faster twist and heavier bullets might be even better for long distance.
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Just got on CZ site; no mention of 527s at all.
Get 'em while you can. |
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I am also in agreement with Chuck and montdoug. I am at a time when I need to start thinning the herd, but am reluctant to start doing it just yet. Also, I really do like the CZ set triggers.
Last edited by TinMan; 11-18-2021 at 09:44 PM. Reason: typo |
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I tried several time (4, IIRC) to like the small action that signifies the CZ Model 527 rifles. And each time the protruding metal magazines got in the way, and none of them lasted very long at my house.
Through it all, I've seen the Model 527 action often times characterized as a small "Mauser" action simply because the 527 actions are a controlled round feed action, much like the pre-64 Model 70 Winchester action is a controlled round feed action design. In fact, if you have read anything at all about Peter Paul Mauser and his designs, the crowning achievement, in his words, was the fully internal box magazine like found on the 98 action which eliminated the protruding magazines of his previous rifle designs. After looking through the new offerings, I see nothing that attracts me in the least in terms of rifle design or cartridges offered. So in the foreseeable future, I'll leave my potential CZ purchases on the old proverbial gun shop shelf so that others have more available to them. My guess is that over time CZ has "shot themselves in the foot" (pun intended) by eliminating the Model 527 action which has had a fairly robust, yet small over-all, following in the US. But it's not my cup of tea. -BCB
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Having had a handful of CZ 527 Varmint models over the years they've all been nice little guns for their price point and though I've never lucked out and got any with anything more than standard looking wood they've all shot more than acceptable.
Two of the five and the only two I've hung on to are chambered in 17 Hornet. That's not to say the others weren't good little shooters but for one reason or another I sold them off. CZ has always made a pretty decent gun but having spent a good amount of time with mine over the years they are manufactured a bit crudely and their actions aren't particularly smooth. The ones I've had functioned acceptable but the bolt is a pretty sloppy fit. But, in CZ's defense I can't think of any other rifle in its class and price point that is better or even matches them. CZ has always put a lot very European look into their rifles. Everyone sees things differently and beauty is in the eye of the beholder but for my eyes the only 527's I find appealing are the Varmint model. The American model is ehh ok-ish but all the others are no thank you. Now CZ has done away with the 527 and only time will tell what this new 600 series is like but based on appearance of the models I've seen so far, it's a hard no for me. I think if I'm ever in the market for a factory gun with a wood stock the Tikka Hunter will be my pick. |
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It looks to me that they have forgotten their small caliber and big caliber guys and went mainstream. Just like most stuff in life if you just copy what everyone else is doing a day don't stand out with a unique product you will glass over and forgotten about.
I have seven of their rifles and wanted to add more but don't see anything interesting. |
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We, of course, have our own opinion of CZ dropping the 527 line, but mine is that I sure hope they keep the tooling and means to revive it, as I believe they will find the new 600 series will not sell like the 527 did and they just might want too put it back into stock. Time will tell.
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I got concerned for like a minute. I prefer the CZ527 over the Howa Mini 1500. But then I realized that I decided to the next build would be a custom using a Borden Action and suddenly I was able to sleep.
Next best solution is using a Sako L461 action. Last edited by Oso Polaris; 11-22-2021 at 04:10 AM. |
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