CZ 527 - Varmit or Carbine?

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Convinced myself that I need a Yote gun. Bolt action with a detachable mag in .223 is what I decided, hence the CZ 527... and because it's a mini Mauser :)

I can't decide if I need some added velocity and accuracy of the Varmit. Or the portability of the Carbine (truck)

Thoughts? It will be used in east central SK parkland. Open fields and bush.
 
I use a BRNO in 222, FWIW I have never wished the barrel was shorter than its 24 inches. Not in the truck or in the bush. If it was me I would go with the varminter for the added velocity, accuracy if any, and weight for more stable shooting.
 
I have the varmint/target model can't say enough good things about this rifle. I don't find it too heavy or cumbersome. Excellent rifle.
 
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from 25.6" to 18.5" expect to see a 250 fps difference. Personally I prefer the 527 American, don't care for the stock design on the Carbine which is designed for iron sight use
 
If you are more stand hunting and dont walk far then the difference wont be much. Compared to a long action larger cal rifle these guns are pretty light and handy anyway with the short action.

Anybody know where anyone can find a 527 in .223? There seems to be only 7.62 available...
 
todbartell said:
from 25.6" to 18.5" expect to see a 250 fps difference. Personally I prefer the 527 American, don't care for the stock design on the Carbine which is designed for iron sight use
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I shoot a CZ 527 American in 204 (and lefty). Its a wonderful rifle. A touch over 6 lbs, and you can carry that thing all day long and hardly know its there.
 
CZ 527 American, Brno Fox, Zastava M85, Tikka T3 either in 204, 222, 223 or 22-250 are the winners for me. But... If you want more tork, 25-06 is my top coyote caliber and from what i experienced a heavy barrel did not give me any advantages and it's heavier to carry. So if i answer your question... Go with carbine.
 
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rhino62 said:
You can some times find a CZ527 carbine with a 1 in 12 twist but a 1 in 9 twist is impossible to get. I know I have been waiting 9 months.
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Short of measuring with a marked cleaning rod, is there a quick way to tell? I have one with the factory curved bolt handle that allows for lower scope mounting, but I'm not sure if there were older 1:12 ones with this feature or if the 1:9 all had the old style handle.

Edit: nevermind, just checked, it's 1:12.
 
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todbartell said:
from 25.6" to 18.5" expect to see a 250 fps difference. Personally I prefer the 527 American, don't care for the stock design on the Carbine which is designed for iron sight use
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My thoughts as well.

Going for the Varmit If if I can find one. Optics... I have noticed a pattern here. Why do many of you use high magnification optics on a .223 or even a 7.62x39?


y2k said:
Just finding one could be a challenge.
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Found one at last years price :) There was one on the EE for $1200... get f'd!
 
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I use a 4-16x50 Vortex on my 223, good blend of magnification. Keep it on 5x for calling, shot two at 30 yards with it a couple weeks back. Plenty of Field of view. 16x can come in handy for 300+ yard shots, or target shooting @ range. On previous 223's I have used 4.5-14x Leupolds, 3-9x40's, etc - they all work
 
I had to get my .223 varmint ordered in, it took a while but was worth the wait. Everything about it is perfect, and the trigger is the best of any rifle I have shot.

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PS, Rings can be a pita to get hold of. I bought Warne medium height rings, they are a perfect height for a scope with a 40mm objective.
 
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Varmint for sure, unless there are offhand shots in your plans. Can't see why that would be the case (often) with a bolt action, hunting coyotes. So, off a rest then...you'll thank yourself for having a heavier gun. Settles things right down. For me anyway.
 
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