Budget scope recommendation for CZ 527 in 7.62x39

I'm in the same boat, looking to scope my 527m and had zero'd in on the Primary Arms 1-6 when I found this thread. Good to see it's got a couple of recommendations here and it seems to get good reviews from what I've seen so far. Looks promising for my choice.
 
Sounds like this guy might be tightening those rings too much and slightly crushing the tubes? Ask him if he tightens it until it strips, and then backs off 1/4 turn.

Scopes were mounted in the store so unlikely but I guess possible. Nikon is having QC issues as of late. Remember you heard it here first.
 
I'm not 100% sure I thought mine was called the diamondback, it was bought last spring 2017. Bushnell has some good rebates 30%off in March may be worth getting a Bushnell in 2-7x30-40. Exactly my thinking while the 7.62x39 could probably take deer at 300m I cannot say that I could effectively hit something at 300m with it. For this reason i keep this round within 150m for effective use. If i am in a possition with a shot over 150m i go for my 8mm, even then I can't think of a spot where a shot could be greater than 300m.

I think this is my plan now... I have a Bushnell red dot that done me well... if someone wants to spend 2 k on an optic more power to them, but it's just not for me lol.
 
A better question for your carbine would be what size scope (ocular lens) can I use, with what size rings, to keep the optic as low as possible and still comfortably work the bolt.

An older used 1-4 leupold would likely fit the bill, I don't see any listed right now but they usually pop up around $250 or so on the E.E.


If your eyesight is reasonable to good you might want to just get a skinner peep sight.... or an NECG if you don't want to drill and tap.

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A better question for your carbine would be what size scope (ocular lens) can I use, with what size rings, to keep the optic as low as possible and still comfortably work the bolt.

An older used 1-4 leupold would likely fit the bill, I don't see any listed right now but they usually pop up around $250 or so on the E.E.


If your eyesight is reasonable to good you might want to just get a skinner peep sight.... or an NECG if you don't want to drill and tap.

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I looked at the Skinner as I prefer peep sights but it's not just the rear sight, I believe you'd have to remove the front sight hood as you'd need a replacement front blade and Skinner's website says he doesn't ship up here anymore. I love a peep that would allow me to keep the front sight as is.
 
How are you going to mount the red dot to the 16mm CZ dovetail?

I didn't write that very well... I just mean I have had a Bushnell red dot on another rifle and it was decent enough for me. I think I will go for a Bushnell scope for the CZ but not sure which one.
 
I didn't write that very well... I just mean I have had a Bushnell red dot on another rifle and it was decent enough for me. I think I will go for a Bushnell scope for the CZ but not sure which one.

Okay makes sense. Yeah it depends on what rings. I bought my rings/mount first then did some measuring. I think I could have gotten away with a 1.7” eyepiece diameter scope but that was tight. I am not certain if all bolts were the same so that might affect clearance.
 
Just for reference, here are a few pics of clearance with my Terra mounted on the CZ rings that came with my rifle.

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The scope you linked is for a scout rifle, where the scope is mounted infront of the action. Thus, it has waaay more eye relief than a normal scope.

Ok lol... I googled that and have seen some ppl put a scope down in front of the action with the CZ. I know very little to nothing about scopes... I had one on my .22 at one point, but to be honest I took it off and went back to iron sights. I've had success with a red dot on my sub 2000, that's it.

This is probably somewhat of a stupid question but how do scopes rated for .223 rounds fair with X39 rounds?
 
If you want the best optics I would recommend ONLY Swarovski or Leica - you're looking at $4000 - 4500.00. However, no hunting for the big games allowed in Canada
so you can buy $100.00 scope and will work.
 
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