Looking for opinions on the CZ527 Varmint or other small centerfires

[rgv]

Is there a solution to the long Mag.? I know they are great guns but wondering how comfortable it would to carry with that Mag. Is there a flush Mag. available?

http://cz-usa.com/products/view/cz-527-m1-ultralight-camo/

too bad about the 1:12 and the camo though

 

[Fassteel]

Is there a solution to the long Mag.? I know they are great guns but wondering how comfortable it would to carry with that Mag. Is there a flush Mag. available?

My solution to the long mags are the single shot adapters made by James Calhoon, they come in 2 different sizes to fit the 527 action. Flush mount of course. FS

 

[Fassteel]

The only thing that myself and others don't appreciate about the CZ527 rifles,is that the safety works opposite to most other guns.

People use the safety? FS

 

[stubblejumper]

People use the safety? FS

Occasionally.

 

[diemaco]

http://cz-usa.com/products/view/cz-527-m1-ultralight-camo/

too bad about the 1:12 and the camo though

http://cz-usa.com/products/view/cz-527-m1-american/

synthetic or walnut, still 1in12 though

 

[Beaver Skin]

Thanks for all the input CGNers! I had a chance to look at an American version of this rifle over the weekend and was very impressed. One will be coming home with me, hopefully sooner rather than later, but I think I'm going to go with a Varmint to get the 1 in 9 twist.

What mounts have been working for those who have this gun?

 

[Beaver Skin]

The only thing that myself and others don't appreciate about the CZ527 rifles,is that the safety works opposite to most other guns.

Works the same as my ZG47 and 452

 

[Cummins4x4]

Thanks What mounts have been working for those who have this gun?

Warne Maximas

 

[Beaver Skin]

I just received a PM from a board member stating that his Varmint wouldn't group well with 69g bullets. The Varmints in 223 have a 1 in 9" twist while the others have a 1 in 12" twist.

I see myself using this as a target gun out to 300 yards or so, and a coyote gun if the opportunity presents itself. I was thinking the heavier bullets (55g +) would be good for 'yotes and some of the farther targets.

Would I be disadvantaged by a 1 in 12" twist? Does a 1 in 9" stabilize lighter bullets well?

Many thanks again!

 

[CV32]

Would I be disadvantaged by a 1 in 12" twist? Does a 1 in 9" stabilize lighter bullets well? Many thanks again!

The 'disadvantage' of the 1-in-12 twist will be minimal for the purposes you intend. Keep in mind that the heavier bullets (60+ gr) also tend to be longer, and some of them may not even fit in your magazine anyway. Both the 1-in-12 twist and 1-in-9 will have no trouble handling all of the typical coyote hunting bullets in the 50-60 gr range. My personal favourite is the 60 gr Vmax.

 

[KDX]

I was reading a post on Saubier recently about using these rifles for a base to build something different on. A barrel change is all that is needed in most cases. I will have to research it further as the 20 VarTarg continues to call my name.

 

[Beaver Skin]

I was reading a post on Saubier recently about using these rifles for a base to build something different on. A barrel change is all that is needed in most cases. I will have to research it further as the 20 VarTarg continues to call my name.

James Calhoon has a couple of kits for rebarreling along with a bunch of accessories as well.

 

[Cummins4x4]

I will have to research it further as the 20 VarTarg continues to call my name.

That caliber is calling to mee too but I am going to get a Cooper as they chamber for it. Really, buying a CZ and rebarreling will cost almost as much as the Coop me thinks.