Finding CZ 527/557 mags and rifles

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Hello, I'm new to the forum. I am doing some research on the CZ 527 7.62x39 and 557 ranger in 308. I read good things about them, but when I checked to see if extra magazines were available I could not find any besides on Ebay. Could this be problem with mags and parts with cz going to the new 600 series. Thank you in advance
 
Baccalarius said:
Hello, I'm new to the forum. I am doing some research on the CZ 527 7.62x39 and 557 ranger in 308. I read good things about them, but when I checked to see if extra magazines were available I could not find any besides on Ebay. Could this be problem with mags and parts with cz going to the new 600 series. Thank you in advance
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With both platforms now being discontinued, finding new magazines will be far and few between.

I reccomend buying one of the new 600 line if you havent already purchased a 527/557.
 
Baccalarius said:
Hello, I'm new to the forum. I am doing some research on the CZ 527 7.62x39 and 557 ranger in 308. I read good things about them, but when I checked to see if extra magazines were available I could not find any besides on Ebay. Could this be problem with mags and parts with cz going to the new 600 series. Thank you in advance
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I just picked up some mags from Prophet River. Yes, they are scarce. Looking for over a year. Try various CGN dealers, and ask to have your name added to a wanted list. Good luck.
 
Thanks for the advice, so if I get one I'd have to stock up on everything now. Are the rifles worth it? Or would it make more sense to get a new generation cz, tikka, bergara etc
 
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Thanks for the advice, so if I get one I'd have to stock up on everything now. Are the rifles worth it? Or would it make more sense to get a new generation cz, tikka, bergara etc
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The 527 is worth it to me but it's all personal preference really.
Mine is a .223
In googling CZ527 Canada, three different retailers came up showing the 7.62x39 in stock.
 
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Thanks for the advice, so if I get one I'd have to stock up on everything now. Are the rifles worth it? Or would it make more sense to get a new generation cz, tikka, bergara etc
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Hard to beat a 527 for a quality mini action.
CRF, all steel, no plastic anywhere, accurate, great triggers.
 
I had Wolverine order me some 7.62x39 mags a while back, took a couple months but the price was much better then I'm seeing anywhere else.
 
They're nice rifles and nice mags, worth chasing down. The bulk of my centerfire/rifle experience is with Tikka, Savage and CZ. If the caliber is available and the budget has a little flexibility, I'd personally pick a Tikka over a CZ 527. The CZs have a lovely, old-school charm and the ones I've shot have been accurate with decent triggers. I'd personally love to have one of the 7.62x39 carbines in a synthetic stock, too many (gun/scope) priorities ahead of it unfortunately. lol
 
The cz527 is definitely still worth getting. The 7.62x39 carbine is still amazing bang for the buck at under 1000$.

You'll have to look around for the real 557 range (the one with the straight beech stock and iron sights) as I don't think anyone has new ones in stock any longer. I would not want the newer range without sights and the Bavarian stock since you have to use a scope. You'll end up with a sub optimal cheek weld.

527 mags still pop up. 557 10 rounders not so much. The UK source is out. I wasn't able to find any from cz.
 
I appreciate all the advice, I've been thinking long about it. I think I'm going to either wait for the new 600 series or go with a Bergara Ridge. I like being able to do some mods. Thank you
 
Just bought a used 527 in 7.62 x 39 which I'm excited to shoot and I also have a 557 ranger rifle. The 557 is an absolute dream to shoot, handy and accurate. I bought a 4 round mag for a a couple years ago from wolverine which at the time was pretty pricey. I've seen some 527's available I believe on gotenda and g4c and some other stores in the greater Toronto area.
 
Any further luck/input on finding a 4 rounds 308 magazine? Will soon have my 557 "Range" with 10 rounds mag (it is not the Canadian Ranger version, I believe it is a euro spec with pic rail and walnut stock, no sights). Any chance someone might be willing to "switch" between my 10 rounds and a 4 rounds? It is a hunting rifle, so don't need 10 rounds...
 
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