Cz American 527 rifles

[adm1977]

Does anyone own a CZ rifle. I am thinking of getting one in 204 Ruger. I have never owned one, but from what I have read they seem to be well made. I was also considering a Ruger or Savage in the same caliber, but am leaning toward a CZ. I like the fact that it is clip fed. It is a lot easier to pop a clip in and out when hunting predators at night. I wish Winchester would bring back out their super short action. I really like the look of there older coyote models. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[DrMike]

CZ makes a fine rifle that tends to shoot well. I've handled and shot quite a few, and even owned one at one point. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a CZ American if it was chambered in a cartridge I wanted. Fine rifles at reasonable prices, they are easy to like.

 

[FOTIS]

Very accurate and well made rifles. I had 2 in 204 and thinking about a 3rd!

 

[ScreaminEagle]

Guy at work just bought one in a 17 hornet. It's a really nice gun

 

[Guy Miner]

My .204 Ruger CZ has been a dandy varmint rifle! Topped with a 12x Leupold. Mostly I use it on rockchucks. Shot a few prairie dogs with it in Wyoming too. It works! :grin:

With the lighter bullets, an honest 4,000 fps is possible. Trajectory to 300 yds is very flat. Recoil is almost non-existent. The crosshairs don't come off target. Cartridge is a bit of a pain to load, the bullets are tiny. And I needed a new, smaller cleaning rod when I got it.

The rifle itself is nicely made. The set trigger took a little getting used-to, but it works great. Scope rings had to be a little higher than I'd like to clear the bolt.

I had the lighter model with the shorter, lighter barrel and a nice looking maple stock, but eventually I traded it out for the heavier barreled varmint model. It's still plenty light for walking around and taking scampering rock chucks. The CZ is a well made rifle. I'm glad one of the local shops was carrying them, or I'd have never considered it, but yes, it's a good rifle.

Have worked with the 35 gr Berger HP, 32 gr Noslers and 40 gr Hornady. Not sure I've got a preference. The 35 gr Berger was the most accurate at about 1/2 MOA. But it was also the least explosive on target.

Guy

 

[Oldtrader3]

I have a CZ 527, .204 Ruger rifle. I have had this rifle for about 5 years now. Mine is very accurate and shoots all of the available Nosler bullets in .204 to about 1/2 MOA groups. The only compliant that I have is that the CZ rifles are 1:12 twist and do not stabilize most bullets over 40 grains.

 

[sask boy]

I have the CZ 527 American in the 204 in the lefty model :mrgreen: great rifle!!!

Blessings,
Dan

 

[orchemo]

I had one in 223 and sold it as the safety was backwards from what I remember. Very handy feels rifle.

I am now re-thinking about another in 204, but am also thinking about a Remington M7 in 204.

Thoughts? The CZ has the single set trigger.

I have Tikka T3 in 204 which shoots well, but not quite as handi as the CZ was.

Eric

 

[1100 Remington Man]

I looked at CZ and ended up with a Ruger why CZ safety is backwards, operates the wrong direction. I like Remington Winchester & Ruger rifles. I paid a little more but in the end but have a higher quality rifle IMHO. In the end I was glad I did & Made in the USA, keeps someone here a job. Good Shooting

 

[adm1977]

I am not sure what you mean by the safety work backwards. I might just end up with a Ruger. I have one in another caliber and it shoots well. I really wanted one with a shorter barrel then 24". They are a little more handy for the type of hunting I do. I guess I should try and find a local gun shop that has a CZ and handle it to see how it feels.

 

[Oldtrader3]

Safety lever is forward on "Safe", rear ward on "Fire", the opposite of a model 70.

 

[adm1977]

That does seem backward. Is it odd to use or is it just a matter of getting used to it. My local gun shop doesn't have any in stock to look at. I would hate to buy one and not like the way the safety works. I think I am back leaning toward getting a Ruger. I am just more familiar with their guns.

 

[Oldtrader3]

I just key off the red dot for "fire".