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    Pigeon11

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    Dec 19, 2015
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    Annapolis
    Anybody have a CZ 527 (or shot one) chambered in 7.62x39? What do you like/dislike? I want something with more oomph than my .22, still cheap (ish) to shoot around for fun and more power for the possibility of taking down bigger game in a survival type situation. What kind of range could I expect?

    I just don't vibe with the AR/AK style platforms but I want something fun and affordable to shoot but practical as well. Any recommendations in 556/223 or 762x39 that fit that sort of bill, I'm open to. Not opposed to adding glass but definitely want the option of iron sights
     
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    rico903

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    May 2, 2011
    8,802
    The CZ 527 carbine in either of these calibers are fine, fun, well made guns. The older .223 models had a 1:12 twist. The newer ones are 1:9 IIRC, which is what you want. Great handy little guns that can be easily carried. The 7.62 eats cheap ammo all day long. Mine is one of my favorite rifles. And having iron sites just make it more fun and versatile. They will last forever.
     
    Walton Feep

    Walton Feep

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    Sep 29, 2012
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    I am interested in the CZ 527 as well. There is also Ruger Mini-14 and Mini-30. I have the Mini-30 and find it very reliable with brass cased 7.62x39. It won't cycle the steel cased ammo consistently and Ruger recommends using brass only. I think the Mini-30 and the CZ 527 would make a nice set.
     
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    C.Alls

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    Nov 9, 2013
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    I have a CZ 527 Varmint in .204 ruger. The action is super smooth and the single set trigger is awesome.
     
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    Markp

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    Dec 22, 2008
    9,392
    My spouse and I owned, prior to divorce, a CZ-527 in .223 and it was a sweet shooting rifle. Unfortunately, she "kept it" and I didn't get to take it with me, but I have considered buying another because it was such a sweet shooting rifle!
     
    54rndball

    54rndball

    take to the hills
    Mar 16, 2013
    1,486
    Catonsville
    I have a 527 carbine in 7.62 x 39, got it last winter and it is becoming my favorite rifle. It shoots the metal case ammo great and is even better with brass cases. I have a couple boxes of Fusion hunting rounds. I put a 1-3.5x power Weaver using CZ rings and it is very accurate. I have shot it out to 200 yds. The set trigger is unusual, but very practical. Just push the trigger forward to use the set trigger. It really improves accuracy when shooting offhand. It would be a great deer rifle, because it is short and light, easy to carry into the mountains. The 7.62 x 39 is a great round because it is cheap, accurate, and packs a good punch for deer. I have to start reloading because it has great potential with brass cartridges, especially when hunting. I have a SKS, which is a lot of fun. I have thought about a Mini-30, but it seems like the Ruger is pretty expensive and not as accurate as the CZ. And how many more guns do I need? Another SKS is cheaper and practical.

    It is a great gun!
     
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    Pigeon11

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    Dec 19, 2015
    30
    Annapolis
    54rndball said:
    I have a 527 carbine in 7.62 x 39, got it last winter and it is becoming my favorite rifle. It shoots the metal case ammo great and is even better with brass cases. I have a couple boxes of Fusion hunting rounds. I put a 1-3.5x power Weaver using CZ rings and it is very accurate. I have shot it out to 200 yds. The set trigger is unusual, but very practical. Just push the trigger forward to use the set trigger. It really improves accuracy when shooting offhand. It would be a great deer rifle, because it is short and light, easy to carry into the mountains. The 7.62 x 39 is a great round because it is cheap, accurate, and packs a good punch for deer. I have to start reloading because it has great potential with brass cartridges, especially when hunting. I have a SKS, which is a lot of fun. I have thought about a Mini-30, but it seems like the Ruger is pretty expensive and not as accurate as the CZ. And how many more guns do I need? Another SKS is cheaper and practical.

    It is a great gun!
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    It sounds awesome. Now I'm just more excited to get it
     
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