For CZ Rifle Fans

[BAM-BAM]

Reminds me I have a 453 Varmint in .17hmr that I got several years ago.... IIRC it's an 08 with fluted barrel and the 453's have single set triggers ..... new old stock/ still in the box .....

I prefer .22mag. to .17 so it's languished in the box ........

 

[oysterer]

educate me on the Mannlichers. Local shop had a 22 like it and it sat there a long while among otherwise totally empty shelves.

Is that not detrimental to accuracy when attaching/clamping the muzzle end to the wood rather than free floating it?

That was always my perception, never owned one but the LGS also said to better stay away from it.

Begs the question why these were invented in the 1st place?

 

[hivel37]

Over the last years, I've had several CZ 22's.
Now its a 453 LR and 455 WRM and a 527 in
.223 with flush magazine.
My only mannlicher currently is a 10/22 with
a nice walnut stock.
Several years back I had a beautiful Ruger
MK II in 250 Savage full stock. Accurate?
Not so much... But it was pretty.

 

[vt_shooter]

I really want one of those CZ's in .223 Rem but for the life of me I can't understand why they put 1:9 twist barrels on them vs. 1:7 or 1:8. Lots of folks shoot the heavier bullets.

 

[Johnnu2]

I wish they would bring back the design with the flush-fitting magazine. It was called the 527 American M1 and has the sleek look that I prefer. It is also easier for hand carry. It shows as 'discontinued' on their website. I have one in .223 with their beautiful set trigger. It's light to carry when hunting the mighty woodchuck in the summer....(esp. if you happen to be very OLD). p.s. VERY ACCURATE despite the thin bbl.
J.

 

[Onomea]

Is that not detrimental to accuracy when attaching/clamping the muzzle end to the wood rather than free floating it?

That was always my perception, never owned one but the LGS also said to better stay away from it.

Here's a thread on the Mannlicher stock and accuracy topic: Accuracy issues with CZ Mannlicher stocks? | The High Road

 

[rockquarry]

I bought a new 527 in .223 several years ago. Not the best finished rifle I've ever bought and working the action is not the smoothest, but the very good accuracy makes it easy to overlook the mentioned shortcomings.

 

[Bullet Bob]

At one time you could order the 452 American with what CZ called "Fancy" wood, for about $100.00 over the cost of the standard wood. So I didn't hit the wood lottery, I paid for it.

I've never shot it - I keep thinking about consigning it to a local shop to sell on Gunbroker, it seems the 452's are doing pretty well of late. But I take it out, look at it, and put it back. Bob's the name, indecision's the game.

I still like it's ancester better - a BRNO #5. Like me it's kind of old and worn. However its parts works better:

I dig the three-leaf rear sight:

 

[Fishinfool]

I wish they would bring back the design with the flush-fitting magazine. It was called the 527 American M1 and has the sleek look that I prefer. It is also easier for hand carry. It shows as 'discontinued' on their website. I have one in .223 with their beautiful set trigger. It's light to carry when hunting the mighty woodchuck in the summer....(esp. if you happen to be very OLD). p.s. VERY ACCURATE despite the thin bbl.
J.

They do offer a 3 round magazine for the 527 that sits almost flush, and allows for good hand carry.

Larry

 

[Fishinfool]

I really want one of those CZ's in .223 Rem but for the life of me I can't understand why they put 1:9 twist barrels on them vs. 1:7 or 1:8. Lots of folks shoot the heavier bullets.

From what I have read on a CZ oriented forum, the 1/9 twist rifles are getting very good accuracy with up to and including most 69 grain bullets. Their decision to go with that twist rate is probably based on what bullet weights are most common, and the complaints some shooters have of over-stabilization with lighter weight varmint bullets.

Larry

 

[Fishinfool]

This is just a photo posting test....

 

[Rodan]

Since the thread got bumped, here's a scout rifle I built on a CZ527 youth model in 7.62x39. It's a very fine field rifle... lightweight, and mild recoil. Accuracy is not quite MOA with cheap steel case Eastern Euro ammo. One of these days I'll get around to working up a handload for it.

 

[cracker57]

Wow , no one has a cz 527 in 204 ruger? Mine shoots bug holes.
when i first shoot mine I could not believe how accurate it was then after 300 rounds it was even better. I have well over 3000 rounds thru it and it still shoots bugholes. if they are not all touching each other, my fault.
This barrel has never seen a brush and I have only used foaming bore cleaner, with an ottis pull thru patch.
Just bought a cz 75 bd, yep cz makes a very accurate firearm.

 

[Pisgah]

My little 527 carbine in 7.62x39 is one of the most accurate rifles I have ever owned. It is no exaggeration to say I have fired dozens of sub-MOA 5-shot groups from the bench using the cheapest Russian-made steel-case ammo. And decent hunting loads do every bit as well. The longest shot on my hunting lease is about 125 yards, and this is absolutely all the rifle needed for deer, hogs and 'yotes.

 

[Fishinfool]

Wow , no one has a cz 527 in 204 ruger? Mine shoots bug holes.
when i first shoot mine I could not believe how accurate it was then after 300 rounds it was even better. I have well over 3000 rounds thru it and it still shoots bugholes. if they are not all touching each other, my fault.
This barrel has never seen a brush and I have only used foaming bore cleaner, with an ottis pull thru patch.
Just bought a cz 75 bd, yep cz makes a very accurate firearm.

Got one of those too. A heavy barrel 527. Very accurate, and my favorite woodchuck and coyote rifle.

Larry

 

[tripledipper]

Had a 455 American 22lr trainer (discontinued 2018) which I shot maybe 10 rounds with and foolishly sold it. Should have put a scope on it and kept it. Sellers remorse for sure.