I have a CZ 527 in 7.62x39mm and a Ruger American .223Rem. Between the two I have to say the Ruger was more economical and a sweet shooter but the CZ just feels better, handles better, and feels smoother. But… the CZ has a.308” bore, not a.311” so Eastern bloc surplus is a little tight for the bore. It shoots surplus fine - real nice for 200 yard plinking at steels - but it’s something to keep in mind for reloading. I say get both, shoot them sidexside and sell the one you don’t like.My son found 30 casings on a brass hunt. So i loaded them. I don't have a rifle yet to shoot them in. Still deciding between a Ruger American or CZ . Did them on my little RCBS press.
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CZ bolt gun !Incentive, incentive, incentive....
I now have this ammo, better go buy a firearm to shoot 'em!!!
I like the idea of a accurate CZ bolt gun in small military calibersI have a CZ 527 in 7.62x39mm and a Ruger American .223Rem. Between the two I have to say the Ruger was more economical and a sweet shooter but the CZ just feels better, handles better, and feels smoother. But… the CZ has a.308” bore, not a.311” so Eastern bloc surplus is a little tight for the bore. It shoots surplus fine - real nice for 200 yard plinking at steels - but it’s something to keep in mind for reloading. I say get both, shoot them sidexside and sell the one you don’t like.
But… the CZ has a.308” bore, not a.311” so Eastern bloc surplus is a little tight for the bore. It shoots surplus fine - real nice for 200 yard plinking at steels - but it’s something to keep in mind for reloading.
Yup. Slugged when I got it in’’00. Reason being it was a new thing for me to shoot that little Russian round. Slugged right at .308”. Early import. It’s also the nicest grade Turkish walnut I’ve seen on one.Have you slugged your 527? Mine slugs to .311, and actually shoots the Russian steel (Red Army, Tula, Barnaul, etc) better than domestic (Winchester, Hornady, etc.). I cast .312 GC 160-2Rs and buy .303 125gr Sierras, and they shoot like lasers (slow lasers on the 160s…but accurate).
I have the Ruger. It is very fun, surprisingly accurate and has reinvented my perception of 7.62x39.The CZ is what im leaning towards. Im very impressed with my 457.
The best I can tell my RAR groove diameter is .31" with a 1:10 twist.But… the CZ has a.308” bore, not a.311”
MY RAR groups 1-1.5" with steel case ammo and .5-1.0" with reloads using the correct components.I watched WHO_TEE_WHO . And his Rurger grouped much tighter than the CZ. Aggh