Scope Recommendation For CZ 527 Carbine

[Phydeaux642]

I have a CZ 527 Carbine in .223 REM. I was going to pick up a Leopold VX-Freedom 2-7x33 scope but they are currently unavailable at Amazon. I am not a big Amazon fan but I have about $85 in Discover rewards that somehow got linked to Amaxon that I want to use. I wanted this scope because of the small ocular lens and objective lens since this particular rifle seems to be difficult to fit a scope to.
Any reccomendations on another scope in this price range that has similar dimensions?

 

[LoonWulf]

I have a CZ 527 Carbine in .223 REM. I was going to pick up a Leopold VX-Freedom 2-7x33 scope but they are currently unavailable at Amazon. I am not a big Amazon fan but I have about $85 in Discover rewards that somehow got linked to Amaxon that I want to use. I wanted this scope because of the small ocular lens and objective lens since this particular rifle seems to be difficult to fit a scope to.
Any reccomendations on another scope in this price range that has similar dimensions?

If you've got a newer 527, It's almost impossible to get rings low enough to have all but the largest ocular bell screw with your handle. They changed to the design of the handles to be lower a while back.

if you like the Vx-f and want to go with one of those, I'd probably go with a 3-9 or what ever they have in stock.

 

[JCooperfan1911]

A good 3-9 would be ideal for .223.

 

[dh1633pm]

I have two CZ527's. Older models. It makes mounting certain scopes harder because of the clearance for the bolt handle. For me I replaced the bolt handle on my 7.62x39 model. Allowed a lower mount. I think medium height instead of high. Not a .223 but like JCooperfan1911 who writes posts in the middle of the night, a 3x9 is just right for these rifles. On mine the second issue is the rear sight. It is very close to the front of the scope. If my scope was just a couple millimeters longer, it would hit. Changing the bolt handle is super easy. Again, depends on the age of your rifle.

I went with a Redfield Revolution on mine.

 

[Phydeaux642]

The reason I am not going with a 3-9 and specifically mentioned the Leupold 2-7 is because of clearance issues. The Leupold 2-7 fits the bill, but like everything else in this backwards day and age, it is hard to find. When I look at Amazon, Academy and Bass Pro it's almost like Leupold has decided to stop making scopes. The 3-9 scopes have a larger ocular and objective lense making them difficult to mount without using really high rings.

 

[dh1633pm]

I had the 2x7 at first. Clearance issues. New bolt helped with this.

 

[LoonWulf]

The reason I am not going with a 3-9 and specifically mentioned the Leupold 2-7 is because of clearance issues. The Leupold 2-7 fits the bill, but like everything else in this backwards day and age, it is hard to find. When I look at Amazon, Academy and Bass Pro it's almost like Leupold has decided to stop making scopes. The 3-9 scopes have a larger ocular and objective lense making them difficult to mount without using really high rings.

Leupys oculars are all about the same size.

Ive got 3 different lines/models all 1.56"

 

[Phydeaux642]

I think I've changed my mind on the Leupold anyway. They have a fixed parallax at 150 yards instead of 100 yards.

 

[horsemen61]

I think I've changed my mind on the Leupold anyway. They have a fixed parallax at 150 yards instead of 100 yards.

So what are you going to get?

 

[Phydeaux642]

Still trying to figure it out. Vortex has a 2-7x that might work.

 

[LoonWulf]

What series of 527 do you have? Is it post 2018? If so your unlikely to need to worry about the bell dia unless running the lowest rings possible.

I hade a gpo 3-9x42 on my 527 and it had plenty of clearance even with it's fairly large occular bell.

If the Vortex has the other features you want it should work fine

 

[Phydeaux642]

I bought it new earlier this year, so, I guess it should be one of the ones that may not have clearance issues. I'll look at it a bit closer and if that is the case and it looks like a 3-9 will work then I'll lean that direction for the extra magnification.

 

[gotboostvr]

A few things to consider with the Leupold.

Glass is better than most in it's price range, and it's lighter than most in its price range by a fair margin too. If you can deal with the fixed parallax, it'll be a superb match to the carbine.

I really like my 4-12x side focus VX-Freedom.

 

[horsemen61]

Yeah I’m a gold ring guy

 

[Phydeaux642]

The Bushnell 1-8x24 looks interesting, but is a little more than I can spend at the moment. Parallax is fixed at 100 yards. It is called an AR optic but it would fit the bill.

 

[Skylerbone]

https://www.eurooptic.com/US-Optics-3-12x52mm-Non-Illuminated-FFP-MHR-Reticle-1mrad-TS-12X-MHR.aspx


This may simply be too much scope for what you’re looking for but a real value for what it is.

 

[LoonWulf]

Yeah I’m a gold ring guy

I'm usually not, but for this application (and similar) its hard NOT to recommend them just because of the weight savings.

Another one that might work fantastic, but is both spendy and a tad short on eye relief (why I went with the leupy vx-3hd on my Mesa) is the SWFA ultralight 2.5-10x32

 

[cdb1]

For a scope on a centerfire rifle it doesn’t matter to me whether the parallax is set at 100 or 150 yards.

 

[I6turbo]

The 527 Carbine is capable of very good accuracy. Most of the time when I have a gun out I end up shooting for accuracy or groups, so I tend to want more magnification than the typical hunting scope offers. Despite the fact that they're now selling for $200 or less, I've found the Burris Fullfield 4.5-14x42 scopes to be outstanding performers when compared side-by-side to Leupold, Weaver, Sightron, Vortex, and the like in the $500 +/- street price range. And the Ballistic Plex reticle is good for both hunting and target shooting. Here's the Fullfield II version on my 527 Carbine. I also have some of the E1 versions. Optically I find them to be identical, but I like the side focus of the E1 better than the A/O on the Fullfield II.

 

[Walkalong]

https://www.eurooptic.com/US-Optics-3-12x52mm-Non-Illuminated-FFP-MHR-Reticle-1mrad-TS-12X-MHR.aspx


This may simply be too much scope for what you’re looking for but a real value for what it is.

I am a sucker for value, and nice scopes, so I have one on the way.

 

[horsemen61]

I am a sucker for value, and nice scopes, so I have one on the way.

Awesome!!!

 

[Skylerbone]

@Walkalong, after all the money you’ve cost me posting great deals I’m glad for a little payback lol. Still love my BaldEagle Rest and your timing was impeccable. Hope you enjoy that scope!

 

[Phydeaux642]

Well, I've got to hold off on a scope purchase for two reasons: 1) the CZ is probably going to have to go back to CZ to get worked on. It's shaving brass off of the casings when trying to chamber a round, and 2) my old truck decided to blow the radiator and a few other things.

 

[LoonWulf]

Well, I've got to hold off on a scope purchase for two reasons: 1) the CZ is probably going to have to go back to CZ to get worked on. It's shaving brass off of the casings when trying to chamber a round, and 2) my old truck decided to blow the radiator and a few other things.

the magazines offten have sharp edges that will scratch brass. I polished the feed lips on my 6.5s mag otherwise it would put lines down the sides of my brass.

Bummer on the radiator! car part failures have cost me alot of money id have rather spent on guns.........

 

[Phydeaux642]

It's also having feeding issues along with the brass shaving. A real bummer.