Corn-Picker
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I was practicing with my CZ 527 in 7.62x39 at 200 yards today. I have iron sights installed at the moment (ghost ring with patridge post). I was shooting at one of the "Big Buck" life size targets. I fired ten shots off the bench, the total group size was 12", and nine out of ten fell within a 10" circle. I was shooting 122 grain Tula FMJ (a 2.5 MOA load in my rifle), so overall I'm OK with my results. I also fired from a hybrid prone-kneeling position using a nearby rock, and managed about a 6" group at 100 yards.
It was certainly humbling to use iron sights when I know what I can do with a scope at that range. I've concluded that the furthest shot I would ever take with the CZ527 is about 125-150 yards, assuming perfect conditions and my 1.5 MOA hunting ammo.
It was certainly humbling to use iron sights when I know what I can do with a scope at that range. I've concluded that the furthest shot I would ever take with the CZ527 is about 125-150 yards, assuming perfect conditions and my 1.5 MOA hunting ammo.