Thoughts on the CZ 527 carbine (7.62x39)?

Question

I am thinking of buying this rifle soon. I have heard only good things about the rifle and the round, but I just want to know what anyone else thinks about either. (target shooting, hunting, defense, accuracy, power, etc) Thanks.

Answer 1

I've read several positive reviews of the CZ 527 carbine, chambered for 7.62x39mm cartridges, in the past decade or so.



The rifle currently has a manufacturer suggested retail price of $699 dollars. While that may seem high, the rifle shoots a very economically priced cartridge and shoots it much better than an SKS or AK-47 clone ever will. So, long term, a person could save a lot of money by reducing their ammunition costs.



The 7.62x39mm offers the ability to harvest game animals up to the size of a deer. It is also useful for self-defense and marksmanship practice.



Using the CZ 527 extends the 7.62x39mm's ability to hit a target by 50% or more when compared to the accuracy available from a typical SKS or AK-47 rifle.

Given the ballistics of the 7.62x39mm, a shooter would be wise to ensure the bullet will retain enough energy to neutralize a target, however far away it may be.



Bottom line? The CZ-527 Carbine is worthy of consideration as a good "all around" rifle for game that can be reliably harvested by 7.62x39mm cartridges.

The only real competition would be an AR-15 type rifle chambered for 7.62x39mm. But such a rifle would cost more money, would require special magazines and would require more effort to clean & maintain.

Answer 2

Cz 527 Carbine

Answer 3

I actually have one of these..... At first I was real apprehensive about coughing up so much money for a bolt action rifle that uses the lowly 7.62x39mm cartridge..... A few years ago I ordered one from Gander Mountain (I know - bad idea)..... I think I payed about $700.... Anyways - I ordered one sight unseen... when it came in my first thought was "this isn't a big gun for the small fortune I just paid"...... Anyways --- I put a 3-9x40MM Nikon scope on it and was pleasantly surprised... This is a real nice rifle!.... The 7.62x39MM cartridge gets a bad rap because of the rifles that its commonly used in... AK47, SKS, Mini 30, etc.... I noted even the cheap steel cased is a bit more accurate than most folks give it credit..... I had no problems getting 1 1/2 inch groups with the cheap stuff and 1 inch groups to 100 yards with better brassed cased stuff....



In short -- This is a real nice light weight handy rifle.... My main motivation for buying it was "cheap ammo"!!!..... and wanting more accuracy then my Ruger Mini 30 could provide.....



Target shooting?... Nice gun... Hunting?... I have taken medium size hogs to 125 yards, deer? to 100 yards and more than couple of yotes to 150 yards.... Defense?... Use a shotgun... Power?.. Recoil isn't bad and for some larger game shots should be under 125 yards with top notch ammo.....



http://www.cz-usa.com/products/view/cz-527-carbine/



In life - Guns will come and guns will go.... The CZ-527 carbine is a rifle you keep for life and pass on down to your kids.....

Answer 4

Good rifle, bad choice of round. The 7.62x39 is a pretty anemic round, and most of the bullets are poorly designed for energy retention (they have low ballistic coefficients and poor sectional density). The 7.62x39 and .30-30 are just about equal, but with a CZ-527 bolt action rifle you will have an advantage in accuracy over the typical lever action .30-30. Given the .30-30's track record as a deer rifle, this should make your rifle perfectly adequate for deer hunting.



For target shooting at up to 200 -300 yards, your rifle will be okay, but it'll be much better at 100 yards or less. For hunting accuracy and power, it is good enough for deer, hogs, and similar game, but it is inferior to any quality rifle chambered in just about any other cartridge. The .243, .260 Remington, 7mm-08, and the cartridge they are all based on, the .308 will be superior.



Okay, I will give you that your gun will get the job done on small and medium-sized game, and give you a gun that shoots great, cartridge considered, for a small cost in ammunition, but it wouldn't be my first choice.

Answer 5

Cz 527 7.62x39

Answer 6

Accurate for the type of ammo you use, steel cased ammo not so much, spend the extra nickel for better ammo and shoot brass, this rifle really shines as a shooter then. As much power as a 30-30 for similar weight bullets, the 7.62x39 will outreach the 30-30 on its best day. Equipped with a good scope this rifle will do it all. Within reason of course. Don't even think about going after large game with it, whitetail deer should be the limit you hunt with it. Good for anything smaller, like coyote, groundhog, fox, even some wild pig hunting too.

Answer 7

This is a fine rifle in a cheap to fire, easy recoiling round. I love bolt action rifles chambered in 7.62x39.



Buy, buy, buy!

Answer 8

Love the concept, hate the price. Actually it's not a bad price but considering for the same money or even less depending where you shop you can get the Remington 700 SPS in 308

Answer 9

I wouldn't buy one.

I don't like the idea of the 7.62x39 in a bolt action rifle

Answer 10

It is one of the handiest little bolt actions I have ever held.



You'll get the best results from handloading.

Answer 11

waste of money. if your hunting with it,use a sks. semi auto,ten rounds will out do bolt action. by them time you pull the trigger and reload i've done spit out 10 rounds