Question about CZ 527 American

[wbwanzer]

I'm looking at a slightly used 527 M1P (synthetic stock) in .223. I've been able to find some info on the 527 M1, but not really anything about an M1P. Anybody know what an M1P means? Should I not worry about it and just use the specs on the M1? The barrel is free floated, but is that synthetic stock considered to be any good or not?

I don't hunt so my intended use will just be punching paper at no more than 100 yds. Now the barrel on this gun looks fairly thin. Unless I wait a few minutes between shots will this rifle start to spread out if I keep shooting, say every 30 seconds. I believe the rifle's intended use is hunting. Should I be looking for something with a heavier barrel for just target shooting?

I've always read very positive things about CZ 527s and now I'm presented with an opportunity to get one in excellent condition with rings. I like the trigger and the bolt works nicely. I would love to get this but am wondering if shooting more often than every two or three minutes will leave me disappointed with the results. I guess I could slow down but once it's zeroed in, I don't see myself waiting a long time between shots.

Thanks for any input.

 

[WelshShooter]

You should consider the 527 Varmint if it's available in your area. I got the next one up which comes with a Kevlar stock, you can see a picture of it in this thread:
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=786765

I can shoot a 5 round magazine off fairly quickly and still get < 1moa if I do my part. The barrel doesn't heat up much to be honest.

I cannot comment on the M1P, it's the first time I've heard of it.

 

[wbwanzer]

Thanks for your reply. None of the gun stores near me carry CZ. And if they order something for you they want you to pay up front so they're not stuck with it. Then if you don't like it, you're stuck with it. That's why I was so enamored with this used 527 American when I saw it. I've never seen or handled one before. It's unlikely I'll see a 527 Varmint unless I order one, and that's not happening.

I really want this rifle but my gut is telling me that if I don't shoot it real slow, the shots are going to start spreading out. I guess I was hoping someone here would tell me different.

 

[bluzman]

I have a .223 CZ 527 Carbine with three 5 rd magazines. Shooting 15 rds as quickly as I can does not seem to adversely affect the accuracy of the rifle. My 581 series .223 Ruger Mini-14, OTOH, begins to "string" the impact point when I rapidly fire off 2 or 3 10 rd mags in succession. In fairness though, I'm comparing the speed shooting and reloading a bolt action rifle to a semi-auto.

 

[wbwanzer]

Thanks bluzman, but that carbine of yours probably has a shorter and stiffer barrel than the one I'm looking at.

 

[bluzman]

Shorter for sure, not sure about the diameter/stiffness though.

 

[rcmodel]

I have had a 527 American for years.

No problem shooting it as fast as you want while shooting groups.

It just don't care, and consistently turns in sub MOA groups.

rc

 

[Vernon1]

CZ Magazines?

Hello!

I own a CZ 513 and a CZ 455.


Where do folks purchase the magazines for these rifles?


Thanks a lot!

Vernon

 

[CB900F]

Vernon1;

Getting additional magazines is as easy as going to the CZ USA website & shopping in the store there. Usually, once or twice a year, they'll also run a 10 to 15% sale on magazines. Go there, get registered, and wait for the sale.

900F

 

[ROAshooter]

MidwayUSA...has CZ magazines as well