Our (I picked it out, my wife adopted it) new CZ 527 Carbine in .223 is the neatest little rifle I've seen in quite a while. The only scope I had handy was a Leupold 2.5x and it's a sweet match for the rifle's size but a bit light on X's for the rifle's abillity. This thing want's to shoot 1/2" groups all day long! But it needs a few things and to prevent reinventing the wheel...

1) Does anybody know if anyone manufactures either QD rings for the 527 or a way to convert the present rings? Those iron sights are too neat to cover up.

2) Will the 527 shoot the 62gr Barnes TSX with it's 1 in 12" twist? So far it's done pretty well with the 69gr SMK but I figure they're different animals and deer hunting is in this little fellow's future.

3) Where can I get a shorter front sight since CZ has put routed me to the @#$%ing computer voice everytime I've tried to call the parts department?

Thanks in advance

I don't know of any aftermarket QD rings for CZ 527's unfirtunately. Maybe someone who knows will answer your question.
I only shoot light weight bullets in my 527 in 223, so no help there either. Mine shoots like yours, very well.
Mine is the American model, so no front sight.
I have a 527 American in 222 Rem also, and a good shooter.
I just live with the rings that come with the rifle.

Don

Check out Warne for the QD rings. They certainly used to make QD rings for the CZ550, so they might be available for the 527.

rick

i have warne QD rings on my 527 carbine(7.62x39)
i'll post some pics here when i get home tonight. i can't help with your other questions but i would like to know where to get an aftermarket front sight post for a cz rifle. my 550 lux in 9.3x62 needs a shorter one.

Talley may have them, check out the site below.

http://www.talleyrings.com

Update!
I called the CZ again and left another message which was quickly returned by someone in the parts department. He said I needed to talk to the Gunsmith and then transferred me to.

A machine

I'm awaiting a call....

I have the same rifle, after floating the barrel, last time out at the range I put 5 50grn vmax reman black hills stuff into the mid .6's I would just stick to a lower powered scope and don't worry about the irons, I don't have any trouble shooting close in stuff with my scope set to 3x

CC,
The sights on this rifle mimic the sights on another fix sighted rifle I own so I was hoping to use low cost .223 bullets for practice.

here's a few pics of the warne QD rings

cummins cowboy...

i agree that the open sights probably aren't needed with a low powered scope. (mine is a 2x7)
however, i chose the QD rings because, in keeping with the finest of african traditions, i may need to remove the scope and wade into the long grass to put in a finisher on a wounded and charging cottontail rabbit, rattlesnake or bullfrog

budiceale,

Thanks for the pix, where id you get the Warnes? I've used the same type on my 9,3x62 Mauser for years and they're great rings.

Looks like you stripped the CZ finish off and let your walnut show.

BTW, I'm still waiting for the CZ gunsmith to call me back...

rick

sorry for the delay getting back to you. i got this set of rings from a friend of mine. i don't know who carrys them but if you contact the warne people(www.warnescopemounts.com i think) they can put you on some. i really like these rings.

yes, i refinished this stock. i also opened the grip, slimmed down the forearm and got rid of the checkering. i feels a lot better now.

i am also having trouble with czusa. i'm trying to get a replacement firing pin spring and have left several messages but no call back.

good luck with your rifle

After 8 or 10 messages and sending two emails, Kevin from CZ finally called me back, consulted with a "gunsmith" and took my order for a size 9 front sight.

Ten to twelve business days for delivery then I'll be ready for those dreaded times when a wounded groundhog hides in the long grass...