First accuracy test, CZ Carbine

chris in va · January 7, 2016, 02:15 AM

My first feeble attempt at checking the accuracy of my 1-9" 527. Inexpensive 4x scope, rather large crosshairs so it totally covered the red dot at 100 yards.

50 gr Nosler Ballistic Tip, 4895 powder, 4 shots each.

Scorch · January 7, 2016, 04:47 AM

You'll have to redo those, the shots are too close together.

RC20 · January 7, 2016, 04:38 PM

why 4 and not the more common 5?

I tend to get some great 4 shot groups and then the 5th opens up.

USMC 77-81 · January 7, 2016, 06:40 PM

Uh, which 4895, IMR or H?

johnwilliamson062 · January 7, 2016, 08:30 PM

RC20,
I think you answered your own question.
Personally, I like the one shot one hole groups when showing off to my friends and it doesn matter how many targets I need to get a good one!

chris in va · January 8, 2016, 01:58 AM

IMR 4895, and the bullets came in a pack of 12, so just split it into four shots.

DaleA · January 8, 2016, 02:33 AM

As I understand it that rifle (I think like most CZ rifles) has a 'set' trigger. That is, push the trigger forward till it clicks and then a VERY light pull back will fire the rifle.

Does your rifle have this and if so were you using it? Also how do you like it and how is the trigger if you don't use the set feature and just do a regular pull?

Mystro · January 8, 2016, 01:52 PM

I have a CZ 527 in 223 with a nice Docter 3x9 on it. It's a shooter. I adjusted the overall trigger weight down to 2.5lbs and the set trigger is under 1lbs. I honestly don't use the set trigger anymore. The regular trigger is that good. I also took the front and rear sight off. What a great all purpose rifle. Build quality is excellent. Probably one of the best bargain quality rifles going. No plastic on this rifle. Feels like a older Sako.

chris in va · January 8, 2016, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Does your rifle have this and if so were you using it? Also how do you like it and how is the trigger if you don't use the set feature and just do a regular pull?

The set trigger rarely gets used. I've adjusted the regular pull to the point there is no takeup or overtravel and has that 'glass rod' break.

I'll be honest, it really doesn't make sense to put a set trigger on a compact carbine such as this. They aren't really 'target' rifles like a Varmint, etc. I am thrilled it has all the other adjustments and am perfectly happy without that added feature.

johnwilliamson062 · January 11, 2016, 02:00 PM

I didn't even know about that feature. You guys just blew my mind. Is it on all the rifles? Even the rimfires?
I've really got to get one now. To take a good look at the mechanism if nothing else.

chris in va · January 11, 2016, 03:20 PM

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To take a good look at the mechanism if nothing else.

Here you go.

johnwilliamson062 · January 11, 2016, 10:25 PM

Doesn't seem to be on the rimfires. That is why I missed it.

Informative diagram, but not like holding one in my hands.

SquirrelMan · January 13, 2016, 03:15 PM

If you have the means, I suggest you at least handle one. They are fully adjustable for weight and overtravel and are the best stock triggers on the market. Just when you think they can't get any better, then you find out they have a set function.

johnwilliamson062 · January 13, 2016, 08:15 PM

The only center-fire bolt gun I am considering is a 6.5. They chamber in 6.5X55 which is what I originally intended to get and was one of the reasons I looked at their rifles hard, but I am now leaning toward 6.5CM, and I don't think they chamber for 6.5 CM.
Really couldn't go wrong with this though.

sirgilligan · January 14, 2016, 01:56 PM

Picture isn't working. What are the results?

Also, there isn't a 6.5 Creedmoor from CZ. I have talked to them personally at the NRA convention and emailed them a few times saying I am interesting in the Creedmoor in a CZ 550 with a detachable mag. But word on the internet is the CZ 550 line is discontinued. The new line isn't a Mauser style action, but more like a Saiko action with push feed.

Here is what my CZ 527 Varmint does:

January 7, 2016, 02:15 AM	#1
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	First accuracy test, CZ Carbine My first feeble attempt at checking the accuracy of my 1-9" 527. Inexpensive 4x scope, rather large crosshairs so it totally covered the red dot at 100 yards. 50 gr Nosler Ballistic Tip, 4895 powder, 4 shots each. Last edited by Mal H; January 15, 2016 at 03:19 PM. Reason: Fix image link

January 7, 2016, 04:47 AM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	You'll have to redo those, the shots are too close together. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

January 8, 2016, 01:52 PM	#8
Mystro Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2004 Location: Central Pa. Posts: 1,528	I have a CZ 527 in 223 with a nice Docter 3x9 on it. It's a shooter. I adjusted the overall trigger weight down to 2.5lbs and the set trigger is under 1lbs. I honestly don't use the set trigger anymore. The regular trigger is that good. I also took the front and rear sight off. What a great all purpose rifle. Build quality is excellent. Probably one of the best bargain quality rifles going. No plastic on this rifle. Feels like a older Sako. __________________ "I'm a good guy with a gun" What do I care if I give up some freedom or rights?....The Goverment will take care of me. This kind of thinking is now in the majority and it should concern you. "Ask not what you can do for your country, but what free entitlements you can bleed from your country"

January 14, 2016, 01:56 PM	#15
sirgilligan Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 2009 Posts: 614	Picture isn't working. What are the results? Also, there isn't a 6.5 Creedmoor from CZ. I have talked to them personally at the NRA convention and emailed them a few times saying I am interesting in the Creedmoor in a CZ 550 with a detachable mag. But word on the internet is the CZ 550 line is discontinued. The new line isn't a Mauser style action, but more like a Saiko action with push feed. Here is what my CZ 527 Varmint does: __________________ SirGilligan - "If you find your back is up against a wall, maybe you have been backing up for too long." iOS Apps: BallisticsGL Gun Log Gun Log SPC WatchForce

January 7, 2016, 04:38 PM	#3
RC20 Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 7,014	why 4 and not the more common 5? I tend to get some great 4 shot groups and then the 5th opens up.

January 7, 2016, 06:40 PM	#4
USMC 77-81 Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2012 Location: Northern Idaho Posts: 254	Uh, which 4895, IMR or H?

January 7, 2016, 08:30 PM	#5
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	RC20, I think you answered your own question. Personally, I like the one shot one hole groups when showing off to my friends and it doesn matter how many targets I need to get a good one!

January 8, 2016, 01:58 AM	#6
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	IMR 4895, and the bullets came in a pack of 12, so just split it into four shots.

January 8, 2016, 02:33 AM	#7
DaleA Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2002 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 5,313	As I understand it that rifle (I think like most CZ rifles) has a 'set' trigger. That is, push the trigger forward till it clicks and then a VERY light pull back will fire the rifle. Does your rifle have this and if so were you using it? Also how do you like it and how is the trigger if you don't use the set feature and just do a regular pull?

January 11, 2016, 02:00 PM	#10
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	I didn't even know about that feature. You guys just blew my mind. Is it on all the rifles? Even the rimfires? I've really got to get one now. To take a good look at the mechanism if nothing else.

January 11, 2016, 10:25 PM	#12
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	Doesn't seem to be on the rimfires. That is why I missed it. Informative diagram, but not like holding one in my hands.

January 13, 2016, 03:15 PM	#13
SquirrelMan Member Join Date: November 4, 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 94	If you have the means, I suggest you at least handle one. They are fully adjustable for weight and overtravel and are the best stock triggers on the market. Just when you think they can't get any better, then you find out they have a set function.

January 13, 2016, 08:15 PM	#14
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	The only center-fire bolt gun I am considering is a 6.5. They chamber in 6.5X55 which is what I originally intended to get and was one of the reasons I looked at their rifles hard, but I am now leaning toward 6.5CM, and I don't think they chamber for 6.5 CM. Really couldn't go wrong with this though.