High Exposure 5,664 Posted May 26, 2017 This little rifle recently caught my eye and despite not having a huge love of bolt guns, I want one desperately... Anyone have one? What are your thoughts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 611 Posted May 26, 2017 You're thinking about 7.62X39 I guess. Sweet, thread the barrel and shoot heavy subsonics with a can. Sorry forgot you're in Jersey... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
9thMarines 44 Posted May 27, 2017 Have the CZ 527 American in .223. I wanted to have one bolt gun and opted for this one. Fantastic little rifle. Accurate as heck, lightweight. quality build, great wood.. It even makes me look good..... Can't go wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pizza Bob 1,488 Posted May 29, 2017 I have a rather unusual 527 (in .223) called the 527 Royal. Has a rather unique stock configuration meant for offhand shooting. Single set trigger. Very European looking. I believe fewer than 1000 of these in the country - maybe fewer than 600. One of the included scope rings was stripped and I have yet to replace it, so can't tell you how it shoots - but when I saw it, I just had to have it... Adios, Pizza Bob 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
medved11 71 Posted June 19, 2017 On 5/26/2017 at 6:28 PM, High Exposure said: If you're looking for one, RTSP has (or least had) one available on the rack when I was in there a week or so ago. This little rifle recently caught my eye and despite not having a huge love of bolt guns, I want one desperately... Anyone have one? What are your thoughts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob0115 1,105 Posted June 20, 2017 On 5/26/2017 at 7:14 PM, Old School said: You're thinking about 7.62X39 I guess. Sweet, thread the barrel and shoot heavy subsonics with a can. Sorry forgot you're in Jersey... Wow that was cold. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
9X19 125 Posted June 20, 2017 I love the set trigger option on this gun..Great little scout style brush gun in 7.62 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
9X19 125 Posted June 20, 2017 Yes RTSP has one on their rifle wall. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dajonga 397 Posted August 16, 2018 Sorry to dredge up an old post, but I would love to fondle one of these before I buy. Anyone seen the 527 Carbine in 7.62x39 at a LGS? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M4BGRINGO 139 Posted August 16, 2018 I have one of each, .223 and 7.62x39. Cool little rifles. Didn't know until recently about the set trigger on these. Have not taken them to the range to see the difference in trigger feel using it "normal" or in the set position. I bought them as plinkers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myhatinthering 462 Posted January 21, 2019 not to resurrect this for no reason but I really am considering one of these in x39 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatty 241 Posted January 21, 2019 Same here. All the reviews are great and it's designed for use with steel cased 762x39 on the cheap Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myhatinthering 462 Posted January 21, 2019 30 minutes ago, fatty said: Same here. All the reviews are great and it's designed for use with steel cased 762x39 on the cheap agree.....I'm seriously thinking of dumping my AR side charging x39 to buy one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,664 Posted January 21, 2019 I’m still debating this rifle. But the Ruger American Ranch in .223 takes AR mags now and is calling me. The “A” answer is to get both, but, which one first..... Just now, myhatinthering said: agree.....I'm seriously thinking of dumping my AR side charging x39 to buy one. Is it a Gibbz upper? PM me if you are gonna get rid of it. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myhatinthering 462 Posted January 21, 2019 37 minutes ago, High Exposure said: I’m still debating this rifle. But the Ruger American Ranch in .223 takes AR mags now and is calling me. The “A” answer is to get both, but, which one first..... Is it a Gibbz upper? PM me if you are gonna get rid of it. no, BCA.... If you are doing a x39, it has to mimic the 47:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted January 21, 2019 My Ruger American Ranch is in x39 and although it doesn't take AK magazines or have fancy wood it is cheaper AND it DOES make for an excellent hunting rifle. Or field rifle, as some might say. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,664 Posted January 21, 2019 56 minutes ago, myhatinthering said: no, BCA.... If you are doing a x39, it has to mimic the 47:) Ah OK. I’m looking for the Gibbz because it will work with the Ares/Fightlight SCR. 37 minutes ago, Ray Ray said: My Ruger American Ranch is in x39 and although it doesn't take AK magazines or have fancy wood it is cheaper AND it DOES make for an excellent hunting rifle. Or field rifle, as some might say. I’m looking for a “fighting” bolt gun. Light, handy, fast, and mag fed. The fact that I can buy 2 Rugers, for one CZ, is also quite appealing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myhatinthering 462 Posted January 21, 2019 3 minutes ago, High Exposure said: Ah OK. I’m looking for the Gibbz because it will work with the Ares/Fightlight SCR. I’m looking for a “fighting” bolt gun. Light, handy, fast, and mag fed. The fact that I can buy 2 Rugers, for one CZ, is also quite appealing. fightlight looks pretty cool I don't think the ruger compares to the cz, at least not the bolt and barrel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,664 Posted January 21, 2019 That’s what I want to know. I have a gut feeling that the CZ is just gone be a smoother, more refined example of what I am looking for. The ability to use AR mags is a huge consideration though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted January 21, 2019 9 hours ago, High Exposure said: Ah OK. I’m looking for the Gibbz because it will work with the Ares/Fightlight SCR. I’m looking for a “fighting” bolt gun. Light, handy, fast, and mag fed. The fact that I can buy 2 Rugers, for one CZ, is also quite appealing. It is magazine fed, using mini 30 magazines. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,664 Posted January 21, 2019 Yes Ray. I know. I am looking for the 5.56/.223 version that takes AR mags though. Both the CZ and the Ruger Ranch check all the boxes for what i am looking for. The Mossberg MVP also checked the boxes by that rifle sucks by all accounts. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted January 21, 2019 1 hour ago, High Exposure said: The Mossberg MVP also checked the boxes by that rifle sucks by all accounts. Not true Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myhatinthering 462 Posted January 26, 2019 Ok, the bug has me. putting one of my x39 rifles up this weekend. buying a 527 today.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatty 241 Posted January 26, 2019 Nice! Let us know how it is. I'm so tempted as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,156 Posted January 26, 2019 On 1/21/2019 at 12:06 AM, High Exposure said: I have a gut feeling that the CZ is just gone be a smoother, more refined example of what I am looking for. You will not be disappointed with a CZ or a Ruger American Predator. It's just a matter of how much you want to spend to not be disappointed. If you love the sexy CZ, buy it. If you just want a tool, buy the RAR Predator. I loved my RAR for two reasons. 1) the trigger, 2) cold bore. It wasn't a sexy rifle, but it always put the first shot where I wanted it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Underdog 1,593 Posted March 17, 2019 I don't know how I missed this thread. I like the Iron Sites on the CZ as opposed to the Ruger. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUTGERS95 890 Posted October 16, 2019 bought one, waiting to pick up at Steves and will give a range report when done. I think if going x39, you cz here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites