CZ 527
- Category
- Carbine
- Barrel
- 419 mm
- Weight, empty
- 2.81 kg
- Introduced
- 1992
About
What it is, and why it matters
The CZ 527 is a Czech bolt-action carbine built on a compact 'mini-Mauser' receiver scaled for short cartridges. It uses a controlled-round-feed action with a non-rotating claw extractor, a single set trigger, and a detachable box magazine, and was chambered for small-bore rounds such as .223 Remington, .22 Hornet, .204 Ruger and 7.62x39mm. Valued for its accuracy and traditional walnut-stocked styling, it served as a varmint, predator and small-game rifle until it was discontinued in favour of the modular CZ 600 series.
The CZ 527's compact 'mini-Mauser' receiver made it a favourite of varmint and predator hunters who wanted controlled-round-feed reliability in a light, fast-handling rifle chambered for small high-velocity cartridges.
The CZ 527 action is sized specifically for short cartridges, distinguishing it from the larger CZ 550 family. Offered in numerous configurations including American, Carbine, Lux, FS (full-stock) and Varmint.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Česká zbrojovka
- Category
- Carbine
- Country
- Czechia
- Status
- Discontinued
- Produced
- 1992 to 2021
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 419 mm
- Overall length
- 945 mm
- Weight, empty
- 2.81 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer fired
- Trigger
- Single set
- Capacity
- 5
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Steel
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Walnut
- Finish
- Blued
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Effective range
- 300 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
No load solved for this record yetThe flight path is computed from a cartridge and a bullet. This record has no ammunition filed against its chambering, so there is nothing to solve.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Controlled round feed
Mini mauser action
Single set trigger
Detachable magazine
Hammer forged barrel
Open sights
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 409 carbines | 2.81 kg | 3.00 kg | Lighter than about 70% |
| Overall lengthAmong 407 carbines | 945 mm | 895 mm | Longer than about 70% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 423 carbines | 419 mm | 406 mm | Longer than about 60% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 423 carbines | 5 | 21 | Holds fewer rounds than about 80% |
Answers
Questions about the CZ 527
How much does the CZ 527 weigh?
The CZ 527 weighs 2.81 kg (6.19 lb) empty.
What caliber is the CZ 527?
The CZ 527 is chambered in .223 Remington.
How many rounds does the CZ 527 hold?
The CZ 527 holds 5 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the CZ 527?
The CZ 527 is 945 mm (37.2 in) long overall, with a 419 mm (16.5 in) barrel.
Who makes the CZ 527?
The CZ 527 is made by Česká zbrojovka (Czechia). It was designed by Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod.
When was the CZ 527 introduced?
The CZ 527 was introduced in 1992 and discontinued in 2021.
How does the CZ 527 operate?
The CZ 527 uses a bolt action, and its firing mechanism is hammer fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
Every part that mounts on this, resolved
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- Every part that mounts on any firearm in the catalogue
- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
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Provenance
What the record holds
Every figure above was taken from one of these pages. The confidence reflects how much of the record came from a page a claim can be checked against.
Provenance
Confidence in this record
78%
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API
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The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.
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