Verdict in on CZ 527 6.5 Grendel.

[usmcm16a2]

Folks,



Verdict is on the CZ 527 I sent in for repairs. FAIL, it failed technical specs, and accuracy was not to standards. They asked if I wanted a replacement rifle I declined. I want a refund. A2

[grayfox]

a2,
Sad to hear of the fail but I'm glad they owned up and finally followed thru.
I completely understand your request for refund.
You can now decide on which way you want to go now, that's good.

[usmcm16a2]

Gray,


Its a GD shame, it was a beautiful rifle. They might not let me do the refund, if they do not, I will put the rifle up for sale. Howa all the way. A2

[kmon]

I cannot complain about my CZ but it was worked over by a good gunsmith in becoming a Grendel. Cost a bit more as his part was about $950 including an Obermeyer barrel but she is a shooter.

Good luck with the Howa, hope it exceeds your expectations.

[usmcm16a2]

kmon,


I am so happy with my 2 Howa's. Might get a 3rd! A2

[grayfox]

My howa is doing well by me also. Didn't want to say much b/c it's your decision but def like the howa in the bolt action.
Get this thing all behind you and go do some shootin'!!!

[NugginFutz]

Sorry to hear about your experience with the CZ, and I'm hopeful they will make good on your refund.

You and others are peaking my interest in a Howa.

Just as an aside, I've bought two CZ rifles. One, a 550 Varminter in .308, and the other, a 527 in .223.

I still have the .308, and it is a true joy to shoot. It is the single most accurate and precise weapon in my safe.

The 527, on the other hand, didn't last 6 months. There were little things, like a non-standard mini action, a bolt handle which interfered with scope caps, and an inadequate cheek weld. The real deal breaker, though, was poor accuracy. From day one I should have known, because the factory proof target was a meager 1.5 moa.

I guess QC and consistency are still giving the CZ USA brand some trouble.

[usmcm16a2]

Nuggin,


I agree, I cannot speak for the mini actions in other calibers. But the Howa is WAY ahead of CZ. IF I get a refund, I am going to invest in another Howa. Probably a spare heavy barrel action. Even in the heavy barrel the action is light. I have had CZ heavy barrel rifles that shot as accurate as any other, but this was a joke. A2

[Drift]

Sorry to hear that about your 527. Does CZ not still include a target with the rifle? To show if the rifle shoots well?

[usmcm16a2]

Drift,


They did, but I bet they used a paper whole punch lol. A2

[Waynejessie]

Sorry to hear that about your 527. Does CZ not still include a target with the rifle? To show if the rifle shoots well?

It’s not a proof of accuracy target. They are function targets and nothing more. Long guns as well as their handguns are put in a vise and fired for function testing. Of the 20 CZ weapons I own none ever came with impressive function targets. They do shoot quite well though.

[jkingrph]

Folks,



Verdict is on the CZ 527 I sent in for repairs. FAIL, it failed technical specs, and accuracy was not to standards. They asked if I wanted a replacement rifle I declined. I want a refund. A2

What kind of technical specs, and what is accuracy standard for this rifle?

I like mine, and with that long slender rifle I know it's not a target or varmite grade, but basically a nice little hunting rifle. If I can hit a coke size can at 100 yards it's fine for hunting, and mine is better than that.

[usmcm16a2]

jk,


The rifles receiver is out of spec, they would not elaborate. I have 2 routes I can take, accept a rifle that has been fired by the folks at CZ here in the US. Or a refund, I liked the CZ, I loved the walnut and blue steel. A2

[usmcm16a2]

jk,


Well I talked to the folks at CZ. I was assured by their gunsmith, that when they get my replacement rifle. That it will be accuracy tested. So, it will be a while because they do not have a replacement available. I will wait, A2

[Waynejessie]

I ain’t no CZ newbie. If you want to seriously sell your replacement 527 I am your huckleberry. I can maker her shoot .5. @ 100 yards all day long. Let me know.