CZ 527 Ebony Exclusive .223

[zzbruno]

Mine arrived today. It was everything I'd heard it was. Beautiful wood, sculpted and checkered stock, bluest hammered barrel I've ever seen and a polished bolt like it was a piece of art.

I don't know if this was a one off or the beginning of a new import period. The gun was tested by CZ on May 7, 2015, so it's brand new.

Mounted a Leupold scope on it this afternoon, took it out for a series of 3-shot groups at 100'. Worse was 1.12", best was .31. I attribute that to break-in enthusiasm.

Here's the kicker; I got it for $273 less that retail. Surprising since I haven't seen a new one for sale in 3 years and in Canada they are selling for up $1799.

It's a keeper. An heirloom piece.

 

[wbw]

Congrats. Have a picture?

 

[precision_shooter]

Share the beauty!!!

 

[zzbruno]

Sorry, these are not great photos. Too dark inside, too light outside.

Putting a different scope on it now, will try to take better pics.

 

[precision_shooter]

That is some gorgeous wood!

 

[zzbruno]

It really is a superb piece of craftsmanship. If you have a chance to get one, please do, you will not be disappointed.

 

[johnwilliamson062]

Really nice figure in that wood, especially for a production rifle. The more I see of CZ products the more impressed I am.

 

[dakota.potts]

Wow. You're going to make me want one. And I already loved CZ bolt action rifles

 

[csmsss]

Beautiful rifle. If you don't mind me asking, where did you find it?

 

[Colt46]

CZ has some seriously nice guns

They seem to nail the old world craftsmanship ethic with modern production methods.

She's a beauty.

 

[zzbruno]

I bought it from Whittaker Guns in Owensboro, KY.

 

[FairWarning]

WOW!! I've rarely seen much ebony used in firearms, although it is one of the the most desired woods for musical instruments.

 

[chris in va]

Gorgeous! I'd be scared to use it. Even my new 5.56 527 has a couple brass dings already.

 

[Willie D]

Would love one of these. Is the twist issue as big a deal as made out to be?

 

[chris in va]

Is the twist issue as big a deal as made out to be?

The Ebony/Executive Edition is 1-9" twist per the CZ website.

 

[Nathan c]

that is a looker probably a shooter too

 

[zzbruno]

I've had it about a month now and I cannot believe what a good shooter it is. More than that, it's a great looking gun that I can't imagine I'd ever sell.

BOLO for this one; it's worth it.

 

[Tony Z]

What makes the "ebony exclusive" different? I handles 527FS last spring in .223 and put it on the end of summer list. It was a very pretty gun and now I'm wondering what the difference is and if I should wait a bit longer.

 

[Unlicensed Dremel]

It's truly about the best value you can get in a rifle -if you can find one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LL6sjnv2oSY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o_uU-a3TR8


Yes, you should wait - IF more are actually coming (I don't know) - differences:

-9 Twist (other 527 models are a mixture of 9s and 12s)
-"spiral-hammer-forged" barrel with gloss bluing
-beautiful checkering
-forend is both ebony AND schnabel
-3-round mag makes it more aesthetically-pleasing, and you can also buy 5-rounders if you feel you need them.

This rifle is incredibly beautiful, highly-functional, lightweight, and reasonably-priced (about $800). What more could you ask for?

zzbruno, what ammo was accurate for you? I can't wait to test these dirt cheap 50 gr American Eagles with what I believe to be a Hornady V-tip / Z-tip bullet in it. They shot like a house afire in my previous 12 twist 527.

 

[FairWarning]

So far, I've only seen this model in .308. I already have enough .308s, so I hope they release it in .270/7mm class calibers soon. It goes from being a strong possibility to a certainty for my stable at that point.