New CZ 527 Varmint MTR (Match Target Rifle)
CZ has a new rifle that should appeal to varminters and target shooters. The new CZ 527 Varmint MTR (Match Target Rifle) is designed to provide enhanced accuracy with a heavy-profile barrel and stock that works well from bench or bipod. The MTR features a fast Mini-Mauser action with a trigger that adjusts from 2.25 to 4.95 lbs (10 to 22 N).
Chamberings: .222 Rem (1:14″) | .223 Rem (1:9″) | 6.5 Grendel (1:8″)
Specs: OAL 44.5 inches | Barrel Length 25.6 inches | 8.8 pounds (without optic)
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We wish we could tell you how the CZ 527 Varmint MTR shoots, but this rifle is so new that test samples haven’t made it to the USA yet. Based on experience with other CZ 527 models, we would expect about 1.2 MOA accuracy with decent factory ammo. With handloads you might get closer to 0.7 MOA for three shots. Sorry no USA price is available yet. However, the older CZ 527 Varmint, with a lesser-grade stock, has an MSRP of $725.00, so we expect the CZ 527 Varmint MTR to retail for around $875.00. We note that the latest model CZ 557 Varmint with similar, ergonomic Turkish Walnut stock has an $865.00 MSRP as listed in the 2018 CZ-USA Catalog.
CZ 527 Varmint MTR Features:
— Match-type stock design with wider, straight fore-end for good tracking on front rest.
— Slanted buttstock toe to adjust height in rear shooting bag
— Match-type ergonomic grip design with palm swell
— High-quality Turkish Walnut wood with oil finish
— Adjustable trigger pull from 2.25 to 4.95 lbs (10 to 22 N)
— Detachable 5-round all-metal magazine
— Heavy-contour 25.6″ (650 mm) hammer-forged barrel with threaded muzzle
Here is the manufacturer’s product description: “Thanks to the tried and tested CZ 527 system, the rifle is comfortable, reliable and fast to control. The trigger pull and pull weight may be set in the range between 10 and 22 N. Crucial for the high accuracy is the thick-walled 650 mm long barrel with a target pattern muzzle end and a thread for the attachment of accessories. The ergonomic walnut stock in oil finish is suitable for hunting as well as sport shooting. All users will also appreciate the superb ballistic properties of the 6.5 Grendel cartridge.”
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Tags: .223 Rem, 6.5 Grendel, CZ 527 Varmint MTR, CZ-USA, Mini Mauser, Turkish Walnut, Varmint Rifle
Great idea! Too bad the 223 isn’t a 1:8 or 1:7″ twist.
Beautiful rifle, reminds me of the Tikka M55 target model. I’m a bit surprised at barrel length though, most manufacturers and users opting for shorter barrels. Would have expected a 24″ or even 22″.
CZ has really out done themselves in the ugly department. Just when we thought it couldn’t get any worse. Lol.
r_j_t1982 you are not a marksman, rifles should all have a minimum of 26″+ barrels. This beautiful masterpiece whould be nice in a 28 INCH barrel.This is a very accurate rifle do to its barrel lenth. Good job CZ from CANADA!
Love this offering less the but ugly stock. If this would have been the Target Kevlar stock they would have had a real PKG here. Expect this Ugly stock allows them to come closer to a price point they are targeting. Wish they would have just offered a barreled action.
I don’t have a CZ rifle that won’t shoot under half a minute for 5 shots. That includes a .22 that will shoot half a minute for six shots at 100yds!
My CZ MTR Varmint 223 shoots 0.6 MOA with Buffalo river 55 grain blitzkings. No real luck with 69 and 70 grain bullets but similar groups with 62 and 63 grain hand loads. Not sure this is truly a long-range target rifle until I get under 0.5 Moa. I shot 100 medium sized game with this with 104 shots.
The stock is one of the things that sold it for me and it is great to use. 6.5-20X Leupold CDS on it.. as well as the previous comment on the 100yd shots I have shot 1.2″ at 200 yds with factory ammo. Trigger is sweet. 10 shot mag would be good for animal control.
Anyone questioning the looks of the stock .. I have the 22lr version for 3P target shooting and it is sooo sweet to shoot.