Used CZ Worth it?

TexasT · 01-04-2008, 04:43 PM

I went to the pawn shop and saw a CZ 527 classic in a .222 Rem caliber that looks like this:

GunBroker.com guns: CZ 527 American 222 rem free rings (item: 84936585 ends: Nov-14-07 06

38 PM)

With the scope already mounted. I don't know if it comes that way or if the previous owner bought the scope separately. The scope is a Bushnell 3-9x 40mm Sportsman that looks like this:

Bushnell Outdoor Products

I was wondering as to what you guys think about the caliber and overall gun for target shooting. The gun looks to be in good condition. No rusting and such. I tried to sneak a pic of it but it didn't come out.

Asking price is $400.

Oxford · 01-04-2008, 04:49 PM

Looks like an excellent target shooting rifle, Texas T. For the total package I think you're looking at a good deal.

Mooseman684 · 01-04-2008, 04:51 PM

Well, it really depends upon Condition...MSR was 592.00 when first offered in 1995.
Blue Book value is 415.00 in 98%, 380.00 in 95%...
Figure +50.00 for being scoped with a Bushnell Mounted. Add 88.00 more if the stock and forearm are checkered...
I personally love the .222 cartridge, it is getting harder to find ammo these days it seems. New .222 cases are available to load.
Rich

TexasT · 01-04-2008, 04:53 PM

Thanks, Mooseman. Is the ammo pretty affordable?

billy · 01-04-2008, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexasT

Thanks, Mooseman. Is the ammo pretty affordable?

not really sweetpea.
about $15 and up for 20 rounds.

great rifle .
i would love one but i would buy some dies right away and prolly never fire a store bought round through it.

jerry · 01-04-2008, 05:37 PM

.222 is an awesome cartridge. Very accurate. I used my buddy's 700 in 222 for jack rabbits out west, loved it.

Mooseman684 · 01-04-2008, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexasT

Thanks, Mooseman. Is the ammo pretty affordable?

Depends on who is selling it...
50 gr. sp ammo Federal from Midway...14.49 box
50 gr.PSP ammo,Remington from Midway...13.29 box
50 gr. Super-X Winchester...15.29 box
40 gr. Ballistic Silvertip Winchester...19.79 Box

billy · 01-04-2008, 05:49 PM

tt one nice thing about bolt action rifles.
you dont burn through ammo anything like you do with a pistol.

TexasT · 01-04-2008, 05:55 PM

I like it, but I'm gonna think about it. I was set on a .22 so I still have some searching to do.

billy · 01-04-2008, 05:58 PM

for $400 you could get a really nice .22
i did!
i think mine was $330 or so.

TexasT · 01-04-2008, 06:00 PM

Yeah, but did it come with a scope??

billy · 01-04-2008, 06:01 PM

nope.
the first scope i had on it was a $70 bushnell from walmart.
i have it on another rifle now

TexasT · 01-04-2008, 06:01 PM

So I should just go buy a new one.

billy · 01-04-2008, 06:02 PM

that was before i freaked out and realized i wanted to see the fibers in my paper targets.

yeah!
if you got the dough go for it!

for some reason girls are good shots.
youd kickass with a good .22!

Jimbo Indy · 01-09-2008, 04:35 PM

For around $400 you should be able to find a new CZ in 22 lr.
Save your $ for a CZ 452 or 453 and add a scope later as you can afford it.
I know Billy likes his 452.
I've got a 453 varmint and it will shoot with the big $ Coopers and Kimbers for a lot less outlay.

Just my 2 cents. If you want a 22 for target, the rimfire will be cheaper to shoot. If yu want really long range and reload, go for the centerfire 222. Depends on your intended use. Can't go wrong with a CZ. Watch the bore condition on the used ones.

vwdude · 01-18-2008, 12:24 AM

I have one of the first CZ 452s that came into the country. It has the more traditional european style stock on it and a hooded front sight. Very nice rifle. I want a 452 American in .22lr but haven't gotten one yet. You can shoot .22s all day long for the price of 2 boxes of .222. But it just depends on what you want it for. I use Leuopold, Nikon and Burris glass on my rifles.

01-04-2008, 04:43 PM	#1
TexasT No Whining Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Somewhere. Posts: 5,200 Blog Entries: 17	Used CZ Worth it? I went to the pawn shop and saw a CZ 527 classic in a .222 Rem caliber that looks like this: GunBroker.com guns: CZ 527 American 222 rem free rings (item: 84936585 ends: Nov-14-07 0638 PM) With the scope already mounted. I don't know if it comes that way or if the previous owner bought the scope separately. The scope is a Bushnell 3-9x 40mm Sportsman that looks like this: Bushnell Outdoor Products I was wondering as to what you guys think about the caliber and overall gun for target shooting. The gun looks to be in good condition. No rusting and such. I tried to sneak a pic of it but it didn't come out. Asking price is $400. __________________ I walk like this because I can back it up.

01-04-2008, 04:49 PM	#2
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 13,202 Blog Entries: 4	Looks like an excellent target shooting rifle, Texas T. For the total package I think you're looking at a good deal. __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

01-04-2008, 04:51 PM	#3
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness...Currently in Holiday, Fla. Posts: 10,999 Images: 2	Well, it really depends upon Condition...MSR was 592.00 when first offered in 1995. Blue Book value is 415.00 in 98%, 380.00 in 95%... Figure +50.00 for being scoped with a Bushnell Mounted. Add 88.00 more if the stock and forearm are checkered... I personally love the .222 cartridge, it is getting harder to find ammo these days it seems. New .222 cases are available to load. Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

01-04-2008, 04:53 PM	#4
TexasT No Whining Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Somewhere. Posts: 5,200 Blog Entries: 17	Thanks, Mooseman. Is the ammo pretty affordable? __________________ I walk like this because I can back it up.

01-04-2008, 05:49 PM	#8
billy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 15,738 Images: 10 Blog Entries: 158	tt one nice thing about bolt action rifles. you dont burn through ammo anything like you do with a pistol. __________________ ignint mcnugget... the slug o love sez... remember kids two warning shots to the head for safety!

01-04-2008, 05:37 PM	#6
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 11,511 Images: 8 Blog Entries: 1	.222 is an awesome cartridge. Very accurate. I used my buddy's 700 in 222 for jack rabbits out west, loved it.

01-04-2008, 05:55 PM	#9
TexasT No Whining Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Somewhere. Posts: 5,200 Blog Entries: 17	I like it, but I'm gonna think about it. I was set on a .22 so I still have some searching to do. __________________ I walk like this because I can back it up.

01-04-2008, 05:58 PM	#10
billy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 15,738 Images: 10 Blog Entries: 158	for $400 you could get a really nice .22 i did! i think mine was $330 or so. __________________ ignint mcnugget... the slug o love sez... remember kids two warning shots to the head for safety!

01-04-2008, 06:00 PM	#11
TexasT No Whining Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Somewhere. Posts: 5,200 Blog Entries: 17	Yeah, but did it come with a scope?? __________________ I walk like this because I can back it up.

01-04-2008, 06:01 PM	#12
billy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 15,738 Images: 10 Blog Entries: 158	nope. the first scope i had on it was a $70 bushnell from walmart. i have it on another rifle now __________________ ignint mcnugget... the slug o love sez... remember kids two warning shots to the head for safety!

01-04-2008, 06:01 PM	#13
TexasT No Whining Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Somewhere. Posts: 5,200 Blog Entries: 17	So I should just go buy a new one. __________________ I walk like this because I can back it up.

01-04-2008, 06:02 PM	#14
billy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 15,738 Images: 10 Blog Entries: 158	that was before i freaked out and realized i wanted to see the fibers in my paper targets. yeah! if you got the dough go for it! for some reason girls are good shots. youd kickass with a good .22! __________________ ignint mcnugget... the slug o love sez... remember kids two warning shots to the head for safety! Last edited by billy; 01-04-2008 at 06:04 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

01-09-2008, 04:35 PM	#15
Jimbo Indy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 111	For around $400 you should be able to find a new CZ in 22 lr. Save your $ for a CZ 452 or 453 and add a scope later as you can afford it. I know Billy likes his 452. I've got a 453 varmint and it will shoot with the big $ Coopers and Kimbers for a lot less outlay. Just my 2 cents. If you want a 22 for target, the rimfire will be cheaper to shoot. If yu want really long range and reload, go for the centerfire 222. Depends on your intended use. Can't go wrong with a CZ. Watch the bore condition on the used ones.

01-18-2008, 12:24 AM	#16
vwdude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indy Posts: 12	I have one of the first CZ 452s that came into the country. It has the more traditional european style stock on it and a hooded front sight. Very nice rifle. I want a 452 American in .22lr but haven't gotten one yet. You can shoot .22s all day long for the price of 2 boxes of .222. But it just depends on what you want it for. I use Leuopold, Nikon and Burris glass on my rifles.