I have found the Warne Medium 30 mm QD rings fit my Zeiss 2.5-10x42 with no issues from the bolt. My bolt must have been one of the later curved ones. Sure would like a Pic rail from CZ if they ever get them in...
Just curious here. I really like the little 527; it's certainly my idea of a walking varminter which is good in that I hunt coyotes by spotting and stalking often through deep snow. I carry three rifles in my truck, the 204, a 223AI, and a 243, picking one or the other depending on conditions and how close I think I can get. We've lost our snow now so I may be finished for the season.
Sometimes, I wish I had taken something other than the 204 when I find I can't get inside 300 yds. That's happened this year several times making me wish I had AO or side-focusing on my scope. It's a Leup 4.5-14x40 VX3 with CDS. While I've not missed with the 204 this year, at those ranges my hit must be pretty precise with the little 39-gr Blitzes. I really like that power range and want to keep the scope as "petite" as the rifle. That's where I particularly like Leupolds.
Considering how I hunt coyotes here, the ranges--usually 200-400 yds, would any of you differ from the various recommends above and suggest something different? AO or Side-focus?
Edit: I did have the bolt modified as discussed so I have enough clearance.
So if you use the DIP rail, what rings would you use/look for?
I like the Burris Zees that I am using, they seem to be a solid bet regardless of use. Oddly enough, another ring that I have become quite fond of the CVA Durasight rings.
Entirely up to you! I like your Leupold 3.5 x 10 option. I run a straight 4 power on a CZ 527 in 22 hornet. a 3x9 on a 223. a 4.5 x 14 side focus on a 6.5 Grendel. Each one is my favorite most of the time I am putting them to use.
Earlier in this thread, someone wondered about the parallax adjustment on the Leupold UL 3-9 EFR. I have had an older model on an air gun, a .22, and then for years on a .243, and now back on a .22.
The parallax adjustment is not just for .22 lr distances. It will focus from feet to infinity. Hated to take it off the ..243 as I had to go higher rings with the replacement 3-9 4200 Elite.
Properly mounted, there have never been eye box issues with anything it resided on.
Good shooting,
Jack
"Do not blame Caesar, blame the people...who have...rejoiced in their loss of freedom....Blame the people who hail him when he speaks of the 'new, wonderful, good, society'...to mean ,..living fatly at the expense of the industrious." Cicero
Just curious here. I really like the little 527; it's certainly my idea of a walking varminter which is good in that I hunt coyotes by spotting and stalking often through deep snow. I carry three rifles in my truck, the 204, a 223AI, and a 243, picking one or the other depending on conditions and how close I think I can get. We've lost our snow now so I may be finished for the season.
Sometimes, I wish I had taken something other than the 204 when I find I can't get inside 300 yds. That's happened this year several times making me wish I had AO or side-focusing on my scope. It's a Leup 4.5-14x40 VX3 with CDS. While I've not missed with the 204 this year, at those ranges my hit must be pretty precise with the little 39-gr Blitzes. I really like that power range and want to keep the scope as "petite" as the rifle. That's where I particularly like Leupolds.
Considering how I hunt coyotes here, the ranges--usually 200-400 yds, would any of you differ from the various recommends above and suggest something different? AO or Side-focus? It's glassed and free floated, shoots half MOA.
Edit: I did have the bolt modified as discussed so I have enough clearance.
Thanks; I appreciate..
In your situation, here's what I'd be packing, a Mohawk 8 twist Shilen .22-250 with VX-3 1.75-6x33 CDS set up for the 80 gr. AMax. The lower power is great for fast shots, the 6X not bad for longer shots. Glassed and free floated, Timney trigger helps.
IMO, a truck gun doesn't need A/O, needs to be short and quick.
DF, I probably wasn't clear. I drive the country roads and spot the coyotes in the sections of one- to two-mile squares. Either way, they are usually in the middle or close to it, so then it's on foot. Second, snow conditions dictate the noise you make and these coyotes typically don't sleep "too tight," lifting their head periodically for a look around.
So these "truck guns" aren't just for opening the door and taking a shot.
I understand what you're doing. It's a bit different where we are. We may drive up on hogs or see a 'yote. It's gotta be quick and deadly, thus the fast, short gun with plenty of whack power.
This gun shoots 80 gr. A-Max's slightly better than 75's. The 80's at 3K seem to fly about like 75's at 3,200, or pretty close.
Back to the 527. (We don't chase rabbits here on the Fire...)
With the DBI rail in place, the Vari-X II 3-9x40 was mounted in low Weavers for a total height of .45", vs. the Leupold .50". Not that much difference, but seems to aid in a better cheek weld. The DBI Picatinny grooves didn't line up very well with Weaver rings, but did after some cutting and filing.
M1 bolt handle clears nicely, leaving plenty of room for Butler Creek lens covers.
I picked up my 527 .223, and and the ultralight Leupold 3-9EFR today. I swapped the tall CZ rings for medium Warnes. If I don't like the set up, I will go to an older 3.5-10 AO in Weavers.
The EFR can always find a home on a good .22. lol best,
Jack
"Do not blame Caesar, blame the people...who have...rejoiced in their loss of freedom....Blame the people who hail him when he speaks of the 'new, wonderful, good, society'...to mean ,..living fatly at the expense of the industrious." Cicero
I went with a 3-9 ballistic plex FFII, USA made that had 20 rounds of .270 underneath it.
I had forgotten the reticle, and the short eye relief of the scope is compatible with the .223 recoil. Will exchange the UL EFR or find it a home.
Best,
Jack
"Do not blame Caesar, blame the people...who have...rejoiced in their loss of freedom....Blame the people who hail him when he speaks of the 'new, wonderful, good, society'...to mean ,..living fatly at the expense of the industrious." Cicero
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