This thread has lapsed for a while - but after reading it, I thought I'd comment on the prices being asked for a CZ527 (.17 Hornet) these days - at $1,000 +/-. To me, that doesn't really sound too outlandish, given what these rifles were selling for ten years ago. I bought mine for $725.00 + tax, etc. back in January 2015. It was a great shooter with Hornady factory ammo (both leaded and lead-free V-max ammo), as well as my handloads. I liked it enough to eventually put a Lilja barrel on it, a HS Precision graphite stock, bed it, etc. It turned out more accurate that I realistically hoped. I have a friend on the hunt for a used one to do the same. While they are running almost 40% higher than a new one - just look at how much most other rifles have gone up. If I could find one with an abused barrel or stock looks like crap and the price reflecting it - I'd do it again, this time buying used.
). I took a stone to the receiver and bolt to smooth it up a lot. The stock trigger is heavy but clipping the spring helps immensely. The barrel meets their MOA spec, but, not much more. Mine will get a new barrel as soon as I have some available funds. That also brings up that the barrel threads are metric so some providers will not support them. Replacement triggers also a bit more difficult to find.
