CZ 527 American vs Thompson/Center Contender

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CZ 527 American

RiflesIn production

Thompson/Center Contender

RiflesIn production

Overview

Spec

CZ 527 American

Thompson/Center Contender

Manufacturer

Country

Production

2005–Present

1967–present

Units produced

Estimated 150,000+ units (all variants)

~500,000+

Specifications

Spec

CZ 527 American

Thompson/Center Contender

Overall length

1,054 mm (41.5 in)

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Barrel length

559 mm (22 in)

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Weight

2.9 kg (6.4 lb) empty

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Magazine capacity

5 rounds (detachable box magazine)

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Action type

Controlled-round-feed bolt-action, micro-Mauser action

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Trigger type

Single-set trigger (adjustable sear)

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Sights

None (drilled and tapped for scope mounts)

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Calibers

CZ 527 American

.22 Long Rifle .17 HMR .204 Ruger .223 Remington / 5.56x45mm NATO 7.62x39mm Soviet .300 Norma Magnum

Thompson/Center Contender

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CZ 527 American Thompson/Center Contender

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