CZ's 527 American features a Turkish walnut stock, a sporter-weight hammer forged barrel, single set trigger and recessed target crown. It is ideal for varmint, medium game, or punching holes in paper. It also features a two position safety, 24 in barrel, and has a 1:8 in twist rate. Although it has no sights, it is made to be used with optics, and is equipped with a 16mm dovetail mounting rails or ring mounts.