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CR-527

The CR-527 is a bolt-action hunting rifle in DayZ that uses 7.62x39mm Rounds and 5rd CR-527 magazines. It is light, accurate at intermediate range, can use the Hunting Scope, Sportpoint Sights, Ghillie Rifle Wrap, and Plastic Bottle Suppressor, and can be repaired with a Gun Cleaning Kit.

Quick item summary

CategoryWeapons
SubcategoryBolt-action Rifles
Ammunition7.62x39mm Rounds, 7.62x39mm Tracer Rounds
Magazine5rd CR-527 Mag
Repair withGun Cleaning Kit

Quick answer

The CR-527 is an early-to-mid game bolt-action hunting rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm. It is lighter and smaller than larger full-power rifles like the Mosin 91/30, while still offering good accuracy and controlled recoil. Its 5-round detachable magazine makes reloading easier than single-loading bolt-action rifles, and its scope compatibility gives it strong intermediate-range utility.

In-game description

“A bolt-action hunting rifle, fed from a detachable magazine. It is light and accurate at intermediate ranges. Uses 7.62x39mm rounds.”

Main Uses

  • Use as an early-to-mid game hunting rifle
  • Fire controlled bolt-action shots at intermediate range
  • Load 7.62x39mm Rounds or 7.62x39mm Tracer Rounds
  • Use the Hunting Scope for longer sightlines
  • Use Sportpoint Sights for a lighter mid-range optic option
  • Attach a Plastic Bottle Suppressor to reduce sound
  • Attach a Ghillie Rifle Wrap for camouflage
  • Reload faster by swapping in a fresh 5rd CR-527 magazine

How to get CR-527

  • Search hunting and civilian rifle loot locations.
  • Check hunting cabins, deer stands, camps, rural areas, and civilian weapon spawns.
  • Loot players carrying 7.62x39mm ammunition, CR-527 magazines, or hunting rifles.

Spawn info

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  • • The CR-527 is an early-to-mid game bolt-action hunting rifle.
  • • It uses detachable 5rd CR-527 magazines.
  • • It is chambered in 7.62x39mm, making ammunition easier to find than some full-power rifle calibers.
  • • Its black, green, and camo variants are listed as unobtainable on the wiki screenshot.

Important notes

  • The CR-527 uses 7.62x39mm Rounds and 7.62x39mm Tracer Rounds.
  • It feeds from detachable 5rd CR-527 magazines.
  • It is a bolt-action rifle, so follow-up shots are slower than semi-auto rifles.
  • Compared with the Mosin 91/30, the CR-527 has lower stopping power and weaker long-range performance.
  • The CR-527 is smaller and lighter than many full-power hunting rifles.
  • Its 7.62x39mm cartridge is best treated as an intermediate-range round.
  • The fixed 200 m iron sight zeroing can feel awkward at shorter ranges.
  • The Hunting Scope gives the CR-527 better long-range visibility.
  • The Sportpoint Sights provide a useful 2x option without restricting field of view too much.
  • Unlike the Mosin or M70 Tundra, the CR-527 can reload by inserting a fresh magazine.