The Varmint retains all of the features that made the 527 famous, from its controlled round feed and claw extractor to its single set trigger and hammer forged barrel. Scope mounts are integrated into a forged, square bridge receiver (rings not included), and the rifle comes with a 5-round detachable box magazine.

Current production 527 Varmints in .223 have the SKU 03072 and in recent years have shipped in both 24″ and 25.6″ barreled versions.