I am having a rifle built on a Zastava receiver and was wondering what scope ring bases would work on it. Probably any that would work on a D and T Mauser but what would that be? Thanks in advance for any help.
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Pretty much same answer as your other post? I have a Zastava M70 - uses Weaver #46 front (.860" hole spacing) and Weaver #45 rear (.505" hole spacing), which I believe is same for any standard M98 based action, such as Parker Hale, FN, Santa Barabara. Small ring mausers use same front base but #55 on the rear. Warne, Leupold and others make bases to fit those holes spacings on that receiver - just look up their selection charts?
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Very nice! I am glad that works for you. What does that have to do about OP's question about bases to use??? I did not know any maker had a choice of height for bases?
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The Leupolds are the best bet because they are windage adjustable and the holes have been drilled waaaayyy off center on every Zastava i have owned.
Some scopes like the Bushnell elites had enough windage clicks to overcome this...and the fact that they always seem really vertically canted as well.
But the Leupolds always worked.
Some scopes like the Bushnell elites had enough windage clicks to overcome this...and the fact that they always seem really vertically canted as well.
But the Leupolds always worked.
The least appealing part of the Zastava M70's is actually the receiver. They are just roughly finished on the interior.
I'd personally rather build on a K98/HVA FN/ or even a PH.
I'm not sure what OP's goal is with this build, but that's probably the last receiver I'd start with if it was going to be something expensive and nice.
I'd personally rather build on a K98/HVA FN/ or even a PH.
I'm not sure what OP's goal is with this build, but that's probably the last receiver I'd start with if it was going to be something expensive and nice.
I don’t think he was being a smartass. You seemed to get offended or triggered by his choice of rings which are not a bad option and popular with lightweight builds. I didn’t know they (Talley) made them for Mauser actions myself.
You might be confused; i'm the guy who suggested the ring/mount combo not the one who responded sarcastically congratulating my choice of mounts.
If the scope length allows, I put talleys on everything. One of the few products I am generally happy to recommend to others for use on a variety of firearms in a variety of situations.
In fact the only reason I mentioned the height I used was that I've had issues with other low rings on 2 piece mounting setups with this specific receiver.
If the scope length allows, I put talleys on everything. One of the few products I am generally happy to recommend to others for use on a variety of firearms in a variety of situations.
In fact the only reason I mentioned the height I used was that I've had issues with other low rings on 2 piece mounting setups with this specific receiver.
I did get the quote mixed up. Anyways, if Talleys work for it they may be a good option. Well, depending on the build too. if it was a .458 win build or something with heavy recoil, maybe go with steel rings, I’m sure the Talleys work but there were a couple examples of failure with Talleys due to overtightening and the upper ring splitting and I’d want to avoid that risk when really clamping the scope down to prevent it from slipping on something with heavy recoil and more prone to scope creeping forward.
OK, thanks for the suggestions. I have found some two piece Leupold mounts and Leupold rings (medium) that will go in the rifle. As for the comment that the Zastava receiver is not the best for a custom build, I am aware of what has been said about the internal finish but honestly The Zastava is about the only game in town for a reasonably priced left handed Mauser action, so that's the way I went. Just wish me luck with it.
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If you are dealing with a heavy recoil rifle, consider using a lighter scope, instead of over-torquing the mount rings - "really clamping the scope down" - I use a small inch/pound torque wrench and just take the screws to the maker's recommended torque. I have an older Leupold M8-2.5x Compact on my Zastava 458 Win Mag. Weaver bases. With the "Low" Weaver "big knob" rings attached, the scope and rings weigh 245 gms / 8.6 ounces. With the "big knobs" those rings are more or less "detachable" (barely), although there has never been a "need" here in Manitoba!! Rifle is not finished - need to replace the front sight - from factory is a pretty flimsy attachment, once it comes apart...
Then leave it at that. The other poster is suggesting Talley.
I am the poster suggesting the talleys? Why is this so hard for people to figure out?
First I come under attack for a reasonable suggestion, now 2x (!!!) people are thinking I'm the one calling myself out?
Is this the twilight zone?
First I come under attack for a reasonable suggestion, now 2x (!!!) people are thinking I'm the one calling myself out?
Is this the twilight zone?
