Zastava M70 Comercial Mauser 98 action 6.5 x 55

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For the last 30+ years I have regretted getting rid of my Swedish Mausers in 6.5 x 55. I did not realize how versatile this loading actually was until I did not have it any more.

There is another thread here called https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/2083268-Built-the-perfect-do-all-rifle; for me, living in south central ontario, the 6.5 x 55 is my perfect do-all rifle. The new 6.5 x 55 SE loads for modern actions outperform the 6.5 CM and 260 Remington. In Europe, this is still one of the most popular rifles for moose and bear. Works good on coyotes, and decimates ground-hogs with the right bullets; and there are a lot to choose from.

Ads are posted here and elsewhere for brass and dies (I'm not big on buying ammo LOL).

Now, I need to find a scope.

Mark
 
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I have one in 7x57. its a beauty. Just as a heads up this rifle has been referred to as a lot of different things. It at one time was sold by Remington as the 798. Charles Daley and a number of other names. FN, BRNO and CZ parts mostly fit but ymmv.
 
Sometimes they actually work and thats pretty cool. Accurate anyway.

Pat, heartily agreed on the stock. That Bavarian they use right now blows for me too.

Meroh thats a really sharp looking rifle.
 
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I like the older stocks as well, Monte Carlo style, the synthetic stocks are pretty decent too. Not a fan of those hog back or whatever they put on them now.
I have a blued wood Monte Carlo 7x57 and a Stainless 7x64 in the synthetic stock, probably prefer the 7x64, but the 7x57 has pretty nice wood.
The 7x57 needed a new extractor out of the box, had a magnum extractor which wouldn't extract at all, but I had spares on hand, no issues with the SS 7x64 and it's quite a bit smoother action then the blued version I have.
Ended up with a Win M70 feather weight in 7x57 and keep meaning to dump the Zastava, but I'm terrible at selling guns lol.
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Joel said:
Sometimes they actually work and thats pretty cool. Accurate anyway.

Pat, heartily agreed on the stock. That Bavarian they use right now blows for me too.

Meroh thats a really sharp looking rifle.
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I have really bad luck posting photos here; I wanted to put up the photo from the dealer of the one I bought, but it did not work. The one I have coming has considerably fancier grain, but does have the "hog-back" Bavarian style stock. I'm good with that. I have two CZ 22s with the Bavarian stocks, and they suit me. To each his own.
 
Meroh said:
I have really bad luck posting photos here; I wanted to put up the photo from the dealer of the one I bought, but it did not work. The one I have coming has considerably fancier grain, but does have the "hog-back" Bavarian style stock. I'm good with that. I have two CZ 22s with the Bavarian stocks, and they suit me. To each his own.
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This is the style of stock mine has. I would have waited until it arrives, but I know if I take a picture of it, I will not be able to post it:

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Meroh said:
I have really bad luck posting photos here; I wanted to put up the photo from the dealer of the one I bought, but it did not work. The one I have coming has considerably fancier grain, but does have the "hog-back" Bavarian style stock. I'm good with that. I have two CZ 22s with the Bavarian stocks, and they suit me. To each his own.
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You said it. Different body shape, different shooting style, etc...what is great for one shooter might not be for all.

With the Zastava stocks, even though its quite a heavy rifle, the recoil tends to pop me on the cheekbone, and the downward cast of the buttpad kinda focuses it on the points.

For another shooter it might be perfect.
 
Joel said:
You said it. Different body shape, different shooting style, etc...what is great for one shooter might not be for all.

With the Zastava stocks, even though its quite a heavy rifle, the recoil tends to pop me on the cheekbone, and the downward cast of the buttpad kinda focuses it on the points.

For another shooter it might be perfect.
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It arrived today, and I am impressed.

Stock fits me perfectly; sights line up with my eye without even thinking about it. May need to add a lace on cheek riser when I install a scope on it.

Fit and finish of the stock was about what I expected; nothing to wright home about; but the figure and the grain of the wood was over the top!! After rubbing a couple of applications of tongue oil into the stock, it got better yet. Mine was already free-floated too. Full clearance front to back. I will be doing some spot bedding around the action for stability, but the action itself is a very snug fit already.

I looked at a bunch of other rifles in 6.5 CM, that were about the same money or more and frankly, there is no comparison. This is a Mauser. Tika is a very nice rifle, but out of my price range.

So much for the rifle; now I need to shoot it! I am confident that it will shoot up to and maybe beyond my expectations!

Bluing like this I have not seen on a new rifle in years. Action and barrel are over the top. Bolt is reasonably smooth too. This, and the adjustable trigger is way above expectations.

Mark
 
Arcosdad said:
I have had my eye on the Mannlicher style .22 for a while! I should just get one....
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Do it; just do it!!

I've heard that their stocks are a bit on the "dry" side also. Manual says use Flax Oil (linseed oil) to touch up and clean the stock. I like tongue oil better; dries quicker and gives the type of finish I like. What a difference it made!
 
Meroh said:
It arrived today, and I am impressed.

Stock fits me perfectly; sights line up with my eye without even thinking about it. May need to add a lace on cheek riser when I install a scope on it.

Fit and finish of the stock was about what I expected; nothing to wright home about; but the figure and the grain of the wood was over the top!! After rubbing a couple of applications of tongue oil into the stock, it got better yet. Mine was already free-floated too. Full clearance front to back. I will be doing some spot bedding around the action for stability, but the action itself is a very snug fit already.

I looked at a bunch of other rifles in 6.5 CM, that were about the same money or more and frankly, there is no comparison. This is a Mauser. Tika is a very nice rifle, but out of my price range.

So much for the rifle; now I need to shoot it! I am confident that it will shoot up to and maybe beyond my expectations!

Bluing like this I have not seen on a new rifle in years. Action and barrel are over the top. Bolt is reasonably smooth too. This, and the adjustable trigger is way above expectations.

Mark
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best secret that you just unveiled ....
 
They are really great looking ain't they?

When you scope her, make sure you have windage adjustable mounts. Its gonna be WAY off. Vertical may need quite a bit of adjustment depending on the setup you use too (Leupold STD are better than Weaver, for example)

Happy to hear yours is a looker, and I hope it works well! When they do they are indeed a steal.
 
Joel said:
They are really great looking ain't they?

When you scope her, make sure you have windage adjustable mounts. Its gonna be WAY off. Vertical may need quite a bit of adjustment depending on the setup you use too (Leupold STD are better than Weaver, for example)

Happy to hear yours is a looker, and I hope it works well! When they do they are indeed a steal.
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Yes, they are!! I will keep the scope info in mind. I was able to get bases at Canadian Tire, and have put a Tasco Pronghorn 4-26 x 50; had to use extra tall mounts to clear the folded sight, and a leather, lace on cheek riser and Carbon Fiber Bipod from Amazon. It's fitting really well. Should work for now, but may earn a higher quality scope in time.
 
woodlotowner said:
TradeEx will be swamped with sales! :)
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If so, they will be wishing they had more stock; only a couple RT and LT handers left in 6.5 LOL. I was holding my breath that there would be one left for me by the time I sold of some unused stuff to fund the purchase. Made it!!
 
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