zastava opinion

On ;) somewhat of a lark, I decided to get one, a full wood model, in 9.3x62, aka .366 Wagner. Inexpensive so there are a few fit and finish aspects that leave a little to be desired that you notice when cycling the action but that gradually smooths out. What did impress me though was the accuracy experienced with my first few handload trials. With that kind of 'bang for the buck', I promptly ordered a 2nd of the same from Trade Ex, except in 7x57:d.
 
4fifty8 said:
Mine function fine with good accuracy actions don't cycle as smooth as my CZ 550's.
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I should have been a little clearer. Mine, both of them, function fine but initially when cycling the action, they felt a little gritty for lack of a better description. However, with use, they do 'seem' to be smoothing out. And again, 'bang for the buck', can't complain.
 
zastava are great for the price range and get one while you can if you want. they will be long gone soon.

some are giving hard time to zastava but high pray the ruger american, remington 783 or 700sps ... the bluing is incredible for that price range and the wood stock is great but made for mostly taller people with lop of a giant ape ... the rubber pad is as strong as the little part the hockey players are throwing at each other in the winter on some ice ... but some of us had shot rifle with steel recoil pad so even that one is not that bad ...

enjoy.
 
7x57 was what i was thinking of, since i already have a ruger african 9.3. 7x64 is maybe even better?
 
Medvedqc gives a pretty accurate review

I did have one that had a badly cut chamber and would not fire

That is 1/4 iirc. I would roll the dice again given the chance if I’m being honest
 
I have one in .458 win mag that I really like. Seems very well made for the price. Attractive rifle, too. The LOP is long, but I guess a person could cut the stock if needed.
 
I have one with a bavarian style stock (plenty long for me) in 6.5 x 55 and have had it for about 5 or 6 months. I agree with the general consensus regarding the over-all quality of the rifle. Metal work is very well done, sights are above average (not considering almost no one puts sights on rifles anymore) bluing is on par with a factory new Colt Python... best in the industry. Wood fit to metal leaves a bit to be desired, and almost everyone talks of the wood looking "dry"; the manual says to use linseed oil; I went one beter and used tung oil; a few coats and it brought up a nice luster. The stock I got has a nice figure to it; well above average, and is walnut (maybe turkish?)

Mine had a sticky bolt as well. I used some red-lead tracing agent to find the tight spots, and discovered it was the wood of the stock immediately behind the tang; I filed it down, stained and oiled it, and the bolt feels like it should now.

The trigger was average, but following the instructions in the manual, it is now exceptional. Take care and follow the instructions carefully.

I have not fired any factory ammo in it, but have worked up a few loads. While I can't load these long enought for the chamber, Hornady 95gr. V-Max usually go inside an inch circle at 100 yards, and often less than a dime size. I have yet to bed the barrel.

Double duty for ground-hogs and target.

Would I buy another; in a heart beat!!
 
DGY said:
I still would like to get one in 9.3x62 with full wood…
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;)That was the first I went for through Trade Ex and I found it to be good bang for the buck. And:) as I found the accuracy with my first couple of handload trials to be FAR above what I expected:d:d, I ordered another of the same, but in 7x57. The only modification I had done, to both, was to have a gunsmith buddy of mine cut down the L.O.P.
 
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