Zastava M85 scope base or picatinny rail?

I am wondering how accurate these rifles are and what size group I can expect. I will definitely mount some glass on it. What size groups have others shot?Doesn't sound like they supply bases, but is it drilled and tapped?
 
$440 for this rifle was a great deal. Even at retail don't hesitate to buy this gun.
I'm comparing it side by side with my CZ 527.
I'll be buying the Magwedge rail when CA gets them in stock. With the monte Carlo stock, I can't get my face properly mounted to use the open sights??? So buy the non open sight model...
The bolt was rough so I just used some grease while practise fireing. Smoothed up nice now.
The magazine floor plate is a bit sticky. But is smoothing out with use..
Seemed to cycle the Norinco 2014, the Dominion arms HP and some corrosive eastern bloc ammo .
Fit and finish is great good with a lighter coloured stock
Bolt tilt looks about the same as the CZ 527 so high rings are needed??
Longer barrel then the Cz and LOP is a bit longer also.
Hope this helps anyone sitting on the fence about his rifle....
 
i got one on sale too,,but dont spend more that $450.00 sale price,,that riffle is NOT worth more than that,,that action is rough as hell,,i dont know what finish they use on the stock,,but it's not great,,,they shoot ok,,coated milsurp stuff is hard to close the bolt and open as well,,,you need to strongarm it,,i'll try it with reloaded brass cased stuff to see if there's potential,,but for $450.00 it's ok,,,but dont kid yourself,,you're NOT getting CZ quality here,,LOL...but it's also half the price,,
 
I can't disagree .. I just did 20 side by side bolt closings with the CZ and M85. When closing bolt slow on the CZ it feels smooth and the M85 feels gritty.. But under fast or quick cycling it is hard to tell a lot of differance?? Both guns are mostly dry to keep them equal and no scopes mounted. With magazine inserted in the CZ in case of any bolt drag...
But for the on sale price it is a must buy...
 
I got mine a few days ago tried it out yesterday.
1)The open sites are fine. I think peoples main issue with open sites is that they just aren't used to shooting guns with open sites.
2)The mag follower was stuck over the bolt ridge. That took a bit of prying and screwing around to get it in the right spot so the gun was usable.
3) The action is a little rough but has smoothed out a far amount with about 10 rounds through.
4) The stock isn't pretty. It has some stain runs and imperfections.

All in all I don't think it was a bad priced rifle for what you get.
 
i lucked into a set of Warne 2 piece steel bases,,and i have to say,,,these are some strong quality bases,,,i'm affraid the rail might give trouble with loading,,,but i'll probably get one to try if they become available,,
 
KRJ said:
I got mine a few days ago tried it out yesterday.
1)The open sites are fine. I think peoples main issue with open sites is that they just aren't used to shooting guns with open sites.
2)The mag follower was stuck over the bolt ridge. That took a bit of prying and screwing around to get it in the right spot so the gun was usable.
3) The action is a little rough but has smoothed out a far amount with about 10 rounds through.
4) The stock isn't pretty. It has some stain runs and imperfections.

All in all I don't think it was a bad priced rifle for what you get.
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1) Only if my eye was offset another inch would they work for me
2) yes
3) yes smoother and shootable
4) My stock is just fine...
Good value at $440
 
KRJ said:
GUB your mag follower was #### eyed too? I figured that was to random to happen twice.
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The back of my mag floor plate is dragging on the front edge of bolt guide lower reciever. Once first round is loaded it is fine. Getting smoother with use.. So not what you had??
Waiting for the Magwedge rail to come in. Still have some concerns on loading and ejection as rail looks straight with no offset!!! I'll order one then see....
 
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