Lamentations on the Zastava LKM70 - see pics
- Thread starter Irons78
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Johnn Peterson
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Chemainus B.C.
I agree. I picked up a pair of full wood examples a while back. The first was in 9.3x62,
AKA .366 Wagner and after the above expected target results with my first handloads, I opted for another, in 7x57. While they don't have the fine degree of fit and finish of other brands available, not bad bang for the buck. Anyway, checked mine over after reading and seeing the initial post of this thread and overall, mine appear to be okay.
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fade2black
CGN Regular
- Location
- Central Ontario
These rifles are usually quite well built. Although not the most refined they are reliable and can be very accurate. It sounds like you ended up with one that has some major QC issues. I would contact their warranty support with your concerns.
It will take more than 5 shots, some barrel break in and a variety of ammo to find what works in any rifle. But your rifle does seem to have other issues that need addressing.
It will take more than 5 shots, some barrel break in and a variety of ammo to find what works in any rifle. But your rifle does seem to have other issues that need addressing.
Well, I’d try the exchange route first. If the dealer will allow, check a couple more guns. They usually let you open 2-3 boxes. If this isn’t feasible, I’d be looking to have a gunsmith sort these issues out. These are $600-$700 guns. And while you could have went with say a Savage Axis for the same money, if you’re like me and enjoy classic wood/blued guns on classic actions (aka Mauser 98), what’s another $200-$300 for action truing and proper bedding. These make great project guns. Great, now I’m thinking about another project lol.
When you checked the lug contact how did you make sure the bolt was pushed back while closing it? If you did it on an empty chamber there wouldnt be anything holding the bolt back on the lugs. Try doing it after feeding a fired case from the mag.
Tucker.Grose
Member
- Location
- NW British Columbia
If this is a new retail purchase- take it back.
If not, have the action blue printed and barrel screwed back on with proper head spacing. Then do some stock work removing contact points, free float barrel, and then bed the action.
Then go shoot again.
If not, have the action blue printed and barrel screwed back on with proper head spacing. Then do some stock work removing contact points, free float barrel, and then bed the action.
Then go shoot again.
- Location
- Quebec city
Mine in 7X57 also needed some work but now it shoots amazing, but yours is something else!
hunter7mmRM
CGN Regular
- Location
- Northern Alberta
Well there seems to be guys grumbling all the time about their rifle not being unfired, so maybe they took their word and delivered?
I’ll take the fired guns thanks lol
Never understood guys who want a round count on hunting rifles. I know very few people irl who shoot a hunting rifle enough to burn out a barrel in a lifetime. Also the f class version of a burnt barrel would make a fine hunting rifle for most, me included
Never understood guys who want a round count on hunting rifles. I know very few people irl who shoot a hunting rifle enough to burn out a barrel in a lifetime. Also the f class version of a burnt barrel would make a fine hunting rifle for most, me included
- Location
- Quebec city
That was also my questioning.
- Location
- Quebec city
That sucks!
- Location
- Quebec city
Have you decided what to do with it? Just curious.
