Thoughts/experience on Zastava Z5 (Remington Model 5) in .22LR

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So I'm seriously considering acquiring a .22LR to take along with me for hikes etc. and on hunts to bag some grouse or those cute fuzzy wuzzy bunnies:p.

I've tried a few different semi-auto .22 rifles including the almighty ruger 10/22 but just don't like the feel of them. I would prefer a bolt action with a more "full-size" feel and that isn't going to break the bank (after all it's just a .22 and I can't justify spending anything over $400 cuz then I might as well just buy another fun centrefire).

Does anyone have any experience with the Serbian made Zastava Z5 in .22LR (this was also sold for a few years as the Remington Model Five)? Please let me know your thoughts on any aspects of the rifle... thanks very much. I have found a brand new one for $300 and so far can't seem to find a much better deal for nice full-size bolt action .22

Thanks All!
 
I have one that is very accurate. My only complaint is the trigger and that can be fixed. I have another called "FN Herstal Model CZ 99 Precision" which is the same rifle made by Zastava, that I bought quite some time ago. It is still my most accurate rifle and it won me a lot of matches until others started buying high end anschutz rifles. I still do very well with it. I have had several low end Anschutz rifles, 4 of them being the various CIL models, all of which shot well. My Zastava still beat them all. When I got a chance to buy a Model 5 for $200, even though it is a youth model, I bought it. It doesn't shoot quite as well as the other one, but it's very close. Extra mags are expensive. The only other inexpensive rifle that comes close is the Savage Mark II. I would recommend one of those. I also just bought a used Remington 572 BDL Deluxe pump action .22 that shows looks like it will be a shooter once I get a good scope on it.
 
I have both a full sized Z5 and a Remington Model 5 youth. Solid, accurate rifles. Mags are all steel. Easier to find Remmy badged mags at the moment than the Z5s from Zastava. Identical, of course. Rifles are nicely finished for the money.

50 yard raggy hole groups with bulk ammo are not hard to do with scoped examples.

I love the full size heft of the Z5. Triggers are fully adjustable though I have not messed with mine yet. The Model 5 is equally well crafted but the munchkin sized beech stock on mine will be replaced if I can score a full sized Remmy stock.
 
Ordered a Zastava Z5 in .22LR today from Gagnon Sports in Oshawa ON... got a great deal for under $300! Can't wait to get it next week.

Now I'm just wondering on what scope to get... thinking of the standard bushnell rimfire 4-9x32mm scope. Any thoughts?
 
What do you intend to use it for? Plinking or small game, 3-9x is OK. Competition, get the most powerful allowed. Don't buy the cheapest, you get what you pay for. In the Bushnell line, I would recommend the 3200 line. Anything by Weaver, Burris, or Leopold would also do.
 
This rifle has nothing to do with Remington but the name & with that said it's 1 soild, sweet, shooter!
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Clay pigeons @ 200 meter's no sweat.
The wood checkering was really nice and the finish was great also. Although the trigger job was trickey at first but once it's done once it's easy to re-do. So if you end up buying this fine rifle than post back with pic's and I will walk ya threw it.
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With all that said the best bang for your buck in bolt action 22's I wouldn't let the Winchester Wildcat Target go with out a try.
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Seriously this rifle should sell for a lot more than it already is but like all to greatly made rifle's Winchester is stopping importing them from Russia.
 
I've had my Rem M5 youth rifle for since October and I thinks it's very accurate. I bought it a closing sale for 200$. I was always looking for a bolt 22 rifle with a 16.5" barrel like the CZ scout for a compact bush and backpack rifle. I just never did it because of the price the CZ are now commanding. The Remy was next best thing. It shoots bulk ammo accurately but even more accurate with CCI standard vel.

It's a solid rifle and very well made. I'm not fond of the stock color so I'm going to strip the varnish off the stock then rub it with a dark satin and then oil it. This gun has already harvested grouse and rabbit for me this fall.
 
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